Circuline Rehearsal – June 21st and 22nd

by | Jun 24, 2014 |

Circuline  welcomes new bass player, composer, and vocalist – Daniel Aggers!

In preparation for the end-of-summer EP release of original melodic cinematic progressive rock music, Circuline  resumed the epic two-day weekend rehearsal schedule, from 11 am to 10 pm on Saturdays, and 11 am to 6 pm on Sundays.  Rehearsals have moved to a new remote location – “The Toolshed”  in upstate New York.

On Saturday (happy Summer Solstice!), Andrew Colyer (keyboards, vocals), Darin Brannon (drums, percussion), Bill Shannon (guitars, vocals), Daniel Aggers (bass, bass pedals, vocals), lead vocalist Natalie Brown, and  lead vocalist Billy Spillane continued composing music, lyrics, melody lines, and harmonies for the song “In Through The Sun”.  On Sunday, the process continued with the song “Stereotypes”.

Lead singers of Circuline - Natalie Brown and Billy Spillane

Lead singers of Circuline – Natalie Brown and Billy Spillane

Darin Brannon behind his thunderous drum kit.

Darin Brannon behind his thunderous drum kit.

Andrew Colyer with his keyboard rig at "The Toolshed".

Andrew Colyer with his keyboard rig at “The Toolshed”.

The "Silly Billies" - Bill Shannon and Billy Spillane showing off their guitars.

The “Silly Billies” – Bill Shannon and Billy Spillane showing off their guitars.

New Circuline member Daniel Aggers (bass, bass pedals, vocals), with lead vocalist Natalie Brown

New Circuline member Daniel Aggers (bass, bass pedals, vocals), with lead vocalist Natalie Brown

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Circuline Bandmates at RoSfest 2104

by | May 10, 2014 |

Circuline bandmates Andrew Colyer, Darin Brannon, and Bill Shannon attended RoSfest 2014, courtesy of concert promoters George Roldan and Rob Rutz, whom Andrew met on the 2014 Moody Blues Cruise and the 2014 YES-headlining Cruise to the Edge.

Circuline bandmates Bill Shanon, Darin Brannon, and Andrew Colyer at RosFest 2014

Circuline bandmates Bill Shanon, Darin Brannon, and Andrew Colyer at RosFest 2014

Circuline Rehearsal – March 15th and 16th

by | Mar 24, 2014 |

In preparation for the summer Progressive Rock Tribute tour and upcoming EP release of original music, Circuline  continued the epic two-day weekend rehearsal schedule, from 11 am to 10 pm on Saturdays, and 11 am to 6 pm on Sundays.  Rehearsals are being held at Enigma Dance Hall in upstate New York.

On Saturday, Andrew Colyer (keyboards, vocals), Darin Brannon (drums, percussion), Bill Shannon (guitars, vocals), and  lead vocalist Billy Spillane went to look at a new rehearsal/composition/multimedia space, that might become our new permanent home!  The band then continued composing original material for the upcoming EP release of original music.  The first songs closest to completion are “In Through The Sun” and “Stereotypes”.  Lead vocalist Natalie Brown will be joining rehearsals shortly.

Darin Brannon and Bill Shannon at Circuline Rehearsal

Darin Brannon and Bill Shannon at Circuline Rehearsal

The view from "Colyer's Keyboard Cockpit" at Circuline Rehearsal

The view from “Colyer’s Keyboard Cockpit” at Circuline Rehearsal

Bill Shannon looks on while lead vocalist Billy Spillane is his usual animated self. :-)

Bill Shannon looks on while lead vocalist Billy Spillane is his usual animated self. 🙂

Bill Shannon and Billy Spillane working on original material at Circuline rehearsal.

Bill Shannon and Billy Spillane working on original material at Circuline rehearsal.

Andrew Colyer in the "Keyboard Cockpit" at Circuline rehearsal.

Andrew Colyer in the “Keyboard Cockpit” at Circuline rehearsal.

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