Great name for a band
Real Circle
The story
Real Circle formed in the heart of Portland, Oregon, when four lifelong friends reconnected at a local open mic night. Mia, the expressive lead vocalist, and Sam, the introspective guitarist, had played music together in high school, but drifted apart after graduation. When they met again by chance, their creative spark reignited instantly. Rounding out the band were bassist Jules, whose jazz background brought unexpected grooves, and drummer Alex, known for their intricate rhythms and infectious energy.
Their music became a meeting point for their diverse backgrounds: hints of folk storytelling, indie rock drive, and touches of jazz experimentation. Real Circle quickly gained a devoted following at intimate venues, thanks to cathartic lyrics and their electrifying live shows. The band’s name symbolizes the sense of completion they felt coming together again, and the genuine connection they strive to share with listeners through every song.
Turning Home
Verse 1 (G – D – Em – C) G D Wheels spin on an empty road Em C Night air curling in through the glass G D Every mile brings a memory back Em C Every silence, I'm wishing it’d last G D Feet on the dashboard, dreaming aloud Em C Tracing the stars as they flicker and roam G D I lost my way in the dark for a while Em C But every line on this map leads me home Chorus (Em – C – G – D) Em C I’ve been gone too long, chasing shadows and doubt G D Every circle I draw just brings me around Em C Now the dawn splits the sky, and I’m letting it show G D I’m turning home, I’m turning home Verse 2 (G – D – Em – C) G D Broken streetlights flicker and fade Em C Old haunts rising up in the dawn G D My heart still knows the shape of your name Em C And the songs we were singing along Chorus (Em – C – G – D) Em C I’ve been gone too long, chasing shadows and doubt G D Every circle I draw just brings me around Em C Now the dawn splits the sky, and I’m letting it show G D I’m turning home, I’m turning home Bridge (Am – Em – D – G) Am Em Maybe the road had to bend this way D G To find what was lost in the leaving Am Em Now all the circles I ran in the dark D G Bring me back to believing Chorus (Em – C – G – D) Em C I’ve been gone too long, chasing shadows and doubt G D Every circle I draw just brings me around Em C Now the dawn splits the sky, and I’m letting it show G D I’m turning home, I’m turning home Outro (G – D – Em – C) G D Wheels spin on an open road Em C Every mile is a piece of my own G D I was lost in the dark for a while Em C But I’m turning, I’m turning home
Biggest fan
Real Circle’s favorite fan is Jamie Sinclair. Jamie attends every local gig, always in the front row, and manages the popular fan-run social media page “Circle of Real Fans.” Jamie says: “I fell in love with Real Circle the very first time I heard ‘Turning Home’ at the Firefly Lounge