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The Downshift Band
Blues / Funk / Rock

The Downshift Band



Guilford, Connecticut
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2009
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Member Since6/10/2007
Band Websitedownshiftband.com
Band MembersSteve Plaziak: Guitar, Vocals. Tom Knapp: Voc. Sax, Harp, Guitar. Dan Rausch: Keyboards. Ed DuBose: Bass, Backing Vocals. Russell Tolson: Drums.
InfluencesSome songs currently covered: High Heeled Sneakers, Black Cat Bone, I'm Tore Down, Come Together, Tenth Ave. Tango, Let It Roll, Phone Booth, Just A Little Bit, Mercy,Mercy,Mercy, Key To The Highway, Lovin' Cup, Flip, Flop & Fly, Ain't No Sunshine, Little By Little, Rock Me Baby, Cissy Strut, Gravity, Born In Chicago, Nothing From Nothing, Mama Talk To Your Daughter, Dixi Chicken, Pink Cadillac, I Feel So Bad, Got My Mojo Working, Thrill Is Gone, Rollin' & Tumblin', Goin Down, Messing With The Kid, Let The Good Times Roll, Bend Down Low, It's All Over Now, Jump, Jive & Wail, Whippin' Post, That's What Love Will Make You Do, Sweet Home Chicago, Use Me, Sugar, Early In The Morning, Hey Bartender, Mustang Sally, Born Under A Bad Sign, It Takes A Lot To Laugh..A Train To Cry, Always more in the pipeline...
Sounds LikeLink to our acoustic trio site www.myspace.com/downshifttrio
Record LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 10 2009 7:00P
The Lake House - Full band Seymour
Jul 23 2009 7:00P
North Branford Summer Concert - Full Band North Branford, Connecticut
Jul 24 2009 7:00P
The Lake House - Full Band Seymour, Connecticut
Jul 25 2009 4:00P
ROCK THE VETS Guilford, Connecticut
Aug 14 2009 7:00P
The Lake House - Full Band Seymour, Connecticut
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
CJ Sparrow’s Pub - Downshift Trio Cheshire
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
CJ Sparrow’s Pub - Downshift Trio Cheshire, Connecticut
Aug 22 2009 9:00P
Trestle Tavern - Downshift Trio Seymour, Connecticut
Aug 30 2009 4:30P
The Lake House - Full Band Seymour, Connecticut
Sep 12 2009 8:00P
Auger’s Pub - Downshift Trio Guilford, Connecticut
Sep 19 2009 7:00P
The Lake House - Full Band Seymour, Connecticut
Oct 16 2009 9:00P
Trestle Tavern - Downshift Trio Seymour, Connecticut
Oct 31 2009 8:00P
Auger’s Pub - Downshift Trio Guilford, Connecticut

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Shawn Taylor & Wandering Roots





Jan 20 2009 6:39 PM

Come join us for the End of an Error Party at the Acoustic Cafe in Bridgeport, CT Sat Jan 24! This is an apolitical, poly-partisan, goodhearted celebration of W's retirement, featuring; Wandering Roots trio (Shawn Taylor/ Jim McKeeman/ Billy Bileca) and also Nick Harrison & friends! Doors open at 8.
Peace!
Drivingsun





Dec 29 2008 4:23 PM

Hey. Have a great New Year!
Peace,Jim:)
Polar Bear Cub Smiling
The Adults





Dec 27 2008 4:40 PM

What is up, you shifty bastards - we just added some new music to the webpage - checkitout and let us know what you think! Jim
Jazz the Ripper





Aug 18 2008 3:03 AM

Hey,..Great solid tunes. There's definately somethin in your trunk....Best Regards,..JtR
MR. RICHARD





May 29 2008 12:35 AM

JUS' STOPPED BY TO SAY HEY & ALWAYS "THANX" FOR THE ADD.
GREAT RESPECTS FOR YOUR WORK ...

ROCK ON !

MR.
RICHARD
Fred Olsen





May 17 2008 2:55 PM

thanks for the add . . .

great stuff you got there
Shawn Taylor & Wandering Roots





Mar 24 2008 3:22 PM

Hey Tom. Thanks for stopping down at the Bear and Grill the other night, and for the kind words. Hope to catch you all out soon.
The Sparkly Cats





Mar 16 2008 4:46 PM

hey hey sound good!!!!!!!!!!
Mr Squares Bear





Mar 15 2008 7:09 PM

Hey Downshifters!
I heard your guys rocked at the "Bear And Grille".
Thanks for the add.
Have a great weekend. Peace,Mr.squares:>)
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Jim





Mar 15 2008 7:51 PM

Hey Downshift Band. You all sounded great last night at "The Bear And Grille". Thanks again for having me up with you to sing "Stormy Monday".
It was alot of fun and you guys were right on!
I posted you guys in the new band friends bulletin I sent out today.
Thanks for the add. Peace,Jim.
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Just John





Nov 15 2007 11:34 PM

you guys are sounding awsome ...

looking farward to checkin out one of the shows..

j.b.
The Cobalt Rhythm Kings





Oct 8 2007 10:42 PM

Hey guys!

Welcome to the brave new world! Nice sharing the bill with you guys the other night. See you before too long . . .

The Cobalt Rhythm Kings
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