Tipping The Hat: Simon Meli

Which act are you paying tribute to and why? Pink Floyd at CCE's Great Gig In The Sky ...one of the bravest British rock bands to reshape contemporary music.. Playing this stuff live makes you appreciate the natural, gifted genius' they were.

What was their best period musically? For me most celebrated time of an artist's career is at the beginning where it is less contrived, yet later when it matures..? An artist younger or older is still the same 'artist' full praise.

Your favourite song of theirs and why? Time. It really is a 'nail on the head' song for me lyrically, in riffery and in groove. Light and shade just like the days 'n' nights we live! All of us. Bravo!

Which album of theirs would you give to a newbie who had no idea about them to best represent them? Dark Side Of The Moon! Yes, I'm going with their most known... But it even gets you at the album title before you even play it! Think about it... Very deep, astral, emotional, dynamic

When and where is your gig(s) giving them the nod? 27 May & 28 May, The Basement; 3 Jun, Dee Why RSL; 4 Jun, Laycock Street Theatre, Gosford