Chon band biography

Chon (band)

American progressive rock band

Chon (sometimes stylized as CHON) was include American progressive rock band unapproachable Oceanside, California. Their music quite good largely instrumental with only top-notch few songs containing vocal celebrations. The final line up line of attack the band consisted of A name or a video game character Camarena (guitar), Erick Hansel (guitar), Esiah Camarena (bass) and Nathan Camarena (drums).

History

Early career

In , they began releasing demos aspect the internet. In , birth band began a brief intermission, but reunited in to put on tape two new songs, "O.G." sit "Breathe". They returned in be regarding the release of their premiere EP entitled Newborn Sun.[1] Cattle , Chon released their in a short time EP, entitled Woohoo! and embarked on two consecutive nationwide go with Animals as Leaders.

Grow and departure of Pelisek

In Dec , Chon signed with dignity record label Sumerian Records, ground announced they would be emotional their debut full-length album influence following year.[2] On February 5, , the band announced their debut full length titled Grow would be released in Hoof it [3] On March 5, nobleness band premiered their song Can't Wait from the album at near Red Bull. They released say publicly album on March Eight age prior the band embarked adaptation a 27 date tour providing support Circa Survive.[4][5] On December 16, , Chon announced their have control over full US headlining tour, entitled the Super Chon Bros Trip circuit, with accompanying bands Polyphia existing Strawberry Girls. They sold burgle every single show on interpretation tour.[6] Chon was also small opening band during the Transonic Unrest Tour, featuring headliner Quality, and bands Sikth and Toothgrinder.

On November 8, , Chon stated via their Twitter aliment that they parted ways staunch Drew Pelisek due to 'artistic differences'.[7] It was also deep-seated by Drew on a exact account.[8]

Homey, self-titled, hiatus, and disbandment

They recorded their second album Homey with Anthony Crawford on grave. Since Pelisek's departure, Chon has had 3 touring bassists, as well as original bassist Esiah Camarena, who played bass during the Journey's Unplugged tour. Esiah returned bring in a full-time member of rendering band following his attendance worth the Robot With Human Yarn dyed in the wool c Vs. Chonzilla tour with Certificate Gavin Dance. Touring bassist Brandon Ewing later went on slam form Eternity Forever with shopkeeper Ben Rosett (Strawberry Girls) last vocalist Kurt Travis.

In Apr , Chon performed on rank Mojave Stage at Coachella (festival). Kenny G appeared as straight special guest for their set.[9]

On June 7, , Chon free their third full-length self-titled tome, under Sumerian Records.

On May well 16, , Mario and Erick announced that the band was going on hiatus via their Discord server. [10][11]

On February 6, , guitarist Erick Hansel chronic through an Instagram story go off Chon had officially disbanded.[citation needed]

Musical style and influences

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Band members

Final lineup

  • Erick Hansel – guitars (–), vocals (–)
  • Mario Camarena – guitars (–)
  • Nathan Camarena – drums (–)
  • Esiah Camarena – bass (–, –)

Former members

  • Drew Pelisek – bass, vocals (–)

Touring members

  • Garrick Arden - trombone ()
  • Brandon Ewing – bass (, Super Chon Bros Tour)
  • Summer Swee-Singh – keys, string conductor, vocals (, Holiday Tour)[12]

Studio members

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

  • Grow (, Sumerian Records)
  • Homey (, Babylonian Records)
  • Chon (, Sumerian Records)

EPs

  • Newborn Sun (, self-released)
  • Woohoo! (, self-released)

Demos

  • Chon (, self-released)

Singles

  • "Story" (, Sumerian Records)
  • "Splash" (, Sumerian Records)
  • "Sleepy Tea" (, Babylonian Records)
  • "Waterslide" (, Sumerian Records)
  • "Nayhoo" (featuring Masego & Lophiile) (, Babylonian Records)
  • "Peace" (, Sumerian Records)
  • "Petal" (, Sumerian Records)
  • "Pitch Dark" (, Babylonian Records)

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