Forming in 1997, Chicago's Showoff comprised vocalist/guitarist Chris Envy (aka Chris Messer), ba**ist Dave Envy, drummer Dan Castady, and guitarist Graham Jordan. The punk-pop group released their self-titled debut album, which was produced by Goldfinger's John Feldmann, in 1999 on Maverick. Touring around with bands like the RX Bandits, Everclear, Allister, Citizen King, and Student Rick, among others, the band also recorded an unreleased album with Mark Trombino before breaking up in 2002. Showoff re-formed in late 2005 ... Show more...

Forming in 1997, Chicago's Showoff comprised vocalist/guitarist Chris Envy (aka Chris Messer), ba**ist Dave Envy, drummer Dan Castady, and guitarist Graham Jordan. The punk-pop group released their self-titled debut album, which was produced by Goldfinger's John Feldmann, in 1999 on Maverick. Touring around with bands like the RX Bandits, Everclear, Allister, Citizen King, and Student Rick, among others, the band also recorded an unreleased album with Mark Trombino before breaking up in 2002. Showoff re-formed in late 2005 with a new lineup consisting of founding member Chris Envy, along with guitarist Nate Envy (aka Nate Thruman), drummer Mickey Molinari, and ba**ist Carl Kusch. A second guitarist, Lance Tamras, was added soon after. The Waiting for You EP appeared in May 2006 on Pacific Ridge, and various shows were played in support. Showoff's reincarnation was short-lived, however, and by August, internal problems culminated in their dissolution. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide