Darkside was formed in the summer of 2005 as a result of a desire to not only play but perform the music of Pink Floyd with the same sense of adventure and experimentalism that made the band so unique in the Sixties and Seventies.

From the outset the concept of Darkside has been to capture both the spirit and the tonallity of the music without being afraid to add to or adapt the originals to provide that genuine 'live' feel.

Andy Baker and Chris Clowsley have over sixty years of playing experience between them and grew up to the sounds of Gilmour bending guitar notes to perfection and spending hours working out just how you get 'that' sound. They are joined by Jim Cooper, a fantastic young musician who can find his way around the five-string and fretless bass with the same sense of space and timing as Waters, Andy Dyehouse who has the ability to nail the right keyboard sound and also blows a mean sax and the powerhouse that is Steve G on percussion. Steve has been on the rock circuit for longer than he cares to admit to but is relishing the new challenge that Mason's unique and quirky drum style is presenting. He has also invested in what he calls some 'Girlie sticks' for the gentler tracks.

The band have already played several high profile venues through-out the UK and are this year headlining the Neptune Pink Floyd show, along side Pink Floyd bassist, Guy Pratt. Building a reputation for delivering not only a fantastically true-to-form musical performance, Darkside also provide a formidable light and laser show to accompany what has been described as the Midland's premiere Floyd tribute show.

 
Darkside Videos

Astronomy Domine - Video taken during rehearsals, January 2006

Echoes - Short clip taken at the NPF festival, Glasgow, October 2006