Guitarist Valentijn Bannier is just 22 years-old, but he already played in Dutch bands Zuco 103, Giovanca, Steye, Charlene and Liquid Spirits. But he also has something to say for himself, based on a combination of his love for the Muppets, Our Gang, Michael Jackson, The Roots and the early Red Hot Chili Peppers. What comes out of this is a crazy funk band called Cirque Valentin. The gene pool of Bootsy Collins and John Frusciante mixed with some Valentijn Bannier, accompanied by two great female singers. Circque Valentin is a terrific addition to the Dutch music scene.