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:

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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.

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.