Former Q and Not U member touring as Ris Paul Ric

Chris Richards, of recently disbanded Dischord act Q and Not U emailed to let us know about work on his new project. Richards, who played bass and vocal duties in Q and Not U, formed a solo project dubbed Ris Paul Ric during his tenure in the band.

The new project began recording this past January in Ottawa, Ontario with producer Tim Hecker and plans are underway for a projected fall release. Chris has posted some two tracks on his myspace page, and will be touring this August. Performing with him on the tour will be Dan Caldas of Washington D.C.-based Black Eyes.
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Q and Not U released three full lengths on Dischord, the first No Kill No Beep Beep in 2000, followed by Different Damage two years later and most recently last year's Power.

Date Venue City With
August 6, 2005 Modern Formations Gallery Pittsburgh , PA Earthen Sea, Daniel Martin-McCormick, Vale and Year, Ice Capades
August 8, 2005 Spare Room Gallery Chicago, IL Earthen Sea, Daniel Martin-McCormick, Anthony Decanini
August 9, 2005 Pat's in the Flats Cleveland, OH Earthen Sea, Daniel Martin-McCormick
August 11, 2005 Children's Museum of Richmond Richmond, VA Earthen Sea, Daniel Martin McCormick
August 12, 2005 Current Gallery Baltimore, MD Earthen Sea, Daniel Martin McCormick.
August 13, 2005 Space 1026 Philadelphia, PA Colleen, Hawk and A Hacksaw, Earthen Sea, Daniel Martin McCormick
August 14, 2005 Knitting Factory New York, NY Earthen Sea, Daniel Martin McCormick
August 15, 2005 169 Bar New York, NY Prewar Yardsdale, Earthen Sea, Daniel Martin McCormick, Bananas
August 19, 2005 The Invisible Hand Washington, DC SCHULDER 1717