Backstory:
Close Ring was formed in 2012 in a small town in the heart of Georgia. The four members, (Jacob Harrison, Alex Jefferson, Bethany Whittaker, and Nicki Smith) met while studying at the same music academy. The title ‘Close Ring’ was inspired by the bond they formed during their time together, and the way their styles and creative influences seemed to complement each other in a close-knit, almost circular fashion. They started by performing at local gigs and gradually built their fan base through the power of their music.

Genre:
Close Ring specializes in Indie Rock with a dash of folk and blues.

Title:
“Circle of Shadows”

Lyrics:
(Verse)
Am – Em – G – D
In the circle of shadows, we found our sound,
Am – Em – G – D
Underneath the starlit night, where love was found,
Am – Em – G – D
We sang our hearts out, under the moon’s glow,
Am – Em – G – D
In the circle of shadows, where the wild winds blow.

(Chorus)
C – G – Am – F
Oh, the circle of shadows, our sacred place,
C – G – Am – F
Where melodies morph into an embrace,
C – G – Am – F
We dance with the shadows, to the rhythm of the night,
C – G – Am – F
In the circle of shadows, everything feels right.

(Verse)
Am – Em – G – D
In the circle of shadows, guitars strummed true,
Am – Em – G – D
Underneath the twinkling sky, of deepest blue,
Am – Em – G – D
We found our voices, in the whispers of the night,
Am – Em – G – D
In the circle of shadows, under the soft moonlight.

(Chorus)
C – G – Am – F
Oh, the circle of shadows, our creative space,
C – G – Am – F
Where harmonies blend in a timeless embrace,
C – G – Am – F
We sing with the shadows, lost in the thrill of the fight,
C – G – Am – F
In the circle of shadows, we find our light.

Fan Testimonial:
The band’s favorite fan is Lisa Mitchell, a 24-year-old graphic designer from Atlanta. Lisa has been a die-hard fan of Close Ring since their humble beginnings. She followed them from their first local gig and has never missed a concert since. Lisa says, “Close Ring’s music speaks directly to my soul. Their unique blend of indie rock infused with folk and blues is both empowering and soothing. Their lyrics are poetry to my ears. I feel a personal connection to each song. For me, they’re more than just a band, they’re storytellers who paint vivid pictures with their music. That’s why they’re my favorite. I look forward to every chord, every note, and every word. Their music is my sanctuary.”