The Down Under features a different band every Friday and Saturday. Sometimes it’s Country or Oldies but most often, there’s a Rockin’ Cover band found on stage. Johnny I & the Receders, Warlok, Flipside, Bartoons and Simply Driven are just a few who have graced our stage.
Show times start at 9:00 and run ‘till 1:00, later if the crowd demands it. We offer fantastic local talent and a scattering of bands from neighboring states. Expect a small cover charge at the door, and have your ID in hand, as we will probably ask for it.
Check the calendar for upcoming bands and other events happening at the Down Under Lounge! Below you will find a gallery of a few of our favorite bands along with a link to their websites, if available.
For booking information, contact JoAnne at 785-266-0777.
Bartoons
Written by DownUnderLounge.com
Sunday, 13 January 2008 11:48
Classic and newer rock, even some country thrown in for good measure! This high tech band has an amazing sound, come check it out! For more info on the Bartoons visit this link
For the past seven years The Clearview Band has been performing in a wide variety of clubs. Herington, Salina, Junction City Manhattan and Topeka are just a few of the towns in which they can be seen. Along with the various clubs, Clearview has also performed for private get togethers, from bar-b-ques to town festivals. Performing oldies and classic rock and roll has given the band the opportunity to play at numerous clubs that showcase bands that play blues, rock and roll, and cater to younger crowds. Clearview is also versatile enough to perform at VFW’S, Legions, and Moose clubs that prefer a more easy listening approach featuring standard country tunes. The distinctive guitar styles of John Drayer and Ken England, the smooth bass line that Kalen Bebermeyer puts down, and the steady beat of Kevin Bayes on the drums are bound to have the crowd’s full attention. Add the vocals of each band member and you have a sound that is enjoyable at any age, whether it is rock and roll, or country.
For more information and music samples visit Clearview's MySpace page by clicking here.
Flipside will be at the Down Under Lounge on Friday January 25th form 9:00 - 1:00
Flipside is a cover Band with 4 members. The band plays classic rock. Flipside has played all over Kansas and Nebraska. Flipside has a long list of songs and is still adding to the list. If you have not heard this band, you need to.
Joe [rhythm guitar] Scott [lead guitar] Missy [lead vocals] Marty [sax, vocals, rhythm guitar] Monti [drums] Don [bass]
WE ROCK THE BLUES, POUR SOUL IN OUR SLOW SONGS AND MAKE YOU WANNA DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!! OUR MAIN GOAL IS TO HAVE EVERYONE DANCING AND HAVING A GREAT TIME....EVERY TIME!!
Walt from "Running On Empty", Kenny from "The Big Blue", Hope from "M31" out of Manhattan, Ks. and Mike Thompson previously the drummer for The BLT Band have come together to form "45 RPM". Playing a great mix of Classic Rock and Country. No better way to spend a night with friends!
For more information on 45 RPM, check out these three links:
Here at the Down Under on Friday June 20th! One hefty scoop of SRV. two Freddie Kings. a cup of Muddy Waters, and a tea spoon of Hendrix......BAM you got Josh Vowell And the Rumble!
JOSH (DIRTY FINGERS) VOWELL: LEAD GUITARS & VOCALS, MYRL (BIGGS) BROWN: BASS & VOCALS, MIKE (FUNKY) LINDSAY: DRUMS & PERCUSSION
For more information visit their MySpace page here.
Get down! Go to town, boot stompin', knee slappin' and belly hoot'n! Classic Rock & Roll and some country too!
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Back for another performance on August 8th at 9pm!
Music types: Classic Rock
Description: The name "Loose Change" is an indirect reference to the years of experience each member brings to this lineup. Arch fronted the band "Venus Alley" in Montana for 13 years before relocating to Topeka. Ryan and Bill have each played in various projects, notably "The Buzz" in Topeka. Taking all of the experience and throwing it into one "pot" so to speak, is like a gathering of loose change... each like a remnant of a dollar, but when put together, has as much or more of the original power.
Modern Prophets is a 4 piece band based out of Kansas City and Topeka, that performs an eclectic mix of rock/dance music ranging from classic rock to songs by today’s most popular artists. Each member of the band has more than 20 years live music experience and have all crossed paths with each other in past musical collaborations. They have recently come together again with great chemistry, talent, and passion for live rock music. Their goal is to breathe new life into the live music industry of NE Kansas and to SERIOUSLY ENTERTAIN those who listen!
BAND MEMBERS: Julie Ames - Lead Vocals Lance Baumgartner - Bass, Vocals Joe Guthrie - Drums Eric Logan - Lead Guitar, Vocals Sound Engineer: Doug Davison
"We're a high energy five piece rock band currently working as a cover band in the Topeka and NE Kansas area. Most of us grew up here and we all call Topeka home. As far as entertainment goes, Topeka gets overlooked quite often. There aren't many big name acts that come here because KC and Wichita are so close. So what can we do about that??? We started our own band and call it No Sympathy!
We are on a mission to provide high quality, hard rocking entertainment to the starving masses of NE kansas. We do songs from the biggest names in rock. We hope we do them justice! With a wealth of experience under our collective belts we are hitting the club scene right now! It is rare to find an onstage chemistry that works as well as ours. Come see for yourself! We'll see you there!"
Welcome this new band to the Down Under on Saturday June 21st at 9:00 PM.
After a brief creative break, ODDYSSEY is back and ready to shake things up. Josh Crouse (vocals, guitar), Matt Crouse (drums), and Richard Tracey (bass) all are lifetime musicians who make that clear with their electrifying live performances. ODDYSSEY's original music has a familiar sound, but is unlike anything else you may have heard. This unique style makes for a great show - lots of fun & good rock-n-roll that you'll want to see again, and again. Come see for yourself!
Voted Topeka's #3 Top Band! Live and ready to party! 70's Rock to the BEST New Rock, these guys have the party bases covered! Come see what the fuss is all about.
Music types: Jazz/Blues, Rock Description: In 2006 The Tommy Andrew Band was formed with Dana Scott on drums, "Q" on bass and has been building a sound reputation through word of mouth through the Kansas City Blues Society with a strong showing at the International 2006 Blues Competition in 2006, taking first in round one at Blayney's and delivering a powerful performance in the Kansas City finals at Knuckleheads.
2007 brought in Brian Lewis on bass and Roger Glenn on Drums. Although the line up change would put booking new shows on hold and sideline the up-coming debut studio CD, the audition and following rehersals would produce the bands first release, "Spaceheater". Although far from perfect, this live garage recording shows but a glimpse of what is to come from this blues-rock power trio.
Band Members: Tommy Andrews: Guitar & vocals; Roger Glenn: Drums & vocals; Brian Lewis: Bass & vocals.
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who have graced our stage.
Flipside will be at the Down Under Lounge on Friday January 25th form 9:00 - 1:00
Walt from "Running On Empty", Kenny from "The Big Blue", Hope from "M31" out of Manhattan, Ks. and Mike Thompson previously the drummer for The BLT Band have come together to form "45 RPM". Playing a great mix of Classic Rock and Country. No better way to spend a night with friends!
Here at the Down Under on Friday June 20th!
Here on Saturday April 19th!
Welcome this new band to the Down Under on Saturday June 21st at 9:00 PM. 
FEATURING ORLANDO!
Music types: Jazz/Blues, Rock