Circuit-33 Unplugged!
It deeply saddens me to announce the end of Circuit-33 (The Band), but it looks like we are officially ‘unplugged’, ‘de-energized’, (even ‘disbanded’).
I was really optimistic that our differences would not come to this, but apparently the consensus among the band members is ‘where we’ve been’ is no longer ‘worth the things we’ve been through’, (to paraphrase James Taylor’s “Sunny Skies” lyrics). Since we had just played what seemed to be our tightest, most energetic, and audience-involved gig ever, I kept thinking that if we would just take some time off and discuss our problems we could patch things up, but it seems that the majority felt otherwise. So for the past several weeks I guess I’ve been in denial, (or some other perilous river.)
We had a good run, (almost 4-1/2 years), but it looks like most of the other guys made the decision go in another direction, to start another group with a drummer that better suits their needs, and I wish them all the best! They are all fine people, each with their own skills and unique talents, as most of you are well aware.
I had a lot of fun and satisfaction playing & singing with the band. But I also look forward to seeing what may lie ahead for this drummer, possibly widening out into other musical genres that go beyond Classic Rock.
(Most recently I have been fascinated with the exceptional musical talents of Umphrey’s McGee, loosely labeled a ‘Jam Band’. But I also like the diversified music of Pat Metheny, John Mayer, Al Jarreau, and James Taylor, just to name a few.)
That being said, if you have any comments or questions that I can help you with, please feel free to post them here, or email them to me at brad@circuit33.com. Your feedback is welcome!
Thank you all for your friendship and support!
Sincerely,
Brad Kunz,
(Drummer – Circuit-33)