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CIRCUS OF POWER NEWS
{11/09/08} I have added some photos of Alex performing with Sin City Sinners on August 19th 2008. You can check them out Here. {10/19/08} I have added a new old stock cassette to the COP Store. The cassette includes an unreleased Willie Dixon cover called "Wang Dang Doodle". To check it out click Here. {10/02/08} I have added a pge for "Working For The Machine". You can check it out Here. {09/10/08} New T- shirt added to the Clothing page. {09/07/08} "Working For The Machine" is now available for $9.99 plus shipping. If you are intersted in ordering, please email Here. Supply is VERY limited.
CD COVER
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DISC FACE {08/07/08} ALEX MITCHELL AND RICKY BECK MAHLER LIVE WITH THE REACTIONS. Alex Mitchell and Ricky Beck Mahler will be playing live with The Reactions August 30th at the Sheila Witkin Memorial concert in Pompano Beach. Also on the bill is Johnny Depps band The Kids. The show will be at
Club Cinema This is a charity event. More details as I get them or visit the Sheila Witkin Memorial Myspace page Here. {08/07/08}
GOT INK?
Chris of Fall River, Mass. does. Chris is a huge C.O.P. fan and I wanted to share his ongoing backpiece with the C.O.P. fans. Oh yeah, he's into old trucks too. Me and this dude would get along just fine...........You can check out his profile by clicking on the picture. {07/31/08} Alex Mitchell will be playing live August 19th with the Sin City Sinners in Las Vegas Nevada. The show will be at the Divebar at 10:00 p.m. The venue is located at
3035 E. Tropicaca Blvd. From what I understand Alex will be making a guest appearance and will sing a couple covers and a couple C.O.P. tunes as well. Admission is FREE!!!! For the latest info, check out the Sin City Sinners myspace page Here. {07/24/08} I have added an interview with Ricky Beck Mahler from 2006 for Reloaded magazine. You can check it out Here. {07/24/08} The cd cover and back cover for Working For The Machine is below. I'm looking for it to be ready by late August. CD COVER
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Tribute CD Update As I expected, the cd is running a little behind schedule. I hope to have the cd ready to go sometime in August. I need to finalize some artwork and get the master out to get the ball rolling. The cd will be available on this myspace page and also through CircusofPower.net. Bands That play on "Working For The Machine" J.D. Nash & Red Circle - Needles Medicine Ball Caravan - Call Of The Wild Almighty Lumberjacks of Death - In The Wind Nancy Hole - Motor Wolf King - Heart Attack Rusty Eye - Mama tequila Confederacy Of Horsepower - Backseat Mama L.I.E.S. - Don't Drag Me Down Autodistruzione Blues - Motor
Burnaby Leather - Doctor Potion Bourbon and Branch - Circles Rev. Paul S. Cunnynghame - Slip Away Gudenlawd - Waitin' For The Wizard Hell Dormer - Letters Home Eerie Von - Vices Vengeance Motor Club - Call Of The Wild
{06/27/08} Alex Mitchell will be appearing July 11th at Safari Sam's Rock n Roll Strip Show on Hollywood Blvd. For all the info. click on the flyer.
The man pictured above is named Roberto. He is from Brazil and has a band named Gudenlawd. I hate to use the term "old school", but, uhm, my man here IS old school. Obviously Roberto is a big C.O.P. fan. He is also a very talented musician. Their submission for the cd is "Waitin' For The Wizard", and is the first song on the jukebox. I figured once a week or so I would put a tribute song on the jukebox so people could get a feel of the cd. If you dig the track, let Roberto and the boys know through their Myspace page. The uploaded track is a low quality version of the song. The band themselves have nothing to do with this, but Alex knows about it and thinks it's very cool. I'm sure all the guys will dig this when it's done. This is all about Heart and Soul and working class rock n roll. Tribute CD Update I'm just waiting for a couple more tracks and then I'm gonna get this cd rolling. I'm hoping to have the cd ready by mid July or so. This is going to be a very limited cd, probably only 100 or so copies available. If you would like to download or purchase a particular track, please contact the band that does the song. There will be links to all the artists on this page. Confirmed for "Working For The Machine" Medicine Ball Caravan - Call Of The Wild Almighty Lumberjacks of Death - In The Wind Nancy Hole - Motor Wolf King - Heart Attack Rusty Eye - Mama tequila Confederacy Of Horsepower - Backseat Mama Lords Of Steel - Letters Home Autodistruzione Blues - Motor
Burnaby Leather - Doctor Potion Bourbon and Branch - Circles Rev. Paul S. Cunnynghame - Slip Away Gudenlawd - Waitin' For The Wizard Hell Dormer - Letters Home Eerie Von - Vices Vengeance Motor Club - Call Of The Wild {12/05/07} I have added a section for Crucial Truth, a pre COP band Alex Mitchell was in. Check it out here. {12/02/07} Some pictures have been added on the Photo page.
Circus Of Power Gets A Reality Check. A short interview with Alex Mitchell and Marc Frappier is included in a video posted by Reality Check TV. Check it out below.
The bike basics:
1989 Denver
Anyone that's interested email me and I will put you in contact with Marc. Click on the image for a larger photo.
Get Plasticgatorized
{10/17/07} Fat Nancy's {One of Alex Mitchells post C.O.P. bands} "Pure American Muscle Baby" is back in stock at cdbaby.com. Click the link below to purchase.
The cd is also available via digital download on the Fat Nancy page.
{05/16/07} I have added photos of my Power tourbook from 1989. You can check it out Here
{05/16/07} A recent interview with Alex Mitchell has been posted on the german website Heavy Metal Heaven. You can read the English version by clicking the banner below.
{05/09/07} A short interview with Alex Mitchell and Marc Frappier is included in a video posted by Reality Check TV. Check it out below.
{05/04/07} Plastic Gator Machines cd "Rock n Soul Music" should be back in stock at cdbaby by June 1st. You can also check them out at the Plastic Gator Machine Myspace page.
{04/19/07} I have added a new section for flyers, You can check it out here.
{04/15/07} A recent interview with Alex Mitchell has been posted on the german website Heavy Metal Heaven. You can read the English version by clicking Here.
{04/13/07} Fat Nancy's {One of Alex Mitchells post C.O.P. bands} "Pure American Muscle Baby" is back in stock at cdbaby.com. Click the link below to purchase.
The cd is also available via digital download on the Fat Nancy page.
{03/30/07} I have added over 100 photos from the Sept. 27th 2006 show at Don Hill's. You can check them out here.
{03/08/07} I know there has not been an update for quite some time. I'm not being lazy, there just has not been anything to report that has been confirmed by the band. As far as I know, Alex Mitchell is writing for an upcoming Circus Of Power record. There is also a rumour going around that C.O.P. will be playing a show in L.A. in the next couple of months. Remember that this is all unconfirmed. Once I get official news from the band, you will all be the first to know. Well, you'll be the second to know.........
(01/24/07} Alex Mitchell recently took some time to get the fans up to speed on the Circus Of Power front. To read it click here
{01/22/07} According to a post by Drew Stone on the Circus Of Power Myspace page, C.O.P. are getting closer to a gig in L.A. For all the latest news, you know where to come.
{01/17/07} I have added higher quality videos for "Call Of The Wild", "Vices", "Mama Tequila", and "Heaven and Hell" in the Video section.
{12/01/06} Circus Of Power & Beyond !
"The Lowdown For Now"
Wow!! What a great night. The Circus Of Power show at Don Hills in New York City on Sept. 27th was an unmitigated success. It was one of those very rare instances in life when in fact "you can go back". It really had the feel of an old high school reunion and it was great to see so many people come out and support the band as well as the new "Passion & Brotherhood" film. The new video of "Motor" really puts across the excitement and energy of that special night. It's inspired us all to commit for further camaraderie-laced adventures together in the near future. Everyone is a little older now and more accepting of everyone's shortcomings soooooooooooo.....
A "20th Anniversary Show" in Los Angeles is in the process of being set up. Our intention is to go over to Japan for a few shows from there.
The live recording from the NYC show is in the process of being evaluated to determine its validity. Ricky Beck Mahler and Daniel Rey will be handling the mixdown duties. Work will continue on the C.O.P. long form DVD release "Got Motor? Swamp Boogie in the Big City". If anyone has video footage from the New York City show and they have yet to contact me please do so. I'm in the process of sorting thru what everyone shot and there is some really good stuff. Big ups to Lou Auriemma, Peter Grazeeolt, Andrew Mele, Lucas Reinhart & Carl "Stunts" who shot some great footage of the show.
Any promoters out there interested in booking the band we'd like to hear from you.
Please contact me Here.
Thank you for your support, it has inspired us to continue to work together.
On behalf of the Band and "Family"
Drew "Papillion" Stone
COP and family;
Alex Mitchell
Havok - Sound
{11/11/06} Director Drew Stone, the man who brought C.O.P. back to N.Y.C. has posted a preview of his upcoming dvd release "Passion & Brotherhood" on Youtube. There are a couple shots of Circus in the preview. Drew is also the man who is putting together the Circus Of Power long form video "Got Motor? Swamp Boogie In The Big City" which will be available next year through Renegade Distribution. Check it out below.
{10/29/06} "Alex Mitchell was born in Toronto and moved to Pompano Beach when he was 12. He was student of the year in eighth grade but got kicked out the following semester. Mitchell never finished high school, instead spending the several years working construction, dealing pot, cutting lawns, and hanging around the local punk rock scene. He moved to New York City at age 21 and later formed the rock group CIRCUS OF POWER (RCA Records). In 1991, he moved to Los Angeles and started writing poems in 2004. Alex continues to live in L.A., writing and singing in rock groups." To order a copy, click here. CIRCUS OF POWER's first New York City show in over 12 years was held on Sept. 27 in conjunction with director Drew Stone's release party for his new film "Passion & Brotherhood". The band appears in the film from Austin, Texas performing "Heart Attack" as the soundtrack to the "Urban Street - Bike Warriors All-Star" segment. Live footage of the band is intercut with the world's top street motorcycle stunt riders, including Kyle Woods and Chris "Teach" McNeil. The New York City show was filmed for the upcoming CIRCUS OF POWER long-form DVD, "Got Motor? Swamp Boogie In The Big City", due out in 2007 through Renegade Distribution. The DVD will include classic performances throughout the band's career as well as new footage documenting the band's "20th anniversary" shows. {10/08/06} The follwing was posted by Drew Stone on the Circus Of Power MySpace page. A formal announcement regarding the future of Circus Of Power will be issued shortly. There will be more "20th Anniversary Shows". It looks like Los Angeles & Japan are next on the agenda. Stay tuned..... {10/02/06} My man HaVoK has come through once again and has sent me some photos of COP practicing for the Don Hill's Show. Check them out Here. {10/01/06} I have started a page to show my collection of COP swag from the Don Hill's show. You can check it out Here. {10/01/06} More great photos from the Don Hill's show are on line now. You can check them out Here. (9/28/06} Check out these great photos by Misayo Hisatomi at the Don Hill's Gallery.
{9/28/06} As expected, the show at Don Hill's last night {09/27/06} was a Rock n Roll Swamp Boogie Showdown. I would like to thank the band for making my wife Judy, my brother and I feel like family. I also would like to give a big thumbs up the fans who came out to show the Power support. I would also like to thank Drew Stone, who put this whole Cajun Metal fest together. Right now I'm just spent from the show, but will be updating the site over the next few days. If you videotaped the show, get the footage off to Drew Sone for possible inclusion in the upcoming Circus Of Power dvd. I will have details very soon.........
KEEP THE FAITH ! {9/11/06} CIRCUS OF POWER Announces Special Guests For New York City Show - Sep. 11, 2006 Guitarist/producer Daniel Rey (MASTERS OF REALITY, RAMONES) will join CIRCUS OF POWER on stage as second guitarist at the September 27 show at Don Hill's. Rey produced the CIRCUS OF POWER albums "Vices" and "Still Alive" as well as the now-classic self-titled first LP that contained the MTV staples "Motor" and "Call of the Wild". In addition to Alex Mitchell (vocals), Ricky Beck Mahler (guitar), Ryan Maher (drums), and Marc Frappier (bass), the band will also be joined on stage during the second half of the show by guitar player Carmine Mattaliano (BIOHAZARD, NUCLEUS, GOD ZERO) and Queen Vixen and Honey 1%er (THE CYCLE SLUTS FROM HELL). For this special "20th Anniversary Show", the band will be performing their classic self-titled debut in its entirety as well as choice selections from their 1990 (RCA) release "Vices" and "Magic & Madness" (Columbia, 1993). The band will also perform their version of the classic ROLLING STONES song "Dead Flowers", which can be seen at www.circusofpower.net. With his wife expecting their first child, founding member Gary Sunshine will be unable to perform at the band's upcoming "20th Anniversary" show September 27 in New York City. "Although he will be very much missed by both band and fans alike all we can say is 'Mazel Tov, good things!!" says drummer Ryan Maher. CIRCUS OF POWER have reunited and will be playing their first New York City show in over 12 years as part of director Drew Stone's release party for his new film "Passion & Brotherhood". The band appears in the film from Austin, Texas performing "Heart Attack" as the soundtrack to the "Urban Street - Bike Warriors All-Star" segment. Live footage of the band is intercut with the worlds top street motorcycle stunt riders including Kyle Woods and Chris "Teach" McNeil. "'Passion & Brotherhood' is the most eagerly anticipated stuntbike film of the year and we are all very excited about the bands involvement," says Stone. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their mini DV video cameras and film the upcoming CIRCUS OF POWER show at Don Hills in New York on September 27. "We encourage anyone coming to the show to bring their cameras and please shoot the show," says Drew Stone. "We're appealing to the CIRCUS OF POWER fans to not only come and shoot the show but to please shoot some 'lifestyle' as well. Getting ready for the show and whatever antics occur while traveling to the show or getting ready is more than welcome on the tape. Have some fun with it!! If you need a blank DV tape they will be available at the front door as you enter the show; just ask for one. Any questions please e-mail me at stone4124@aol.com. This is the stuff that's going to make the CIRCUS OF POWER long-form very interesting and the band welcomes your involvement!!" The New York City show is being filmed as part of the upcoming CIRCUS OF POWER long-form DVD, "Got Motor? Swamp Boogie In The Big City", due out in 2007 through Renegade Distribution. The DVD will include classic performances throughout the band's career as well as new footage documenting the "20 Anniversary" shows. {8/28/06} Alex Mitchell will be reading from his book "Life Is A Phantom K-Mart Horse Starting Up In The Middle Of The Night" at Skylight Books in Hollywood California, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. He will also be reading excerpts from his novel in progress "The Hustle Never Ends". Details for the event can be found here. Anyone interested in purchasing Alex's book can do so Here {8/18/06} There is a cool cover of COP classic Motor by a band called Nancy Hole out of Spain. Check out the mp3 and their Myspace page Here. {7/31/06} Tickets for the Don Hill's show Sept 27th are available here. {7/26/06} I have started a page that will be dedicated to the Don Hill's show. You can check it out Here. {7/24/06} The video of Lynx performing Call Of the Wild is back on line. You can check it out here. {7/18/06} New fan photos have been added Here. {7/11/06} OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE Circus Of Power; Alex Mitchell (vocals), Ricky Beck Mahler (guitar), Gary Sunshine (Guitar), Ryan Maher (drums), and Marc Frappier (bass) Have reunited and will be playing their first New York City show in over 12 years as part of Director Drew Stone's release party for the new film "The Road To Ruin". For this special "20th Anniversary Show" they will be performing their classic self-titled debut in its entirety as well as choice selections from their 1990 (RCA) release "Vices" and "Magic & Madness" (Columbia) 1993. The band will also be performing their version of the classic Rolling Stone's song "Dead Flowers" which can be seen here (www.circusofpower.net) from the Road To Ruin film. The show Sept 27th is scheduled for Don Hills in Manhattans Greenwich Village. "Don ran the Cat Cub back in the late ˜80"s which was a great room both acoustically and especially socially. We filmed our "Call Of the Wild" music video in that room and had some great times playing NYC in that era," says Beck Mahler. "We look forward to returning after all these years, seeing old friends and playing Don's room". The show is being filmed as part of the Circus Of Power long form DVD retrospective "Got Motor"? (Swamp Boogie In The Big City) which is due for release thru Renegade Distribution in early 2007. The DVD includes many classic performances of the band as well as the now legendary appearance from the Morton Downey Jr. show. The show is a literal time capsule of New York"s chaotic rock scene of the late 1980's. Highlights from the show include the band performing their song "White Trash Queen" from their debut album along with Kiss guitar player Ace Frehley. The DVD will also contain live performances as an rare acoustic version of "Don't Drag Me Down" from the Vices album from Japanese TV. Says Stone; "The chaos and turmoil that eventually caused this great band to dissolve 10 years ago simply doesn't exist right now. I'm excited to have old friends back together with clear heads playing music and having fun with it. I'm honored that they are in my new film and are convening in New York City from all over the country to show support and play the release party. I welcome them into the Urban Street-Bike Warriors family wholeheartedly. {7/4/06} I finally have some fan photos that were taken at The Elysium show. They were sent to me by Charles, who's info is on the photo page. Check out the pictures here. {6/23/06} Ryan Maher has been added to the E-mail C.O.P.page. {6/23/06} A video of Call Of The Wild from the old Morton Downey Jr. show has been posted on youtube. You can check it out Here. {06/19/06} Press release from Blabbermouth
The CIRCUS OF POWER "Dead Flowers" segment from the upcoming "Road To Ruin" film directed by Drew Stone can be viewed at www.circusofpower.net.
{06/19/06} BRAND NEW CIRCUS OF POWER VIDEO!!! {06/16/06} I am working on a page where you can e-mail C.O.P. members directly. Alex "Showbiz Al" Mitchell is the first one listed. Check out the new page Here. {06/10/06} Marc Frappier has been added to the Tattoo gallery. {06/10/06} The Gallery section has been updated with photos from the Austin show. Thanks to Havok for the pictures {06/08/06} Just got off the phone with Drew Stone, who is very excited about the upcoming COP footage from Austin. Look for something posted on this site within the next week or so. {06/07/06}CIRCUS OF POWER '20th Anniversary' Reunion Show To Be Shot For 'Road To Ruin' Film - June 2, 2006
Film director Drew Stone (MTV's "True Life" – "I Live To Ride" episode; "Urban Street - Bike Warriors" trilogy; AGNOSTIC FRONT's "Gotta Go" video) will be filming the CIRCUS OF POWER reunion show this weekend for inclusion in his upcoming "Road to Ruin" film. The movie is also expected to include footage from the STIGMATA reunion show, which featured SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner. "Road to Ruin" is scheduled for an April 2007 release. {June 6th, 2006} Major updates coming in the next couple days, stay tuned................... {05/19/06} Here is some more info on how to order tickets {05/09/06} Tickets for the June 3rd show at The Elysium are available at The Elysium. For everyone not in the Austin area, tickets are available through Secret Oktober. Click the Secret Oktober link for info or call 512-462-9217. All major credit cards accepted.
{05/05/06} I have added a new tattoo photo in The Alex Mitchell section. A big thanks to Showbiz Al for sending it on over. {05/01/06} News of The Circus show is starting to pop up around the net. Here's what the fans are saying at Blabbermouth. No new news to report about the gig. {04/23/06} At long last I have added a page for Marc Frappier, who will be playing live with Circus Of Power June 3rd at The Elysium in Austin Texas. You can check it out Here. {04/19/06} Circus Of Power's own Marc Frappier has given circusofpower.net the latest info on the show. Also on the bill will be Broken Teeth and Crank County Daredevils.Thanks to Marc for the update.
{04/10/04} I have added an interview with Circus Of Power's Swamp Boogie stick slinger Ryan Maher. This is the best interview on the site so far. There was quite a bit of thought in his answers and he's funny as hell too. To read it, Click here. {04/07/06} Here is some news I thought I would never get to report, Circus Of Power {Ricky Beck Mahler, Alex Mitchell, Ryan Maher and Marc Frappier} have confirmed with circusofpower.net that they will be playing a gig June 3rd at The Elysium in Austin Texas. According to Ricky Beck Mahler, guitarist and co founder of the band, they will be mainly performing material from the first album. Any new info will be posted on this site as I get it. Circus Of Power's own Marc Frappier has given circusofpower.net the latest info on the show. Also on the bill will be Broken Teeth and Crank County Daredevils.Thanks to Marc for the update. Venue Info
The Elysium {02/19/06} I have added two interviews with Circus Of Power on the MPEG Page. {01/30/06} All of the Circus Of Power videos are now on line. Check them out by visiting the MPEG page. {01/11/06} I have uploaded a "rare" song on the myspace page. It is a Willie Dixon song covered by Circus Of Power during the Magic & Madness era. It was only available on a promo cassette that also included Heaven & Hell and Evil Woman. To check out the cassette, Click Here. If you notice the cd cover on myspace, don't bother looking for it, it is self produced. I have also updated the collection page. {01/07/06} I have put 2 videos in the mpeg section. Until I find another web host Circus Of Power songs can be heard on my page at myspace.
. {11/23/05} According to Gary Sunshines site, he will be releasing a new disc this fall. I don't have any more info than that right now. If you have never checked his site out before, there are 8 downloads that are well worth a listen. It's a cool Neil Young, Country, Rolling Stones kinda vibe.
FAT NANCY featuring ALEX MITCHELL former vocalist of CIRCUS OF POWER. Yes indeed. Here we have the grand return of former CIRCUS OF POWER vocalist Alex Mitchell aka Showbiz Al, coming to you live and loaded with his new hard and heavy rock and roll band FAT NANCY. "Pure American Muscle, Baby" is a 12 song collection of raw, live and necessary rock and soul energy. Release date September 20th FAT NANCY is:
Alex Mitchell - Vocals "Pure American Muscle, Baby" track listing:
01. Dance Little Suzy
{11/02/05} I have started a page for COP at myspace. You can check itout Here. {11/02/05} For Alex Mitchell, Fat Nancy and Circus Of Power fans, Fat Nancy will be playing 2 shows at NYC's legendary Continental. Check out the Fat Nancy Shows Page for details. {10/26/05} I came across this interview with Alex Mitchell today. You can check it out Here.
{10/10/05}Alex Mitchells book, "Life Is A Phantom K-Mart Horse Starting Up In The Middle Of The Night" will be released October 31st through Yahara Design. Plastic Gator Machine's "Rock n Soul Music" will also be available on that date through cdbaby. {08/28/05}Press Release from Perris Records FAT NANCY featuring ALEX MITCHELL former vocalist of CIRCUS OF POWER Yes indeed. Here we have the grand return of former CIRCUS OF POWER vocalist Alex Mitchell aka Showbiz Al, coming to you live and loaded with his new hard and heavy rock and roll band FAT NANCY. "Pure American Muscle, Baby" is a 12 song collection of raw, live and necessary rock and soul energy. Release date September 20th FAT NANCY is:
Alex Mitchell - Vocals "Pure American Muscle, Baby" track listing:
01. Dance Little Suzy {07/18/05} Alex Mitchell's band Fat Nancy have just released their cd "Pure American Muscle Baby". It is available here. Be sure to visit Fat Nancy's Official Site for all the latest. Alex Mitchell's band Fat Nancy will be releasing their debut cd "Pure American Muscle Baby" very soon. There are two mp3's you can listen to at their myspace page. Just go to FatNancy.com and follow the links. {06/29/05} Ryan Maher has sent me a copy of COP's appearance on The Morton Downey Jr. show. I will be posting video captures as soon as I can. Also, Alex Mitchell's band Fat Nancy are very close to releasing their first full length cd.More news as it comes................ |
{10/17/07}
CIRCUS OF POWER
Press Release from