Showoff (band)

"Showoff" redirects here. For the TV game show, see Showoffs.

Showoff
Showoff, 1999
Background information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois
Genres	Pop punk Punk rock Ska punk Alternative rock
Years active	1996–2002 2005–2006 2014–Current
Labels	Maverick Records Pacific Ridge Records Dodgeball Records
Members	Chris Envy Dave Hyde (Envy) Daniel Castady Darren Vorel George Castady
Past members	Graham Jordan Kyle Lewis Nick Piljay Magoo Carl Kusch Lance Tamras Mickey Molinari Nate Thruman (Envy) Tony Tintari Oliver Deighton Joe Odlaker

Showoff is a pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois led by vocalist Chris Envy.

History

Showoff was formed in 1997 in Villa Park, Illinois. The band consisted of Chris Envy, 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 No. 36 on the Billboard Modern Rock charts that same year.

Discography

Year	Title	Label	Format	Other information
1998	...Around The Corner Fudge Is Made	Self Released	LP	First release
1999	Red Tape	Self Released	EP	Second release
1999	"Falling Star"	Maverick Records	Single	Single
1999	Showoff	Maverick Records	LP	Third release - major label debut album
2001	Wish You Were Her...	Maverick Records	LP	Unreleased album
2006	Waiting For You	Pacific Ridge Records	EP	Fourth release
2008	Waiting For You	Pacific Ridge Records	EP	Re-issue with two bonus tracks
2017	Midwest Side Story	Dodgeball Records	LP	Fifth Release

External links

• Showoff at AllMusic