Artist description Since 1995, Flaps Down has created their own style of music. Original members Steve Samolewicz, Ed Osepowicz and Walter Bak are lifelong friends and classmates since the 60’s. They are in their 40’s, and together, are fulfilling their childhood dreams of making music together. Accompanied by music veteran Steve Nalewanski, Flaps Down has entertained their fans with countless original tunes as well their own versions of popular cover tunes.Featuring Samolewicz on lead guitar, Bak on drums, bass from Nalewanski, and Osepowicz on sax and vocals, Flaps Down creates a unique blend of rock, soul, rhythm and blues, and country/folk that is sure to please almost anyone.Venues for the band have included two years at the Taste of Northampton, a show at Northampton’s First Night, a Cancer Walk-a-Thon benefit concert, and lots of local gigs. This year should prove to be the best one yet for Flaps Down with CD release parties scheduled as well as an opening act at the Northampton Airport Country Festival.

Music Style Guitar and Sax Rock

Musical Influences Springsteen, Petty, etc.

Similar Artists Tom Petty, John Cafferty, Bruce Springsteen

Artist History Venues for the band have included: Two years at the Taste of Northampton, a show at Northampton's First Night, a Cancer Walk-a-Thon benefit concert, Bay State Hotel (Northampton) gigs, Brass Cat (Easthampton) gigs, City Cafe (Northampton) gigs, Cottonwood Fan Appreciation Concerts, Bridge Street School Fundraisers

Group Members Ed Osepowicz : Vocals, Tenor Sax, Harmonica, Organ (Innocent), Percussion.....Steve Samolewicz : Guitars, Vocals (Answers in the Road).....Steve Nalewanski : Bass Guitar.....Walter Bak : Drums

Instruments Guitars, Saxophone, Drums, Harmonica

Albums Innocent

Press Reviews V-Mag's Duke Aaron says about the CD "Innocent":"the musicianship is good"..."These guys are definately having fun and it comes out in their music."..."If you like fun bar-band songs that are upbeat and non-threatening this is for you."..."if you really, really like John Cafferty, for example, or those all too rare but truly excellent bar-bands, then pick this up."

Additional Info Buy the CD at http://surf.to/flapsdown

Location Northampton, MA - USA

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