Derek Downham
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Welcome...

Welcome to Derek Downham's website. Derek is a multi-instrumentalist from Toronto. He is an accomplished drummer/producer/guitarist/pianist and possesses an inspired voice with both power and dexterity.

Recent News

Holy SXSW gigs! I may not get to come back!
February 24, 2010 - Here's my gigs for SXSW. Along with The Beauties, i will also be playing with Melissa Mcclelland, Luke Doucet, and Justin Rutledge. i have a total of 16 sets booked thus far! WED 17TH AUSTIN, TX: SxSW, Brush Square Park Canadian Blast BBQ, 3.40pm THE BEAUTIES/JUSTIN RUTLEDGE AUSTIN, TX: SxSW, Six Shooter Records showcase – Soho 9PM THE BEAUTIES 10PM JUSTIN RUTLEDGE 11PM MELISSA MCCLELLAND MIDNIGHT LUKE DOUCET THURS 18TH AUSTIN, TX: SxSW Six Shooter/Mint Hootenany 2-6PM 3:15 – 3:35 LUKE DOUCET 3:35 – 3:55 MELISSA MCCLELLAND 4:20 – 4:40 JUSTIN RUTLEDGE 4:40 – 5:05 THE BEAUTIES FRI 19TH AUSTIN, TX: San Jose Parking Lot Party, 1pm THE BEAUTIES AUSTIN, TX: SxSW Canada House – Upstairs at Paradise, 3pm LUKE DOUCET AND MELISSA MCCLELLAND AUSTIN, TX: SXSW One To One Bar, 5pm LUKE DOUCET AUSTIN, TX: SxSW NxNE/Manitoba Music BBQ – Caswell House, 6.15pm LUKE DOUCET SAT 20TH XM Radio session at Six Shooter House of Sin – THE BEAUTIES


The Beauties debut album is near completion!
February 15, 2010 - Can't wait for the vinyl!


I'm playing solo, Thursdays in February @ NOT MY DOG
January 30, 2010 - 9:00pm start. I'll be playing new songs, old songs, my songs, and your songs. You know how i roll. 1510 Queen St W, just west of Lansdowne on the north side.


Eddie Orso's EP "He Said, She Said" is complete - March 4th Cd Release @ the Horseshoe in Toronto!
January 29, 2010 - I had a great time producing this one. Eddie is a great talent, and a just a great guy. Check him out. www.eddieorso.com


The Beauties are going to SXSW in Austin in March!
January 29, 2010 - I've never played in a band that got accepted into this event. Ver exciting. We have several showcases already booked. I will also be performing on drums w/ Justin Rutledge, Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet. Gonna be a busy week...


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Weekly Gigs

Sun - The Dakota Tavern
Mon - The Old Sod
Tues - AXIS

Playing in the Bands

Trophy Band
Trophy Band

The Beautiful Unknown
The Beautiful Unknown

Andy Kim Music
Andy Kim

The Beauties
The Beauties


 

Derek proudly plays Gibson guitars