Downing Grey Progressive Rock Tribute Band performs “Tarkus” by Emerson Lake & Palmer 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 Emerson Lake & Palmer (ELP) piece “Tarkus (Part 1: Eruption)” is the opening track from ELP’s 1971 album Tarkus.  This video was shot live on location at Keegan Ales, Kingston, New York, on December 7th, 2013.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer, also known as ELP, are a sporadically active English progressive rock supergroup. They found success in the 1970s and have sold over forty million albums and headlined large stadium concerts. The band consists of Keith Emerson (keyboards), Greg Lake (bass guitar, vocals, guitar) and Carl Palmer (drums, percussion). They are one of the most popular and commercially successful progressive rock bands.

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – December 2013

On Saturday, December 7th, 2013, Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey performed at Keegan Ales in Kingston, New York.  Special thanks to the staff at Keegan Ales and to all those who came out for the gig!  The band was led by new lead vocalist Billy Spillane of the Led Zeppelin tribute band, No Quarter.  Billy only had one rehearsal with the band before the gig!  He did a great job.  Here are some photos, provided by Greg Thompson of Totally Graphic Photography.

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Dave Ostrowski with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Dave Ostrowski with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Andrew Colyer with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Andrew Colyer with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Natalie Brown and Billy Spillane with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales - #1

Natalie Brown and Billy Spillane with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Billy Spillane with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales - #1

Billy Spillane with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #2

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #2

Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #2

Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #2

Dave Ostrowski and Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Dave Ostrowski and Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #2

Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #2

Andrew Colyer and Dave Ostrowski with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Andrew Colyer and Dave Ostrowski with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Billy Spillane, Darin Brannon, and Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey - #1

Billy Spillane, Darin Brannon, and Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey – #1

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #3

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #3

Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #3

Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #3

Dave Ostrowski with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #3

Dave Ostrowski with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #3

Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #3

Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #3

Andrew Colyer and Dave Ostrowski with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #2

Andrew Colyer and Dave Ostrowski with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #2

Dave Ostrowski and Billy Spillane with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Dave Ostrowski and Billy Spillane with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Andrew Colyer, Natalie Brown, and Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey - #1

Andrew Colyer, Natalie Brown, and Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey – #1

Darin Brannon, Billy Spillane, and Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey – #1

Darin Brannon, Billy Spillane, and Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey – #1

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #4

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #4

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #5

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #5

Dave Ostrowski, Billy Spillane, and Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

Dave Ostrowski, Billy Spillane, and Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Keegan Ales – #1

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Photography provided by Greg Thompson of Totally Graphic Photography.

Sound and lights provided by Bob Larkin and Lorie Schladebeck of Hurricane Sound Productions.

Video provided by Darin Brannon and Andrew Colyer.

 

Next Gig – Downing Grey at Keegan Ales in Kingston – Saturday, December 7th, 2013

Downing Grey to play at Keegan Ales in Kingston

Date:  Saturday, December 9, 2013 
Location:  Keegan Ales Brewery – The Hudson Valley’s Brewery and Music Room
20 Saint James Street; Kingston, New York  12401
http://www.KeeganAles.com/events/downing-grey/

New Three-hour concert starts promptly at 9:30 pm

***Special Guest Billy Spillane (of the Led Zeppelin Tribute Band, No Quarter) on lead vocals***