Spiraling is a

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–based pop-rock quartet. The band was formed out of a previous incarnation called You Were Spiraling by keyboardist/vocalist

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. Spiraling gained national exposure with its self-produced independent release ''

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''. Critical and popular response to the album was enthusiastic. The

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of Newark hailed, "There isn't a dull moment on the band's self-released, immaculately produced debut album ''Transmitter''." It also attracted the attention of The

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, among a host of other national publications. It is difficult to pigeonhole the group's dynamic, synth-infused modern rock sound. The band has performed with marquee acts such as

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, and Rooney at various venues. In 2007, Brislin toured with

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during the True Colors tou

and Spiraling was the whole band for Harry's Necessary Evil tour. Spiraling regularly plays at

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's XMAS Xtravaganz

performing "Nutrocker" and "Do You Hear What I Hear". At the 2007 Xtravanganza, they also played "Feliz Navidad" with Harry singin

Brislin has toured with progressive-rock legends Yes (band), Yes, as well as behind the operatic-rock of

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, holding his own with these music veterans and gaining acceptance from both acts' devoted followings. He now is a member of

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, with writing credits on their new album The Absence of Presence.

Members

– keyboards and vocals * Bob Hart – bass *

Marty O'Kane Marty O'Kane played guitar for the rock band Spiraling from 2002-2008. In 2010, Marty played guitar in April Smith's Great Picture Show for the album Songs for a Sinking Ship.' In 2012, Marty debuted his solo performance at Hoboken’s North ...

– guitar * Paul Wells – drums

Discography

* 2002 ''

'' * 2004 '' Challenging Stage'' * 2004 '' Spiraling Live in New York City'' * 2008 '' Time Travel Made Easy'' * 2011 Spiraling Live at Maxwell's 12/17/2004

References

External links

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MySpace page

Chorus and Verse article

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