Siren Records has reopened it’s doors!

One of the happiest days in quite a while was this past thursday when I was able to walk through the doors that we’re bolted shut for the past 3 weeks. We’re not completely out of the woods yet as the store is still dealing with legal and moving expenses but the worst is over.

EVERYONE WHO HELPED, GIVE YOURSELF A PAT ON THE BACK!

with that said we still have a few of the limited shirts John Gourley did for us and we will still be releasing Drew of Dredg’s shirt hopefully this week. we will be leaving the b-side up for download until Siren moves into their new location on september 1st.
thanks again everyone, it just shows what is truly possible with love and positivity.
-colin
this is the letter Siren sent out to their mailing list.

“Hello.
This morning, Thursday, July 17, we re-opened our doors, thanks to all of the help from our good friends and loyal customers. The plan is to stay here in our current location until the beginning of September and then move to a location right around the corner (and onto ground level again).

Thanks again for all of your support, both emotionally and financially. We really couldn’t have done this without all of you. It restores one’s faith in mankind and makes all of us feel like we’re in a Frank Capra film. Keep an eye out for more blogs, bulletins and emails containing updates on our progress and news of sales and specials.

Sincerely,
Siren Records”

HI GUYS!

yet another rad benefit item. We had John Gourley of Portugal the Man design us a special circa shirt. there are only 250 of them and they are on sale now at our merchstore. all proceeds go to Siren Records. thank you for your endless support and we are getting very close to our goal. its all because of you. thank you for being the best fans/friends we could ever ask for.
LOVE.
-colin

http://circasurvive.merchnow.com

ps. we will have one last benefit item go on sale this week. it will be a limited shirt designed by Drew Roulette of Dredg.

HELLO HELLO!

we are proud to announce that we’ve made 100 silkscreened posters with our great friends at Super Gnarly Industries. thats right there are only 100 of them and a bunch are gone already! get them while you can! all proceeds go to benefit siren records! we love you all! stay tuned for more news.
-colin

http://supergnarly.bigcartel.com/product/circa-survive-the-most-dangerous-commericals-silkscreened-poster-siren-records-benefit

in another effort to help save siren records we’ve teamed up with Miles To Go clothing and made a limited belt. its got original artwork from the amazing Esao andrews (who’s done all of our album covers and numerous other things circa) on the buckle. it goes on sale tomorrow so go and get one! there are only 250 being made and all profits go to save the store. more cool stuff like this coming very soon! for the belt go to http://milestogo.bigcartel.com/
and also check out what greg wrote on his main page -
http://www.milestogoclothing.com/news.html
-c
ps. of course keep spreading the word about the song as well! thanks again for all of your support.

hi guys!
in coalition with our efforts to save Siren Records, the awesome Miles to Go Clothing is
donating $5.00 dollars from every shirt sold between now and July 19th. Go check it out!
Its run by our great friend Greg Kerr who used to play keys for Zolof the Rock n Roll Destroyer.

http://milestogo.bigcartel.com/

SEEEEEEE BEEEEEEELOW!!!!

This is extremely important so I will get straight to the point. Our favorite record store has been shut down and needs our help so they can move and open a new store. Siren Records has not only been a huge supporter of indie music for more than 20 years now but served as a safe and positive environment for the youth of our community to go and learn about all types of art, films, music and literature. To be completely honest, the store was a big part of what attracted us to live in Doylestown, PA to begin with.

With that said, “The Most Dangerous Commercials” is another B-side from On Letting Go. Please download it for a donation and help us save one of many independent stores that are in danger of being extinct. If you cant afford it tell someone who can. If you can afford more then the minimum, then we strongly encourage you to do so.

http://donate.circasurvive.com

Watch a video of us playing “In Fear and Faith” in Siren Records on June 17, 2007.

Read more details about Siren Records’ situation here and here.

- The boys of Circa Survive

If you wish to donate directly to Siren Records (without downloading), you can do so at Siren Records’ MySpace Page.

we”ll have something extremely important and cool to share with you on monday. check back then.
-circa

Pablo Neruda said that “laughter is the language of the soul”
thanks for always speaking to my soul
you will be missed
R.I.P. George Carlin
May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008

been in Hawaii since tue, and am lucky enough to have completely lost track of time. staying in up country maui in a beautiful town called haiku. yesterday drove around the hana highway which is the scariest,windiest,windy and most beautiful road ive ever been on. stopped at a few waterfalls on the way to Waianapanapa Beach where there is black sand and lava tubes. local kids guided a trail that led through violently rough crystal clear water and out to a large lava rock formation were we climbed about 35 to 40 feet up this huge vertical rock then jumped off the right hand side back into the ocean. standing on top of that rock was so terrifying ….and freeing like you never think you’ll really feel- like a falling dream - like i imagine the moment before you die feels - the current was so strong, i could barely maneuver myself -i was in the water but felt like i was on fire-it was surreal - eventually got thrown up against the rocky shore and laid there staring out at the rock we had just conquered - was still shaking well into the night- we all take risks in our lives , some are easier or safer than others, regardless –its those moments were its time to put your money where your mouth is, and there’s no way down but to jump, were you can feel all the joy of the world throughout your body-replacing fear - and spilling out of you like a volcano- and you realize why your alive -

http://ca.travel.yahoo.com/photos/Hawaii/101705
the rock

a-

Spelling and Grammar- demos
Muse- Black Holes and Revelations
M83- Saturdays=Youth
Deathcab for Cutie- Narrow Stairs
Beach House- Devotion
Hunter Smith (and the deadmen)- demos
MGMT- Oracular Spectacular
The Delta Spirit- Ode to Sunshine
Animals as leaders
Meshuggah-obZen
Gnarls Barkley- The Odd Couple
Harry Nielson- The very best of…
Nada Surf- Lucky
George Michael- Careless Whisper
Ghsts- demos
David Bowie- all
Person L- demos
Ryan Adams- all
Scarlet Johanson- anywhere i lay my head
Good Old War-demos
Halos
Broken Social Scene- all
The Beach Boys- pet sounds
Pelican- live!
Thrice- live!
Menomena-friend and foe
Appleseed Cast-peregrine
Steely Dan-all
Grizzly Bear- yellow house
Get Back Loretta
Portishead- third
Moshtadamus!- Avalon
Radiohead- all
Bedouin Soundclash- sounding a mosaic
Doc Watson- songs from home
Band of Horses- cease to begin
Grateful Dead- terrapin station
Bjork- vespertine
Aushua- live and EP!
Francoise Hardy- greatest recordings
Black Uhuru- ultimate collection
M.Ward- end of amnesia
Brigitte Bardot- best of B.B.
Bon Iver- for emma, forever ago

SO!
WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN LISTENING TO?