Shadow Circus is:
David Bobick - Lead Vocals
David was formally schooled in musical theater, performing in major theatrical productions across the U.S. in shows such as Guys and Dolls, Rags, and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. But Dave is a rock and roller at heart, and picked up guitar and lead vocals in San Diego hard-rock band Hang 'em High.
As a founding member of Shadow Circus, Dave brings together his schooled melodic craft together with a raw, rocking style, and a flair for the theatrical.
John Fontana - Guitars, Keyboards
After spending his high school years hidden away in basement learning all the Yes, Rush, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd tunes that he could, John set out to join a band. The first project he joined presented a unique challenge: The band could not find a keyboard player, so John could only join if his guitar sounded nothing like a guitar.
With a new vocabulary of bizzarre sounds and effects, John played constantly on the New York live scene with innovative bands such as Persona Grata, Violet Love, Omnilingus, and Abandon Earth.
Not content with the musical rewards of the NY scene, John went "back to the shed" to study piano, and explore other genres of guitar playing. Discovering the limitless possibilities of composing and arranging on a computer, he set out to write the material for the first Shadow Circus album, Welcome to the Freakroom.
Matt Masek - Bass Guitar
Inspired by the music of The Doors and The Beatles (especially Paul McCartney), Matt began studying classical guitar at the age of 9. Thus started a long path of formal music training that continued on to include cello starting at age 11, which he studied formally for 10 years, culminating at The New School of Music in Philadelphia. A high school friend introduced him to the music of Genesis in 1977 and thrust him into the world of progressive rock.
Until joining Shadow Circus, Matt performed with Nexus, an innovative, progressive band from Texas, and recently had the honor of performing onstage with Spencer Davis, Jon Anderson and Dickie Betts at B.B. King's in New York City for the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp.
Corey Folta - Drums and Percussion
The son of a skilled jazz drummer, Corey began exploring the drums as a toddler, and grew up under his father's tutelage. He honed his craft during his high school years, until he later played heavily on the NY club scene with bands such as Persona Grata, and Mudfish. At this time, Corey also trained as an audio engineer.
Also a talented songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist, he expanded his talents with the band of his own creation called Product. Having composed, arranged, and playing most of the instruments himself, the band's first release is a testimony to Corey's broad range of talents.
