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Circuline Rehearsal – July 12th and 13th

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 continue in the new remote location – “The Toolshed”  in upstate New York.

On Saturday, Andrew Colyer (keyboards, vocals), Darin Brannon (drums, percussion), Bill Shannon (guitars, vocals), Daniel Aggers (bass, bass pedals, vocals), 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”.  The band also recorded the final musical structures (they  think) of “In Through The Sun” and “Stereotypes” on Sunday.  (We’ll see about that…..)

Darin Brannon and Billy Spillane work out some drum parts.

Darin Brannon and Billy Spillane work out some drum parts.

Darin Brannon and Bill Shannon composing original music at Circuline rehearsal - July 2014.

Darin Brannon and Bill Shannon composing original music at Circuline rehearsal.

Andrew Colyer volunteers to take a picture of himself.

Andrew Colyer volunteers to take a picture of himself.

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Circuline Rehearsal – June 28th and 29th

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 continue in the new remote location – “The Toolshed”  in upstate New York.

On Saturday,  Andrew Colyer (keyboards, vocals), Bill Shannon (guitars, vocals), and Daniel Aggers (bass, bass pedals, vocals)  worked on composing music for the upcoming EP’s third piece – “Wishing for Leander”.  On Sunday,  Darin Brannon (drums, percussion) made the trek upstate from his home in Brooklyn to continue composing music, bringing “Wishing for Leander” close to completion, and also continuing to make tweaks to the first song on the EP – “In Through The Sun”.

Bill Shannon is burning on guitar!

Bill Shannon is burning on guitar!!

Circuline bassist/composer/vocalist Daniel Aggers tweaking the effects on his rig.

Circuline bassist/composer/vocalist Daniel Aggers tweaking the effects on his rig.

Darin Brannon is so in love with his drummies and cymbals!

Darin Brannon so loves his drummies and cymbals.

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

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

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Circuline Rehearsal – June 21st and 22nd

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

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

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