Cirkestra: Circus Band Plays Center Stage

Tonight the circus is coming to town. Or part of it is, at least: the musical part. This month 'Cirkestra,' an all-star band of circus musicians, is trading in the Big Top for a local rock club.

WBUR's Andrea Shea caught up with a few members of the group to find out why they've run away from the circus to join the real world.