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JRAD Strengthens Its Roots

March 4, 2020
Marty Halpern

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead kicked off their 2020 touring schedule with a three-night sold out run at Port Chester, NY’s The Capitol Theatre from February 21-23. The band instantly picked up where they left off in 2019, as the energy the quintet created every night was palpable. While the focus of the weekend was on the band’s continued musical growth, what the weekend really proved was they are expanding their base, and the fans have no problem with it.

Four Years Later: JRAD Finally plays Help > Slipknot > Franklin’s Tower

September 28, 2019
Marty Halpern

Until September 26, 2019, the last time Joe Russo’s Almost Dead played the popular song trio “Help on the Way > Slipknot > Franklin’s Tower” in order was New Year’s Day 2016 – 1364 days, or 148 JRAD shows, ago. The reason those numbers are easy to find is super fan Stevie “Weavie” Pancoast.

Circles Around The Sun Meet Joe Russo – Fare The Well, Neal Casal

September 24, 2019
Marty Halpern

In March 2019, members of Circles Around the Sun (CATS) and drummer Joe Russo got together for an improvised jam and recording session at The Bunker studio in Brooklyn, Mixed by New York-based engineer Jim Scott (Tedeschi Trucks Band/Tom Petty) and CATS bass player Dan Horne, the end result was the 24-minute, aptly-named four-song EP Circles Around the Sun Meet Joe Russo.

Neal Casal tribute planned with Chris Robinson, Joe Russo, Dave Schools & more

September 12, 2019
Slide & Banjo

A tribute to Neal Casal has been announced for Wednesday, September 25 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. Casal’s former bandmates and associates will get together to pay tribute; Casal tragically took his own life on August 26. The late guitarist last played with Circles Around the Sun but had played with Ryan Adams, Chris Robinson Brotherhood and the Hard Working Americans, and was a widely-respected session/studio guitarist.

Joe Russo, Circles Around The Sun join forces on new EP

July 26, 2019
Slide & Banjo

Drummer Joe Russo and Circles Around The Sun have announced Circles Around The Sun Meets Joe Russo, a forthcoming four-song EP due out on October 18. The release is the result of a secret recording session at Russo’s Brooklyn studio earlier in the year. “Peace Reprise,” the first track from the album is now available on all streaming platforms.