Circus Lupus
(Spring 1990 - Summer 1993)Chris Thomson - vocals
Chris Hamley - guitar
Seth Lorinczi - bass
Arika Casebolt - drums
Dischord Releases
Compilations
Circus Lupus was formed by former Ignition bassist Chris Thomson while he was in school in Madison, Wisconsin. This was Chris' first time singing and not only did it turn out that he was a solid lyricist, but the music that the band created seemed a perfect setting for his pointed diatribes. The original lineup released a 7" on Cubist Records (a label out of Pittsburgh), but the bass player left the band when they decided to move to Washington, DC. He was replaced by Seth Lorinzi (ex-Vile Cherubs) and this line-up would stay together until 1993. Circus Lupus released two albums on Dischord, Super Genius (1992) and Solid Brass (1993) as well as a single produced by Joan Jett, who had become a fan of the band. This was one of Jetts' first production jobs since she went into the studio with The Germs in 1979. When Circus Lupus split up, Arika Casebolt , Seth, and Chris Hamley stayed together and played under the name Antimony, while Chris formed a new band with ex-Fidelity Jones members Dug E. Bird and Jerry Busher called Las Mordidas. A few years later, Chris and Chris would reunite in a band called The Monorchid.
Photo: Circus Lupus by Jen Semo