Swallow Hill Music is pleased to welcome back Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, who were enthusiastically received with a standing ovation at our Third Annual RootsFest this past March at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, for a special performance in Daniels Hall on Friday, September 25 at 8 p.m.

Formed in Sleepy Hollow, New York in the late 1990s, Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams is one of the best known and loved bands in their home state, singled out as Hudson Valley Magazine's Band of the Year for the past three years. On stage they create an enchanting atmosphere, using traditional folk instruments, tasty electric guitar and the distinctive singing and songwriting of Joziah Longo.

Citing influences as diverse as Hank Williams, Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band and early Pink Floyd, Longo describes the band's music as "punk-classical-hillbilly-Floyd," a mental rollercoaster of whimsical, thought-provoking songs. The Circus' live shows are where the real magic comes down, earning them critical acclaim as well as a fiercely loyal following. Their latest CD, The Great Unravel, was hailed by the UK's Maverick Magazine as "mightily impressive and hugely original... 'tis truly an epic soundtrack."

Opening the show is "the best American songwriter most people have never heard of," ( Chicago Tribune) Diana Jones, who has been featured in The New York Times, All Things Considered, World Cafe and more.

Tickets are now on sale at www.swallowhillmusic.org (now with no processing fees) or by calling (303) 777-1003 x2. Discounts are available for Swallow Hill members. Buy in advance and save! Swallow Hill Music Association is located at 71 East Yale Avenue (just off Broadway) in Denver.