The Cicada’s Rhythm makes Magic

Andrea DeMarcus, a classically trained bassist and Juilliard grad. She returned to Georgia to do some self- help searching, being unsure and questioning her songwriting. So she left NY to head back to the place she felt would be best to take this reflection.Dave Kirslis, a self-taught guitarist riding freight trains in search of inspiration, met Andrea by chance. Though their first impression was awkward, they discovered not only a shared vision for music, but life together and soon married.They formed Cicada Rhythm, blending folk, rock, and Americana with harmonies and instrumentation that reflected their unique partnership.In 2011, they put out their first 4 song CD, “Fate in a Jar,” that was basically used for demo purposes. It began a procession of recording. In 2015, Drew Vandenberg (Drive-By Truckers, Of Montreal and Kishi Bashi) recorded two tracks “Do Not Destroy” and “Wait Til Morning.” Titled Two Wings - Live from Mt Zion Church, an historical 200 – year church in Sparta, Georgia.They released a self -titled album In October of 2015 that brought us a great collaboration with many musicians and songs that could fill your heart and soul.With “Everywhere I go,” released in April of 2018 Andrea and Dave brought us the unique menu of songs recorded in different studios, houses and any other place they laid down their instruments down as they toured and traveled.Their latest album, “Magic State” released in May of 2025, brought us a bit more mysticism with lyrics that might let you in to some of their struggles and some of their victories. It is yet another beautiful light of music from Andrea and Dave.Here is me with Andrea DeMarcus and Dave Kirslis.AthCastMusic (©): The Music of Athens Georgia, Now and ThenSEASON: 4. EPISODE: 43LENGTH: 1:20PUBLISHED: 07/08/2025DEDICATED TO PUBLISH WEEKLY ON THURSDAY’S WHEN POSSIBLE.ENGINEER: KAYLA DOVERRECORDED AT TWEED RECORDING AUDIO PRODUCTION SCHOOLhttps://tweedrecording.com (https://tweedrecording.com/)Produced by The Lightroom-AthPhotos and Camera: Ellison Suhoza and Lucca FagundesExecutive Producers: Guillermo Zouain and Wendy MuñizCONTACT FOR ATHCASTMUSIC:Email: [email protected]: AthCastMusicYouTube: AthCastMusic (@MarleneSokolStewart-12)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING TO AND WATCHING ATHCASTMUSIC! PLEASE CONSIDER REVIEWING, FOLLOWING US ON SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS AND AMAZON MUSIC AND SHARING WITH YOUR FRIENDS.REMEMBER, “IF YOU DON’T LISTEN, YOU CAN’T HEAR.”