Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The Kate
300 Main St
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Jul 6, 2024
8:00 PM EDT
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New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams has been coloring ‘outside the lines’ of the Americana genre with their fantastic stories and performances since forming 20 years ago in the Hudson Valley of New York. Their Woodstock-tinged psychedelia has a hint of southern rock, celtic and British folk combined with solid songwriting - a slice of Americana pie that is irresistable!
This June the band returns to the UK following a wildly successful 2022 tour headlining Fairport's Cropredy Festival, Wickham Festival and more where they were voted “Best Band” by fans and promoters alike. Playing towns and festivals from Lochinvar to Penzance since 2008, the Slambovians’ touring history in the UK goes back several years, so they look forward to this tour where once again they bring good will, songs and a bit of magic to new audiences as well as the faithful who have been waiting. Joziah Longo (the resident shaman of Slambovia), leads with vocals described as "soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their own magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” - RJ McCarty (keys, bass, sax), Bob Torsello (bass), and Matthew Abourezk (drums).
Elements of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys flavor the musical mix (Waterboys co-founder Anto Thistlethwaite is featured on their latest album.)
A Very Unusual Head’ is described as ”hilariously genius, philosophically cosmic, folk-metal mastery - the title track is a tip of the hat to the ‘irregular head’ of Syd Barrett and the theme of the album was inspired by the ‘outsiders’ of science and art. The album was included in Rock’n’Reel Magazine’s "Best Albums of 2022" and described as 'their finest work to date.' Exploring the depths of Americana with an artful edge, elements of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett, and The Waterboys flavor the musical mix.
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Clifton
May 28th 2024
Wow !! A stage full of talent !! They never disappoint me !! This being the 25th year since the release of the Good Thief album ,definitely one of my favorites, we enjoyed seeing it performed live the first and the latest works such a treat! We will be going again to Beacon on the 31st The Best!! An excellent show !!! We have been fans since 1998. Again they never disappoint Me !!
Fairfield, CT@StageOne at FTC
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The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (the Kate) is an intimate 284-seat theater with state-of-the-art technology and excellent acoustics. Located in an historic bui...
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The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Biography
"Top albums of 2022" – Rock’n’Reel Magazine, UK
"They take the stage by storm!" – NY Times
"Best Band of 2022" – Chronogram Magazine, NY
A rootsy rockin' psychedelica, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams have been expanding the borders of the Americana genre with fantastic stories and performances since the late 90’s in Sleepy Hollow, New York.
Voted "Best Band of 2022" in their home state of New York by Chronogram Magazine, the Slambovians' connection with audiences taps into a greater human-ness. Charismatic frontman, Joziah Longo presides center-ring with vocals "Soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic", joined onstage by founding bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and the guitar-slinging skills of Sharkey McEwen, creating a show that constantly evolves "with a little help from their friends". Touring bandmates also include RJ McCarty (bass, keys, sax), Bob Torsello (bass), and Matthew Abourezk (drums).
Exploring the depths of Americana one trippy tune at a time, elements of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys flavor the musical mix. (Waterboys co-founder Anthony Thistlethwaite is featured on A Very Unusual Head). Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, a hint of southern rock and solid songwriting elevates this version of Americana to new heights.
Currently touring their sixth studio release, A Very Unusual Head is considered to be "Their finest work to date." - Rock’n’Reel Magazine, UK.
Fans of the band include: Garth Hudson (The Band), Dar Williams, Anthony Thistlethwaite (The Waterboys), Gary Burke (Bob Dylan, Joe Jackson), Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull).
"Top albums of 2022" – Rock’n’Reel Magazine, UK
"They take the stage by storm!" – NY Times
"Best Band of 2022" – Chronogram Magazine, NY
"9 out of 10 - Love at first spin!" – Americana UK
"The cool end of Americana" - Maverick Magazine, UK "Longo is an awesome songwriter" – Garth Hudson, The Band
"Great songs and a whole lotta heart" – Sirius diSorDer, SiriusXM "Simply one of the finest American bands" – All Music
"The best band since the Beatles" – Jim Pons, bassist Frank Zappa, John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band
SOCIAL LINKS:
www.slambovia.com
www.facebook.com/theslamboviancircusofdreams
www.instagram.com/slambovia
www.soundcloud.com/slambovia
www.youtube.com/slambovia
www.twitter.com/slambovia
Contact:
Management: mgmt@slambovia.com
Booking US/CA: www.simonsaysbooking.com bookings@slambovia.com
Booking UK: www.nearfieldartists.uk
Read More"They take the stage by storm!" – NY Times
"Best Band of 2022" – Chronogram Magazine, NY
A rootsy rockin' psychedelica, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams have been expanding the borders of the Americana genre with fantastic stories and performances since the late 90’s in Sleepy Hollow, New York.
Voted "Best Band of 2022" in their home state of New York by Chronogram Magazine, the Slambovians' connection with audiences taps into a greater human-ness. Charismatic frontman, Joziah Longo presides center-ring with vocals "Soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic", joined onstage by founding bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and the guitar-slinging skills of Sharkey McEwen, creating a show that constantly evolves "with a little help from their friends". Touring bandmates also include RJ McCarty (bass, keys, sax), Bob Torsello (bass), and Matthew Abourezk (drums).
Exploring the depths of Americana one trippy tune at a time, elements of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys flavor the musical mix. (Waterboys co-founder Anthony Thistlethwaite is featured on A Very Unusual Head). Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, a hint of southern rock and solid songwriting elevates this version of Americana to new heights.
Currently touring their sixth studio release, A Very Unusual Head is considered to be "Their finest work to date." - Rock’n’Reel Magazine, UK.
Fans of the band include: Garth Hudson (The Band), Dar Williams, Anthony Thistlethwaite (The Waterboys), Gary Burke (Bob Dylan, Joe Jackson), Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull).
"Top albums of 2022" – Rock’n’Reel Magazine, UK
"They take the stage by storm!" – NY Times
"Best Band of 2022" – Chronogram Magazine, NY
"9 out of 10 - Love at first spin!" – Americana UK
"The cool end of Americana" - Maverick Magazine, UK "Longo is an awesome songwriter" – Garth Hudson, The Band
"Great songs and a whole lotta heart" – Sirius diSorDer, SiriusXM "Simply one of the finest American bands" – All Music
"The best band since the Beatles" – Jim Pons, bassist Frank Zappa, John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band
SOCIAL LINKS:
www.slambovia.com
www.facebook.com/theslamboviancircusofdreams
www.instagram.com/slambovia
www.soundcloud.com/slambovia
www.youtube.com/slambovia
www.twitter.com/slambovia
Contact:
Management: mgmt@slambovia.com
Booking US/CA: www.simonsaysbooking.com bookings@slambovia.com
Booking UK: www.nearfieldartists.uk
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