Psychedelic-pop-electric-space-rock group CHAPPO is currently touring in support of their first full-length LP, Moonwater. The quartet will be stopping at the Rock & Roll Hotel tomorrow, May 31st, and we want to send you and a friend to the show!
The album was recorded in Vermont and produced by the band’s drummer/vocalist Zac Colwell. Colwell notes that the album is a slight departure from the group’s previous releases, saying, “We wanted to capture a certain energy and vibe, stripping down the gear, going really minimal to focus on the performance and obtain that freedom in the sound.”
While it has a more stripped down sound, Moonwater is still full of catchy, upbeat songs that will be sure to translate well into live performances. The Brooklyn-based band is notorious for raising the bar during their concerts, which usually feature feather headdresses and copious amounts of glitter and confetti.
The band’s infectious pop tunes have some describing them as “The Rolling Stones meets Beck in outer space, The Flaming Lips minus gravity.” To be honest, I don’t know for sure what this means, but I do know that it sounds awesome.
To win a pair of tickets to see CHAPPO when they stop in DC, comment below and tell us another band that puts on a memorable live show.
I’m going to go with of Montreal, who always play crazy, borderline insane concerts.
The winner will be chosen at noon tomorrow, May 31st, and must confirm the tickets by 3pm for that night’s show.
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CHAPPO – 2012 MOONWATER TOUR
05/15 – New York, NY – Dominion NY*
05/18 – Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg Bar*
05/23 – San Francisco, CA – Brick & Mortar
05/26 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground Lounge
05/27 – Boston, MA – T. T. the Bear’s
05/30 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fire
05/31 – Washington, DC – DC-9
06/01 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
06/02 – Atlanta, GA – Vinyl
06/04 – Baton Rouge, LA – Spanish Moon
06/06 – New Orleans, LA – Howlin’ Wolf Den
06/08 – Manchester, TN – BONNAROO (Cafe Stage)
06/10 – Manchester, TN – BONNAROO (Sonic Stage)
06/12 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theater**
06/13 – Richmond, VA – The National**
06/14 – Baltimore, MD – Recher Theater**
06/17 – Pittsburgh, PA – Altar**
06/18 – Pontiac, MI – Crofoot Ballroom**
06/19 – Covington, KY – Madison Theatre**
06/20 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Ballroom**
06/23 – Cincinnati, OH – MOTR Pub
06/25 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
06/26 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean
06/28 – Milwaukee, WI – SUMMERFEST
* = official Album Release Show
**= support for of Montreal
