Chris Trapper and Antigone Risingno to tour

Boston, MA based pop-rock front man Chris Trapper of The Push Stars joins Lava recording artist Antigone Risingon nine city East Coast Tour as the opening act. Chris will perform a 45 minute solo set presenting the Antigone Rising audience with a selection of tracks from his current CD release 'Hey, You.'
Trapper,a prolific songwriter with a true love for touring, consistently delivers original, fresh music for the smart-pop fan in all of us. His ability to craft a song did not go unnoticed by the girls in Antigone Rising, they recorded what Chris calls "a stellar version"of his quintessential pop-rock anthem 'Waiting, Watching, Wishing' for their current critically acclaimed CD release 'From The Ground Up.' The Antigone musicians have maintained an energetic creative relationship with Chris ever since their first introduction.

CHRIS TRAPPER OF THE PUSH STARS OPENS FOR ANTIGONE RISING
Fri-Jun-22 Nashville, TN 3rd & Lindsley
Sun-Jun-24 Charlotte, NC Neighborhood Theater
Mon-Jun-25 Alexandria, VA The Birchmere
Wed-Jun-27 Hartford, CT Webster Theater
Thu-Jun-28 Teaneck, NJ Mexicalli Blues
Fri-Jun-29 Troy, NY Revolution Hall
Sun-Jul-01 Philadelphia, PA World Café Live
Sat-Jul-07 Northampton, MA Iron Horse
Sun-Jul-08 Newport, RI Newport Blues Cafe

Chris Trapper continues to tour in support of his third independent solo CD: 'Hey, You'. Inspired by his ever-growing collection of on-the-road mix tapes (Chris is fairly old school, he likes a good mix tape just as much as he likes his iPod) the words and music on 'Hey, You' are an interesting blend of pop, rock, celtic and latin music with the ever-present under story of Chris' distinctive baritenor. Recorded during the summer of 2006, 'Hey, You' boasts an eclectic collection of 14 new, original tunes.
Chris' musical expression puts him immediately into a group of recording artists known for their unique vocal styling and introspective songwriting (Rob Thomas, Better Than Ezra, The Replacements). Defying standard categorization, 'Hey, You' sees Chris demonstrate his easy command of a variety of American musical styles: pop, rock and jazz.
"Trapper, of The Push Stars, sounds like the 21st-century young popster he is." The Washington Post
"Trapper's songs don't need any Stratocaster bluster to get under your skin." The Boston Herald
"Chris Trapper plays unassuming pop rock with a touch of Big Star soul..." The Chicago Reader
"he's always been unhip, even sort of square, when it comes to rock'n' roll attitude." The Boston Globe
Chris Trapper is the principal songwriter and lead singer for nationally acclaimed alt-rock trio The Push Stars. The New York Times calls the band 'classic pop perfection.' When on hiatus from The Push Stars, Chris writes, records and tours in support of his solo efforts.
'Hey, You' is Chris' eighth album overall and third solo effort. Previous CD's (including Chris' work as front man and principal songwriter for alt-rock trio The Push Stars): Gone Again with The Wolverine Jazz Band (2005), Paint The Town (2004), Songs From The Drive-In (2002), Opening Time (2001), After The Party(1999), Meet Me At The Fair (1996).

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