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“Downstage embodies the ideal progression for a local band. They’ve taken time to develop and now are becoming a threat to the mainstream. The music industry is taking notice of the band’s direct, explosive sound.” Josh Davidson/Editor-Chorus and Verse
State of Music .com
“These guys are definitely worth taking time to listen to… I look forward to seeing them live sometime in the very near future.” Stateofmusic.com
“Downstage have produced a heavily guitar driven, highly toned and accessible sound that has plenty of bordering hooks in place. Downstage’s heavily chopped guitar work is very effective… Hard rock/radio accessible bite… This band does well on stage - well crafted, precision-driven sound.” Mario Peretti
“DOWNSTAGE is an amazing Alternative Hard Rock band from New Jersey . . . they wowed the Atlantic City radio audiences . . . the group has tightened its sound, perfected its stage show and is now performing for new fans in Philly, New Jersey & NYC. The in
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Alice in Chains, Incubus, Hoobastank, Cold, Chevelle, Quicksand
Bio
Introducing. . .
Charlie Berezansky -- lead vocal, guitar Jim Regan -- 2nd vocals, guitar Todd Raupp -- bass Justin Hetrick – drums
Central New Jersey’s Downstage initially formed in 1995 when Charlie Berezansky and Jim Regan met on a bus ride home from school. An instant bond developed between the two young musicians and, by 2000, the current line up (consisting of Berezansky on lead vocals and guitar, Regan on guitar and 2nd vocals, Todd Raupp on bass and Justin Hetrick on drums) took final shape and they have not looked back since.
Dispensing a uniquely accessible blend of alternative hard rock and deliberate song craft (comparisons have been made to Chevelle, Incubus, Quicksand, Cold, Alice in Chains and Stone Temple Pilots), this hard-working, hard-hitting, hard-as-nails four piece is a music force to be reckoned with, amassing more stellar accomplishments in their short time together than other bands have in twice as much time.
In early 2002, Downstage played over 50 shows in little more than five months, expanding on an already fervent fan base in the process. That same year Downstage was nominated for “Best Hard Act” at the Asbury Music Awards; awarded semi-finalist status in the 3rd Annual New Jersey Battle of the Bands, and contributed to the “Live and Loud Vol. 1” compilation di