song circle

song circle

song circle

song circle

We pick a cozy spot and arrange chairs in a large circle. If there's a sizable crowd, we sit in concentric circles and work from the center outward. We choose a person to start with, and decide to move to the left or the right. The person who is "up" has three options:
1.PLAY: Play or sing a song for the group, read a poem, tell a story, play an instrumental. It's nice if you introduce yourself beforehand so that we may get to know you. If a song has a chorus that
you think folks would enjoy singing along with, you may want to teach it to the group before you begin so that we may join you. You may also invite others to play or jam along with you...or not. Your choice. All
musical styles are encouraged.
2. PICK: Choose a song you'd like to hear or have the group sing. You may also request songs of other people in the group if you are familiar with their music and want to hear something that you and perhaps the others might enjoy.
3. PASS: For the spectators, the shy, or anyone else who wishes to participate in the group but tends to blank out under pressure. Or, for anyone with their mouth full of food.
SONG CIRCLE is a traditional, relaxed way to share time, fun, art, and community. Acoustic instruments of all kinds are encouraged, but not necessary if you simply love to sing. No one dominates, but anyone
may lead the group in song or entertain when it is their turn. People may enter or leave the circle as they wish, but at all times within and without the circle, it is understood that no one is to be rude or disruptive. The circle will continue until the last hearty soul peters out, the Matrix closes, or we all file out and adjourn to the nearest gin mill to continue, to the shock and potential amusement of the local patrons.

    Some songs tell the best stories, and some stories make the best songs.
    For Isaac Fitts, it started with an idea about a monkey with a dead-end job and an extraterrestrial on the run from the government. As odd as it may seem, it sparked the inspiration for forming Action Cat and their first EP Reginald and the Visitor. The five tracks are laced with sugary-pop hooks, swinging beats, and catchy melodies while the lyrics throughout tell the story of a monkey waking up from a bad dream only to end up having quite an interesting day. But don’t let the child-like premise fool you. The songs explore a much deeper, cynical theme reflective of our tumultuous world and the selfish, paranoid nature of our society.
    Action Cat is made up of Isaac Fitts (lead vocals, guitar), Jesse Fitts (drums, guitar), Javier Echenique (bass), Shawn Danley (piano, organ) and Marites Velasquez (drums, piano, guitar). Their music aims to be creative, but at the same time, their songs prove that an upbeat melody and intellectual depth can go hand in hand. Action Cat isn’t out to revolutionize the music world, but if listeners can walk away finding their songs interesting and fun, or their lyrics and message thought provoking, the band will go home happy at the end of the day.

Indie / Folk / Pop

song circle

song circle

song circle

song circle

We pick a cozy spot and arrange chairs in a large circle. If there's a sizable crowd, we sit in concentric circles and work from the center outward. We choose a person to start with, and decide to move to the left or the right. The person who is "up" has three options:
1.PLAY: Play or sing a song for the group, read a poem, tell a story, play an instrumental. It's nice if you introduce yourself beforehand so that we may get to know you. If a song has a chorus that
you think folks would enjoy singing along with, you may want to teach it to the group before you begin so that we may join you. You may also invite others to play or jam along with you...or not. Your choice. All
musical styles are encouraged.
2. PICK: Choose a song you'd like to hear or have the group sing. You may also request songs of other people in the group if you are familiar with their music and want to hear something that you and perhaps the others might enjoy.
3. PASS: For the spectators, the shy, or anyone else who wishes to participate in the group but tends to blank out under pressure. Or, for anyone with their mouth full of food.
SONG CIRCLE is a traditional, relaxed way to share time, fun, art, and community. Acoustic instruments of all kinds are encouraged, but not necessary if you simply love to sing. No one dominates, but anyone
may lead the group in song or entertain when it is their turn. People may enter or leave the circle as they wish, but at all times within and without the circle, it is understood that no one is to be rude or disruptive. The circle will continue until the last hearty soul peters out, the Matrix closes, or we all file out and adjourn to the nearest gin mill to continue, to the shock and potential amusement of the local patrons.