Gallery Circus
{{Notability|music|date=June 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Use British English|date=May 2015}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Gallery Circus
| image =
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| origin = Tyne and Wear, England
| genre = Indie
| years_active = 2010-present
| label =
| website = gallerycircus.co.uk
| current_members = Daniel Ross
Graeme Ross
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Gallery Circus are an English rock duo composed of twin brothers Daniel and Graeme Ross from Boldon, Tyne and Wear. They are described as having an intense blues rock sound with a live set that oozes power, intensity and raw passion.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/errnc8/acts/ahhfhn#p021vrnj/ |title=BBC - Glastonbury 2014 - Acts - Gallery Circus |publisher=BBC |date=2014-06-30 |accessdate=2015-05-06}}
Career
In 2010, the brothers relocated to Wicker Park, Chicago, United States, to write music together and create a musical buzz in the city.{{cite web|url=http://neighborhoods.redeyechicago.com/bucktown-wicker-park/local-music/2011/04/08/british-duo-gallery-circus-got-start-in-wp/ |title=British Duo Got Its Start in WP |publisher=RedEyeChicago.com |date=2011-04-08 |accessdate=2015-05-06}} Playing shows on rooftops, in illegal makeshift venues and on public landmarks helped the Ross brothers become part of a new emerging rock scene in the iconic city.
Having returned to Newcastle upon Tyne, on 20 January 2014 the band self released their debut single "Supercell".{{cite web|url=http://killing-moon.com/2014/01/20/track-of-the-day-gallery-circus-supercell/ |title=Track of the Day Galley Circus Supercell |publisher=Killing-moon.com |date=2014-01-21 |accessdate=2015-05-06}} The track was selected as BBC Introducing track of the week for the week commencing 7 July 2014 and received praise from BBC Radio 1 DJs Huw Stephens, Annie Mac and Greg James, all of whom played the song on their respective shows.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/introducing/entries/52137a62-1df6-39b2-b368-437a51a374f3 |title=On The Playlist Gallery Circus – Supercell |publisher=BBC |date=2014-07-07 |accessdate=2015-05-06}}
The brothers were asked to play the BBC Introducing Stage at Glastonbury Festival in June 2014{{cite web|url=http://www.sunderlandecho.com/what-s-on/gigs-music/boldon-twins-band-gallery-circus-chosen-for-glastonbury-1-6659920 |title=Boldon Twins Band Gallery Circus Chosen For Glastonbury |publisher=The Sunderland Echo |date=2014-06-07 |accessdate=2015-05-06}} and their performance was selected for the BBC's 'Best of Sunday' Highlights.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/errnc8/videos/p021vs78#p023s1zl |title=BBC Glastonbury Best of Sunday Highlights |publisher=BBC |date=2014-07-30 |accessdate=2015-05-06}}
In October and November 2014, Gallery Circus toured the UK with Little Comets and Kill it kid. In February 2015 the brothers supported King Charles on his UK tour and Hanni El Khatib on his European tour in March 2015. They released their second single "Hollywood Drip" on 3 March 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/track-review-gallery-circus-hollywood-drip/ |title=Track Review Gallery Circus Hollywood Drip |publisher=Gigslutz.com |date=2014-03-03 |accessdate=2015-05-06}}
Discography
=Singles=
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| style="width:18px;"| Year
! style="width:245px;"| Title ! style="width:150px;"| UK Chart position |
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| 2014
| "Supercell"
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| 2015
| "Hollywood Drip"
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Members
;Current members
- Daniel Ross – lead vocals, guitar, bass, piano (2010–present)
- Graeme Ross – drums, backing vocals (2010–present)
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{official website|http://www.gallerycircus.co.uk}}
- [https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/errnc8/acts/ahhfhn#p021vrnj Gallery Circus at Glastonbury 2014 - BBC Introducing]
- [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-13002490 Interview on BBC Introducing]