Chon (band)

Chon
Origin San Diego, California
Genres
Years active 2008 (2008)–present
Labels Sumerian
Website superchonbros.com
Members
  • Mario Camarena
  • Nathan Camarena
  • Erick Hansel
Past members
  • Drew Pelisek
  • Brandon Ewing
  • Esiah Camarena
  • Garrick Arden
  • Paul Vielkind

Chon is an American progressive rock band from San Diego, California. Their music is largely instrumental based with only few songs containing vocal performances. The band consists of Mario Camarena (guitar), Erick Hansel (guitar), and Nathan Camarena (drums). Original bass player Esiah Camerena left the band by the time of their debut EP release Newborn Sun in 2013, and was replaced by bassist Drew Pelisek. On November 8, 2015, Chon stated via their Twitter feed that they have parted ways with Drew Pelisek due to 'artistic differences'.[2] It was also confirmed by Drew on a personal account.[3] Since Pelisek's departure, Chon has had several replacement bassists, including Brandon Ewing, who was present during the band's Super Chon Bros Tour, and former bassist Esiah Camarena, who played bass during the Sonic Unrest Tour. It is unknown whether or not Esiah will return as a permanent member of the band.

History

Chon began in 2008 with the recording of their four-track self-titled demo. In 2010, the band took a break, but got together in 2011 to record two new songs, "O.G." and "Breathe". They returned in 2013 with the release of their debut EP titled Newborn Sun.[4] The following year Chon released their second EP, titled Woohoo!. In 2014, Chon embarked on two consecutive nationwide tours with Animals as Leaders. In December 2014, Chon signed with the record label Sumerian Records, and announced they would be releasing their debut full-length album the following year.[5] On February 5, 2015, the band announced their debut full length titled Grow would be released in March 2015.[6] On March 5, the band premiered their song Can't Wait from the album via Red Bull. They released the album on March 24. Eight days prior the band embarked on a 27 date tour supporting Circa Survive.[7][8] On December 16, 2015, Chon announced their first full US headlining tour, titled the Super Chon Bros Tour, with accompanying bands Polyphia and Strawberry Girls. They sold out every single show on the tour.[9] Chon was also an opening band during the Sonic Unrest Tour, featuring headliner Periphery (band), and bands Sikth and Toothgrinder.

Equipment

Chon endorses Ibanez guitars and Overdrive Straps guitar straps. Mario Camarena plays a custom guitar built by Seth Hollander (sethmetal.com) and an Ibanez RG 421. He uses a Fender Supersonic 2x12 Amp. Erick Hansel plays Ibanez RG 321 and RG 421. For an amp, he uses a Vox AC30. Chon is known to largely shun the use of effects pedals, using only a compressor live.[10][11]

Musical Style and Influences

Chon is a progressive rock band that takes inspiration from a wide variety of sources. While their early music was more metal and shred-based, in the vein of The Fall of Troy and Necrophagist, their sound has changed with new releases. Chon have listed pianists such as Hiromi Uehara, Tigran Hamasyan, and Alex Argento as inflences in their music. Chon makes extensive use of seventh chords and inversions in their songwriting, and incorporates odd time signatures typical of progressive rock. They also stand out in that they often use major keys, which gives their music an upbeat, peppy tone.

Band members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums
EPs
Demos

Tracklistings

Chon (Demo 2008)
Singles (2011)
Newborn Sun (EP 2013)
Woohoo! (EP 2014)
Grow (Album 2015)

References

  1. ↑ "CHON reviews, music, news - sputnikmusic". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  2. ↑ "CHON on Twitter: "We've parted ways w/ our bassist Drew. He is / will always be the homie and we wish him the best!"". Twitter. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  3. ↑ "Instagram". Instagram. 2015-11-08. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  4. ↑ Lion, Brian. "EP STREAM: CHON – 'Newborn Sun'". Under The Gun Review. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  5. ↑ Sharp, Tyler. "CHON sign with Sumerian Records". Alternative Press. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  6. ↑ Sharp, Tyler. "CHON announce debut full-length album, 'Grow'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  7. ↑ Sharp, Elliott. "CHON: 'Can't Wait' Song Premiere". Red Bull. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  8. ↑ Sharp, Tyler. "Circa Survive announce headlining tour with Balance And Composure, CHON". Alternative Press. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  9. ↑ "CHON on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2016-01-03.
  10. ↑ "CHON Reddit AMA". Reddit. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
  11. ↑ "CHON Reddit AMA 2". Reddit. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
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