| Showoff | |
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Showoff, 1999 |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Genres | Pop punk |
| Years active | 1997–2002 2005–2006 |
| Labels | Maverick Records Pacific Ridge Records |
| Members | |
| Chris Envy Nate Envy Carl Kusch Lance Tamras Mickey Molinari |
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| Past members | |
| Dave Envy Daniel Castady Graham Jordan Kyle Lewis Nick Piljay Magoo |
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Showoff was a pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois led by vocalist (and auxiliary guitarist) Chris Envy.
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Showoff was formed in 1997 in Villa Park, Illinois. 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.[1] 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.
Showoff toured with several acts, including but not limited to:
| Year | Title | Label | Format | Other information |
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| 1999 | Showoff | Maverick Records | LP | First album |
| Wish You Were Her... | Maverick Records | LP | Unreleased | |
| 2006 | Waiting For You | Pacific Ridge Records | EP | |
| 2008 | Waiting For You | Pacific Ridge Records | EP | Re-issue with two bonus tracks |