The Electric Swing Circus are a six piece electro swing band based in Birmingham, UK. The line up features Laura Louise and Bridget Walsh (vocals), Chandra Walker (drums and keyboard), Tom Hyland (guitar), Rashad Gregory (samples, MPC & synths) and Patrick Wreford (electric double bass and bass synth). The Electric Swing Circus first formed in June 2011. The band’s preview EP, Penniless Optimist, was released in September 2011, and their debut album "Electric Swing Circus" in May 2013. Former band members include Eleanor Rose, whose vocals feature on both the "Penniless Optimist" EP and the band's eponymous debut album Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.The ESC’s sound is a powerful combination of vintage samples, electro beats, gypsy-jazz guitar, electric double bass, keys, live drums and dirty synths. Fronted by an engaging female double-act, who perform an extensive variety of vocal styles, the ESC delivers a consistently dazzling show.