The Sanctuary and B. Jezyk Presents are delighted to welcome The Slambovian Circus of Dreams!
A rootsy rockin' psychedelica, The Slambovian Circus of Dreams have been expanding the borders of the Americana genre with their fantastic stories and performance since the late 90’s in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Their connection with audiences at shows taps into a greater human-ness and captivates with charismatic band leader Joziah Longo center ring presiding... Joined onstage by bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and the guitar-slinging skills of Sharkey McEwen, the Slambovians create a show that is constantly evolving "with a little help from their friends". 2022’s line-up features RJ MacCarthaigh (bass, keys, sax), Bob Torsello (bass), and Matthew Abourezk (drums). Elements of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett, and The Waterboys flavor the musical mix (Waterboys co-founder Anthony Thistlethwaite is on the band’s new album). Add a good dose of Woodstock-era psychedelia framed in solid songwriting, and you have it. Touring the US from February of 2022 in support of their new release, A Very Unusual Head, the band has a full schedule touring here and in the UK headlining the Wickham Festival, Fairport’s Cropredy Festival, and more.
"The cool end of Americana" - Maverick Magazine, UK
“They take the stage by storm!” – NY Times
"9 out of 10 - Love at first spin!" – Americana UK
"They're not just a band. That's like saying the Bible is just a book..." – Fairfield County Weekly“Longo is an awesome songwriter” – Garth Hudson, The Band "Great songs and a whole lotta heart" - Meg Griffin, SiriusXM “Simply one of the finest American bands” – All Music
Recorded over the last four years in five studios and two countries, A Very Unusual Head is a kaleidoscope of songs by New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Opening their creative tent to notable performer friends: fellow New Yorker Dar Williams, Anthony Thistlethwaite (The Waterboys), Kolson Pickard (producer Tall Heights, Pico Romanesque) the songs and musical escapades of the band make for a sonically beautiful, creative, and adventurous album.
Inspired by the surrealist painters and Dylan as a 12 year old growing up in Philadephia, Longo chronicles a bit of that journey honoring those who offer an intellectual/creative escape hatch needed to sort life’s big questions. A Very Unusual Head is the band’s sixth studio album and is set for release January 21, 2022 on Storm King Records.
Join us for an unforgettable night of music with The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams at the Sanctuary’s solar-powered land preserve in East Haddam, Ct. Featuring a community stage, labyrinth, community garden, apiary, composting eco- temple, and walking trails past quiet brooks, beaver ponds, and forests.
September 17th
Music at 7 pm
Tickets: $35 - children under 13 free. Tickets are limited!
BYOB, picnic, blanket, and chairs
Proceeds to benefit the Sanctuary 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
This is an outdoor concert on the Sanctuary’s Community Stage and is contingent on fair weather. The land trust is open to the public daily from 9 am to 5 pm, and guests are invited to come early to wander the 40-acre land trust.
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Note: Limited tickets available for this rescheduled show! No physical tickets. All names of purchasers will be on a guest at the door during the show. :)