The Skye Downing Band unfortunately is no more, but it was a great run and I am enjoying participating in many diverse projects.
My primary focus these days is the band Jockamo who I have been singing with for four years now.
Band Members are as follows:
Skye Downing - VOX.
Randy Sibley - Guitar.
Rich "Papamo" Johnson - VOX/Keys/Organ & Accordion.
John Gould - Bass.
Al Sutton - Drums.
& our very own horn blowers....
Jeff Ingram - Saxamaphone &
Rick Jones - Trumpet.
Influences
Dr. John, Elvin Bishop, Susan Tedeschi, Koko Taylor, Maria Muldaur, Joan Osborne, Albert Collins, Etta james, Shemekia Copeland, Paul Rishell, Albert King, Buddy Guy, Carol Fran, Irma Thomas, and many more.
Sounds Like
We have been affectionately dubbed as a New Orleans party band, but we have so much more to offer in addition to that. I like to think of us as a "Bluesiana" band - playing a wide array of tunes from solid blues & funk, all the way down to the bayou swamp boogies that Papamo pulls out on that accordion.
Laissez les bons temps rouler!!
[PROJECTS I HAVE GROOVED WITH/MY BANDS:]
On Air, Hurdy Gurdy, Floor 13, Method, Hot Water Music, Mandala, Queenly ( a Queen cover band), David Bowie/Ziggie Stardust (cover band), The Scratch Project, Girls On Top Band, The Skye Downing Band, ESTROJAM PRODUCTIONS: Nina Simone Tribute, Zen Cabaret, WOODWARD PRODUCTIONS: Women Rock The Night/ All Female Blues Revue, Blues Women In The Round, Hazel Miller Jazz Trio, Jazz Women In The Round, & of course, my beloved JOCKAMO.
[COOL CATS I HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF SHARING THE MIC. &/OR STAGE WITH:] The legendary Henry Butler, The All-Purpose Blues Band, Darren Murphy (New Orleans). Tony Hakim (Dallas). Billy Watson (San Diego). Delores Scott (Chicago). Miss Blues (Oklahoma City). My musical idol, Peter Himmelman (Los Angeles & Colorado). LOCALLY: Hazel Miller, Mark Diamond, Eric Gunnison, Eduardo "Bijoux"Barbosa, Lionel Young, Dan Treanor, Erica Brown, Jill Watkins, Robert Rhu, Freddi (of Freddi-Henchi Band), Gretchen Troop, Craig Maierhofer, On The Planet, 8Trac, Possum Logic, Black Dog, Jude Ponds, Bone Ready, Blues House, Dana Kyle Stokes, Andy Weyl, Dan Geisler, Chris Engleman, Adam Schalke, Robert Schlesinger, Blake Eberhard, Linda Lewellyn, Chris Misner, Liza Oxnard, Tim Duffy, Jessica Rowand (MojoMama), Rockin' Robin Abb, Jodie Woodward, and many, many more.....
[LATEST RECORDINGS:] Robert Rhu (Back-up VOX), Dan Treanor (Back-up VOX), Reason To Rhyme Music (Lead VOX). Recently completed a jazz recording (still mixing and mastering though), and am currently working on putting together a children's Blues album (LOOK FOR IT IN THE NEXT YEAR OR SO). Jockamo has three discs available, and there are many other random recordings out there - these are just the most recent!
"Skye, all I can say is she rocks! Skye has great tone; fabulous range; stunning looks and stage presence. I am a fan for life. You must hire her, she will ROCK your party!!!" - Hazel Miller
Whatup! Hope you can make our big party tomorrow night and have a beer or 6 with us! Just print the ticket and circle our band name for free admission! RAWK!!!
Thanks for the request and the add...glad you made the Blue Monday Jam...really nice voice...look forward to seeing you again.....peace & music from Austin....love Oscar Blues...break a leg...mike
The Domino Effect is a star-studded tribute concert celebrating the life and influence of rock and roll legend Fats Domino. Musical legends from far and wide are gathering in New Orleans for one historic night to pay tribute to Fats and his feats throughout his lifetime. A portion of the proceeds from this music extravaganza will benefit the Brees Dream Foundation bettering local playgrounds and outdoor recreation sites for the children of New Orleans. May 30th, New Orleans Arena.
Hey, Sky... saved a track for you on the new 28 track system, got my Hammond XK2 organ & player, fiddler, umpteen guitarists and bass players... just waiting for you.
Hi.Thanks for accepting my friend request.I have heard alot about you from Micah.I love your voice.I have always wished I could sing!I guess if you are not on myspace often it must mean that you have a life(unlike me!)Maybe we will meet someday.
Oh Girl!!! I miss you! Got your vocal but thangs a bit hazy with Ike and all.... Know this..we love you SKYE and THEO XOXOXOXOX!!! Come ondown to ATX y'all love it! 4sho! XOXOXXOG
Jennifer Lane here. I need to speak with you m'dear. Sent a couple emails to divabunny...you still use that one? I need to know if you might be available to perhaps sub for me at my Elways gig in October. Gimme a shout back darlin OX Jennifer Lane www. jenniferlaneonline. com 720-480-8314 cel p.s. and BTW , you look smashing in these photos!
Happy birthday my little love! I hope you guys celebrated to the wee hours of the morning. I miss you guys. Give that baby a big smooch from me and one for you too!
