 Downside Up is a indie/acoustic rock band based out of Alpharetta, Georgia. They are currently active---touring the southeast and recording new material. The band is headed by singer/songwriter Ronnie Stanley, who refers to their music as the “product of the blueprints for a his musical mansion." In 2009, Stanley, along with bassist Tony Hossri, teamed up with Jameson Price on drums to produce the smooth, acoustic sound that embodies Downside Up's early style. In 2012, lead guitarist Lyle Kilgore became the newest addition to the band, adding a raunchier, more hard-rocking sound than the trio had ever been able to produce before.
While the band has recently earned most of their notiarity exploring the music scene in the college town of Athens, Georgia, Downside Up was chosen to play BamaJam 2012, opening for such big names as Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Yelawolf, and more. Shannon Crumpton, of R U Ready?! Entertainment refers to the band's music as "A much needed breath of fresh air to relieve the staleness of the 'same old' type of music that I see being reproduced.They are original, young, talented, and deserve respect."
Downside Up’s music has such a broad variety of sounds that gives fans guaranteed satisfaction after every performance. The compilation of soothing guitar melodies, powerful bass rhythms, and addictive sing-song choruses make listening a therapeutic delight. This melting pot of musicians is unique because of their nonmetrically structured patterns, high energy performances, and loyalty to their fans and friends. Downside UP’s refreshing new age sound is reminiscent of Dave Matthews, Counting Crows, John Mayer, The Spill Canvas, and Manchester Orchestra. Within the collection of free downloadable content available at www.noisetrade.com/downsideup12 it is evident that each track encompasses a multiplicity of voices to our overall sound.


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