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Can You imagine what a dream band with Van Morrison, Elton John, Neil Young, Tom Petty and John Melloncamp would sound like? Curious? So was Sawhorse Records, the renowned independent music label. We took William Brooks' award winning talents as a singer/songwriter and turned things up more than just a few notches by adding Aaron Stroessner's (Dead Left) innovative guitar playing, recording and producing skills. "Bitter Circus" - the most unique sounding William Brooks album yet. You've probably heard William Brooks' other albums. Perhaps "Silent Wings", "Karma Dogs", "Buffalo Treason" or "Fowl Mouth" recordings are in your CD box right now. Great records, aren't they? Now, "Bitter Circus" takes an even closer look at this incredibly raw, reclusive artist in a way it's never been done before. The angle is so different that you better prepare yourself for a big surprise, a positively shocking one. After 20 years in New York City, playing each and every club, dive and subway this native Oklahoman has created his own unique urban alternative country rock sound. Like Bruce Sprinsteen and Bob Dylan, William Brooks delivers honestly the story of each song. "Bitter Circus" takes you on a trip. You are transported through songs born and woodshed at such historic New York City rock venues as CBGB's, Tramps, Arlene Grocery and The Continental. It's also a stop in rock 'n soul heaven by way ofMuscle Shoals, Alabama where Lyle Lovett's horn section dips a few songs in their gospel waters. Next Boston, Mass. lays down it's blues piano soundson several tracks with Peter Adams of Carly Simon, Julianna Hatfield and Tracy Bonham fame. And through all these 12 great songs runs the single distinct thread of William Brooks' unique lyrics, mesmerizing voice and wit.