News
June 20, 2007
Record Update & New Songs
Hey Everybody,
Just want to keep you updated on the new Popes album.
We finished recording in March, and we were hoping for a fall release, but it looks like the album will actually come out in early '08. So, in the meantime, we have put rough mixes of four songs from the new album up on our myspace page, and would love to know what you think. Check them out, and tell us which one is your favorite.
Also, check out the new tour dates. You can definitely expect to hear some of the new songs at our upcoming shows. We are SO excited to be touring with You Am I again. If you haven't seen them live, prepare to be thoroughly rocked!
See you soon.
Josh
April 11, 2007
Update from the band
Here's what's up with the new album:
Recording is finished and mixing has begun. We expect the album to be released in September, at which point we will hit the road. Until then, we're playing a few dates around the Midwest but otherwise laying low.
Thanks for hanging in there. We'll see you soon.
Sincerely,
The Smoking Popes
July 31, 2006
LIVE BROADCAST of Performances at Lollapalooza!
Didn’t
get tickets to Lollapalooza? You can STILL watch the Smoking Popes perform
LIVE as it’s happening from Grant Park in Chicago.
Don’t miss out! Click here to go to the AT&T blue room and enjoy hours of free, uninterrupted, live streaming coverage from Lollapalooza Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 4th-6th.
The webcast will feature live performances from the Smoking Popes and more! So check it out!
July
13, 2006
DUVALL RIDES AGAIN!
See Duvall in concert this Saturday July 15 at the Clearwater Theatre
in West Dundee IL. It's their first show of the year, and who knows how
long until the next one, so don't miss it!
May
25, 2006
Meet the SMOKING POPES at the Knitting
Factory this weekend!
April 8, 2006
SMOKING POPES AT LOLLAPALOOZA!
In case you haven't heard, the Popes will be playing this year's Lollapalooza
festival in Chicago on Friday August 4th. Stay tuned for more details
and ticket info.
February 20, 2006
Smoking Popes at Metro CD Listening / Release Party / Midnight Sale
If you're 21 or over come on out to Aliveone on February 27 to listen to the new CD "Smoking Popes at Metro." The CD will be playing all night, along with the new Bayside release. Both will be available for sale that night at midnight.
Smoking Popes / Bayside
CD Release Party/Midnight Sale
at ALIVEONE
2683 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614
9pm, 21 over - VERY IMPORTANT!
February 20,
2006
Smoking Popes at Metro Pre-sale.
Preorder your CD or DVD at Interpunk.com and receive an autographed poster
for free. Follow this link to order! http://interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=120514
February 5,
2006
Preview the live ablum
Go to http://www.myspace.com/smokingpopes to check out Audio and Video previews of "Need You Around" from the upcoming Victory Records release "Smoking Popes at Metro," recorded during last years reunion show. The DVD and CD will be released on February 28, 2006.
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February 2,
2006
ATTENTION CHICAGO:
The Smoking Popes show at Metro on Saturday March 11 is sold out!!
There are still tickets available for Sunday March 12, but they're going
fast. So if you want to see this show, get your tickets asap!
January 18,
2006
Q101 Welcomes the Smoking Popes: March 11 & 12!
Presale tickets for the Smoking Popes at the Metro March 11th and 12th
go on sale at noon on Thursday January 19! Q101.com for more info. Regular
sales begin Saturday January 21.
December
8, 2005
THIS JUST IN...a live CD and DVD of the Popes reunion show will
be released on Victory Records in early '06. According to the band, this
will include their entire set from that performance. Here's a quote from
the Victory Records press release:
VICTORY RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF CHICAGO'S REUNITED SMOKING POPES
NEW LIVE ALBUM/DVD IN STORES FEBRUARY 28, 2006.
HEADLINING TOUR CONFIRMED FOR FEBRUARY/MARCH 2006.
Victory Records is proud to announce a live CD and DVD release for Chicago's
legendary Smoking Popes. The CD and DVD, title forthcoming, will be released
on February 28, 2006 on number one independant rock label, Victory Records.
A North American headlining tour, with support from Victory's Bayside,
is confirmed for February 22 to March 12, 2006 (cities TBA). Vocalist
Josh Caterer is thrilled for Smoking Popes to be releasing the live material.
"We're so excited to be working with Victory. Since they're based
in Chicago, we'll really be able to work closely with them. I think it's
a great situation for the band."
click here for more live photos
click here for a brand new hi-res photo of the Smoking Popes
October 26, 2005
THE PARTY'S NOT OVER!
Last night on WXRT's "Sound Opinions" Josh announced
that there will be more Smoking Popes shows to come after Nov 11. They're
planning to reissue some of their old material in early '06, with a tour
to support the release. Josh also mentioned that they would begin working
on songs for a new album. Is that awesome, or what?!
September 17, 2005
SOLD OUT!
Tickets for the Smoking Popes reunion show sold out in
36 minutes!
From the band: "THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the presale
for this event so successful. We can't tell you how excited we are to
be playing this show. See you there!"
September 13, 2005
Tickets for the Smoking
Popes reunion show will go on sale to the public this Saturday Sept 17th
at noon. Limit 4 per customer. Tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster
locations, by phone or internet, or at the Metro box office.
Although the limited presale sold out quickly, there are still plenty
of tickets available for this event, so you can still get yours!
August 24, 2005
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Q: What kind of setlist will you be playing at the Popes reunion show?
Aren't there a lot of songs you won't play anymore?
A: No. There are only a couple songs that we wouldn't consider playing,
and those are songs we didn't used to play very often anyway, so no one
will miss them. We've been practicing through most of the old Popes catalog,
trying to pick the songs that are the strongest. And we don't yet know
what the final song selection will be, but I don't think people will be
disappointed. All the real favorites should be there.
Also, we won't be including any Duvall songs in the set, or any songs
from any other projects. That's not what this show is about. It's about
trying to capture the essence and the energy of a Smoking Popes show,
to play songs which have been waiting seven years to be played again,
to let those songs speak for themselves, and to have fun doing it.
Josh 8/24/05
August 21, 2005
THE RUMORS ARE TRUE!
THE SMOKING POPES WILL BE PLAYING A REUNION SHOW AT METRO ON NOVEMBER
11th.
Here's the band's official press release:
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REUNION SHOW NOVEMBER 11, 2005 Seven years after breaking-up, Smoking Popes to Re-group for Flower 15 Chicago, IL - Seven years after breaking up, seminal Chicago rock band the Smoking Popes are pleased to announce their reunion performance at Flower 15, November 11 at the renowned venue The Metro (3730 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL). The line-up for the band has been confirmed, including brothers and original members Josh Caterer (vocals, guitar), Matt Caterer (bass), and Eli Caterer (guitar) along with Rob Kellenberger from the band Duvall on drums. Flower 15 commemorates Flower booking’s 15th anniversary, and raises funds for P.L.A.Y. (Possibilities in Life: Art for Youth). Josh Caterer explains, “We got to know Tim Edwards and everybody at Flower a few years ago when I started playing in Duvall. Flower really helped us out and we enjoyed working with them. So when we heard about Flower 15 and how they were supporting P.L.A.Y. we knew we wanted to be involved.” The Smoking Popes began playing throughout Chicago in 1991 and quickly developed a solid, loyal underground fanbase. Josh’s crooning vocals melded with the band’s energetic pop punk musical style, setting the group apart from other bands in their genre. The band eventually gained national attention, a deal with Capitol Records, and a spot on movie soundtracks such as Clueless and Tommy Boy. By the time the group disbanded in 1998, the Smoking Popes had secured a small piece of pop-punk history, releasing three albums and sharing the stage with many legendary artists, from the Foo Fighters to Cheap Trick, the Violent Femmes to Morrissey. Now in 2005, the band regroups for Flower 15. Josh continues, “We’re looking forward to performing together again. It’s been years since I’ve been on stage with both of my brothers. When we first talked about playing together again, I think we were all a little bit reserved. Our attitude was ‘Ok, let’s just try it and see how it feels.’ But as soon as we started playing together, it was so much fun and felt really natural. If the show is half as fun as our practices, it will be great.” P.L.A.Y. (Possibilities in Life: Art for Youth) began in 2000 when local artists, musicians and teachers partnered with CAUSES Child Abuse Treatment Centers to provide a creative and constructive outlet for young victims of abuse. The children in the program have been referred to the organization due to the severe abuse they have suffered. P.L.A.Y. is a six to eight week program that allows the children to express themselves in a positive environment through inventive arts and music. Flower 15 hopes to raise over $50,000 to support P.L.A.Y. Flower 15 (http://www.flower15.com) is a six-night showcase and fundraiser that will take place November 8th through the 13th at Chicago’s world famous Metro (3730 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613). Other artists confirmed to perform include Jimmy Eat World, Ted Leo, and Promise Ring. Other artists to be announced in the coming weeks. |