David Randall Young plays the guitar and sings the high stuff. Ian Martin Allison plays the bass and sings the low stuff. Zachary Shannon Young plays the drums and cymbals and sings the stuff in the middle (and sometimes even higher than the D!).
Influences
Peter Gabriel, Rush, Judas Priest, King's X, Tori Amos, Candiria, Bjork, Willie Nelson, DMB, Van Halen, Dream Theater, Richard Buckner, Aesop Rock, Queensryche, Cave In, and our mothers.
Sounds Like
A conglomeration of our infulences - makes sense, right?!
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BIO:
At 14 years old, three childhood friends growing up together in Montana wanted to conquer the universe with their ass-searing rock. 12 years later, their goals are more – well, adult. Now the guys in Minneapolis-based Down and Above just want to put out honest music that tells their story . . . set to universe-conquering, ass-searing rock.
Hold Your Breath for a Rising Tide is the 4th official release from Down and Above. The album kicks off with a stereo bass lick that charges into the crescendo of the anthemic Proud (A Promise Kept). Reverb drenched guitars on tracks like So Alive, Hopesablaze, and Shark Attack are reminiscent of mid 80s Big Country or synth-pad era Rush, yet Down and Above’s urgent shirtsleeve lyrics take you to a more intimate place. The narrative hook and dark watery atmosphere of the remade Johnny Cash/Willy Nelson tune, The Highwayman, makes it a standout track – and together with tracks 4 Leaf Clover, Hope, Sunshine After Rain, and Writing in Ink, we hear a maturity and musical growth that is a nod to Down and Above’s country music Montana roots.
Fans of ass-searing rock however will rejoice with tracks like Molasses, Breakdown on Interstate 80, and Love You More. Ouch, is my ass on fire? Yes, yes it is.
just so you know...your show in st cloud on the 24th is a goodbye party for my best friend...aka ur biggest fan allie...she's moving to ohio for grad school aug 3 :( so if you would...dedicate some really old song to her she's been your fan since back when u played at the java joint...and such....
coming through the cities on our way to Detroit Lakes from Des Moines July 2nd. Any chance you've got a show planned and it's just not posted yet? (please;)
Shwassup?? Devin, drummer o' SPIES here. Saw you were located in the area so I'm stoppin by to let you know that we will be playing at The 400 Bar on Friday, May 22nd. Doors open at 8, music starts at 9, SPIES is third to play and the cost is $8 at the door. The show features the bands "Ralphed," "Wasted Audio," "SPIES," and "Josh Hoaby Band." Clear your schedule and stop by for a gnarly show! Hope to see you there. Peace. -Devin of SPIES.
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