They’ve got soul

by Monica Krauth

T his circle of talent (aka Soul Circle) takes on a new kind of revolution, a revolution that affects the mind and soul.

With lyrics like “Sometimes we need forgiveness, sometimes it’s hard to tell (‘Forgiveness’),” “I Give Nobody Nothing” and “Born into this desperate alteration (‘Life’), it’s no wonder lead singer Sean Cannon defines their music as the “new rock alternative.”

And it’s true. From the depths of their souls emerge a sound so perfect in harmony. “We have certain formulas we use; everything is mathematically based,” Cannon says. After the formation of the formula, the songwriter translates the mathematics into notes.

The idea to form the San Jose based rock group came from vocalist Sean Cannon at the 1991 Battle of the Bands. There, Cannon recruited bassist Todd Jeremias whose band took second place; Cannon’s took first. He decided that they had the talent to form a successful band which now includes Sam Eigen on guitar and Todd Loomis on drums.

Carlos Perez, lighting technician, enjoys working with the band. “They know what they want to push across. It’s not negative. It’s all positive.” But, when the lights go out after a Soul Circle show, the audience (whose fan base is “three-fourths female”) leaves with only a “Dim Memory” of the evening’s performance.

Robert Hayes, manager to Smash Mouth, caught the attention of Soul Circle and currently manages them. Cannon says Hayes is a great friend.

Experience this music revolution and visit http://soulcircle.net.

http://soulcircle.net.