“The music of Chapa is its own best definition. If you are blessed with the talent of listening, this combination of half spoken poetry, orchestral themes, thematic development and masterful percussion will clear away the dust in some unoccupied corridor you have probably neglected. That half sung dying fall in the voice, and woodwind song, the bliss of gliss, and the smile of a cello will take you to the garden where poetry grows.”
—Billy's Bunker
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"It's a bluesy rock album with twang and a kick to the pants. That's what Chapa is. From country twang to tripped-out psychedelia, Chapa shows off an impressive array of vocal styles, at times sounding like a mix of his old band Ojo and Primus."
—Decoy Music
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“Chapa doesn't fit neatly into any preconceived musical pigeon hole. While the structures of the songs adhere to a folk-rock format, the instrumentation adds elements of jazz, classical, and world music. Chapa is a delightful musical Journey.”
—Music Connection
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Old Friend Dear Friend Chapa @ Room 5 Los Angeles, CA, May 2006
Chapa, a Los Angeles-based musical collective, represents the fusion of intelligent and individualistic talents into a collective that explores the less-worn paths of music, discovering new sounds and aural ideas for the public’s consumption.
Chapa’s music has been called a “beautifully blended mixture of classical instrumentation, modern grooves, and timeless stories” and is, according to member Russell Chapa, most succinctly summed up as “orchestral folk.”
“Music is something that makes you feel jovial, warm, sad, hopeful, vibrant, understood and loved all at once,” Chapa says, describing his passion for creating evocative, fresh sounds that defy convention. In regard to the group’s experimentation, he offers this thought: “Play the music that you love to play.” It’s a simple secret, he believes, to creating music that sets itself apart and offers something exciting for a jaded listening community. And to keep things fun, he shares this advice: “Treat life with a smile.”
At the end of 2008, Chapa released its second full-length effort, A Look to the West. Previous releases include the Believing EP from 2006 and 2004’s debut full-length, A Buyer’s Ride. The project was formed by Russ Chapa and Deacon in late 2003. In early 2006, the boys grew by two, with Emil “Dagger” Abramyan, and Adam Zygmunt. Shortly thereafter, “Party” Paul Pate joined the fray with much love and respect. The group plays a multitude of instruments, such as cello, oboe, english horn, guitar, pots and pans, vibes, bass clarinet, melodica, flutes, saxes, piano, talking drum, glasses, sulings, and more.
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Hey Chapa, How are you? I hope you are well. My girlfriend just directed my first music video. It's her first film. Let us know what you think! She also built my website and she's hot too! Guess I won the girlfriend lottery.
EP #1 OUT on Leonizer rec. Release Tour 14 oct // Show @Radio Grenouille_MARSEILLE 16 oct // Live @CASA A CHOCS_NEUCHATEL (CH) 22 oct // Live @La marquise _ LYON 23 oct // Live @NOUVEAU CASINO_PARIS 06 nov // Live @TBC_MARSEILLE
EP OUT SOON ON LEONIZER Rec. 07 oct // Live @FAVELA CHIC_PARIS 16 oct // Live @CASA A CHOCS_NEUCHATEL (CH) 23 oct // DJ set @DV1_LYON 24 oct // Live @NOUVEAU CASINO_PARIS 13 nov // Live @ TBC_MARSEILLE
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Hey! it's been a while! I've been busy workin on this album of Classic Guitar called Acoustic Eargasm! What do ya think? have a great weekend! Ericb aka Jizm
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