Preview: Colony House
April 5, 2018
Written By: Kate Dolan
Colony House is coming back to LU, and they’re better than ever! Since last being at Liberty in 2016, the Tennessee-based indie rock band has been hard at work touring after the release of their sophomore album Only The Lonely. I remember being in the crowd at their show my freshman year during Student Activities’ annual Block Party, and I will never forget the energy. Each song, though I knew every word, was a different experience when it was coming from ten feet away. The guitar riffs were more incredible, the drum solos more soul-rocking, and the retro mic was emitting even smoother vocals than I could have imagined. As the first few notes of each song rang out the crowd would go wild, knowing each song would bring about an enjoyable experience.
Block Party 2016 was not the first time this group had rocked Liberty’s campus. Back in 2011 they performed under a different name, “Caleb”, after the band’s lead singer. Though this band is not explicitly Christian, its roots and messages are clear as they consistently create music that is both hope-giving and raw. Two of the bands front men, Caleb and Will Chapman, are the sons of renowned Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to this talented bunch. The band also includes guitarist Scott Mills, who was good friends with the brothers even before the band came together in 2009. A more recent addition is bassist Parke Cottrell, who added the last factor needed to transform this trio into the band they are today.
In a day and age where uniqueness is hard to come by, Colony House spins a different twist on the popular indie-rock genre. The range of songs on their most recent album go from soft and real ballads like “This Beautiful Life” to more upbeat funky-rock songs like “You & I”. The band is not content to stay in one lane musically, as they always seem to be striving to mix up their sound. Their fresh sounds make for an exciting listening experience that keeps you hooked the entire way through. There is definitely something for everyone when it comes to Colony House.
Colony House will be making their big return to Liberty University on Friday, April 27, at 8 p.m. Jake Ziegler and the Locals, a local rock group, will be opening the show. Bring your friends, bring your mom, bring anyone that just loves to rock out to the LaHaye Event Space for an unforgettable night with a band that keeps getting bigger and better.