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.

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 performs “Karn Evil 9” by Emerson Lake & Palmer

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 video features Andrew Colyer on keyboards, playing the parts of the great Keith Emerson.

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.

Emerson Lake & Palmer released the album Brain Salad Surgery in 1973.  “Karn Evil 9” is a futuristic fusion of rock and classical themes. It is regarded by some to be ELP’s best work together with the song Tarkus. “Karn Evil 9” was written by Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and former King Crimson lyricist Peter Sinfield. The phrase “Karn Evil” is a slight alteration of the word “carnival”.