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The Alley The folks at The Alley continue to support and book the best of our local musical community, and RTT sponsored their popular Winter Concert Series concluded in spring with a second prize feature for the runner-ups Downtime. DownTime was created in the spring of 2011 and is comprised of members from different bands, all originating from within the confines of the Nevada State Prison System. The DownTime project was rebirthed upon the release of lead guitarist Scott Shlinghyde, creator of WrathChild and Original DownTime member, and Donovan Martin, who played drums for both DownTime and Hellcraft and quickly sought out and recruited bassist Hannibal, original Hellcraft guitarist. The connection between members doesn’t end there. After having several vocalists come and go, 84 Reno Tahoe Tonight
Winter Concert Series 2013 Runner-ups
DownTime the one that made the cut and the new CD (due to be released as a debut EP in the fall of 2013) is Mark Wright, a corrections officer of ten years for the Nevada Department of Prisons. With a mix of heavy melodic originals and covers, DownTime has made their move through the Reno Metal Scene and took second place out of 50+ bands in the Winter Concert Series at the Alley in Sparks, Nevada. Additionally the group members are the creators and hosts of the Reno Core series, which networks local musicians and bands as well as local businesses as sponsors and promoters. The line-up, and stage, is set for the group’s CD release and many rugged, dark metal shows in the near future and beyond. https://www.facebook.com/downtime.reno.3 https://www.reverbnation.com/downtimereno