Hard Circus

Hard Circus was founded in 1998 by Rich Price and Sean O'Reilly creating a unique sound spanning from Heavy Metal to Mainstream Rock. Rich has vast experience as a drummer and showman performing for numerous bands including international recording artist Tyrant (Metal Blade Records) as well as forming his own band Pain Feel upon moving to Seattle from Los Angeles. Rich was the songwriter, producer, and record label (Battle Hammer Music) as well as the drummer for Pain Feel and gained extensive experience.
The band achieved great success headlining the top venues and being featured on Metal Shop along with regular airplay and in studio interviews on KISW, "Seattle's best rock!" Rich took that experience to Hard Circus adding lead singer to his resume headlining the Hard Rock Cafe along with many other notable venues. Sean O'Reilly had little experience playing in bands yet has a natural ability and unique style on guitar and was eager to grow as a musician following Rich and soaking up that experience to become a highly respected guitarist and showman. It was Sean's guitar licks that Rich organized and arranged into the songs while Sean was always open minded to learn. Hard Circus went through numerous bassists until they found Riley Kestner. Riley was a guitarist in his own band and left them to play bass for Hard Circus. Riley unfortunately passed away in a car wreck and Tristan Little has since stepped in on bass adding his own unique and fantastic style to the band.
Hard Circus has the goal of winning a Grammy as they perform their "Three Ring Circus of Rock!" and we are excited to be a part of their music journey! .