Artist: Showoff
Genre(s):
Rock: Punk-Rock
Discography:
Showoff
Year:
Tracks: 3
Forming in 1997, Chicago's Showoff comprised vocalist/guitarist Chris Envy (aka Chris Messer), bassist Dave Envy, drummer Dan Castady, and guitar player Graham Jordan. The punk-pop mathematical group released their self-titled debut album, which was produced by Goldfinger's John Feldmann, in 1999 on Maverick. Touring around with bands like the RX Bandits, Everclear, Allister, Citizen King, and Student Rick, among others, the banding also recorded their soph album with Mark Trombino before organism dropped by Maverick (at long last causing the criminal record to go unreleased) and break up in 2002. Members went on to form the pop/rock kit the Fold and Farewell My Enemy. Showoff re-formed in late 2005 with a new lineup consisting of introduction member Chris Envy, along with guitarist Nate Envy (aka Nate Thruman), drummer Mickey Molinari, and bassist Carl Kusch. A second guitarist, Lance Tamras, was added shortly after. The Waiting for You EP appeared in May 2006 on Pacific Ridge, and various shows were played in support. Showoff's reincarnation was transitory, however, and by August interior problems culminated in their adjournment.
