We have had a rather trying couple of weeks as far as the van is concerned. Only by the grace of God did we make it to every show, but it has been rather expensive as we've had to pay for multiple repairs, truck rentals, etc.

Many of our fans and friends have been asking how they could contribute financially to help offset those expenses. For starters, let us say thank-you. I firmly believe that we have the most generous and gracious supporters in the industry. Time and time again we have been blessed unexpectedly, whether in the form of goodies at a show or financial gifts. We have recently set up the Downhere Foundation which will allow us to accept your gifts and give you tax deductible receipts in return. If you would like to contribute to the Foundation please click on the button below. This will take you to a secure page where you can give whatever you would like.

Thank-you in advance. We are so thankful for you and are humbled that you would want to help us out financially as well. We look forward to seeing you on the road!

Donate to The Downhere Foundation Fund

Good news! The Christmas record has been completed after much hard work in plenty of time for its release in September. We're calling it "How Many Kings". We'll likely add ":a Christmas album", or something like that to the title to better describe the record's contents. Marketing. It's important. So I have to say that the record sounds like Downhere, and it sounds like Christmas... kind of a Christmassy, Downherey type deal - with a couple of stylistic surprises. There are epic moments, quiet moments, lighter moments - everything to suit the many moods of the Christmas season. Usually, after we finish a record, I'll send it to my family and some close friends. But this time it's different. If some other artist said me "hey I just finished my Christmas record, wanna hear it?" I think I'd be inclined to respond "hey, um, I'm really happy for you, but let me enjoy the summer and fall first... but I CAN'T wait to hear it!" But truthfully... I can wait. And so must you, my friends, and even my family.

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