Circles Around the Sun
Hypnotic psychedelic instrumental groove outfit initially assembled by Neal Casal to record the set-break music for the Grateful Dead's 2015 Fare Thee Well concerts.
👥 Personnel & Lineage (4)
Tap any band to hopAdam MacDougall
Keyboards, Synthesizers
Dan Horne
Bass
Mark Levy
Drums
John Lee Shannon
Lead Guitar
⏳ Past Members (1)
Neal Casal
Lead Guitar
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Circles Around the Sun
Circles Around the Sun emerged out of Los Angeles, California, United States starting in 2015, contributing distinctive energy to the Instrumental Rock and Psychedelic Rock landscape. Anchored by personnel including Adam MacDougall, Dan Horne, Mark Levy, John Lee Shannon, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Adam MacDougall (also of Chris Robinson Brotherhood and The Black Crowes), Neal Casal (also of Hard Working Americans and Chris Robinson Brotherhood). Their recorded output is documented across catalog releases on Rhino Entertainment, acting as a tangible historical bridge in the independent music ecosystem.
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore Circles Around the Sun's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to Hard Working Americans (Past shared member Neal Casal), Chris Robinson Brotherhood (Past shared member Neal Casal), The Black Crowes (Shared member Adam MacDougall). Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between Circles Around the Sun and other scene originators.
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