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Caleb Chapman
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Caleb Chapman
(vocals/guitar) and Will Chapman
(drums) began making music together in early childhood, playing with their dad,
contemporary Christian pop singer Steven
Curtis Chapman. In 2009, while in high school in Franklin, Tennessee, the
two brothers bonded with guitarist Scott
Mills to form a band. Originally named Caleb,
the trio changed its name to Colony
House in 2013 after an apartment complex where each of them had lived at
some time. Colony House self-released three EPs before releasing a debut album,
When I Was Younger, on July 22, 2014.
Colony House recently toured as the opening act for NeedtoBreathe and Switchfoot, but headlining at the Mercury Lounge tonight Colony House had the opportunity to play an
extended set. The band was joined by bassist and keyboardist Parke Avery. Caleb Chapman was a smooth
vocalist, and this style fit well with the band's indie-pop approach to the
singer-songwriter genre. His songs were peppered with uplifting messages of
faith, hope and perseverance with heart-on-sleeve honesty. The arrangements
were loaded with tight harmonies, clever instrumental fills and a sharp melodic
sensibility employing well-segued hooks and crashing crescendos. A few arrangements
were a bit aggressive, but most were made for a wider appeal. Much like Kings of Leon or the Killers, Colony House did justice in
bringing together well crafted songs with a wall-of-sound alt rock.
Visit Colony House at www.colonyhousemusic.com.
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