It’s a bittersweet moment for Katastro as they release their final album Until the End of Time—an album deeply shaped by loss, perseverance, and the love of music. Following the tragic passing of frontman Andy Chaves in 2022, the three remaining members—Ryan Weddle (bass), Tanner Riccio (guitar), and Andrew Stravers (drums)—poured their hearts into completing […]
Alternative outfit Katastro has announced the band’s final album, Until The End Of Time, in honor of their late lead singer Andy Chaves and has released their new single “Our Favorite Song” featuring all original vocals from Chaves. “Our Favorite Song,” the opening track of the forthcoming album due out October 4th via Kamp Records/Controlled Substance […]
“Tell Me I’m OK” marks the third single drop for the remaining members of Katastro off their final album, slated for a fall release featuring vocals from Dirty Heads’ Jared Watson. Their work on the forthcoming album has been a long, cathartic journey for Andrew Stravers, Tanner Riccio, and Ryan Weddle, made possible by the […]
by Allie Adams Today marks two years since the untimely passing of Andy Chaves, the charismatic frontman of Arizona-based hip-hop/reggae/alt group Katastro. His death sent shockwaves through the band’s hyper-devoted national fanbase and left a gaping hole in the Chaves family–a hole only made bearable by his parents Lydia and Jim’s unwavering Christian faith and […]
Alternative band Katastro has released the music video for “Good Time,” their first new song since the tragic death of lead singer Andy J. Chaves. The “Good Time” video features footage of the band’s final days in the studio together before the loss of Chaves and also reflects on various milestones and good times throughout […]
Katastro’s legacy is now carried on by the surviving members. The world lost such a treasure Andy Chaves vocalist of Katastro. With their trademark strength, surviving members of Katastro are confronting this great loss. They have been working hard to create a masterpiece collective that will live forever. I’m sure just as Andy wanted, to […]
Stravs of Katastro talks about finding therapy in music & working with Dirty Heads with the Rebel Hippies Show The Rebel Hippies Podcast is back with another weekly chat about the music we all know and love. This week the fellas have a special guest Stravs of Katastro to talk about their new single Good […]
ThePier.org Picked Our Must-See Live Acts At This Year’s Cali Vibes! Cali Vibes returns this weekend to Marina Green Park in Long Beach Feb 17th – 19th with an insanely stacked lineup. Cali Vibes is a premiere reggae and California lifestyle festival that celebrates the connection of its community through good vibes, great atmosphere, and […]
