Artist description We strive to perform music that transports the audience into a different state of mind and emotion. AtticDown attempts to touch on the life struggle between light and dark - failure and triumph. We believe in communicating with the everyday person - giving them something musicaly unique to experience. Above all, we strive to be honorable to the art of music - to give back some of what we have been blessed with.

Music Style A mix of rock, world beat, ambient, and groove.

Musical Influences Life experience.

Similar Artists Somewhere between Peter Gabriel and Tool.

Artist History AtticDown (Known as "Chiaroscuro" from Jan. '96 - Jan. '00) was formed in early 1996 and released a debut c.d. in January of 1997. They went on to record and release 'Attic Down', in January of 2003. Attic Down has performed in a variety of showcases including the New Orleans Cutting Edge New Music Showcase 1998, the Louisville Harvest Showcase 1999, The West Virginia Music Showcase (Kanawhapalooza) 2002, and The Midwest Music Conference and Showcase 2002, while performing with bands ranging from Blessid Union of Souls to Joy Drop...

Group Members JOHN D. HARMON (lead vocals, acoustic/electric guitar w/roland synth) SHANE SEALS (backing vocals, electric guitar) BENJAMIN SALYER (bass) ART COHENOUR (drums, percussion)

Instruments Carvin AE-185 acoustic/electric guitar,Takamine acoustic-electric guitar, Carvin 6-string bass, Fender electric guitar with Fender Twin Reverb amp, drums, and misc. percussion

Albums 'Chiaroscuro'(1997) l.p.; 'Nothing at all'(1999) e.p.; 'As It Fades'(2001) e.p.; 'Attic Down'(2003) l.p.

Press Reviews "...musical supergroup..." - Berea Pinnacle;"...Intriguingly dark..." - Louisville Music News; "Art rock at its best!" - On The Edge

Additional Info We have a variety of other merchandise available through our home page.

Location Berea, kentucky - USA

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