Chauntelle DuPree
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| Chauntelle DuPree | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Chauntelle Annette DuPree |
| Born | November 8, 1981 Houston, Texas |
| Genre(s) | Indie pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1997 – present |
| Associated acts | Eisley |
| Website | www.eisley.com |
Chauntelle Annette DuPree (born November 8, 1981 in Houston, Texas) is the lead guitarist for the band Eisley. She is the eldest of six children. Three of her siblings, Sherri, Stacy, and Weston are also members of Eisley, along with their cousin Garron DuPree. She started playing guitar when she was 16 and formed the band with her sister Sherri. [1] Although she used to sing in the band's early career, she stopped, citing that she had lost her confidence. Currently, she does sing harmonies on a few songs from the sophomore album Combinations, most recognizably on the song "I Could Be There For You." She was engaged to Adam Lazzara, singer of the band Taking Back Sunday.[2] They were to get married in March 2008 but the wedding was cancelled. This split was confirmed by Chauntelle's father, Boyd DuPree.[3]
[edit] Gear
- Her first guitar was a Lotus brand stratocaster copy that was upgraded by her Uncle Wade DuPree (Garron's father) and a new neck was installed by Looney Customs of Huntsville Texas. She now calls it the "Blotus".[4]
- Gretsch 6129T-62 "Sparkle Jet" (Champagne Sparkle) 1962 reissue [5]
- Yamaha Weddington Classic (sunburst) [5]
- Hofner Club 60 guitar [6]
- Larose custom guitar made expressly for Chauntelle and presented to her (along with a similar one for sister/bandmate Sherri) as a surprise before Eisley's April 27, 2008 show at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston.
- Fender DeVille 2x12 amplifier
[edit] References
- ^ Natalie Tate (2003). For Eisley, success is all in the family. The Daily Bruin. Retrieved on 2007-03-13.
- ^ Boyd DuPree (2007). Valentine Engagement. Tales from Trolleywood.
- ^ Boyd DuPree (2008). End of an Era. Tales from Trolleywood.
- ^ Chauntelle's Franken-Strat: The Complete Story. Orange Gold and Green. Retrieved on 2007-02-24.
- ^ a b Eisley Gear. Orange Gold and Green. Retrieved on 2007-02-24.
- ^ DuPree, Chauntelle (2006-11-14). Does this thing still work???. Tales from Trolleywood, official Eisley weblog. Retrieved on 2007-02-24.
