Circles Around the Sun lost their guitarist and rock in Neal Casal earlier in 2019, but have continued touring deep into December. CATS had some dates in the fall with Eric Krasno and this past New Year’s run was with Joe Russo’s Almost Dead guitarist Scott Metzger.

Neal Casal’s Jam on “Gilbert’s Groove” from LOCKN’ 2019 – his last performance with CATS

The three night run stopped at three different venues in Colorado including Ft. Collins, Englewood and Crested Butte. While new the music, Metzger gelled nicely with the band.

In addition to the older jams like “On My Mind,” and “Gilbert’s Groove,” CATS also played “Babyman”—a track off the upcoming Circles Around the Sun LP to be released in March.

With shows on the calendar throughout April, the future for CATS seems bright despite the tragedy of Neal’s passing.

01 On My Mind
02 Gilbert’s Groove
03 When I was At Peace
04 Halicarnassus
05 Scarlotta’s Magnolias
06 Rogue Lemon
07 Babyman
08 [encore break]
09 One For Chuck

Lineup:
Scott Metzger – guitar
Adam MacDougall – keyboards
Dan Horne – bass
Mark Levy – drums
Jeff Franca – percussion

Thanks to Perry Phillips and Neil M for the recording.

Photo credit: Pescophotography