![]() The first was in Austin, Texas at Elysium on June 3, during the Republic of Texas Biker Rally, and the second in New York City at Don Hill's on September 27. ![]() In 2006, Circus of Power played two 20th-anniversary shows. ![]() Of these, Mitchell is the only remaining founding member. Members have included vocalist Alex Mitchell, guitar players Ricky Mahler and Gary Sunshine, and drummer Ryan Maher. Lyrically and visually Circus of Power are heavily influenced by the biker scene and to this day, play at biker events and festivals. īy 1991, like many hard rock/heavy metal bands of this period, CoP became casualties (popularity wise), of the burgeoning grunge movement however the band persevered, recording and releasing their third album Magic and Madness in 1993 two years later, the band disbanded, ironically, just as grunge phenomenon was starting to die. On the back of these two albums and strong media support, Circus of Power was as the lone opening band for a complete tour of Black Sabbath in support of their 1990 album Tyr. It was around this time that Gary Sunshine switched to guitar, and Zowie joined as bass guitarist. The band released their debut album in 1988, to much critical acclaim (within the 'metal' scene) and followed it up, with another well received album in 1990. In July 1987, prior to the release of their debut album, Joey Wrecked quit the band and was replaced by Ryan Maher. The group played in New York for several years until they signed a contract with RCA Records. To learn more about Cirkus Cirkör, please visit cirkor.With a sound similar to Alice in Chains, AC/DC, the Cult, D-A-D and Guns N' Roses, but with enough of their own distinctive and original style, Circus of Power received significant critical fame, especially in the UK's Kerrang! music magazine which featured them on the front cover multiple times and awarded their first two albums five 'K's (the top rating for an album), each. Cirkör also offers possibilities for young people to work as circus teachers, to teach other youths. The circus training is given in order to further personal development, to promote creativity, and to produce performances. The pedagogic department meets 30 000 children, youths and staff working with youngsters per year, in 50 different cities across Sweden through workshops, courses, camps, open training, and school activities. The core values of the organization are cocky commitment, individualistic solidarity, and quality madness. One of Cirkör’s statutes is to inspire and to be inspired by the youths and the street arts. ![]() The Cirkör House (training hall and headquarter) is situated in Alby in Botkyrka, one of Sweden’s youngest and most international municipalities, where long-term and social circus projects are implemented in the community development. Cirkör stages circus arts training and education for young people with or without disabilities, and has an upper secondary school. Today Cirkör is touring the whole world, including Cirkör LAB, Cirkör Event and Cirkör Education. Cirkus Cirkör is a contemporary circus company since 1995 founded by our artistic director Tilde Björfors.
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