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		"The Southeast's Premier Steely Dan Tribute Band" ATHENS, Georgia United States Profile Views: 12916 Last Login: 9/23/2008
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Member Since	3/8/2006
Band Members	David Rowe- guitar __________________________________ Taylor Deal- keyboards/keytar... __________________________________ Jeremy Rushing- bass/vocals... __________________________________ Richard Catanise- bass/vocals... __________________________________ Meredith McLucas- vocals/percussion... __________________________________ Kara Strauss- vocals/percussion... __________________________________ Bret Pimentel- soprano and tenor saxophones, flute... __________________________________ Jason Ogg- sax... __________________________________ Matt Lewis- guitar... __________________________________ Jason Ritter- drums...
Influences	Steely Dan
Sounds Like	Steely Dan
Type of Label	None

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About Countdown to Ecstasy

The Southeast's premier Steely Dan tribute act

This spectacular 10-piece lineup features live horns and an impressive array of exceptional vocalists and musicians. The band performs all of the familiar hits from the legendary band's career as well as some deep cuts for the Steely Dan fanatics.

The Repertoire:

Aja
Any Major Dude
Babylon Sisters
Bad Sneakers
Black Cow
Black Friday
Bodhisattva
Boston Rag
The Caves of Altamira
Charlie Freak
Deacon Blues
Dirty Work
Do It Again
Don't Take Me Alive
The Fez
FM
Green Earrings
Hey Nineteen
Home at Last
I Got the News
Josie
Kid Charlemange
King of the World
Kings
My Old School
Night By Night
Peg
Pretzel Logic
Reelin' in the Years
Rikki Don't Lose That Number
Showbiz Kids
Sign In Stranger
Time Out of Mind
...and if there's anything we've missed, shoot us an email and we'll work on learning it!

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Check out this article/review by John Knox from The Red and Black 3/23/06:
"Cover Band Concept in Athens"

Read about how Countdown to Ecstasy isn't a sign of the Apocalypse! Way to go, band! Article by Jessica Rhodes-Knowlton from Flagpole Magazine, 05/03/06:
"Crisis Averted"

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Giuseppe Saltarelli	Jul 29 2008 11:44 AM www. myspace. com/trevoltedentromarilyn Giuseppe Saltarelli - voce, chitarra Antonio Colaruotolo - basso el. Luca De Siena - key/notebook Stefano Mancini - batteria Gianluca Merenda - chitarra el.
D A Z E	Jul 19 2008 4:14 AM You Want This?
Ralph G.	Jun 5 2008 7:46 PM When's the next wing ding? Oh well the SD show on the 11th will tide me over.
kid charlemagne	Mar 21 2008 5:14 PM nice!..sho looks good
BILLY D	Feb 26 2008 2:12 PM With much LOVE ,a dream has come true...As promised Im letting those who may have asked know......Please let me announce to my friends that my solo effort " DreamSong " is now at CD baby and you can try out the entire work for free...I think you will enjoy it as it is a new and different pop rock concept album, Maybe the first of its kind done exclusively with guitar synths ...An eclectic soundtrack of those forgotten previous lives. Wishing you the best of music and creativity ! Love makes dreams come true.
Çinema	Feb 21 2008 1:01 PM Many thanks for the add ! çinema
Ralph G.	Jan 15 2008 12:24 PM Thanks for adding me. You guys sound great. Next best thing to ol' SD themselves.
Woody - Pop Go The Beatles - Lifton	Jan 14 2008 1:54 PM Thanks for the add! Don't forget to check out the free podcasts of Pop Go the Beatles. According Ear Candy Magazine "I can honestly say that Pop Go the Beatles is probably THE best Beatles radio series that I've heard - especially from a Beatle fan's perspective and what THEY would expect from a Beatles show" You can find a direct link to them through the show's website, www.popgothebeatles.com Or just click on the banner below.
Rochelle	Dec 20 2007 9:07 PM Christmas Glitter Graphics Thanks for the add and I really like the band!
Paul	Dec 17 2007 8:57 PM Hey y'all, when are we going to see you again? I'm in withdrawal!
Davide Antonio Pio	Nov 25 2007 3:59 PM How many tributes to Fagen and Becker's Words,music and message! Great stuff guys! See you! Davide
douglas	Oct 12 2007 3:15 PM thanks for being my friend!
Remedial Blend	Jul 29 2007 4:41 PM We hope you all will join us for our final performance.
Greg Tyler	Jul 27 2007 5:25 PM I ain't never gonna do it without the fez on, oh no.
jab	Jul 26 2007 1:40 PM Hey Countdown to Ecstasy Catch the new revolution! You could be the next star
Greg Tyler	Jul 23 2007 9:42 PM JAY! Dude, I found you man!!! Anyway got your message this weekend: sorry Ive been sick as a dog lately. You guys sound amazing man I wish I could check out a show sometime...untill then I'll enjoy these songs you have posted. Keep it up guys, it sounds great!!! Hey Rick!!! BE IN TOUCH Dudes.
Sunsual	Jul 3 2007 3:19 AM Thank you for the friendship! Love from The Sun!!
Luisa	Jun 28 2007 7:55 AM thanks for putting on an outstanding show at the ritz last thurs.! You guys are amazing, and you bet i'll be at the melting point in July. yours, LG
jennibean	Mar 31 2007 5:00 AM Good Luck on Monday! ~from Ogg's family in Wyoming
Dinky Di	Feb 2 2007 9:14 PM
♣PaPa Bear♣	Jan 27 2007 9:15 PM catanise and ritter...how the hell have you guys been?? the dan man...sick fuckin choice!...one of you dudes get in touch!
Jazz Pistols	Dec 24 2006 4:26 PM Hi Countdown to Ecstasy, just a quick hello from the Jazz Pistols - hope you are doing fine and have a nice christmas season. Thanks for being our friend and good luck for the things you do. Best regards - Christoph Our Live-DVD will be released on the 1st of February 2007! If you would like to hear more tunes of the Jazz Pistols you can check out our homepage and get the Jazz Pistols CDs in our own shop - if you are living in the USA it will be cheaper to get them at CDBaby, Abstract Logix or as digital download at iTunes. Please join our newsletter if you are interested in our tour schedule and upcoming releases.
orange crush	Dec 6 2006 4:08 PM My God! You Guys Are Good, Im' Seeing Double Here!
STACKING APPLES	Oct 13 2006 1:12 PM Thanks for the add guys. We're big Dan fans and you guys do a great job!!! Peace, Stackin Apples
ABomb kapow!*	Oct 10 2006 6:35 PM Have a great gig this weekend!!!!! AL!! I will miss you dearly!! Not that I'm even around anymore, but jeepers... it just won't be the same knowing that one of my favorite 2 band Jews is not playing. You are so much fun and I'm sure everyone is very sad to see you go. I love you all!! But I love you like rice and beans, Al!! :) smooch ~Adreana
Istvan	Aug 4 2006 7:39 PM You guys ever play in Arizona?
Remedial Blend	Jul 14 2006 12:29 PM We had a blast with ya'll last weekend - let's do it again soon! -RB
Lindsey	Jun 8 2006 3:29 AM Can't wait for AthFest!! You guys are fabulous...
The Cool Swap	Jun 5 2006 3:44 PM Thanks for the Add, you guys are awesome!!! Amazing work on the instrumentation and the vocals are beautiful. Gonna try to check ya'll out at your Athens show on the 24th. I must admit, ya'll are missing a couple of my favs: The Fez, Everyone's Gone to the Movies, and Fagen's IGY and The NightFly. But you guys are still sensational. Fagen & Becker would be proud and I can't wait to see the guitar solo on Aja live!! Keep up the Good Work! -Marshall from the Swap
Admiral Haag	May 27 2006 6:24 PM Those of us that are forced to reside in the rust belt would like to see setlists. SETLISTS!!!!
Funkle Ester	Apr 21 2006 4:47 PM
amanda	Mar 27 2006 9:24 PM DAAAANG....well done c to the e!!! ya nail'd it. most impressive. can't wait for 5 de Mayo.
Ogg Dawg	Mar 22 2006 2:11 PM This is probably the best band ever. I've heard them.
Sara	Mar 15 2006 1:37 AM You guys fucking rock. Everybody should come check them out on the 24th. DO IT.

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