Downing Grey Progressive Rock Tribute Band performs “The Return of the Giant Hogweed” by Genesis

While most tribute bands pay homage to one specific band, supergroup Downing Grey pays tribute to the entire genre of progressive rock – covering nine different bands. This Genesis song “The Return of the Giant Hogweed” is from the 1971 album Nursery Cryme.

Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band consist of their three longest-tenured members: founding members Tony Banks (keyboards) and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar); and Phil Collins (vocals, drums), who joined in 1970. Former members Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Steve Hackett (guitar) and Anthony Phillips (guitar) also played major roles in the band in its early years. Genesis are among the highest-selling recording artists of all time, with approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide.

Nursery Cryme is the third studio album by Genesis and was recorded and released in 1971. It is the band’s first album with drummer Phil Collins and guitarist Steve Hackett, who replaced John Mayhew and Anthony Phillips, respectively, in 1970 and 1971. The five-member line-up of Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Collins and Hackett would remain consistent until the band’s 1976 album A Trick of the Tail, when Phil Collins replaced Peter Gabriel as lead vocalist following Gabriel’s departure from the band. Nursery Cryme is also the band’s shortest studio album.

Downing Grey Progressive Rock iProg Dress Rehearsal / Tech Rehearsal – July 20th and 21st

In preparation for Downing Grey’s upcoming performance at the Hudson Music Festival, as well as the summer and fall tour, iProg – Your Classic Prog Playlist on ShuffleDowning Grey continued the grueling epic two-day weekend rehearsal schedule, from 10 am to 10 pm on Saturday, and 8 am to 4 pm on Sunday, at the Enigma Dance and Music Venue in Milan (Red Hook), New York.
Special thanks to owner George Carrothers for his graciousness and hospitality.

This weekend was especially important, because Hurricane Sound and Light veteran Bob Larkin and his assistant Lorie brought in an entire truckload of gear.  Check out the photos:

Downing Grey - full dress rehearsal - Sunday, July 21st, 2013

Downing Grey – full dress rehearsal – #1

Downing Grey - full dress rehearsal - #2.

Downing Grey – full dress rehearsal – #2.

Downing Grey - full dress rehearsal - #3

Downing Grey – full dress rehearsal – #3

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Pretty cool.

Cool.

Bob setting up Darin's drum mics.

Bob setting up Darin’s drum mics.

Darin's drum set.  Just wait until he gets the CAGE!!!

Darin’s drum set.  Just wait until he gets the CAGE!!!

Bill is so hungry he starts gnawing on Andrew's keyboard.

Bill is so hungry he starts gnawing on Andrew’s keyboard.

Engineer Bob Larkin at the board.  This is his SMALL rig from Hurricane Sound.

Engineer Bob Larkin at the board.  This is his SMALL rig from Hurricane Sound.

Green Lights.  There's more.

Bill practices alone under the Green Lights.

Coz acts like he knows what he's doing.

Coz knows what he’s doing.

View of Darin and the banner from Andrew's "keyboard cockpit".

View of Darin and the banner from Andrew’s “keyboard cockpit”.

A guitarist and his pedalboard.  A beautiful sight.

A guitarist and his pedalboard. A beautiful sight.

Dave's eyes reflect the love he feels for his Yamaha gear.

Dave’s eyes reflect the love he feels for his Yamaha gear.

Our own version of Blue Man Group.

Our own version of Blue Man Group.

Coz works on getting vocals right in his ears.

Coz works on getting vocals right in his ears.

Andrew at dress rehearsal.

Thank God somebody was there to take a picture of the keyboard player.

Lorie having a great time running the light show!

Lorie having a great time running the light show!

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Downing Grey Progressive Rock iProg Rehearsal – July 6th and 7th

In preparation for Downing Grey’s upcoming performance at the Hudson Music Festival, as well as the summer and fall tour, iProg – Your Classic Prog Playlist on ShuffleDowning Grey continued the grueling epic two-day weekend rehearsal schedule, from 10 am to 10 pm on Saturday, and 11 am to 7 pm on Sunday, at the Enigma Dance and Music Venue in Milan (Red Hook), New York.
Special thanks to owner George Carrothers for his graciousness and hospitality.

Here are some rehearsal photos:

Bill, Dave, Coz, and Darin onstage at iProg rehearsal

Bill, Dave, Coz, and Darin onstage at iProg rehearsal

Darin shows off the logo on his new Downing Grey drum head

Darin shows off the logo on his new Downing Grey drum head

The view of Dave and Darin from behind the keys.

The view of Dave and Darin from behind the keys.

Coz inserts his in-ear monitors while Bill looks on.

Coz inserts his in-ear monitors while Bill looks on.

Bill acting like........himself.

Bill acting like……..himself.

It's SOOO HOT!!  98 degrees!! 85% humidity!!  And NO AIR CONDITIONING!!!  When are we going to stop sweating?!?!?

It’s SOOO HOT!!   98 degrees!!   85% humidity!!   And NO AIR CONDITIONING!!!          WHEN are we going to stop sweating?!?!?

We finally got Dave to smile for the camera.  You should have seen the previous irritated looks.

We finally got Dave to smile for the camera. You should have seen the previous irritated looks.

"Action Photo" of Bill and Dave tuning.

“Action Photo” of Bill and Dave tuning.

Drums and Keys.

Drums and Keys.

Our Youngest Fan.  This kid would not stop staring at us.  He was mesmerized.

Our Youngest Fan. This kid would not stop staring at us. He was mesmerized.

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