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Biography
Minus Circus is the pseudonym of Irish songwriter, Gerry Scullion (born 6th November 1979 in Drogheda, Ireland). Gerry lives and works in Dublin, Sydney, and Los Angeles.

From an early age, Gerry always had a fascination with the arts, performing in drama school at an early age and also selling paintings of local landmarks. It was with the money from his paintings that he bought his first guitar (aged 14). He went to St Marys Diocesan school in Drogheda.

He left Drogheda and moved to Dublin in 1997 to pursue a degree in the National College of Art and Design where he studied Industrial Design. It was at this time Gerry would start to perform and attended regular music sessions by rising Irish songwriters Glen Hansard, Paddy Casey, Damien Rice (then in Juniper).

Music
In 2004 after returning from a year of travelling and writing in Australia, Gerry formed 'Minus Circus' with Fiachra Murphy (bass), Nick Matthews (drums) and Javi Beltran (electric guitar). After recording the Minus Circus debut in The Factory in 2005, they set about playing shows all over Ireland and UK. There was only 300 EP's pressed that quickly sold out after a series of shows around Ireland.

One track in particular on the debut EP that caught the attention of Phantom FM was 'The Gem', which was playlisted on the radio station for 3 months. At this time, Gerry was invited to perform at two showcases in Los Angeles. It was here that he met Cheche Alara (Pink, Christina Aguilera, Alejandro Sanz) and Rafa Sardina (Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow). Several months later, after Fiachra and Nicks departure from the original line-up, Gerry decided to continue playing under the stage name of Minus Circus.

Gerry spent a period of time in LA to record 'Hide & Seek' in 2007. The band that was selected to perform with Gerry whilst in LA consisted of Peter Thorn (guitar), from Chris Cornell's band, Sean Hurley (bass) from John Mayer's band and Toss Panos on drums (Steve Vai, Draco, Andy Summers). The EP was released on 'Good Soul Records' on May 1st 2008 through iTunes, Amazon and minuscircus.com. For a limited time Minus Circus gave away the EP to mailing list subscribers, following in the footsteps of Radiohead, Prince and Nine Inch Nails.

In July 2008, Gerry was signed to a management deal with Claris Sayadian Dodge in Los Angeles, whose former clients consist of Counting Crows, The Rolling Stones, The Goo Goo Dolls. Gerry is often compared vocally to Michael Stipe of R.E.M. or Damien Rice.

During sell out shows in Dublin and London in October 2008, Gerry announced he would be taking time out to write the follow up to 'Hide & Seek'.

Press
"Minus Circus is the nom de guerre of LA domiciled Irishman Gerry Scullion who trades in impeccably produced pop rock that manages to find a perfect middle ground between the electric and the acoustic. On this EP, the effortless swing of the opening track 'Good Soul/ Bad Soul' the gentle beauty of 'Hide & Seek', the addictive hook of 'Revolve' and the more introspective mood of 'Hold on Tightly' make for four different but equally enjoyable tracks." Hot Press (Ireland)

"It is altogether an engrossing EP well worth the attention of those who appreciate the merits of accessible indie-rock with a lyrical edge." Frequency Ireland

"..if you can't decide between the vibrant band and singer-songwriter scenes in Dublin, look no further than Minus Circus, whose acoustic brand of rock perfectly blur the line between the two..." Evening Herald

"...Minus Circus whose sound has an acoustic core amidst the electrics, with delicious guitars truly sparkling. The opening track, the mid-tempo "Take it All", has touches of early REM and Wilco..."The Gem" is slower and moodier with more of that terrific guitar..with passionate vocals by Gerry Scullion. The lighters-aloft brigade might love it."Good Soul/Bad Soul" is a heavier track with a ponderous, nagging rhythm that could reactivate the most lethargic toes. Solid Stuff..." Hot Press

This is the eponymous debut EP from lively Dublin quartet Minus Circus. Lead track "Take It All" is a near perfect indie/pop moment that boasts a charming guitar riff which would sit comfortably on The Stone Roses' first record (you know the one, the best album in the world ever, better than OK Computer multiplied by Revolver). Next up is "The Gem", a gorgeous wistful ballad that flows effortlessly into the acerbic finale, "Good Soul / Bad Soul". Impressive stuff. 2/3 Connected Magazine