We'd like to wish all our fans, friends and family a very happy, healthy holiday season.
Thank you all for your inspired, loving support, and for joining together with us along our merry way to manifest Slambovia where ever we traveled. Thank you for sharing your inspiration with others, and helping us to bring about what came to be a very fruitfull year.
We're very grateful to all of you who through your resonance and responsiveness, continuously renew our hope for humankind. We're very much looking forward to the coming year. Think it's going to be a good one, and we want to wish you all the best - that you will be healthy, safe, ever moving toward your true center, and shining your light ever more brightly.
May the light of truth, love, hope and peace shine out and heal this troubled world.
May the highest blessings and good fortune be upon you,
ever yours,
Gandalf Murphy and The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Thursday, December 23, 2004
Wednesday, December 1, 2004
Visiting Slambovia
Show review on KyndMusic -
Visiting Slambovia with LEAH MORGAN.
"The boy found himself walking along a dirt path on a warm summer day. In every direction trees towered to the sky but still the sunlight came through and danced about the forest floor with the breeze. Then he saw a red fox dash across the path, pause on the edge, stare at him, wink and vanish into the underbrush. With a thrill, he took off after it." [read more...]
Visiting Slambovia with LEAH MORGAN.
"The boy found himself walking along a dirt path on a warm summer day. In every direction trees towered to the sky but still the sunlight came through and danced about the forest floor with the breeze. Then he saw a red fox dash across the path, pause on the edge, stare at him, wink and vanish into the underbrush. With a thrill, he took off after it." [read more...]
Sunday, October 10, 2004
Hudson Valley Magazine's "Best of the Valley" October 2004 Issue!
The Circus has been voted "Best Band" in Hudson Valley Magazine's "Best of the Valley" October 2004 Issue!
Full page color photo of the band on the banks of the Hudson River with full page feature article by Tom Staudter. Pretty groovy! (photo no longer online)
http://www.hudsonvalleymagazine.com
Full page color photo of the band on the banks of the Hudson River with full page feature article by Tom Staudter. Pretty groovy! (photo no longer online)
http://www.hudsonvalleymagazine.com
Friday, September 10, 2004
Angels and Aliens Sighted at Local IHOP
Syracuse, NY
News was made today when a group of extra-terrestrials paid a surprise visit to the Genesee Street International House of Pancakes in Syracuse early this morning. The other-worldly creatures seemed to suddenly "appear out of nowhere" at a booth on the north side of the dining room, and proceeded to place a breakfast order with stunned waitress Molly McMartin. "It was incredible!" McMartin reported, "They were really amazing looking." According to McMartin, and others present at the time, the unusual visitors were apparently delighted by the restaurant's wide variety of pancakes, but appeared to be disappointed that the flapjacks wouldn't play in what appeared to be some sort of walkman stereo. Stan Jayber, local resident and witness to this morning's close encounter exclaimed in a mid-morning interview, "Man, it was awesome! I felt like I was in one of them Shamalam movies or something!". After polishing off their breakfast, the strange silvery-green and blueish visitors vanished in a flourish of colors as suddenly as they had appeared. "The only sign that was left," McMartin explained, "was what appeared to be a message written in the syrup on their empty plates. It looked like it said 'find the circus of dreams'."
Similar reports have come in from other parts of the country in recent weeks, but none quite as substantial as this morning's story from Syracuse. "Who knows," Mr. Jaber mused afterwards, "maybe this is the beginning of a whole new time or something! Man, with visitors from other worlds comin' around like this... I'm pretty psyched!"
News was made today when a group of extra-terrestrials paid a surprise visit to the Genesee Street International House of Pancakes in Syracuse early this morning. The other-worldly creatures seemed to suddenly "appear out of nowhere" at a booth on the north side of the dining room, and proceeded to place a breakfast order with stunned waitress Molly McMartin. "It was incredible!" McMartin reported, "They were really amazing looking." According to McMartin, and others present at the time, the unusual visitors were apparently delighted by the restaurant's wide variety of pancakes, but appeared to be disappointed that the flapjacks wouldn't play in what appeared to be some sort of walkman stereo. Stan Jayber, local resident and witness to this morning's close encounter exclaimed in a mid-morning interview, "Man, it was awesome! I felt like I was in one of them Shamalam movies or something!". After polishing off their breakfast, the strange silvery-green and blueish visitors vanished in a flourish of colors as suddenly as they had appeared. "The only sign that was left," McMartin explained, "was what appeared to be a message written in the syrup on their empty plates. It looked like it said 'find the circus of dreams'."
Similar reports have come in from other parts of the country in recent weeks, but none quite as substantial as this morning's story from Syracuse. "Who knows," Mr. Jaber mused afterwards, "maybe this is the beginning of a whole new time or something! Man, with visitors from other worlds comin' around like this... I'm pretty psyched!"
Monday, July 12, 2004
The Circus - Live on XM Radio's "X-Country"
Just got back from XM Radio in DC where we recorded a live 45 minute set with Jesse Scott for XM's X-Country Channel. The crew down there at XM are just awesome people. We had such a great time hanging out with them and think this is the beginning of a long, exciting relationship. XM is really taking off!
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Live on WFUV - 90.7 / NY
Sunday, May 30 -
The Circus joined host John Platt for a live in-studio session at WFUV. "Sunday in the Rain" and "Circus of Dreams" performed live, and "Living with God" and "Call to the Mysic" from the new CD, the hour was laced with engaging dialog. This fantabulous show can be found at the WFUV.org archives for City Folk Sunday Breakfast. [now archived here on Radio-Free Slambovia...]
John's dubbed us "The little band with the big name!"
The Circus joined host John Platt for a live in-studio session at WFUV. "Sunday in the Rain" and "Circus of Dreams" performed live, and "Living with God" and "Call to the Mysic" from the new CD, the hour was laced with engaging dialog. This fantabulous show can be found at the WFUV.org archives for City Folk Sunday Breakfast. [now archived here on Radio-Free Slambovia...]
John's dubbed us "The little band with the big name!"
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
FEZ in NYC
The band's FEZ show in NYC on Friday, June 11 was pure magic!!! This benefit for Earth Day New York was recorded for XM radio w/ host Russ Davis.
Big thanks to all those involved in the success of this show - You know who you are... Especially Pam Lippe!
- hear selected songs on Radio-Free Slambovia...
or
- download full show from the Slambovian Mercantile...
Monday, June 14, 2004
Jammin Java in Vienna, Virginia
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams made it's full band debut at Jammin' Java (May 30) in Vienna Virginia - A big success! Thanks to all our fans and supporters and for the radio and press support we got for the show.
The Connection - Vienna edition did a homecoming story featuring Tink: "Local girl comes home... and she's bringing The Circus with her!" [read more...]
(Article will soon also be viewable at our Slambovian-Free Press page)
Looking forward to returning to Jammin' Java this fall!
The Connection - Vienna edition did a homecoming story featuring Tink: "Local girl comes home... and she's bringing The Circus with her!" [read more...]
(Article will soon also be viewable at our Slambovian-Free Press page)
Looking forward to returning to Jammin' Java this fall!
Friday, April 23, 2004
Coming up - "Joan of Arcadia"
Friday, April 30 -
"My Girl" from "A Good Thief Tips His Hat" will be included in the sound track of this week's episode of "Joan of Arcadia" - 8pm on CBS!
"My Girl" from "A Good Thief Tips His Hat" will be included in the sound track of this week's episode of "Joan of Arcadia" - 8pm on CBS!
Sunday, April 18, 2004
"From Gig to Gig, a Band Draws Loyal, Local Fans"
Sunday, April 18 - New York Times
Article by TOM STAUDTER
"IF some measure of success for a band working its way up in the music business is being able to inspire fans to cook and serve 450 turquoise-colored pancakes, free of charge, to a concert audience, then Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams has hit the mark.
The pancakes were meant to resemble the title song and package illustrations of 'Flapjacks From the Sky,' Gandalf Murphy's new, independently released two-CD opus. They were served to concertgoers as part of the festivities at the Northern Westchester Center for the Arts in Mount Kisco during intermission at the band's concert celebrating the album's release in late February." [read more...]
Article by TOM STAUDTER
"IF some measure of success for a band working its way up in the music business is being able to inspire fans to cook and serve 450 turquoise-colored pancakes, free of charge, to a concert audience, then Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams has hit the mark.
The pancakes were meant to resemble the title song and package illustrations of 'Flapjacks From the Sky,' Gandalf Murphy's new, independently released two-CD opus. They were served to concertgoers as part of the festivities at the Northern Westchester Center for the Arts in Mount Kisco during intermission at the band's concert celebrating the album's release in late February." [read more...]
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Brattleboro Reformer
'On the trail of a mystical, funky, psychedelic band of musical do-gooders'
Story by Dave Madeloni.
"First of all, there is no Gandalf. And you can stop searching your map of the Balkans for Slambovia. The Circus is really just a band - a whimsical, entertaining, and endearing one. But they are essentially, just a rock band. A band of dreamers." [read more...]
Story by Dave Madeloni.
"First of all, there is no Gandalf. And you can stop searching your map of the Balkans for Slambovia. The Circus is really just a band - a whimsical, entertaining, and endearing one. But they are essentially, just a rock band. A band of dreamers." [read more...]
Tuesday, March 9, 2004
"Flapjacks from the Sky" has just been given a "5 star" review by Roots Music Report
RMR calls Flapjacks "A triumphant record project that is bound to become a dynamic contribution to Roots Music."
Have a look for yourself at:
http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/CDreviews/RootsRockreviews.php3
Monday, March 1, 2004
Flapjacks CD Release Concert
The Circus would like to thank all of our faithful friends and fans for helping to make our "Flapjacks from the Sky" CD Release Concert & Party such an flippingly overwhelming success!!!Last Saturday, Feb 21st with short notice and little promotion we managed to sell out the Colleen Duhurst Theater in Mt. Kisco... Over 250 (venue capacity) attended and created an amazing Slambovian Family atmosphere. The band played 15 of the 21 songs from the new album and a splendid time was caused and had by all. Thank you for the standing ovation and for buying sooooo many copies of "Flapjacks."
Special thanks go to the following people:
Kate Goldsmith for an amazing feature article in Taconic Weekend.
Chris & Colleen Ostrowski - for MC-ing, hospitality, front of house and more.
Richard Wolfe for the Moon over Slambovia, lovely cakes, flashing pins and decorations.
Carrie, Andy, Ruby & Lochlan Ziegler - for providing all those wonderful buttery-blue flapjacks and for your warm hospitality.
Jonny and Jeanine Moorhead for an assortment of show prep.
Crystal & Alishia Longo - for front of house, help in the kitchen and overall assistance.
Lisa Grey for help with front of house, crisis management, radio promotion and general overall enthusiasm.
Howie and Eve - for even staying to do the gruntwork.
BC's - for muscles during the loadout.
and The staff @ NWCA/Colleen Duhurst Theater - For providing a wonderful space and support for the show.
We'd also like to thank our special musical guests:
Chen West Longo - Bass guitar
Sir Alistair Farrant - Keyboards
Kolson Pickard - Cornet & Tamborine
Aaron Maine - Trumpet
Mimi Longo - Cowbell and Cello
Joe Longo Jr. - Mandolin
Finally, a hearty "Welcome to Slambovia!" to all the new people who came to see us for the first time.
The band was informed the day of the show by Nanny Longo (Joziah's Ma) that in fact this official "Flapjacks from the Sky" kick off celebration was also the kickoff day for National Pancake week (Feb 21-27). Once again who but the beloved ghosts could've set that up.
We may make it an annual tradition to do a "Flapjacks from the Sky" concert and party during National Pancake Week.
"Flapjacks from the Sky" is available online at CDBABY.COM and is being played by radio stations all over the Northeast like WFUV, WKZE, WVKR, WUMB......... XM and Sirius satellite radio.
Spider Glenn-WEBK DJ said of the album, "Its perfect! A fine job, kids! I give it 6 out of 5 stars. Yes 6 out of 5!!!!!!"
Thanks again everybody, you're the greatest tribe a Circus ever had!
The future is now!
Yers truly,
Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams
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