Pigs on the Wing: STS9's David Murphy channels Pink Floyd (VIDEO)

Pink Floyd`s music is a hot commodity in Boulder.

The University of Colorado`s Fiske Planetarium hosts a Pink Floyd laser show every weekend, and a slew of Pink Floyd tribute bands have been hitting town.

Sound Tribe Sector 9`s David Murphy is also a big Pink Floyd fan, so the bassist developed the tribute band Pigs on the Wing. The name of the group comes courtesy of the Floyd`s Animals CD.

Thursday, Murphy brings his tribute to the Fox Theatre.

"I`ve wanted to do this band for a long time," Murphy said. "Pink Floyd were definitely personal heroes of mine. I really got into their psychedelic rock.

"It was a real treat to learn their songs and get into the headspace they were at. I really delved into the depths of the music -- and I learned a lot musically."

The Pigs on the Wing band features Murphy, Matt Weiss (Collective Efforts), Coley Dennis (Maserati), Mike Albanese (Cinemechanica), Timi Connely (Kite to the Moon), Stanley Walker (Velveteen Pink), Alfredo Lapuz (Immuzikation) and Count Kellam.

The Fox show will feature two sets. Pigs on the Wing will start off the night by performing Animals in its

Pigs on the Wing

"We try to replicate these songs note for note," Murphy said. "These songs are extremely challenging and we want to do them justice. This is some of the most challenging music I`ve ever done.

"We`re doing Animals because it`s one of our favorite records -- and the songwriting is so incredible. People are familiar with it, but they may not realize it until they hear the songs. The second set will be songs that people know more about."

Pigs on the Wing is also going to bring a visual factor to the Fox. Tonight`s tribute will feature a special light show and video footage.

"We`re taking the shows to markets that will really appreciate it," Murphy said. "We love doing this show, and I think Pink Floyd fans will really love how we play the music.

Murphy will be heading back to STS9 for the band`s late 2009 and 2010 shows. The electronic rock act`s set to play New Year`s concerts at Denver`s Wells Fargo Theatre.

Double bill

The Fox is hosting a special Friday double-bill with Perpetual Groove and Underground Orchestra, and the deal just got sweetened for this night of southern rock.

The bands will host a special Southern dinner for the first 30 patrons who purchase special VIP tickets. We`re talking fried chicken and mac and cheese. The VIP`s will also get a private concert featuring members of both bands.

Then, Perpetual Groove and Underground Orchestra will trade off sets for the rest of the evening. Local fans are encouraged to dress up for the concert`s "Fun To Be a Gangsta" night.