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Artist Profile
ARTIST
Downbeat Switch |
GENRE
Reggae, Funk-Rock fusion |
LOCATION
Richmond , VA.United States |
HOME SITE
www.downbeatswitch.com |
BAND MEMBERS
Bryan Clark(vocals), Meredith Brooks(guitar,vocals), Wayne Todd(bass), Mike Register(drums), Doug DeForge(keys, turntables) |
ORIGIN
Downtown Richmond basement studio |
FILE UNDER
Rock, Reggae, Funk, Rap |
KEY PERFORMANCES
Alley Katz, Canal Club, Nanci Raygun's, Ft. Lee, VCU cumpus, CNU Campus, Apocalypse Cow Festival, many more |
OPENED FOR
Running with Scissors, Co-Pilot, and Richmond Dub Collective |
PAST TOURS
"Funk Shui" Tour 2004-2005, "Seconds" Tour 2005-2006 |
FUTURE PLANS
East-coast and eventually national distribution of Downbeat Switch music. As well as full promotional touring. |
CONTACT INFO
(804)815-9654
downbeatswitch@earthlink.net |
DESCRIPTION
Reggae, Funk-Rock that combines these genres into a whole new groove of fusion Rock/Alternative. With two-part harmonies and alternating raps, the two complimentary singers flow lyrically around the tight, funky rythms and fat bass licks. Downbeat Switch ranges from chill, funky beats to In-Your-Face Thrash-Rock, to kick back Reggae-dub with melodic keyboards/D.J. scratching and sampling. |
BIOGRAPHY
Formed in the late summer of 2002, Downbeat Switch started with four guys and a love for music. Wayne Todd (bass), Michael Register (drums), Meredith Brooks (guitar/vocals),and Bryan Clark (vocals) all brought their own unique style. Later Doug Deforge (turntables, keyboard, synth) was added to help thicken the sound. Together they have formed a unique blend of Funk, Rock and Reggae. Downbeat Switch has released two albums between 2004 and 2005, recording both albums in their home studio in the guitarist's bedroom. Downbeat Switch has managed to self-produce and release all 38 songs in local music stores in Virginia and online. Downbeat Switch has packaged and sold over 800 copies of both L.P.s within the last two years, and they continue to work hard to get their unique sound and ideals out to the world.
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