To Peform at the A.J. Cohen Tailgate Septemeber 27th, 2009
Cincinnati-In August 2008, the wheels were in motion and steps were taken to bring a new band into the music scene. Consisting of five members, Darren Zancan, Clint Edwards, Paul Felice, Nathan Vierra and Mike Henry, each took very different roads, but in the end found Down Jupiter.
The bottom line was a love for music and a need to incorporate it into their lives on a higher level than they have ever had before. All five members have been musicians for years, but individually they wanted to break through. They knew it would take the right combination of musicians to achieve that goal. Walking into the unknown, they rely on each other to produce a brand of rock that comes directly from their experiences in life, their past and their future.
Down Jupiter started with Darren Zancan and Clint Edwards. Clint, guitar, left his previous band, inevitably searching for more. When that happened, Darren, vocals/harmonica/guitar, knew that musically, it made sense to join forces with his former band mate and build from the ground up, their way.
Three spots remained. Yet those spots needed to be filled with the right musicians and the right people. Nathan, bass/keyboard and Mike, percussion, who have played together for eight years, jumped at the chance to audition. It seemed natural, when these four stepped onto the stage together. After making a few change ups to the lineup, Paul Felice, lead guitars, completed Down Jupiter.
Down Jupiter was born. Each member has different influences. Each member comes from a different musical background, but what makes this tandem so strong is their love for music and that same background that seems so different only brings them closer together.
Their ultimate goal is to build up and go as far as they can, sounds like any rock band cliche, but the key is their drive. The sound produced is a mix of many influences and many sounds. They want to continue to be eclectic in the music they write. Whether it is entertaining a few fans or thousands, Down Jupiter is ready to release a sound, work towards the future and achieve their goals. (read less)
In August 2008, the wheels were in motion and steps were taken to bring a new band into the music scene. Consisting of five members, Darren Zancan, Clint Edwards, Paul Felice, Nathan Vierra and Mike Henry, each took very different roads, but in the end found Down Jupiter.
The bottom line was a love for music and a need to incorporate it into their lives on a higher level than they have ever had before. All five members have been musicians for years, but individually they wanted to break through. They knew it would take the right combination of musicians to achieve that goal. Walking into the unknown, they rely on each other to produce a brand of rock that comes directly from their experiences in life, their past and their future.
Down Jupiter started with Darren Zancan and Clint Edwards. Clint, guitar, left his previous band, inevitably searching for more. When that happened, Darren, vocals/harmonica/guitar, knew that musically, it made sense to join forces with his former band mate and build from the ground up, their way.
Three spots remained. Yet those spots needed to be filled with the right musicians and the right people. Nathan, bass/keyboard and Mike, percussion, who have played together for eight years, jumped at the chance to audition. It seemed natural, when these four stepped onto the stage together. After making a few change ups to the lineup, Paul Felice, lead guitars, completed Down Jupiter.
Down Jupiter was born. Each member has different influences. Each member comes from a different musical background, but what makes this tandem so strong is their love for music and that same background that seems so different only brings them closer together.
Their ultimate goal is to build up and go as far as they can, sounds like any rock band cliche, but the key is their drive. The sound produced is a mix of many influences and many sounds. They want to continue to be eclectic in the music they write. Whether it is entertaining a few fans or thousands, Down Jupiter is ready to release a sound, work towards the future and achieve their goals.
Down Jupiter sings "Hey Girl" by O.A.R.
Down Jupiter Lead Singer Darren Zancan sings "Collide" by Howie Day
Melissa Molter (Arizona) wrote:
Some other memories of A. J. were him “modeling” with me, saying he had to watch his figure, singing in the car, going to King’s Island, and listening to all the stories of his family back in Ohio (through the stories I felt like I knew the entire Cohen crew-A.J. was so proud of you all)! I have so many memories of A.J. because he touched my entire family and we will never be the same. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about him and all the lives he touched. I miss you my brother, my duet partner, my modeling coach, and most of all my angel.
Lindsay Fath (Chicago, IL) wrote:
I don't know where to begin. All of my favorite memories from high school involve A.J. That is so funny that Hilary remembered him chewing on the plastic spoon. He always carried one in his pocket. It still brings a smile to my face thinking of his goofy laugh, how he always tucked his football jersey into his pads, showing off his toned stomach, and his love for the band Parliment. No one loved life/friends/family more than A.J. He has been deeply missed and touched by so many people.
