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.
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 |