Downing Grey Progressive Rock Tribute Band performs “Firth of Fifth” by Genesis at Keegan Ales

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 “Firth of Fifth” is from the 1973 album Selling England by the Pound.

This video was shot live on location at Keegan Ales, Kingston, New York, on December 7th, 2013.  This was lead singer Billy Spillane’s first performance with the band, with only ONE REHEARSAL before the gig!

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.

Selling England by the Pound is the fifth studio album by the progressive rock band Genesis, released on 12 October 1973 through Charisma Records (Europe) and Atlantic Records (United States), though still on the Charisma label initially. It followed Foxtrot and was the band’s commercial peak at that time, reaching #3 in the UK where it remained on the charts for 21 weeks. The album went gold in the US in 1990, sixteen years after peaking at #70 on the Billboard 200. It was also a major breakthrough in terms of critical reception.

Next Gig – Downing Grey at Putnam Den in Saratoga Springs – Saturday, November 9th, 2013

Putnam Den - THE Live Venue in Saratoga Springs, New York

Putnam Den – THE Live Venue in Saratoga Springs, New York

Date:  Saturday, November 9, 2013 – Albany / Saratoga Springs
*****Special Video Event
*****Six-Camera Video shoot
*****Come on out, make some noise, get on camera!!

Location:  Putnam Den – THE Live Music Venue in Saratoga Springs, NY
63 Putnam Street; Saratoga Springs, NY  12866
http://www.PutnamDen.com/

Doors at 8:00 pm  /  Special guest: Cleveland Gully at 9:00 pm
***New Three-Hour Concert with Light Show *** is 10 pm to 1 am

“iProg – Your Classic Prog Playlist on Shuffle”
Featuring the music of:

  • Emerson, Lake, & Palmer
  • Genesis
  • Gentle Giant
  • Jethro Tull
  • King Crimson
  • Pink Floyd
  • Rush
  • U.K.
  • Yes
Downing Grey - Progressive Rock Classics - Nine Bands in One Night

Downing Grey – Progressive Rock Classics – Nine Bands in One Night

What do you get when you take a bass player from Berklee, a keyboard player from Juilliard, a musical savant playing guitar, a showman lead vocalist, and a drummer with progressive rock in his DNA?  Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey.

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The members of this band aren’t just a bunch of guys who happen to play this music. They love it and live it.  You won’t find a better tribute band covering the entire Classic Progressive Rock genre.   Nine bands.  Done to perfection.  You will love these guys!

With an outstanding light show, and the high-energy performance, you will want to know when Downing Grey is playing again in the future.  Come on out and join us for our first three-hour concert, with the new light show in Saratoga Springs on November 9th!

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Downing Grey was formed in 2009 by founding members Bill Shannon (guitars, vocals) and Bob Larkin (sound and light engineer).  Dave Ostrowski (bass, vocals) joined the band in 2011.   Coz Orphanides (lead vocals, flute, percussion) and Darin Brannon (drums, percussion) came on board in 2012.  Andrew Colyer (keyboards, vocals) completed the lineup in 2013.
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Looking forward to seeing you in person!

Thank you.

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Downing Grey Progressive Rock Tribute Band – Promo Video #1

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey recently completed the first promotional video for the current tour – “iProg – Your Classic Prog Playlist on Shuffle”.  The video was shot on location at the Enigma Dance and Music Hall in New York.  Enjoy!

Featuring the music of:

  • Emerson, Lake, & Palmer
  • Genesis
  • Gentle Giant
  • Jethro Tull
  • King Crimson
  • Pink Floyd
  • Rush
  • U.K.
  • Yes

Downing Grey was formed in 2009 by founding members Bill Shannon (guitars, vocals) and Bob Larkin (sound and light engineer).  Dave Ostrowski (bass, vocals) joined the band in 2011.   Coz Orphanides (lead vocals, flute, percussion) and Darin Brannon (drums, percussion) came on board in 2012.  Andrew Colyer (keyboards, vocals) completed the lineup in 2013.