Event Calendar

The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, aka, The Grand Slambovians, is returning this summer for another highly-anticipated performance.
It is a Hudson Valley New York-based band, which was founded in Sleepy Hollow in 1998. The band’s music is a form of Folk- rock and is sometimes described as “Punk Classical Hillbilly Floyd.”
“Playing an utterly unique blend of rock & roll, folk and quirky Americana, The Grand Slambovians have been called ‘the hillbilly Pink Floyd,’ which is an apt description, particularly if you throw in elements of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, the Band, Neil Diamond, and maybe even some Frank Zappa as well.” – Pandora Radio
The band regularly plays the major folk music venues, coffeehouses and music festivals in the Northeastern, and East North Central United States; often to sold out crowds. They also tour in other regions of the United States, including California and Florida. In August 2008 they made their first appearance outside of North America, at the Rhythm Festival in England. Their reception there was so enthusiastic that they were invited back for the 2009 festival, as well as several other UK festivals in the summer of 2009.
The flavor of the band is best captured by a live concert, or by one of their live recordings. The band is noted for the dedication and support shown by their fans. Some fans travel hundreds of miles to attend concerts. A high point of the year for many fans is the Grand Slambovian Hillbilly Pirate Balls; annual costumed events held in London and New York in the run-up to Halloween.
This project is supported by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts and the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Tickets are available at the Thrasher office, Horicon Bank (Green Lake); Pick N’ Save, Ripon Drug (Ripon); Twister (Princeton); online or by phone.