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

I'll be drumming with Elliott Brood for a week out east
April 19, 2009 - Due to a family emergency, I've been called in to play with one of my favorite bands. Here's where I'll be playing with them: April 21, 2009 - Le Cercle, Quebec, PQ April 22, 2009 - A Khord, St. John, NB April 23, 2009 - The Capitol, Fredericton, NB April 24, 2009 - The Paragon Theatre, Halifax, NS April 25, 2009 - The Rock, St. John's, Newfoudland See you there!


Serena Ryder + The Beauties record out soon!
March 1, 2009 - Produced by Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew. More to come!


Hear me rock on REAL RENOS
March 1, 2009 - I play big, rockin' guitar on the HGTV show REAL RENOS for the 6th season with one of my favorite musicians, Mr Kurt Swinghammer. Not to mention, Maury Lafoy on bass, and Mark Mariash on drums. Check your local listings for times.


I'm on Tour w/ Lucie Idlout
March 1, 2009 - I'll be in Calgary this Wednesday March 4th @ The Liberty Lounge, and in Vancouver on Saturday @ The Biltmore. If you're out there, come by! The band consists of Lucie on Vox/guitar, Johnny James (Emm Gryner/The Smallows) on guitar, Doug "DOUGIE!" Elash on bass, and Eric Paul (Thornley/Big Sugar) on drums. I'm on guitar and organ. Good times.


Check out myself, with Andy Kim, Alex Lifeson (Rush), Gowan, Broken Social Scene, and more!   Check out myself, with Andy Kim, Alex Lifeson (Rush), Gowan, Broken Social Scene, and more!
December 14, 2008 - Live from The Mod Club in Toronto, Wednesday December 10th 2008.


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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