Doug Harr Reviews Circuline’s Debut Album, “Return”
http://diegospadeproductions.com/2015/04/22/circuline-emerge/
Special thanks to Doug Harr for this review and interview!
Circuline Featured in the River-Chronicle
Special thanks to Julio Olivencia for this article in the River-Chronicle!
Prog Sphere In-Depth Interview with Circuline
http://www.prog-sphere.com/interviews/circuline-interview/
Special Thanks to Nikola Savic for this article!
Circuline – One Wish [Official Video]
“One Wish” – Music by Andrew Colyer, Darin Brannon, and Bill Shannon. Lyrics and vocal melodies by Randy McStine. Additional vocal harmonies by Andrew Colyer, Natalie Brown, and William Spillane.
Once I laid my head
On stones of ice, my bed
I turned, then looked, and said
“I have no reason, I have no right…”
And turned out the light
I was slow to try
My mind could not reply
The truth outcast from the lie
Making a difference or hiding the blame
It all depends on the frame
The big wheel goes round and round
Spinning until we hit the ground
If I had one wish…
The big wheel goes round and round
Spinning until we hit the ground
I turn water into sound
But it’s gone and never found
If I had one wish…
~
What do you get when you take two theatrical lead vocalists, a keyboard player from Juilliard, a musical savant playing guitar, and a drummer with progressive rock in his DNA? The new modern ProgRock band Circuline.
Performing original and classic progressive rock, Circuline was founded in 2014 when former progressive rock tribute band Downing Grey members Andrew Colyer (keyboards, vocals), Bill Shannon (guitars, vocals), and Darin Brannon (drums, percussion) had a burning desire to write original material. Lead vocalists Billy Spillane and Natalie Brown were up for the challenge, having performed in countless venues as singers, actors, dancers, and rock musicians.
Circuline’s debut album (to be released April 2015) will feature Guest Artists Matt Dorsey (Sound of Contact) on bass, Randy McStine (Lo-Fi Resistance) as a songwriter and vocalist, and Joe Deninzon (Stratospheerius) on electric violin. Paul Ranieri (Shadow Eden), seen in the above video, is currently the touring bassist with the band.
Video recorded at Enigma Dance Hall; Milan, New York. Special thanks to George Carrothers.
Art direction and graphic design: Bill Shannon
Video editing: Darin Brannon
Band booking and marketing: Andrew Colyer
Assistant booking and logistics: Tom Palmieri
Much needed sarcasm and general snarkiness: Natalie Brown
Circuline Debut Album Promo #1
This video features Circuline band members Andrew Colyer (keyboards/vocals), Bill Shannon (guitars/vocals), Billy Spillane (lead vocals), Darin Brannon (drums/percussion), and Natalie Brown (lead vocals).
Guest Artists include Matt Dorsey (Sound of Contact) on bass, and Randy McStine’s (Lo-Fi Resistance) songwriting on lyrics and melody lines.
Video recorded at Vinnie’s Garage (Vinnie Martucci, engineer), Coldbrook Productions (Julie Last, engineer), Thid1 Productions (Matt Dorsey, engineer), and the Dover Brick House (Dover, New Hampshire). Special thanks to Linda Roberts and David Young for their iPhone videos!
Photos taken at Putnam Den (Saratoga Springs, NY), Keegan Ales (Kingston, NY), Enigma Dance Hall (Milan, NY), Ralph’s Rock Diner (Worcester, MA), and the Dover Brick House (Dover, NH). Special thanks to photographers Denise Romano Bright and Greg Thompson for their professional photos used in this first video!
Also special thanks to Bob Larkin and Lori Schladebeck for the fantastic light show where we got some of these great photos!
Art direction and graphic design: Bill Shannon
Video editing: Darin Brannon
Band booking and marketing: Andrew Colyer
Assistant booking and logistics: Tom Palmieri
Much needed sarcasm and general snarkiness: Natalie Brown