Down In Ashes

 Members:  Kim Vincent - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar  Yves Lavigne - Bass/Vocals  Steve Brogno - Drums  Koji Okazaki - Lead guitar There are four distinctly different personalities in Down In Ashes. Kim, the gifted singer and prolific songwriter, whose calm demeanour is the bands strength. Yves, the rugged charmer whos talent shines on bass and backing vocals. The mysterious Koji, a master of guitar, whose smile is hugely contagious. And then theres Steve, a comedic stage natural, who gets serious on drums. Down In Ashes first came onto the Eastern Ontario music scene in early 2006. The rite of passage for this band started similarly to most young bands, working the local weekly shows and trying to grow the fan base and industry interest. Gradually these four musicians did stand out as Kims song writing skills couldnt be ignored, the players in the band gelled musically and the shows became seriously tighter. Knowing there was something there, the band confidently began entering regional contests presented by promoters and local radio stationsand they started winning. As for most serious musicians, the winnings provided the cash to get into the studio. With the first release Sexy Machinery in hand, the band started exploring new markets, regularly touring in Montreal, Kingston and Toronto, growing the need for their sound while the radio stations supported the singles and presented the shows. Naturally due to demand, the band recorded and released their self-titled second EP, which spawned two videos by acclaimed Canadian Director Adrian Langley. Festival stages became the norm for Down In Ashes and the band shared stages with the likes of Alexisonfire, Danko Jones, and Moneen. Radio stations love interviewing them and Down In Ashes have been featured across the board on Ontario rock airwaves.