Treaty of Paris (band)
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Treaty of Paris is an American
rock band
from Chicago
, Illinois
. The band consists of five members: Phil Kosch (guitar), Dan Wade (guitar/vocals), Alex Maier (bass/vocals), Chris Insidioso (drums) and Mike Chorvat (vocals, guitar, tambourine).
In 2006, the band toured extensively throughout the U.S., opening for Ludo and Quietdrive and self-releasing an acoustic EP titled, "Handclaps Revisited."
Teaming up with Andrew McMahon
of the bands Something Corporate
and Jack's Mannequin
, the group recorded their full-length debut, Sweet Dreams, Sucker
, in Burbank, California
, which was released on McMahon's label on September 25, 2007. The band followed the album's release with an opening slot on The Spill Canvas' fall 2007 tour.
Between March 12, 2007 and September 30, 2007, the band participated in q101
's Breaking the Band, in which they began to get local and national attention. Their single, "Waking Up The Dead", has gained international attention from its odd and popular music video, featuring the band members getting mysteriously kidnapped and transported to a secret location by giant woodland creatures.
In the spring of 2008, bassist Brandon Capetillo left the band and was replaced by Nick Fonzi on bass guitar who also ended up leaving the band April 2010 and replaced by long time pal Alex Maier
The band toured with Yellowcard
in the spring of 2008, and spent the summer and early fall touring with The Pink Spiders, The Frantic and Straylight Run. Treaty of Paris performed on the Vans Warped Tour between June 20 and June 29, 2008. They toured with Jack's Mannequin
and Fun (band)
on a North American tour in Fall of 2008.
In 2008, the band was released from its contract with Airport Tapes and Records after the company's dissolution.
In 2009, the band has been writing and recording new songs, which have been said to be in the direction of their more pop-friendly material.
In 2010, the band released at their 'homecoming"show in Chicago at the Metro, "Currents" in which when performing the show, Mike Chrovat dedicated the song Currents to his beautiful mother whom had passed away the morning of the show but as told by Mike Chorvat, "She had to be here with us tonight." "She and my dad have always been very supportive."
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Rock Band
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from Chicago
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, Illinois
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. The band consists of five members: Phil Kosch (guitar), Dan Wade (guitar/vocals), Alex Maier (bass/vocals), Chris Insidioso (drums) and Mike Chorvat (vocals, guitar, tambourine).
History
Treaty of Paris formed in January 2005 when Michael Chorvat, Dan Wade, Scott Hoeft and Brandon Capetillo of the local Chicago band Empyrean recruited Phil Kosch from the local Chicago band Saraphine. The name Treaty of Paris was originally a fake name the band used at their first show with Kosch in order to downplay the fact that he was leaving his current band, but they decided to keep it because it was easy to remember. Hoeft would later leave the group and was replaced by Chris Insidioso from Chicago hardcore group Rollo Tomasi. Their first release was the EP Behind Our Calm Demeanors, released in September 2005. tracks from Behind Our Calm Demeanors received significant airplay in Chicago, and the EP sold well locally. The group toured the US extensively over the next two years.In 2006, the band toured extensively throughout the U.S., opening for Ludo and Quietdrive and self-releasing an acoustic EP titled, "Handclaps Revisited."
Teaming up with Andrew McMahon
Andrew McMahon
Andrew Ross McMahon is a singer/songwriter. He is the vocalist, pianist and primary songwriter for the bands Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin; he also performs solo.-Early life:...
of the bands Something Corporate
Something Corporate
Something Corporate is an American rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1998. Their current line-up includes pianist and vocalist Andrew McMahon, guitarist Josh Partington, bassist Kevin Page and drummer Brian Ireland....
and Jack's Mannequin
Jack's Mannequin
Jack's Mannequin is an American rock band formed in 2004, originally hailing from Orange County, California. The band began as a side project of Andrew McMahon, the frontman for Something Corporate, and is composed of guitarist Bobby Anderson, bassist Mikey "The Kid" Wagner, and drummer Jay...
, the group recorded their full-length debut, Sweet Dreams, Sucker
Sweet Dreams, Sucker
Sweet Dreams, Sucker is an album released in 2007 by the power pop band Treaty of Paris.-Track listing:#Here Goes Nothing#Waking Up the Dead#Quits#Rollerskates#Elvis Lives#I'll Come Back#Hello Nurse#State Tollway#New Improved#Tired All the Time...
, in Burbank, California
Burbank, California
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, which was released on McMahon's label on September 25, 2007. The band followed the album's release with an opening slot on The Spill Canvas' fall 2007 tour.
Between March 12, 2007 and September 30, 2007, the band participated in q101
Q101
The Q101 name is used by the following radio stations:* KQDJ-FM, Valley City, North Dakota* WWWN, formerly WKQX, a former alternative rock station in Chicago, Illinois* WMYQ, Ft. Wayne/Warsaw, IN * WAMS-FM, Snow Hill, Maryland...
's Breaking the Band, in which they began to get local and national attention. Their single, "Waking Up The Dead", has gained international attention from its odd and popular music video, featuring the band members getting mysteriously kidnapped and transported to a secret location by giant woodland creatures.
In the spring of 2008, bassist Brandon Capetillo left the band and was replaced by Nick Fonzi on bass guitar who also ended up leaving the band April 2010 and replaced by long time pal Alex Maier
The band toured with Yellowcard
Yellowcard
Yellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997, and based in Los Angeles, California since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, unusual for the genre...
in the spring of 2008, and spent the summer and early fall touring with The Pink Spiders, The Frantic and Straylight Run. Treaty of Paris performed on the Vans Warped Tour between June 20 and June 29, 2008. They toured with Jack's Mannequin
Jack's Mannequin
Jack's Mannequin is an American rock band formed in 2004, originally hailing from Orange County, California. The band began as a side project of Andrew McMahon, the frontman for Something Corporate, and is composed of guitarist Bobby Anderson, bassist Mikey "The Kid" Wagner, and drummer Jay...
and Fun (band)
Fun (band)
Fun is an American indie pop band based in New York, New York that was formed by Nate Ruess, formerly of The Format. After the 2008 breakup of The Format, Ruess left Arizona to develop his career in New York City. Ruess then formed Fun with Andrew Dost of Anathallo and Jack Antonoff of Steel Train...
on a North American tour in Fall of 2008.
In 2008, the band was released from its contract with Airport Tapes and Records after the company's dissolution.
In 2009, the band has been writing and recording new songs, which have been said to be in the direction of their more pop-friendly material.
In 2010, the band released at their 'homecoming"show in Chicago at the Metro, "Currents" in which when performing the show, Mike Chrovat dedicated the song Currents to his beautiful mother whom had passed away the morning of the show but as told by Mike Chorvat, "She had to be here with us tonight." "She and my dad have always been very supportive."
Discography
- Behind Our Calm DemeanorsBehind Our Calm DemeanorsBehind Our Calm Demeanors is the debut EP by punk rock group Treaty of Paris. The album was released in 2004, and was produced, engineered, and mixed by Tadpole.-Track listing:#"Here Goes Nothing"#"Hello Nurse"#"Rollerskates"#"Good Year"...
EP (2005) - "Handclaps Revisited Acoustic EP (2006)
- Sweet Dreams, SuckerSweet Dreams, SuckerSweet Dreams, Sucker is an album released in 2007 by the power pop band Treaty of Paris.-Track listing:#Here Goes Nothing#Waking Up the Dead#Quits#Rollerskates#Elvis Lives#I'll Come Back#Hello Nurse#State Tollway#New Improved#Tired All the Time...
(2007) - Currents EP (2010)
External links
- Official Website
- Treaty of Paris MySpace
- Interview with Treaty of Paris at Swigged! - July 8, 2009