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***

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – November 2013

On Saturday, November 9th, 2013, Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey performed at the Putnam Den in Saratoga Springs, New York.  Special thanks to the staff at Putnam Den and to all those who came out for the gig!  Here are some photos:

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #1

Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #1

This was Coz Orphanides’ last performance with Downing Grey.  Coz is an all-around great dude, great showman, and was a valuable member of our band.  We wish him the best of luck in his future musical endeavors.

Coz Orphanides with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den

Coz Orphanides with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den

Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #1

Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #1

Dave Ostrowski with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #1

Dave Ostrowski with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #1

Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #1

Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #1

Andrew Colyer with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #1

Andrew Colyer with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #1

Natalie Brown with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den #1

Natalie Brown with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den #1

Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #2

Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #2

Dave Ostrowski with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #2

Dave Ostrowski with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #2

Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #2

Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #2

Andrew Colyer with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #2

Andrew Colyer with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #2

Natalie Brown with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #2

Natalie Brown with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #2

Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #3

Bill Shannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #3

Dave Ostrowski with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey - #1

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

Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #3

Darin Brannon with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #3

Andrew Colyer with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #3

Andrew Colyer with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #3

Natalie Brown with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den - #3

Natalie Brown with Progressive Rock Tribute Band Downing Grey at Putnam Den – #3

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Sound and lights courtesy of Bob Larkin and Lorie Schladebeck of Hurricane Sound Productions.

Video and photo stills provided by “Front Row Dave” Beesmer, Darin Brannon, and Andrew Colyer.