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Circus Mind is a camouflaged Cephalopod that can change colors, moods and styles in an instant, swimming from jazzy groove rock to funky reggae roots with ease. The brainchild of singer/songwriter and keyboardist Mark Rechler, the band is about to celebrate it's 20th year with their fourth release BIOLUMINATE, continuing to capture the Circus Mind spirit as they weave through past, present, and funky future. The first BIOLUMINATE single "Baby Come Back Down" features NoLa guitarist Marc Paradis (Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes) and has a funky driving Caribbean back beat mixed with rock and soul vibes and delicious synthesizer work. Special guest Nels Cline of Wilco shines on the standout track "Miss Fortune," while special guests Matty Fox and Matt Godfrey from the Brandon "Taz" Niederauer Band bring the album full circle on the final track "Vampire Blues." Longtime bassist Chris Crosby, who passed during the recording of the album, appears on four of the tracks.
