Downing Grey Progressive Rock iProg Rehearsal – June 24th

Downing Grey is pleased to announce our new rehearsal space!
The Enigma Dance and Music Venue in Milan (Red Hook), New York.
Special thanks to owner George Carrothers for his graciousness and hospitality.

In preparation for the summer and fall tour, iProg – Your Classic Prog Playlist on ShuffleDowning Grey continued the grueling rehearsal schedule, from 10 am to 6:30 pm on Monday, June 24th.

Here are some rehearsal photos:

Downing Grey rehearsing onstage at Enigma Music Hall

Downing Grey rehearsing onstage at Enigma Music Hall – June 24th, 2013

Bill peers out from behind the curtain, while Coz checks out the mic at center stage.

Bill peers out from behind the curtain, while Coz checks out the mic at center stage.

Bill runs behind Andrew's keyboard rig, while engineer Paul Ilsley tries to figure out the backstage monitor setup.

Bill runs behind Andrew’s keyboard rig, while engineer Paul Ilsley tries to figure out the backstage wiring setup.

Darin looks thrilled that his drum set matches the new drum riser at Enigma.

Darin looks thrilled that his drum set matches the new drum riser at Enigma.

Dave adjusts his bass amp to get just the right volume and tone.

Dave adjusts his bass amp to get just the right volume and tone.

Darin doesn't have enough cymbals.

Darin doesn’t have enough cymbals.

Thank you.

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Downing Grey Progressive Rock iProg Rehearsal – June 8th and 9th

In preparation for the summer and fall tour, iProg – Your Classic Prog Playlist on ShuffleDowning Grey continued the epic two-day weekend rehearsal schedule, from 2 pm to 8 pm on Saturday, and 11 am to 7 pm on Sunday.

Here are some rehearsal photos:

Coz Orphanides – lead vocals, flute, percussion

Coz Orphanides – lead vocals, flute, percussion

Darin Brannon – drums, percussion

Darin Brannon – drums, percussion

Dave Ostrowski – bass guitar, vocals

Dave Ostrowski – bass guitar, vocals

Bill Shannon – guitars, vocals

Bill Shannon – guitars, vocals

Andrew Colyer – keyboards, vocals

Andrew Colyer – keyboards, vocals

Rehearsal Room 1

Rehearsal Room 1

Rehearsal Room 2

Rehearsal Room 2

Dave tells it like it is.

Dave tells it like it is.

Rehearsal Room 3

Rehearsal Room 3

Rehearsal Room 4

Rehearsal Room 4

Coz and Andrew

Coz and Andrew

After 16 hours of rehearsal, everyone is tired and sleepy.

After 16 hours of rehearsal, everyone is tired and sleepy.

Darin Brannon - "Master of Zildian".  He doesn't know what happened to his head.

Darin Brannon – “Master of Zildjian”.

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Looking forward to seeing you at one of our iProg Shows!

Thank you.

Downing Grey Progressive Rock iProg Rehearsal – May 2013 Update

In preparation for the summer and fall tour, iProg – Your Classic Prog Playlist on ShuffleDowning Grey continued the epic two-day weekend rehearsal schedule, from 2 pm to 8 pm on Saturdays, and 11 am to 7 pm on Sundays.

Here are some rehearsal photos:

Dave Ostrowski - April 2013

Dave Ostrowski – bass guitar, vocals

Darin Brannon - April 2013

Darin Brannon – drums, percussion

Coz Orphanides - April 2013

Coz Orphanides – lead vocals, flute, percussion

Bill Shannon - May 2013

Bill Shannon – guitars, vocals

Andrew Colyer - keyboards, vocals

Andrew Colyer – keyboards, vocals

Bill Shannon Pedal Board - May 2013

Bill’s Pedal Board

Andrew Colyer Gear Rack - May 2013

Andrew’s Gear Tower

Andrew's keyboard rack

Andrew’s keyboard rack

Andrew and Bill working out their parts

Andrew and Bill working out their parts

Dave, Bill (mirror), Darin

Dave, Bill (mirror), Darin

Bill jamming on acoustic guitar

Bill jamming on acoustic guitar

Looking forward to seeing you at one of our iProg Shows!

Thank you.

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