$16 in advance / $20 day of concert



Formed in Sleepy Hollow, New York in the late 90's, Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams is one of the best known and loved bands in their home state, singled out as Hudson Valley Magazine's "Band of the Year" for the past 3 years. On stage they create an enchanting atmosphere, using traditional folk instruments, tasty electric guitar and the distinctive singing and songwriting of Joziah Longo.

Citing influences as diverse as Hank Williams, Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band and early Pink Floyd, Longo describes the band's music as "punk-classical-hillbilly-Floyd", a mental rollercoaster of whimsical, thought-provoking songs. The Circus' live shows are where the real magic comes down, earning them critical acclaim as well as a fiercely loyal following.

Their 2004 studio release, Flapjacks From The Sky has been hailed as a masterpiece by many and continues to make a buzz internationally as a great Americana work of art. Their newest CD, The Great Unravel was released in August, 2008.

Gandalf Murphy is:

Joziah Longo (lead vocals, guitars, harmonica), born in Philadelphia, grew up playing traditional country, folk and mummers music with his father. Performing professionally from the age of 13 doing Dylan covers, he moved to New York to pursue his muse. Playing venues ranging from CBGB's to Carnegie Hall as a headline performer, Joziah was also the first American musician invited to perform in mainland China in the early 90's ending a decade-long ban on Western music.

Multi-instrumentalist Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, flute, theremin) comes from a long line of feisty Irish musicians which brings a unique spark to the band's music as well as performance. Tink has worked with Joziah and Sharkey on previous projects.

Sharkey McEwen (guitars, mandolin, backing vocals), longtime musical partner of Joziah, grew up in L.A. and played the club circuit before coming to New York in the early 90's. His intuitive, evocative playing is a key ingredient of the band's magic. He is in constant demand as a producer and guitarist for other artists.

Native New Yorker Tony Zuzulo (percussives), sold his hair, spent all his money on a banana split, and became a professor of multimedia at the local college - which is where he met Joziah who convinced him to pack up what was left of his dessert and run away with the Circus.

Beginning in 2004 The Circus reinforced their sound with the addition of Chen Longo (bass, backing vocals). Further reinforcement came in 2008 with the addition of Orien Longo (keyboards, backing vocals, percussion). These two, better known as The Longo Twins, were born into a circus family with a long and colorful musical history and they've fortified The Circus with their unique contributions of artistry and musicianship.

Find more info at: www.slambovia.com

Hot Day at the Zoo open the show

New England's premiere genre-bending string band, Hot Day at the Zoo, is spreading their "zoograss" sound nationwide. The high-energy quartet mixes folk, blues, ragtime and jazz with progressive bluegrass and Americana-infused rock and roll. With the release of the band's third and most recent release, "Zoograss", HDATZ display their youthful energy, stellar musicianship and signature songwriting.

"While featuring bluegrass instrumentation (all strings, no drums), they play in a rock mode catalyzed by fleetly-picked strings, old-timey vocals and a classic mix of pathos and good humor.” - Relix Magazine

Find more info at: www.hotdayatthezoo.com