Greg Ormont – The Cosmic Clash

Live music review: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong packed Mohawk last Friday

November 19, 2025 Case Cockrell 903 Views Alex Petropulus, Ben Carrey, funk, Greg Ormont, jam band, jam funk, Jeremy Schon, Justin Timberlake, live music, mohawk, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Review, rock n roll, Scrambled Greg, The Who

Baltimore funk jam outfit Pigeons Playing Ping Pong soared into Austin for another musical extravaganza, their third visit since 2022, in celebration of their eighth studio LP Feed The Fire. This time, the venue of choice came in the form of Mohawk in the Red River Cultural District on Friday night. Over the three-hour excursion, fans from all kinds of music spheres made their way to pack out the downtown Austin venue for two sets of pure joy. With loyalists being dubbed,”The Flock,” the level of fan inclusiveness was palpable throughout the packed venue for an episode of victorious energy.

Case Cockrell Interviews Live Music

Interview: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong talk Austin, Domefest and touring in 2025

November 17, 2025 Case Cockrell 1310 Views Ben Carrey, funk, Greg Ormont, Interview, Interviews, jam band, live music, mohawk, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, PPPP

Baltimore funk institution Pigeons Playing Ping Pong are a staying force in the world of jam bands. Rounded out by singer and guitarist Greg “Scrambled Greg” Ormont, bassist Ben Carrey, guitarist Jeremy Schon, and drummer Alex “Gator” Petropulos, the road warriors from Maryland aren’t accustomed to taking any time off since their inception 17 years ago. Ahead of their show at Mohawk on Friday, November 14 in the famed Red River Cultural District in downtown Austin, The Cosmic Clash caught up with Ormont and Carrey to discuss their storied career and thoughts about Austin’s vibe