Beaux Foy - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Michel Barbachan - Lead Guitar, Didjeridoo, Keys
Taylor Traversari - Drums, Percussion
Cade - Bass, Backing Vocals,mandolin,Harmonica
Michael Abe - Rhythm Guitar and Violin
Influences
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AIRIEL DOWN TIMELINE: NOTABLE SHOWS
+Mainstage and Second Stage openings for
Army of Anyone
Buckcherry
Counting Crows
Goo Goo Dolls
Gin Blossoms
Saliva
Soul Asylum
Saving Abel
Foreigner
Shinedown
.38 Special
Helmet
Jani Lane of Warrant
and Badfish.
Beaux Foy (Airiel Down) and John Popper (Blues Traveler) after the Airiel Down/ZO2 Show, New York City
Poster for the Upcoming Japan Tour!
Airiel Down is a nationally touring, independent rock band based out of Raleigh, NC. Having played over 200 shows in 20 states in the past 1½ years from the east to the west coast and gaining radio airplay in North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, the band prides themselves on their hard work, relentless attitude, and high energy live show. Many critics, such as Benjamin Ray, claim “Airiel Down is one of the hardest-working indie bands in the country.”
The band incorporated its own production company and record label, Autumn Rain Records, at its inception in 2003. Each band member plays a vital role in the day-to-day business of the band by each taking on numerous responsibilities such as, marketing, booking, public relations, web design and updates, finances, and of course Beaux drives the tour bus.
Their new release, Shine, was recently released in February of 2009. The bands debut, Vision, was released in July of 2006. Both records were recorded by John Plymale (Squirrel Nut Zippers, Meat Puppets) at Overdub Lane in Durham, NC and was mastered by Greg Calbi (Springsteen, Dylan, Bowie) at Sterling Sound in NYC.
What the critics are saying about Airiel Down!
* “Airiel Down is a power rock group that sound like they need to be filling stadiums to be truly appreciated. The North Carolina band could well be one of the hardest working indie bands in the states.”
- Rock 3 Music (UK)
* “If there’s any justice in the music world, we’d hear bands like Airiel Down on the radio more often. They are one of the more creative new rock groups, combining several diverse styles with a bar band mentality to create a good time.” - Benjamin Ray, Daily Vault
* “North Carolina native Beaux Foy has assembled an impressive collection of songs and surrounded himself with equally adept musicians to execute Airiel Down’s debut album.” - Kelly O’ Neil, Reviewyou.com
* “Their music has great melodies, tight rhythms, beautiful guitar riffs, interesting lyrics, and overall first-rate musicianship. A very radio-friendly collection of songs.” - Mary Lemanski, Loosey Lucy
“They record and release their own music and have built a following the old fashioned way by touring to gain audiences. Airiel Down has come by their fans by way of hard work. The high energy live shows they put on have distanced themselves from the many other rock bands in the US trying to make it.” -Orcasound
I currently moved out of charleston and really want to see you perform again. I have to say watchin you guys was the most fun i had while i was there. So hit me up!!!!! LOVE SUNSHINE!!!!!!!
Just wanted to say thanks for being a real friend of mine on Myspace. If you have any poetry or know a really great poet that you like - let me know - i'm always looking for new poetry & poets to feature on 10K Poets.
OMG! youre playing at arlenes oct 16?! i'll be just down the road at mercury lounge for zo2s video premiere party/show but i'll try and swing by before to say hello! =D
Hi Airiel Down! Just stopping by your page to see whats good! Keep me in mind if you need any high quality/low cost mastering. All the details and samples are on my page. Feel free to get in touch with any questions. Take care!
Still sending my love...Hope all has been BIG and BOOMING for you guys. You all deserve to make it to the top. There are not many true musicians left. Be safe out there and stay humble..Shout out to cade. Tell him keep up the great work!!! sarah
I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of updating your last.fm band page. It looked so barren and tt's much more awesome now! http://www.last.fm/music/Airiel+Down
Beaux Foy (Airiel Down) and John Popper (Blues Traveler) after the Airiel Down/ZO2 Show, 
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