diff --git a/tipbot.py b/tipbot.py
index c19275f..b15d527 100644
--- a/tipbot.py
+++ b/tipbot.py
@@ -407,5 +407,5 @@ while len(networks)>0:
 
 
 log_info('shutting down redis')
-redisdb.shutdown
+redisdb.shutdown()
 log_info('exiting')