Showoff (band)
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Showoff was a pop punk
band from Chicago, Illinois
led by vocalist (and auxiliary guitarist) Chris Envy
.
. The band consisted of Chris Envy (a.k.a. Chris Messer/Chris Dalle-Valle) (vocals/guitar), Daniel Castady
(drums), Graham Jordan (guitar), and Dave Envy (a.k.a. Dave Hyde) (bass). In 1998, Showoff signed with Maverick Records
while it was owned by Madonna
. Their self-titled debut album was released the following year in 1999, and was produced by Goldfinger's John Feldmann
. The single "Falling Star" reached #36 on the Billboard Modern Rock charts that same year. A few line up changes occurred over the years. Magoo took over guitar duties from Chris, who then focused solely on vocals. Dave and Graham left the band to be replaced by Nick Piljay and Kyle Lewis.
Showoff disbanded circa 2002, following a change in ownership of the label from Madonna to Fredrick DeMann. This restructuring, along with increasing friction within the group, led to the dissolution of the band without any indication of reforming. They left an unreleased album with producer Mark Trombino
.
In late 2005, Chris Envy re-formed Showoff with all new members. They included Nate Envy (aka Nate Thruman), (lead guitar), Carl Kusch (bass), and ex-August Premier Mickey Molinari (drums). Rhythm guitarist Lance Tamras was added shortly thereafter. They recorded and released Waiting for you, an EP
that was produced by Marc McClusky. Showoff broke up again in late 2006.
Chris is no longer in a band, Nate is in the band The Get Go. Daniel is now in The Fold
. Mickey is playing in Danger is my Middle Name and Dave has multiple independent projects, the most recent being The Penis Bitches, The Honky Punks and Jesus Fucking Christ and the God Damn Its. Dave is currently running Riotous Records, a small record label, with his wife Alluvia. Carl is now playing in a cover band called He Said She Said in the Chicago area.
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
band from Chicago, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
led by vocalist (and auxiliary guitarist) Chris Envy
Chris Envy
Chris Messer is a Chicago area vocalist and musician mostly known for his performances in several punk / pop punk bands such as Showoff and the earlier AYA...
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History
Showoff was formed in 1997 in Villa Park, IllinoisVilla Park, Illinois
Villa Park is a suburb of Chicago in DuPage County, Illinois. The population was 22,075 at the 2000 census. A special census in 2003 set the population at 22,517...
. The band consisted of Chris Envy (a.k.a. Chris Messer/Chris Dalle-Valle) (vocals/guitar), Daniel Castady
Daniel Castady
Daniel Castady is the former drummer for Maverick signed band Showoff, and current lead singer of The Fold. Daniel and his wife Lauren Castady started their own company in 2005, Uniglory Studio.-References:...
(drums), Graham Jordan (guitar), and Dave Envy (a.k.a. Dave Hyde) (bass). In 1998, Showoff signed with Maverick Records
Maverick Records
Maverick Recording Company is an American record label owned and operated by Warner Music Group, and distributed through Warner Bros. Records.-Company history:...
while it was owned by Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
. Their self-titled debut album was released the following year in 1999, and was produced by Goldfinger's John Feldmann
John Feldmann
John William Feldmann is an American musician and producer who is the lead singer/guitarist of the band Goldfinger. He is known as an animal rights advocate.- Music :...
. The single "Falling Star" reached #36 on the Billboard Modern Rock charts that same year. A few line up changes occurred over the years. Magoo took over guitar duties from Chris, who then focused solely on vocals. Dave and Graham left the band to be replaced by Nick Piljay and Kyle Lewis.
Showoff disbanded circa 2002, following a change in ownership of the label from Madonna to Fredrick DeMann. This restructuring, along with increasing friction within the group, led to the dissolution of the band without any indication of reforming. They left an unreleased album with producer Mark Trombino
Mark Trombino
Mark Trombino is a rock music producer. He started his career as the drummer of Night Soil Man, before playing for Drive Like Jehu. He also played in a Long Beach-based punk rock band called First Offense which released a seven inch on Mystic Records entitled "Broken Home."-Bands:*Alive in Wild...
.
In late 2005, Chris Envy re-formed Showoff with all new members. They included Nate Envy (aka Nate Thruman), (lead guitar), Carl Kusch (bass), and ex-August Premier Mickey Molinari (drums). Rhythm guitarist Lance Tamras was added shortly thereafter. They recorded and released Waiting for you, an EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
that was produced by Marc McClusky. Showoff broke up again in late 2006.
Chris is no longer in a band, Nate is in the band The Get Go. Daniel is now in The Fold
The Fold
The Fold is a high energy rock-pop band from Chicago, Illinois. They have released two full length albums and one EP on Tooth & Nail Records, and an independent album in 2009. Their single "Gravity" from the album This Too Shall Pass reached #1 on the CHR Rock charts.-History:Their debut album This...
. Mickey is playing in Danger is my Middle Name and Dave has multiple independent projects, the most recent being The Penis Bitches, The Honky Punks and Jesus Fucking Christ and the God Damn Its. Dave is currently running Riotous Records, a small record label, with his wife Alluvia. Carl is now playing in a cover band called He Said She Said in the Chicago area.
Touring
Showoff toured with several acts, including but not limited to:- The Rx Bandits
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Discography
| Year | Title | Label | Format | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 1999 in music -Events:*January 7**After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation.**Paul McCartney attends the first of his stepdaughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia.... |
Showoff Showoff (album) Showoff is Showoff's self-titled album is their first major label record, released on Maverick Records.- Track listing :# Backstab# Spill# Ralphie# Falling Star# Bully# Second Chance# Someone# This Time# Unspoken Words# Tell Me# Gone# Coalition... |
Maverick Records Maverick Records Maverick Recording Company is an American record label owned and operated by Warner Music Group, and distributed through Warner Bros. Records.-Company history:... |
LP LP album The LP, or long-playing microgroove record, is a format for phonograph records, an analog sound storage medium. Introduced by Columbia Records in 1948, it was soon adopted as a new standard by the entire record industry... |
First album |
| Wish You Were Her... | Maverick Records | LP | Unreleased | |
| 2006 2006 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band.... |
Waiting For You | Pacific Ridge Records | EP | |
| 2008 2008 in music 2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such... |
Waiting For You | Pacific Ridge Records | EP | Re-issue with two bonus tracks |
Sources
- MTV artist profile
- Showoff on MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Showoff on Purevolume
- Centerstage Chicago profile
- In Music We Trust
- Punk News