1/2 Step Down, an acoustic alternative collaboration between two aspiring songwriters; Tom Teta and Josh Okun, emerged from New Yorks Capital Region in September, 2000. Their somber melodies and unyielding vocals elicit emotional themes of love, heartbreak, regret, and hope. 1/2 Step Down regularly plays shows at bars, coffee shops, restaurants, parks, picnics, and parties. They host the Muddy Cup Open Mic Night (www.myspace.com/muddycupopenmicnight) in Albany every Monday night from 8pm-11:30pm ......1/2 STEP DOWN IS CURRENTLY WRITING THEIR NEW ALBUM WHICH WILL INCLUDE MANY OF THE SONGS YOU HAVE HEARD THEM PLAY AT THEIR LIVE SHOWS. THE BAND IS CURRENTLY BOOKING SHOWS AND IS LOOKING TO PLAY LARGER SHOWS AND LARGER VENUES...MAYBE EVEN A TOUR!.....
........Tom Teta (23) - Lead Vocals/Guitar - Born and raised in the Albany, New York area, Tom Teta's musical journey began at a very young age. He grew up singing along to his favorite artists on the radio, such as Alice in Chains, Creed, Staind, Cold, and Pearl Jam. In high school, Tom began to learn guitar with the help of a friend (Josh Okun), and soon after was writing music.
Josh Okun (22) - Lead Guitar/Vocals - Josh Okun was born in Southington, Connecticut in 1983 and was raised for most of his life in the Albany, New York area. His passion for music also began at a very young age, as he came from a musical family. At the age of 14 he picked up the guitar, inspired by his father, an avid guitarist. Josh's musical influences include the Eagles, Fuel, John Mayer, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Maroon 5, Sister Hazel, and Staind. Josh recently graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a BA in Music Industry and is working full-time for Music Mobile, Inc.
Tom and Josh met in 1999 at Bethlehem Central High School as sophomores. Their musical venture began in 2000 when Josh taught Tom a few basic chords on guitar. Their electric chemistry sparked a flame that has manifested itself deep in the heart of their explosive songwriting process. 1/2 Step Down is an acoustic duo with vocals often compared to Aaron Lewis of Staind and music similar to Bayside and Staind. Josh Okun's crisp harmonies complete Tom Teta's chilling melodies on songs like Looking Back and Weak, while the guitar riffs and solos shine throughout Fortress and 2 AM.
1/2 Step Down is now selling a 5-song EP properly titled, Beginnings which was written, recorded, and produced by the band with the help of Bryan Krebs. The band will be back in the recording studio soon to record their follow up EP which will contain the following tracks: "Paperback Confessions", "Empty Bottles", "Memory Loss", and "Another Dream" and more!
To book 1/2 Step Down, please contact via phone, 518-339-8601, or email halfstepdown@gmail.com. A complete electronic press kit can be found at www.geocities.com/halfstepdn
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Do you need an opening act to break the ice for your shows? Well let me tell you i am just the person for the job. MY name is Erin Powers i am a singer songwriter who plays all kinds of music from the dead, to alanis morisette. I am looking for exposure, i am flexible to play for anybody. Please feel free to contact me on myspace
hey guys, hows it going? hey i am still around, for the summer, if yo guys have any shows that you want me to open up for or what not, thats be great. please let me know.
...glad to see you guys are so busy on a monday night, it speaks good things about capital district performers......Solo Happy Hour this Friday (6/22) @ Red Square, w/ Nick Cosimano in tow, 5-7pm...it'll be a good time w/ lots of booze, maybe some bbq, and hopefully, lots of buddies....
So Nathan and I tried to bike to the Perfect Blend for your show tonight, but someone... can't imagine who... google mapped it wrong and thought it was a hell of a lot closer than it actually was. Needless to say, we turned around because it was taking a long time and we missed your show! Sorry! I'm sure it was a fun time.
Hi 1/2 Step Down
We just quickly want to thank you for your friendship. Please drop by our new myspace page for the latest HB news, upcoming shows and take a listen to our free downloadable music. We hope to see/talk to you soon.
Hey were just letting you know we put up a video on our page
You can all stop using your imagination to think about what we sound like
Come check it out!
Your friends
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...super special happy hour this thursday (5/17) as we're joined by Bryan Hall and Friends..one of the friends just happens to be my younger brother evan on the hand drums...should be a family affair of a good time if you feel like popping by..
