good vibrations
the songs of the beach boys
with drew downing
& his band
It was the sound of beach parties and summer romance. The Beach Boys created the soundtrack of a generation with their jukebox hits, soaring melodies, glorious harmonies and revolutionary arrangements.
Supported by his band, cabaret star Drew Downing brings their acclaimed and timeless songbook to life.
SURFER GIRL • I GET AROUND • SURFIN’ USA • BARBARA ANN • GOOD VIBRATIONS • IN MY ROOM • GOD ONLY KNOWS • WHEN I GROW UP (TO BE A MAN) • IN MY ROOM • and many more
"I wanted to write joyful music that made other people feel good" - Brian Wilson
Drew recently presented sell-out seasons of GOD ONLY KNOWS: THE SONGS OF BRIAN WILSON and DREW DOWNING’s ULTIMATE 90s PLAYLIST for Melbourne Cabaret Festival, Ringwood Spiegeltent plus residency gigs at venues throughout Victoria.
A Green Room nominated songwriter for REBEL (Best Original Songs), Drew’s other writing works including BEAUTIFUL THINGS (Chapel off Chapel / StageArt), A SUPER BRADY CABARET (Chapel off Chapel) and LET IT BE: THE SONGS OF LENNON & McCARTNEY (Flourish Productions).
An experienced arranger and musical director, Drew has worked extensively with schools and community music groups in Australia, New Zealand and USA.