Seven Handle Circus Handles a-ha’s “Take On Me”

SEVEN HANDLE CIRCUS Covers A-HA’s “Take On Me”
on Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco

Debut Album Shadows On The Wall OUT October 20th

“…the group creates harmony-centric pop that grabs the ear at first listen, all the while maintaining a rustic quality inherent to the instruments being played. – PopMatters

“Atlanta-based Seven Handle Circus, a six-piece band that is redefining bluegrass and stepping outside the Folk/Americana box.” – Music News Nashville

“The only thing more dexterous than the fingers of this six-piece band is the ideas and wit accompanying them. Smart, poppy tunes twist and turn in unexpected and often delightful ways.” – SouthernLiving.com

Seven Handle Circus, a six-piece folk rock band from Atlanta, premiere their cover of a-ha’s “Take On Me” on Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco. The band recently traveled to New Orleans for a packed show at the historic Tipitina’s venue and on the fly, performed this cover on the street corner. The result is a bluegrass jam session of the synthpop band’s 1984 hit.

On why the band chose this particular song, singer/songwriter Shawn Spencer says, “We like to play cover songs that need a revival. ‘Take On Me’ is a song that so many people love, yet need a little bit more of in their life.”

Seven Handle Circus will be releasing their debut album Shadows On The Wall out October 20, 2014. PopMatters provided a first taste of Shadows On The Wall in the single “And We Danced” which features an upbeat rhythm and nostalgic melody that reflects the danceable nature of the music. PRESS HERE to listen. You can pre-order the album now via iTunes and receive an instant download of the single “And We Danced,” PRESS HERE.

The upcoming album finds its center in the thoughtful production of Better Than Ezra’s Tom Drummond, who the band selected after he professed his fandom for the group after the release of their EP. The album was recorded over three sessions in early 2014, two at Tom’s own studio in New Orleans and one at Zac Brown’s Southern Ground Studio in Atlanta. The idea was to distance themselves from traditional bluegrass and make their song arrangements more epic, contrasting big, grandiose sounds with introspective, intimate moments.

“Seven Handle Circus showcases mature songwriting beyond their years,” says Tom Drummond. “They combine impressive bluegrass chops with old school pop sensibilities.”

The acoustic sounds on the album resonate with sincerity and evocative emotion, each note played with passion and intent, something Drummond helped the musicians to capture on the album.

The band will be hitting the road in support of the upcoming album. For the latest dates and to purchase tickets, visit www.sevenhandlecircus.com.

Shadows On The Wall Track Listing:
1. Shadows
2. And We Danced
3. Never Gonna Last
4. Open Book
5. Heartboke
6. Not So Lucky
7. Moving On
8. Break My Fall
9. Skin And Bone
10. Prelude
11. The Prince
12. Aubade

Upcoming Tour Dates
Sep 20 Greenville, SC @ Traffic Jam
Oct 10 LaFayette, GA @ Fly Free Festival
Oct 18 Atlanta, GA @ The Buckhead Theatre
Oct 24 Macon, GA @ Macon Octoberfest
Oct 31 Auburn, AL @ Bourbon Street
Nov 06 Chattanooga, TN @ Rhythm & Brews
Nov 08 Charleston, SC @ Lowcountry Hoedown
Dec 31 Athens, GA @ New Earth Music Hall

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