Downy Mildew's 1985 Concert Photos

Downy Mildew may never have garnered the cult worship of their deepest influences, R.E.M. and 10,000 Maniacs, but they certainly made some of the most dreamy and delightful alternative jangle rock you'll ever come across. They weren't simply another of R.E.M.'s or 10,000 Maniacs' many sound-a-likes either, as they took the jangle pop sound to its dreamiest, most care-free hemispheres (revealing strong Rain Parade and Dream Syndicate influences). Their sound is defined by soaring melodies and chiming guitars over poetic...

Downy Mildew / S.T.D. / Danzig Pop / The Pontiac Brothers on Jul 5, 1985 [347-small]

Downy Mildew / S.T.D. / Danzig Pop / The Pontiac Brothers
Jul 5, 1985
 Huntington Beach, California, United States
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