Philip Gardiner's "The Stone" - July 22, 2010
"Pen City Rag" is being used in the soundtrack for Philip Gardiner's new paranormal movie "The Stone" to be released in early 2011!
Vin Downes: News
Taylor Guitars / Elixir Strings Test Drive 2010 - June 11, 2010
I was recently selected to be entered into the Taylor Guitars / Elixir String Test Drive 2010 Contest. Five final artists from the Top 50 to be outfitted with Taylor 300 or 400 Series Grand Auditorium acoustic guitars, a supply of Elixir Strings, and Elixir® Cables.
The grand prize winner will receive recording time at NYC's Tainted Blue Studios and enjoy a formal relationship with Taylor Guitars.
Please give me your vote!! Votes can be cast every day!!
http://testdriveacoustic.taylorguitars.com/BandDetails.aspx?b=15714&bn=Vin Downes
City's acclaimed Tainted Blue Studios. The band will also enjoy a formal artist
PBS "Roadtrip Nation" - May 19, 2010
"Words Over Us" and "On Eastern Tack" will be featured in Episode 3 of the new season of "Roadtrip Nation" on PBS !!!!!!
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/roadtripnation/
11th Annual American Song Contest - March 25, 2010
"So She Spins" received an Outstanding Achievement Award in the
11th Annual Great American Song Contest.
"So She Spins" is a wonderfully impressive composition in all major respects. The melodic elements are fresh, emotionally resonant and consistently excellent. Vin Downes has amazing talent. It is a genuine pleasure to review such high quality work.
~ Great American Song Contest Evaluation
Listen on LastFM! - December 23, 2009
Check out my page on LastFm and add tunes from "Skies and Openings" to your own radio station!
http://www.last.fm/music/vin+downes
iTunes! - December 11, 2009
"Skies and Openings" is now available for download on iTunes!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/skies-and-openings/id343799101
New CD available at CD Baby! - December 2, 2009
"Skies and Openings" CD is now available for purchase and download at CDBaby!
New CD Now Available!!! - November 20, 2009
"Skies and Openings" is the first release from acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Vin Downes. It contains eleven original instrumentals with influences of Americana, Blues, Folk and Jazz. It includes seven solo performances and four songs with guest musicians Lois Carpenter on bass, Mike Fumento on drums and Jeffrey Young on violin.
BUY IT NOW!!! Click on the "Store" tab.
The CD will also be available for purchase and download at CDBaby, iTunes, eMusic, Napster, and various other sites in the days and weeks to come.
Listen at Reverb Nation - October 19, 2009
Listen to complete songs from "Skies and Openings"on Reverb Nation.
While you're listening, click on "Become a Fan"!
http://www.reverbnation.com/vindownes