Chris Lynch-keys, violin, mandolin, vocals
Jason "Paco" Felten-bass, upright, synth, percussion, samples
Micah Ofstedahl-guitar
Chanda Cummings-drums, vocals, engineer
Bill Ward-Lights/Sound
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Every so often you just might hear the BSC replicate in their own unique way a cover song by one of these great artists: TALKING HEADS, PINK FLOYD, MMW, TOOL, RADIOHEAD, BECK, RHCP, STEVIE WONDER, BEASTIE BOYS, AIR, DAVID BOWIE, PARLIAMENT, SNOOP DOG, JAMIROQUAI, BILLY PRESTON, DAFT PUNK, HERBIE HANCOCK...
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Paul Davis from the METRO SANTA CRUZ describes, "Santa Cruz
has long been a hot spot for the psychrock revival, but this year
may turn out to be the town's most prolific head trip era since the
Summer of Love. Locals Byron Space Circus are appropriately far-out,
but reach for some unlikely sources among the pack of neopsychedelic
rockers. Instead of drawing from the tapped out Syd Barrett/Pink Floyd
well, Byron Space Circus reach back to psychedelia's more soulful side,
trading in space jams that are reminiscent of fusion era Miles Davis,
early Stevie Wonder and Funkadelic. It's high time that the psych
revivalists rediscovered George Clinton's dictum to "free your mind
and your ass will follow," and Byron Space Circus is ready to provide the
soundtrack." ******************************************************************** SANTA CRUZ METRO
“The Byron Space Circus unleashed a rocking set that included everything from up-tempo funk to tripped-out slow jams. Zeppelinesque keyboards served as preludes to the synthesized funk grooves, held together by Jason Felten’s solid bass work and unswerving percussion by Chanda Cummings. Guitarist Micah Ofstedahl’s vintage funk riffs were a throwback to the Sly Stone era of paisley shirts and afros, though Ofstedahl himself sported neither. It’s OK, though; his cherry-red Les Paul was as pretty a guitar as any, and the sound it produced was warm and bright.” -Garrett Wheeler ***********************************************************************
Take some space, plastic coconuts, GMO's, nukes, and some dirty funkin
socks, roll them up in a burrito and you might get a taste of the Byron
Space Circus. Instrumental space music layered with dark overtones and
generous doses of funk. The heart of the music is rooted in improvisational-experimental jams which are always changing- a constant
evolution of live sound and energy. Much of the grooves are suited for
getting down...people should be warned to strap on their dancing shoes,
wear some funky threads, and bring their kaliedoscopes because it's going
to be a cosmicspacefunk party!
Three guys from Minnesota who’ve known eachother since they were in diapers have been playing music together for almost as long. After several years and almost as many drummers later they found their match… in California… on Craigslist. She fit right in.
Micah Ofstedahl(guitar), Jason Felten(bass,synth,upright,samples) and Chris Lynch(keys,violin,mandolin,vocals) have leveraged off their childhood friendship and countless performances in Minnesota to forge a truly collaborative musical endeavor. Knowing each other so well for so long has proven to be an integral part of creating their music, defining their sound and refining their stage presence. Since their move to the west coast and teaming up with Chanda Cummings(drums,vocals) Byron Space Circus has steadied themselves on a path encompassing a dedicated pursuit toward their highest musical and artistic pursuits, individually as well as collectively.
The music of BSC creates an experience full of energy for a wide variety of audiences to absorb on many levels. Blending well thought compositions with a mix of funk grooves, gritty psychedelia and spacious ambient sounds as well as employing a wide array of vintage gear and modern technology has created an eclectic and distinctive sound.
To add to the experience BSC has branched out to become a whole other entity. Upright bass, fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar and a minimalist drum kit round out this alter ego rendition. Though not a bluegrass thing, homage is paid and BSC’s version of a 2 step is keenly delivered to a wanting audience. Adapting their electric compositions as well as writing material specific to the acoustic configuration continues to grow the band.
With more and more out of town touring gigs accumulating, a loyal fan base is steadily growing from Minnesota to California and beyond. As a result BSC’s performances have developed to that of creating a loose atmosphere full of amusement and playfulness while also pursuing a genuinely transformational experience for themselves and their audience. Often a BSC show will include costumes, light show and visual projection. Many senses are at work during their lively and memorable shows.
Byron Space Circus released their debut studio electric album, 'Don't Not Quit Stoppin', in January of 2009. A full length acoustic studio album is now available too!
Check out what the goodtimes has to say about BSC!
http://www. gtweekly. com/good-times/covers/full-force
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FREE show tomorrow night (Friday 10/30) at Coaster's at the Boardwalk Bowl - 9pm, 21+
Razorhoof - Praetorian - Kut Pile (Nevada) - and looking for a local SC band to round out the bill (message us)
sorry for invading your page but we are a last minute addition to this show since two bands dropped off and this is the only way for us to get the word out. thanks for the support - razorhoof
Brother can you spare a buck? Marijuana Music Award Winning Songs, "Light 'Em Up" feat. Afroman and "Brother Can You Spare A Dime" now available on itunes & CD Baby.
The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads, as we get ready for our monthlong tour of the Great Northwest! Check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J
Look for us in Washington, Oregon and California between October 15 and November 15, when our tour wraps up with the big show at San Francisco's best rock club, Bottom of the Hill! For the complete show schedule, check here: http://bit.ly/1UgGqQ
Hey guys...I'll be in the area on Monday...Just wondering if you had a show, or wanted to get together for some drinks. Could you let eric and josh ow know that I am trying to get ahold of them, but not sure how.....hope all is well.
Thanx for listening!! We REALLY do appreciate it!! If you HONESTLY like the music, please leave a comment and tell a friend (or three). We're from a small town just west of Nowhere and not a lot of people know about us. Thanx for being in our circle of friends!!
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