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Join Our Newsletter! - 03/15/2008
 
We are happy to announce that our newsletter system is online!

Click here to sign up now and receive updates of our upcoming CD release and tour dates!
 
 
Dutch Progressive Rock Page Poll for 2007 - 01/24/2008
 
It's that time of year again, and the votes are coming in for the best progressive rock releases of 2007. So, CLICK HERE and show some love for your favorite bands! (And hey, it wouldn't be a crime if you wanted to show some love for Shadow Circus!).

 
 
Work Has Begun on Second Shadow Circus Album! - 10/16/2007
 

We are pleased to announce that we are in the studio and have begun writing material for the second Shadow Circus CD!

Fans of the first CD will be pleased to know that this time around, we will be taking full advantage of the running time offered by modern CD's, with two songs already pushing the "epic" barrier at well-over 15 minutes, and many more on the way.

This new release will also expand on the writing team of founders John Fontana and David Bobick, with important contributions coming from new keyboardist Richard Horn, and bassist Matt Masek.

So far, I can tell you that listeners will get more of the epic style heard on "Journey of Everymen", as well as some hints at more modern and heavier, guitar-driven progressive rock.

The band's goal is to have the new CD completed by Summer of 2008.


 
 
NYC Concert To Be Rescheduled - 10/09/2007
 
The October 13th show at The Triad in New York City is going to be rescheduled while our bass player, Matt, recovers from surgery. He is doing fine, and we thank everyone who has sent us good wishes for his recovery!

A specific date has not yet been announced, but we expect that it will happen shortly after New Year's. Keep checking back here for announcements!
 
 
The Reviews Are In! - 09/14/2007
 

Critics are raving about Welcome to the Freakroom! Here are some samples:

“Welcome to the Freakroom” is a satisfying listen and an extremely strong entrance into the prog realm. ...Highly recommended and most likely to be a top pick for 2007." - Jason Bermiller, Progbase (Full review)

"...This one is chock full of intricate musicianship, changes, mood swings, and grandeur. Yes indeed, the things this old proghead is a sucker for. The band really gets to show what they are made of, and they don't disappoint...."  H.T. Riekels, Progarchives (Full Review)


I loved Shadow Circus! For me it has the perfect blend of accessibility and adventurousness. ...I highly recommend you get a hold of a copy of Welcome to the Freakroom by Shadow Circus. This disc is loaded with some great sounds, great songs and great music. If there is any justice in the music world, Shadow Circus will become that 15-year in the making overnight success. ..." - Jerry Lucky, author of The Progressive Rock Files (Full Review)

And the list goes on! See our reviews page for more! 

 
 
Welcome to the Freakroom Available on Mindawn - 09/06/2007
 
Welcome to te Freakroom is now available as complete album or individual songs on the revolutionary web-based music service Mindawn. Customers can purchase all of the songs from the entire CD for as low as $6.99!

Similar to iTunes, Mindawn provides high-quality music in OGG and FLAC format starting at .99 cents per song.

For more info: http://mindawn.net/albums/3127



 
 
Band Interview and Entire CD on FM Radio Show - 08/30/2007
 

DJ Jason Bermiller (aka Progdog) will broadcast an interview with Shadow Circus, as well as the entire CD on his radio show.

The show will be broadcast on Monday, September 3rd, on 92.5FM at 5:00 PM Pacific/8:00 PM Eastern. Listeners who are local to the station in British Columbia, Canada can tune in on their FM dial, and the show is also available live on the web at http://www.cariboo.bc.ca/radio8/home.php.

Also be sure to stop by Progdog's Myspace page and say hello!

Interview is currently on the air! Click here to listen!!!



 
 
NYC Concert Tickets Are On Sale! - 08/28/2007
 
Shadow Circus will perform a special concert at the historical Triad Theater in New York City on October 13th, 2007, at 7 PM. This show is being videotaped, and there will be some entertaining surprises!

Tickets are $10 per person (plus a two-drink minimum), and may be reserved by clicking the link below:



Note that your order number from above will be your ticket, so please print your receipt or write down your order number! (You may also show ID to proove purchase at the door, so don't be too worried if you lose it!

For more information on the Triad Theater, directions, parking information, etc., visit The Triad's website at: http://www.triadnyc.com.





 
 
Photos and Video Posted From NYC Showcase - 07/28/2007
 

We've posted performances of five full songs from the July 14th Showcase at the New York School of Performing Arts.

Click here to view on YouTube!



We've also posted photos from the performance in our Photo Gallery.

 
 
Shadow Circus - First Live Performance Footage - 07/15/2007
 

The band performed their first live show last night to an invitation-only audience at the New York School of Performing Arts auditorium. The purpose of this show was more of a dress/tech-rehearsal, but nonetheless turned out to be a great concert!

The set list was:

Shadow Circus
Inconvenient Compromise
Storm Rider
In the Wake of a Dancing Flame
Murder (cover of David Gilmour song from "About Face"): video
Locomotive Breath (Jethro Tull cover)
Journey of Everyman
Radio People

More video clips coming soon!


 
 
Shadow Circus is on the Air! - 07/08/2007
 

Songs from Welcome to the Freakroom can be heard on these outstanding radio stations:

Update: New stations added!

The X: 92.5 FM Kamloops, BC, Canada
On the Progdog Show with Jason Bermiller:
5pm Pacific (8pm Eastern) to 7pm Pacific (10pm Eastern) on Mondays.
WMUH: 91.7 FM Allentown, PA
Afterglow hosted by Bill Fox
Thursday from 8:00 am to 9:30 am on WMUH-FM.
Cygnus Radio
Flight to Reality: Hosted by Kenny Solomon.
Sun 3 PM to 6 PM, Thu 6 PM to 9 PM

WBWC 88.3 FM Cleveland, OH
KVNF 90.9 FM Paonia, CO
PhoenixFM (U.K.)
ARFM (U.K.)
Delicious Agony
The Dividing Line
Calprog Radio
Progrock Radio
WCHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa, Canada)

 
 
New Album Released - New Audio Samples Available - 06/27/2007
 

We are happy to announce the international release of "Welcome to the Freakroom". This is a very special release of this album, which has been completely re-mixed and re-mastered for a truly high-fidelity progressive rock experience!

Click here to preview clips from the album!

 
 
T-Shirts Now Available! - 05/31/2007
 
Shadow Circus t-shirts are now available online!!! Click here to see all available styles and sizes.

 
 
Breaking news! Shadow Circus is Signed by Progrock Records! - 04/27/2007
 

We are excited to announce that our debut album, Welcome to the Freakroom, has been picked up by Progrock Records for worldwide distribution and promotion.

The new release, due in stores in June 2007, will be a greatly enhanced production, featuring the mixing skills of Corey Folta. The new release will further the lavish production and warm sound of the original, taking it to a whole new level.

The band is currently preparing for live performances to coincide with the summer release. Stay tuned for tour dates and updates!

 
 
Shadow Circus Keyboardist to Perform With Jon Anderson of Yes - 03/23/2007
 

Zach Tenorio will be performing an extensive set list of classic Yes tunes during Jon Anderson's upcoming dates with The Paul Green School of Rock:

Shows confirmed so far (more may be added soon):


NEW! Tuesday, April 17th
Poughkeepsie, NY
The Chance
Tickets

Wednesday, April 18th

Collingswood, NJ
Scottish Rite Auditorium
Tickets

NEW! Friday, April 20th
FREE SHOW AT NOON!
NYC, NY
Green Apple Music Festival,
Grand Central Station

NEW! Friday, April 20th
Bridgeport, CT
Mertens Theatre, Univ. of Bridgeport
(ticket info soon...)

Saturday, April 21st
Sayerville, NJ
Starland Ballroom
Tickets

Sunday, April 22nd
NYC, NY
Symphony Space
Tickets

Tuesday, April 24th
Falls Church, VA
The State Theater
Tickets

We'll be tackling some heavier Yes material, so this is surely an event not to be missed.

More info:

www.jonanderson.com
www.myspace.com/tenoriomiller

 
 
Debut CD is Released! - 02/20/2007
 

After much anticipation, we have finally released our debut progressive rock CD, Welcome to the Freakroom.

The disk is available for purchase on our 'Shop' page, as well as through Amazon.com.

Be sure to check our Audio page for samples of the music!

 
 
The Dividing Line Debuts Cuts from Tales From the Freak Room - 11/04/2006
 

DJ for The Dividing Line, an internet radio station featuring progressive rock artists, debuted two tracks from the upcoming album, Tales From the Freak Room. The tracks chosen were In the Wake of a Dancing Flame and Radio People.

An archive of the broadcast can be streamed or downloaded from:

http://www.thedividingline.com/ep.html

 

 

 
 
Track Listing for "Tales From the Freak Room" - 11/01/2006
 

The final tracks have been selected for release on the new album:

  • Shadow Circus
  • Storm Rider
  • Inconvenient Compromise
  • Radio People
  • In the Wake of a Dancing Flame
  • The Journey of Everyman
    • So it Begins
    • Find Your Way
    • Journey's End

 
 
Audio Samples of New Songs Online - 09/01/2006
 

Previews of tracks from the upcoming album, Tales From the Freak Room, are now available on our Myspace page at

http://www.myspace.com/shadowcircus.

 

 



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