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It’s only appropriate that a celebration of the first total solar eclipse in the southeastern United States in 47 years be accompanied by live music from “The Dark Side of the Moon.”

While Pink Floyd will not be touring in Oak Grove or anywhere else next August, tribute band American Floyd will kick off The Total Solar Eclipse Experience, a three day jamboree that Oak Grove Tourism Commission Director Traci Cunningham called “one huge Christian County festival.”

Mark Hawkins, lead vocalist and guitarist for American Floyd, promises a show like no other.

“It’s going to be the best show they’ve ever had,” Hawkins said. “And they’ve had some good ones.”

The 10-member band, whose members are mostly from Clarksville, specializes in the elaborate live experiences that helped draw big crowds for Pink Floyd, including a light show and the building of a wall.

“You can close your eyes and you think you’re actually listening to Pink Floyd,” Hawkins said.

The band leader said given the occasion, they’d almost certainly play the entirety of “The Dark Side of the Moon.” The performance will last about two hours.

The show has some extra weight for American Floyd. Hawkins said the band got its first gig at the Viceroy almost a decade ago.

“We’re really looking forward to it,” he said. “I love that venue.”

While few plans are finalized, the festival will encompass War Memorial Park and Valor Hall Conference and Event Center. It will begin Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, with the concert and laser show. It will conclude two days later with a viewing of the total eclipse from the berm of the Viceroy Performing Arts Center.

“We want visitors to have something to do while they’re here,” Cunningham said. “There will not be any lack of activities.”

The commission will be giving away viewing glasses for the eclipse, and attendees who book a hotel in Oak Grove will be given a bag of souvenirs.

For more information on festival plans as they develop, go to VisitOakGroveKy.com.

“It’s going to be kinda cool,” Cunningham said.

“It’s going to be really cool,” Hawkins said.

Catch us live on the Public Square Stage at 8:30 pm at the River & Spires Festival in Clarksville, TN on April 21, 2017.

American Floyd, the premiere Pink Floyd tribute experience, will take you on an unforgettable musical and visual journey with a laser light show. Relive the magic of one of the greatest bands in history through the sights and sounds of Pink Floyd. American Floyd showcases a complete band, massive light show, and a lengthy set list of “hits” from Pink Floyd’s legendary career.

American Floyd will be live at the 2016 Suds Fest in Anniston, Alabama on Sept 24th! Mark your calendars for the return of one of Calhoun County’s best beer tasting & food sampling festivals. This year Suds Fest will be even bigger, better, and more fun than ever.

This year’s enhanced Suds Fest will be held at the newly remodeled Longleaf Botanical Gardens & Event Center. Throughout the event, hundreds of guests are treated to an evening like no other, featuring great food from some of Calhoun County’s finest restaurants and bakeries, beer tastings and wine bars, and a signature cocktail bar.

Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to set up and enjoy the highly-anticipated concert by American Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute band, featuring a combination of distinctive sounds and a dynamic light show for an authentic Pink Floyd experience. Show starts at 8pm.

American Floyd will be live at the 35th Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run & Benefit Party in Clarksville, Tennessee on Saturday, September 17th. This annual three-day event benefits Bikers Who Care charities and Camp Rainbow. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute Experience. Show starts at 11 pm.

Get ready for a night of awesomeness!

American Floyd is gonna light up the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at 8:30 pm on May 31st. Don’t miss this chance to see the Ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute Experience and relive the sights and sounds of one of the greatest bands in rock history.

Seats are $10/$13. Click here to purchase tickets on the House of Blues website. Doors open at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8:30 pm.

Hope to see you at the show!