The Machine, a Pink Floyd Tribute Band, is coming to Sugarloaf Jan. 10. CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Wish You Were Here Jam kicks off Floyd Fever at the 'Loaf with the second rail jam of the winter season on the Beach Jan. 10. The event will be celebrated with a bonfire, 100.1 WUMF, prizes and more. Registration is at the Board Room from 4 to 4:45 p.m.; practice is between 5 and 5:45, and the start is 6. Call 237- 6829 for details or to register early.

And then, there's the Machine, the ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute Band, also on Jan. 10. General admission is $15.

The Machine, known throughout the country as "America's premier Pink Floyd experience," will headline Sugarloaf's first Bud Light Concert Series event of the season.

A New York based band, The Machine is known for recreating Pink Floyd songs and performances with extraordinary accuracy. The band performs a diverse mix of Pink Floyd's extensive 16-album repertoire, including well known hits and obscure live cuts. The Machine's shows are well known for their elaborate lighting and theatrical elements.

The Machine has performed to audiences around the world and at renowned music festivals, including Bonnaroo, Riverbend, and Germany's Rock of Ages. According to Matt Diehl of Rolling Stone Magazine, "The Machine duplicates the sound and hits of Pink Floyd with chilling accuracy."

Band members include founders Todd Cohen (drums) and Joe Pascarell (guitar, vocals), as well as Ryan Ball (bass, vocals), and Scott Chasolen (keys, vocals). They have forged a 20 year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own.