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JULY 2020
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JULY 2020
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NEWSDAY reviews Needle Down (November, 2016)
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/streetlight-circus-latest-a-strong-showing-1.12542202
Streetlight Circus' Latest a Strong Showing
By Glenn Gamboa / Newsday music critic
Streetlight Circus pays tribute to hard rock’s heyday and the vinyl album experience on their new album “Needle Down” (Streetlight Circus).
The band, led by singer-bassist David Shaw, crafted the album in two parts, with each side having its own approach to defining what it means to rock.
The first side hits harder, with songs like “The House Is on Fire” and “Ain’t No Love Song” offering flashy guitar solos from George Giannoulis and Fabio Bargna that call to mind the metal of the late ’70s and early ’80s. The second side is more wide-ranging, starting with the early Van Halen-styled “Just Another Night” and running through the more experimental, piano-driven ballad “Wait for the Night.”
Songs like “Airtight and Waterproof” feature Shaw at his strongest, his swaggering delivery showing what so many rock frontmen lack these days.
In the wake of the ’90s alt-rock revolution, where bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam made the metal bands of the ’80s sound obsolete, there was a certain level of showmanship in rock that fell from fashion and hasn’t really returned. Bands like Streetlight Circus seem ready to bring it back.
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/streetlight-circus-latest-a-strong-showing-1.12542202
Streetlight Circus' Latest a Strong Showing
By Glenn Gamboa / Newsday music critic
Streetlight Circus pays tribute to hard rock’s heyday and the vinyl album experience on their new album “Needle Down” (Streetlight Circus).
The band, led by singer-bassist David Shaw, crafted the album in two parts, with each side having its own approach to defining what it means to rock.
The first side hits harder, with songs like “The House Is on Fire” and “Ain’t No Love Song” offering flashy guitar solos from George Giannoulis and Fabio Bargna that call to mind the metal of the late ’70s and early ’80s. The second side is more wide-ranging, starting with the early Van Halen-styled “Just Another Night” and running through the more experimental, piano-driven ballad “Wait for the Night.”
Songs like “Airtight and Waterproof” feature Shaw at his strongest, his swaggering delivery showing what so many rock frontmen lack these days.
In the wake of the ’90s alt-rock revolution, where bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam made the metal bands of the ’80s sound obsolete, there was a certain level of showmanship in rock that fell from fashion and hasn’t really returned. Bands like Streetlight Circus seem ready to bring it back.
FUSE TV Interviews Streetlight Circus at the Rock 'N Derby Festival
(May 21, 2016)
Fuse TV focused their cameras on Streetlight Circus after the band's performance at the Rock 'N Derby Festival in Schaghticoke, New York. The band performed alongside such acts as Anthrax, Megadeth, Sixx AM, Five Finger Death Punch, A Day to Remember, Halestorm, Ghost, Avatar, Extreme, Sebastian Bach and more. Click the link to watch the interview.
http://www.fm.tv/2016/06/rock-n-derby-2016-streetlight-circus-interview
(May 21, 2016)
Fuse TV focused their cameras on Streetlight Circus after the band's performance at the Rock 'N Derby Festival in Schaghticoke, New York. The band performed alongside such acts as Anthrax, Megadeth, Sixx AM, Five Finger Death Punch, A Day to Remember, Halestorm, Ghost, Avatar, Extreme, Sebastian Bach and more. Click the link to watch the interview.
http://www.fm.tv/2016/06/rock-n-derby-2016-streetlight-circus-interview
Live Review by Cryptic Rock (May 2, 2016)
Ready for their chance in front of the Long Island crowd, Streetlight Circus was up to bat next. Hailing from NYC, the Hard Rock band also announced to their Facebook fans that the show would bring on some new tracks, including two never before played live. With David Shaw (vocals, bass), George Giannoulis (guitar), Fabio Bargna (guitar), and Erik Fehrenbach (drums), the band has put together quite the resume since forming in 2006.
The band set the tone with “I Shot The Radio” off their 2013 EP, The Snake Mountain Sessions. The song was the first of two tracks being played live for the first time, exciting fans over the opportunity. The band continued with a track sharing the band’s name with “Streetlight Circus.” With the Hard Rock tracks pumping up the crowd, the band moved forward with “Ghettoblaster” and “Guns, Love, Money.” Then, “My Lucky Seven” had fans banging their head along before the band unleashed another new live track with “Just Another Night.”
Before closing out their sets, the band thanked fans in attendance for everything and invited them to their merchandise booth to hang out with the band and pick up their self-titled album and the EP. After announcing that the night also had Fehrenbach celebrating his birthday, the band closed out their set with “Downside” and “Needle Down,” the latter of which is a working title for the band’s upcoming album. In what is bound to be another match made in heaven, Streetlight Circus teams up with Buckcherry on May 15th, setting the stage for what should be a cannot miss show.
Ready for their chance in front of the Long Island crowd, Streetlight Circus was up to bat next. Hailing from NYC, the Hard Rock band also announced to their Facebook fans that the show would bring on some new tracks, including two never before played live. With David Shaw (vocals, bass), George Giannoulis (guitar), Fabio Bargna (guitar), and Erik Fehrenbach (drums), the band has put together quite the resume since forming in 2006.
The band set the tone with “I Shot The Radio” off their 2013 EP, The Snake Mountain Sessions. The song was the first of two tracks being played live for the first time, exciting fans over the opportunity. The band continued with a track sharing the band’s name with “Streetlight Circus.” With the Hard Rock tracks pumping up the crowd, the band moved forward with “Ghettoblaster” and “Guns, Love, Money.” Then, “My Lucky Seven” had fans banging their head along before the band unleashed another new live track with “Just Another Night.”
Before closing out their sets, the band thanked fans in attendance for everything and invited them to their merchandise booth to hang out with the band and pick up their self-titled album and the EP. After announcing that the night also had Fehrenbach celebrating his birthday, the band closed out their set with “Downside” and “Needle Down,” the latter of which is a working title for the band’s upcoming album. In what is bound to be another match made in heaven, Streetlight Circus teams up with Buckcherry on May 15th, setting the stage for what should be a cannot miss show.
Live Review by Cryptic Rock (August 12, 2014)
Cinderella vocalist/guitarist Tom Keifer has withstood his share of adversity in his career. After overcoming a paralyzed vocal chord, through determination and hours of rehabilitation, Keifer’s love for music triumphed above all and he released his solo album The Way Life Goes in 2013. Along with the album, which Keifer himself thought may never see the light of day, he partook in his first ever solo tour in 2013 to much fanfare and enthusiasm. Now in continued support of that record, he takes to stages nationwide in 2014 to bring the new tunes along with old classics to the people. On Tuesday July 29th Keifer came to midtown Manhattan to perform at B.B. Kings Club in New York City with support from Streetlight Circus.
As the crowd strolled in from the busy streets, the cities own Streetlight Circus was ready to go. Established by bassist/singer David Shaw, the band bring a classic rock sound with a modern flare to audiences as they play all over the New York City metro area spreading the word. Kicking off with a track called “Ghettoblaster”, the band was rocking hard and Shaw expressed excitement to the room letting them know they were in for a great night of music. Performing older tracks, a cover of KISS classic “Do You Love Me”, and new song “Downside” off their forthcoming record, Streetlight Circus put on a professional set of rock-n-roll that started off the night on a high note.
Cinderella vocalist/guitarist Tom Keifer has withstood his share of adversity in his career. After overcoming a paralyzed vocal chord, through determination and hours of rehabilitation, Keifer’s love for music triumphed above all and he released his solo album The Way Life Goes in 2013. Along with the album, which Keifer himself thought may never see the light of day, he partook in his first ever solo tour in 2013 to much fanfare and enthusiasm. Now in continued support of that record, he takes to stages nationwide in 2014 to bring the new tunes along with old classics to the people. On Tuesday July 29th Keifer came to midtown Manhattan to perform at B.B. Kings Club in New York City with support from Streetlight Circus.
As the crowd strolled in from the busy streets, the cities own Streetlight Circus was ready to go. Established by bassist/singer David Shaw, the band bring a classic rock sound with a modern flare to audiences as they play all over the New York City metro area spreading the word. Kicking off with a track called “Ghettoblaster”, the band was rocking hard and Shaw expressed excitement to the room letting them know they were in for a great night of music. Performing older tracks, a cover of KISS classic “Do You Love Me”, and new song “Downside” off their forthcoming record, Streetlight Circus put on a professional set of rock-n-roll that started off the night on a high note.
Live review of Streetlight Circus opening for Y&T by National Rock Review (April 17, 2014)
Opening up the show were NYC locals, Streetlight Circus, who also delivered a stellar rocking performance. The guys played a ten-song set featuring music off their full-length self-titled album, their Snake Sessions EP, as well as some new music. According to their bio, the band’s goal is to “bring rock music to cities and venues big and small wherever there are people starving for real, no frills, down and dirty rock and roll.”
The NYC music scene includes many different bands from all genres. Some people argue that the days of gritty rock and roll music in the local scene is long gone, or that there are not enough bands of the hard rock blues genre. The crowd’s reaction during their set shows that rock is still alive here in NYC, and with a band like Streetlight Circus it is only just the beginning.
Opening up the show were NYC locals, Streetlight Circus, who also delivered a stellar rocking performance. The guys played a ten-song set featuring music off their full-length self-titled album, their Snake Sessions EP, as well as some new music. According to their bio, the band’s goal is to “bring rock music to cities and venues big and small wherever there are people starving for real, no frills, down and dirty rock and roll.”
The NYC music scene includes many different bands from all genres. Some people argue that the days of gritty rock and roll music in the local scene is long gone, or that there are not enough bands of the hard rock blues genre. The crowd’s reaction during their set shows that rock is still alive here in NYC, and with a band like Streetlight Circus it is only just the beginning.
Review in The Aquarian Weekly (October 2, 2013)
I came across another great New York City band last week and they go by the name Streetlight Circus. I’m starting to notice a trend coming out of the city that never sleeps. There’s more rock ‘n’ roll coming out of it more than ever and they’re starting to make their way over the GWB. Here in Jersey, there is a lot of metal, but New York City is starting to unleash a sound that is similar to the old ‘80s dirty and gritty NYC rock scene of old. Streetlight Circus have that sound! I got to hear songs like “Downside,” “This Ain’t Hollywood” and “Streetlight Circus,” and I really dug what I was listening to. It was just no-frills rock ‘n’ roll with no sugarcoating.
According to their bio, Streetlight Circus was created by singer, bassist and songwriter David Shaw back in 2006 when he hired these guys to support his acclaimed solo CD,Walkin’ On A Wire. Shaw’s backup band soon became a unified rock act, prompting them to change the name of the group to Streetlight Circus after Shaw wrote a song with the same name. The quartet that would become Streetlight Circus consists of guitarists George Giannoulis and Fabio Bargna, and drummer Erik Fehrenbach. Together, these four musicians decided that they wanted to take the music scene by storm and give their audiences the best possible show night after night. Streetlight Circus started to grow such a decent following that they were able to hit the road and were even good enough to reach the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, which would eventually garner them an invitation to perform at festivals such as Rocklahoma and New York’s JamFest.
In early 2012, Streetlight Circus would release their self-titled full-length, which features the previously mentioned songs. From what I hear, Streetlight Circus’ live show is something else, too. You can catch them live this Thursday night (10/3) at Dingbatz with Hookers ‘N’ Blow. If you can’t make that show, check Streetlight Circus out at streetlightcircus.com.
I came across another great New York City band last week and they go by the name Streetlight Circus. I’m starting to notice a trend coming out of the city that never sleeps. There’s more rock ‘n’ roll coming out of it more than ever and they’re starting to make their way over the GWB. Here in Jersey, there is a lot of metal, but New York City is starting to unleash a sound that is similar to the old ‘80s dirty and gritty NYC rock scene of old. Streetlight Circus have that sound! I got to hear songs like “Downside,” “This Ain’t Hollywood” and “Streetlight Circus,” and I really dug what I was listening to. It was just no-frills rock ‘n’ roll with no sugarcoating.
According to their bio, Streetlight Circus was created by singer, bassist and songwriter David Shaw back in 2006 when he hired these guys to support his acclaimed solo CD,Walkin’ On A Wire. Shaw’s backup band soon became a unified rock act, prompting them to change the name of the group to Streetlight Circus after Shaw wrote a song with the same name. The quartet that would become Streetlight Circus consists of guitarists George Giannoulis and Fabio Bargna, and drummer Erik Fehrenbach. Together, these four musicians decided that they wanted to take the music scene by storm and give their audiences the best possible show night after night. Streetlight Circus started to grow such a decent following that they were able to hit the road and were even good enough to reach the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, which would eventually garner them an invitation to perform at festivals such as Rocklahoma and New York’s JamFest.
In early 2012, Streetlight Circus would release their self-titled full-length, which features the previously mentioned songs. From what I hear, Streetlight Circus’ live show is something else, too. You can catch them live this Thursday night (10/3) at Dingbatz with Hookers ‘N’ Blow. If you can’t make that show, check Streetlight Circus out at streetlightcircus.com.
Streetlight Circus interviewed by Mid-Atlantic Rock Reviews for "Behind The Bands"
Streetlight Circus interviewed on WVOX Metal Mayhem Radio Show
On Friday, April 19, 2013 Matt O'Shaughnessy and Tony Gizzo hosted Streetlight Circus on the Metal Mayhem radio show on WVOX in New Rochelle, NY. The band spent the hour in studio talking about their history, upcoming shows, music, influences and albums. The show was broadcast live over the air as well as online. Matt and Tony played five Streetlight Circus songs during the interview and the band even took a call from a fan. We thank Metal Mayhem for supporting the band and having us in. We had a blast. Listen to the interview by clicking the link above.
Great review of our debut record at Rock Show Magazine
Streetlight Circus - Impeccable Hard Rock For The Modern Age
Album Review By Matthew O’Shaughnessy
Damn it’s been a great ride so far for Streetlight Circus, an incredible outfit whose genesis goes back to 2006 when vocalist/bassist David Shaw created what would later go on to be one of the quintessential hard rock acts to come out of New York City. Streetlight Circus shows just why thundering rhythms and flawless hooks don’t have to be a big thing of the past. The ultra - unique and innovative Streetlight Circus also features guitarist George Giannoulis, drummer Erik Fehrenbach and guitarist Fabio Bargna. Collectively, these guys rage with one of the most jaw-dropping and over-the-top melodic albums in their self-titled release. Produced by the group at Snake Mountain Studios in Monroe, New York, tracks such as the opener “Downside,” “We Are The Damned,” “Guns, Love, Money,” and “Streetlight Circus,” will quickly dissolve any doubt that real, back-to-basics hard rock still exists in fine form. Since its inception, Streetlight Circus has shared the great stage with the likes of Y&T, D-A-D, KIX, L.A. Guns and countless other national acts including performing at legendary festivals such as M3, The Great South Bay Music Festival and Rocklahoma. Streetlight Circus' music has also been featured on MTV and radio stations all over the United States and Europe. Streetlight Circus is genuinely producing music on their own terms and one listen to their self-titled album will leave you chomping at the bit for more...and more...and more! It’s full throttle, sweaty hard rock with a feisty modern edge that will leave you breathless!
Album Review By Matthew O’Shaughnessy
Damn it’s been a great ride so far for Streetlight Circus, an incredible outfit whose genesis goes back to 2006 when vocalist/bassist David Shaw created what would later go on to be one of the quintessential hard rock acts to come out of New York City. Streetlight Circus shows just why thundering rhythms and flawless hooks don’t have to be a big thing of the past. The ultra - unique and innovative Streetlight Circus also features guitarist George Giannoulis, drummer Erik Fehrenbach and guitarist Fabio Bargna. Collectively, these guys rage with one of the most jaw-dropping and over-the-top melodic albums in their self-titled release. Produced by the group at Snake Mountain Studios in Monroe, New York, tracks such as the opener “Downside,” “We Are The Damned,” “Guns, Love, Money,” and “Streetlight Circus,” will quickly dissolve any doubt that real, back-to-basics hard rock still exists in fine form. Since its inception, Streetlight Circus has shared the great stage with the likes of Y&T, D-A-D, KIX, L.A. Guns and countless other national acts including performing at legendary festivals such as M3, The Great South Bay Music Festival and Rocklahoma. Streetlight Circus' music has also been featured on MTV and radio stations all over the United States and Europe. Streetlight Circus is genuinely producing music on their own terms and one listen to their self-titled album will leave you chomping at the bit for more...and more...and more! It’s full throttle, sweaty hard rock with a feisty modern edge that will leave you breathless!
Streetlight Circus featured on episode 6 of the Guitar Radio Show
Hosted by Mark Daven, the Austin-based Guitar Radio show is a FREE podcast which spotlights guitars, gear and up-and-coming artists. All four members of Streetlight Circus were interviewed for episode 6 which is now available for free iTunes download by clicking the link above. Don't miss this and every episode of this fun and creative new Internet radio show.
Streetlight Circus Feature Story at Bravewords
STREETLIGHT CIRCUS - Making Rock ‘N’ Roll Filthy Again
Posted on Wednesday, January 02, 2013 at 08:48:54 EST
By Kelley Simms
Listen up kiddies, the circus is in town ... STREETLIGHT CIRCUS that is.
NYC-based street rockers Streetlight Circus’ full-length self-titled debut is an eclectic mix of styles with influences all over the map; including bands such as AEROSMITH, NEW YORK DOLLS, ROLLING STONES, GUNS N’ ROSES and KISS.
Vocalist/bassist David Shaw has been around the musical block a few times, beginning with some regional success in the early ’90s with glam band SHOTGUN ANNIE. Streetlight Circus started out in 2006 as Shaw’s solo project with his Walkin' On A Wire CD, then morphed into a full band.
Streetlight Circus is a meat and potatoes kind of band. On its debut album, the band struts and shouts its way through your speakers with a sleazy swagger and a tough exterior. The phrase ‘Making rock ‘n’ roll filthy again’ is advertised on the band’s website and press releases, and it’s what Shaw and the band live by; creating songs with good, street-wise, accessible riffs with a combination of old-school rock influences.
“I think there are some bands today that are making attempts to get back to that sound and you hear it in bands like BUCKCHERRY, THE LAST VEGAS and CRASHDIET,” Shaw says. “A lot of it is bubbling under the surface and giving some life to this kind of stuff and hopefully give it some kind of resurgence. There’s a few bands that are carrying that torch, and I hope we can be one of them.”
Even though Shaw’s voice is a dead-ringer for Paul Stanley, it isn’t something he consciously tries to do. KISS weren’t even a big influence on him as surprisingly, power pop rock bands such as THE KNACK, THE CARS and CHEAP TRICK were.
“Get the Knack was the first album I ever owned in 1979 and it made me want to play music,” Shaw says. “For the music that we write, my influences come from as much power pop stuff as it does hard rock, bluesy, metal stuff. It’s a mishmash of sounds. Both my guitar players, George and Fabio are enormous Kiss and VAN HALEN fans, so that kind of bleeds into the influence a little bit. I can see why people say our influences are all over the map ... because they are!” Shaw says with a chuckle.
“If you’re into music, you’ll find cool things in every genre. When you write, your head is just full of all that stuff and little bits and pieces of all that stuff can find its way in. For some bands, and maybe even for us to a certain extent, sometimes that’s a problem because people can’t pin you down. If you hear all those influences, I think it’s a great thing to hear that in some bands. Some people get put off by that because they want you to be more of one thing.”
Given the current state that today’s record industry is in, the best thing for a band to do is to get out on the road and play as much as it can. And that’s exactly what Streetlight Circus did in 2012.
“We had a great year,” Shaw concludes. “We got invited to play the M3 rock festival. We were the only independent band asked to play this year. It was all these huge national acts, and us. We were humbled and we gained a whole bunch of new fans. We’re stretching out to Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida. We played out in L.A. a few times; we played the Whiskey. We’re just trying to grow organically. You’re not going to do it the same way bands used to do it in the ’70s, ’80s and even the early ’90s where the record companies were supporting album after album waiting for something to hit. You have to go out there and do it yourself. So far it’s been going really well. People seem to be digging what they hear and seem to be liking the band live. Where it goes, we’ll see. But right now we’re pretty happy with the way things are heading.”
Posted on Wednesday, January 02, 2013 at 08:48:54 EST
By Kelley Simms
Listen up kiddies, the circus is in town ... STREETLIGHT CIRCUS that is.
NYC-based street rockers Streetlight Circus’ full-length self-titled debut is an eclectic mix of styles with influences all over the map; including bands such as AEROSMITH, NEW YORK DOLLS, ROLLING STONES, GUNS N’ ROSES and KISS.
Vocalist/bassist David Shaw has been around the musical block a few times, beginning with some regional success in the early ’90s with glam band SHOTGUN ANNIE. Streetlight Circus started out in 2006 as Shaw’s solo project with his Walkin' On A Wire CD, then morphed into a full band.
Streetlight Circus is a meat and potatoes kind of band. On its debut album, the band struts and shouts its way through your speakers with a sleazy swagger and a tough exterior. The phrase ‘Making rock ‘n’ roll filthy again’ is advertised on the band’s website and press releases, and it’s what Shaw and the band live by; creating songs with good, street-wise, accessible riffs with a combination of old-school rock influences.
“I think there are some bands today that are making attempts to get back to that sound and you hear it in bands like BUCKCHERRY, THE LAST VEGAS and CRASHDIET,” Shaw says. “A lot of it is bubbling under the surface and giving some life to this kind of stuff and hopefully give it some kind of resurgence. There’s a few bands that are carrying that torch, and I hope we can be one of them.”
Even though Shaw’s voice is a dead-ringer for Paul Stanley, it isn’t something he consciously tries to do. KISS weren’t even a big influence on him as surprisingly, power pop rock bands such as THE KNACK, THE CARS and CHEAP TRICK were.
“Get the Knack was the first album I ever owned in 1979 and it made me want to play music,” Shaw says. “For the music that we write, my influences come from as much power pop stuff as it does hard rock, bluesy, metal stuff. It’s a mishmash of sounds. Both my guitar players, George and Fabio are enormous Kiss and VAN HALEN fans, so that kind of bleeds into the influence a little bit. I can see why people say our influences are all over the map ... because they are!” Shaw says with a chuckle.
“If you’re into music, you’ll find cool things in every genre. When you write, your head is just full of all that stuff and little bits and pieces of all that stuff can find its way in. For some bands, and maybe even for us to a certain extent, sometimes that’s a problem because people can’t pin you down. If you hear all those influences, I think it’s a great thing to hear that in some bands. Some people get put off by that because they want you to be more of one thing.”
Given the current state that today’s record industry is in, the best thing for a band to do is to get out on the road and play as much as it can. And that’s exactly what Streetlight Circus did in 2012.
“We had a great year,” Shaw concludes. “We got invited to play the M3 rock festival. We were the only independent band asked to play this year. It was all these huge national acts, and us. We were humbled and we gained a whole bunch of new fans. We’re stretching out to Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida. We played out in L.A. a few times; we played the Whiskey. We’re just trying to grow organically. You’re not going to do it the same way bands used to do it in the ’70s, ’80s and even the early ’90s where the record companies were supporting album after album waiting for something to hit. You have to go out there and do it yourself. So far it’s been going really well. People seem to be digging what they hear and seem to be liking the band live. Where it goes, we’ll see. But right now we’re pretty happy with the way things are heading.”
Great review of the Streetlight Circus album at Bravewords
STREETLIGHT CIRCUS: Streetlight Circus
Reviewed by : Kelley Simms
Rating : 8.0
NYC rockers STREETLIGHT CIRCUS (SC) play a brand of classic, dirty rock ‘n’ roll including such varied elements of hard rock, sleaze, glam, punk, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s rock. The band’s tough, street quality and sleazy attitude is the stuff SC is made of. Straight-forward, edgy rock ‘n’ roll full of fun, raucous energy forged into a solid base of melodious mayhem. The thing you’ll notice immediately about SC is that their musical influences are all over the map. There’s no mistaking similarities to such diversified bands as STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, AEROSMITH, NEW YORK DOLLS, ROLLING STONES, HANOI ROCKS, GUNS N’ ROSES and KISS. In fact, vocalist/bassist David Shaw is a dead ringer for Paul Stanley, but with more of a sleazy swagger and a tougher exterior. Shaw’s been around the musical block a few times, although I’m not that familiar with his past work, but his 2006 solo debut, Walkin' On A Wire, apparently kick-started the formation of SC. Songs such as ‘Guns, Love, Money’ (which reminds me of “Out ta Get Me” by GN’R), ‘We Are the Damned’ and the title track really define their sound. Besides taking pride in its live show, SC (as their press release states) is out to make rock ‘n’ roll filthy again. Ladies and gentlemen, the Circus has come to town!
Praise for the Streetlight Circus album in Krash City Magazine!
Good Times Magazine features Streetlight Circus!
New York Newsday features Streetlight Circus!
Streetlight Circus comes to town
April 19, 2012 1:12 PM By GLENN GAMBOA
Yes, Streetlight Circus singer-bassist David Shaw is thinking about hiring some clowns for the band's album release party. But don't worry, the Valley Stream-based band is serious about its rock.
"I think it's really hard for original hard rock bands to push what they do forward," says Shaw, who has opened for loads of hard rockers from Great White and L.A. Guns to White Lion and Faster Pussycat. "I love the bands we play with. We grew up listening to a lot of these guys. But when you play with these bands, people can pigeonhole you a bit. We hope the album will open some ears to our band and the genre as a whole."
For their eponymous debut, Streetlight Circus -- Shaw, guitarists George Giannoulis and Fabio Bargna and drummer Erik Fehrenbach -- try to pay tribute to their roots, while still looking to offer something new. Songs like the hard-driving "Love You Til the End" and "This Ain't Hollywood" combine elements of '80s metal with bits from bands from today like Foo Fighters and Buckcherry.
The combination has worked well for the band, which will play its biggest show yet next month at the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland, with Night Ranger, Queensryche, Ratt and other rockers.
Shaw says the festival show and the new album are good signs that he made the right decision on returning home to New York and music-making, after a short stint in Los Angeles.
"I'll be a songwriter till I'm dead," Shaw says. "Being onstage? There's no better feeling in the world . . . I can't see myself not doing it."
April 19, 2012 1:12 PM By GLENN GAMBOA
Yes, Streetlight Circus singer-bassist David Shaw is thinking about hiring some clowns for the band's album release party. But don't worry, the Valley Stream-based band is serious about its rock.
"I think it's really hard for original hard rock bands to push what they do forward," says Shaw, who has opened for loads of hard rockers from Great White and L.A. Guns to White Lion and Faster Pussycat. "I love the bands we play with. We grew up listening to a lot of these guys. But when you play with these bands, people can pigeonhole you a bit. We hope the album will open some ears to our band and the genre as a whole."
For their eponymous debut, Streetlight Circus -- Shaw, guitarists George Giannoulis and Fabio Bargna and drummer Erik Fehrenbach -- try to pay tribute to their roots, while still looking to offer something new. Songs like the hard-driving "Love You Til the End" and "This Ain't Hollywood" combine elements of '80s metal with bits from bands from today like Foo Fighters and Buckcherry.
The combination has worked well for the band, which will play its biggest show yet next month at the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland, with Night Ranger, Queensryche, Ratt and other rockers.
Shaw says the festival show and the new album are good signs that he made the right decision on returning home to New York and music-making, after a short stint in Los Angeles.
"I'll be a songwriter till I'm dead," Shaw says. "Being onstage? There's no better feeling in the world . . . I can't see myself not doing it."
Hair Metal Mansion reviews Streetlight Circus
