Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Website: www.zencircus.com
Sounds Like: Nirvana, Led Zeppelin Official, The Cure
Genre: Rock
The Band
Zen Circus USA is a mighty tight hard rock power trio from Atlanta, Georgia, USA with a long time hardcore following. Influences include: The Cure, Smashing Pumpkins, AC/DC, Nirvana, Bush, Jimmy Hendrix, The Beatles and Janis Joplin.
The Vision
A transcendental rock band driven by the passions of being alive at the millennium, a time historically fraught with dramatic, violent change. This band is a conscious participant in a wake up call, dealing lyrically with larger cultural issues like violence in our culture and the abuse of power affecting our evolving spirits. We are a sign of the times.
The Music
We deliver an explosive performance. Our sound is unique, somber and powerful, emanating from the three pieces, bass drums and a guitar-playing singer. The music is textured and extremely precise, not fuzzy and hard to hear. Obscure, dissonant chords, mixed percussively over the straight ahead feel. Punishing, open raw lead guitar will definitely raise goose bumps the old fashioned way without techno-bells and whistles, fancy costumes and cliché themes with which the market is currently laced.
“These guys play a high energy rock and roll. One of Atlantas BEST!”
Quique Lopez - Creative Loafing
“Zen Circus is Original and they kick ass. I have never heard anyone like them . . . listen to them because they will blow your mind.”
Tommy Youdell - Zen Circus Guestbook
“Zen Circus is the real deal. Cant wait for online radio . . . so many shall soon become infected.”
Holly Dare - Zen Circus Guestbook
“Lovin the CD; its even better than I remembered it before. You got mad pipes bro and a sweet sense of melody. Just wanted to let you know I thought rocknroll was dead but now I know its still alive and kickin”
Chris Grant - Zen Circus Guestbook
“Zen Circus ROCKS!! Their sound is unique, but might be described as an amalgam of some of the well-known Seattle bands. Their lyrics smack of emotion and angst, and make you prick up your ears and listen. They meld so well...it is amazing to watch them play together. I HEART ZEN CIRCUS!!!”
Laura O. - Zen Circus Guestbook