Showoff (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Showoff


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Origin = Chicago, Illinois
Genre = Pop punk
Years_active = 1997–2002
2005–2006
Label = Maverick Records
Pacific Ridge Records
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Current_members = Chris Envy
Nate Envy
Carl Kusch
Lance Tamras
Mickey Molinari
Past_members = Dave Envy
Daniel Castady
Graham Jordan
Kyle Lewis
Nick Piljay
Magoo
Notable_instruments = Showoff was a pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois led by vocalist (and auxiliary guitarist) Chris Envy.

History

Showoff was formed in 1997 in Villa Park, Illinois. The band consisted of Chris Envy (aka Chris Messer), (vocals/guitar), Daniel Castady (drums), Graham Jordan (guitar), and Dave Envy (aka 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. 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 Kush (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 and Nate are now in the band The Get Go.Daniel is now in The Fold.Dave has multiple independent projects, the most recent being Jesus F*cking Christ and the God Damn It's. [http://www.myspace.com/jesusfuckingchristandthegoddamnits]

Touring

Showoff toured with several acts, including but not limited to:
* The Rx Bandits
* Allister
* Goldfinger
* Marvelous 3
* Citizen King
* Everclear
* The Starting Line
* Lucky Boys Confusion
* Further Seems Forever
* Element 101
* Home Grown
* Student Rick
* The Bloodhound Gang
* Midtown

Discography

Albums & EPs

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* [http://www.mtv.com/bands/az/showoff/artist.jhtml MTV Artist]
* [http://www.myspace.com/showoffrock Showoff on Myspace]
* [http://www.purevolume.com/showoff Showoff on Purevolume]
* [http://centerstage.net/music/whoswho/Showoff.html Centerstage Chicago]
* [http://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/23p07.html In Music We Trust]
* [http://www.punknews.org/article/15033 Punk News]
* [http://www.myspace.com/jesusfuckingchristandthegoddamnits]