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When his new band wanted to play a show in their hometown of Chicago, guitarist Phil Kosch agreed, but said they’d have to perform under a pseudonym to prevent his old group (which included his brother among its members) from finding out. “I hadn’t told them I was quitting and the two bands knew each other from the local scene,” he explains. “I wanted to avoid any problems.” Kosch, a bit of a history buff, suggested Treaty Of Paris as a temporary moniker. “It had a nice ring to it,” he laughs. “Picking a band name is always tough, but that one seemed to go over really well.”

The band hit the ground running in January 2005, recording demos and playing to sold-out crowds at Schuba’s, Double Door, Metro, House of Blues, and other Chicago and Midwest venues with bands such as Jacks Mannequin, Motion City Soundtrack, The Spill Canvas, The New Amsterdams, The Academy Is…, Sum 41, Rise Against, All American Rejects, MxPx, Lucky Boys Confusion, Lovedrug among others.

When not onstage in front of awestruck audiences, the quintet spent time sharpening their songwriting skills, and by March had penned 20 complete songs, 6 of which were recorded for their Behind Our Calm Demeanors EP. The disc showcased Treaty Of Paris’ love affair with anthemic, poppy songs and compact arrangements. They celebrated the EP’s release by headlining a sold-out show at The Metro, where they tore up the stage to the delight of over 1000 rabid fans.

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Clayton09 wrote:
October 2009

I stepped off the Belmont stop in Chicago today and ran into this band playing a free live show. Never heard any of their stuff, but it was pretty rad.

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sssheryl wrote:
October 2009

!!!

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the_endcomplete wrote:
May 2009

good stuff

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aznsupragrl182 wrote:
April 2009

You could be my nurse, I'll be the patient you're saving.. ;D

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mr_maxis wrote:
March 2009

What a name :)

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MFEO91 wrote:
November 2008

I LOVE THESE BOYS SOOOO MUCH!

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kentin14 wrote:
November 2008

on tour with jack's mannequin... it means they're great!!!

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Devilhunter wrote:
November 2008

just found out about them. they're pretty good :]

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FarCrysss wrote:
October 2008

Horrible horrible horrible band.

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itsaplayonwords wrote:
August 2008

Haha I personally have met all of these guys and some of the older members before they were cool on Warped Tour. I have a drumstick, signed demo (burned disc from them from a show years ago), and one of Phil's guitar picks. Phil is a really nice guy, actually they all are.

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theXpandaXdied wrote:
July 2008

Saw them Saturday on Warped, it was the first time I'd heard of them and they rocked. I bought the CD, got it signed and got a hug. they were adorable.

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tifflaw wrote:
June 2008

I saw them at Warped Tour in San Francisco ! They were great :D They were selling their CD for $5, but I couldn't buy it because I ran out of money and I have no other way to buy it. Mann, I'm so pissed -_-

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Valorie_Lynn wrote:
May 2008

i wish i could be your miss :( i hate it that treay isnt going to warped tour. :\ grrr

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wolffystyle wrote:
April 2008

I prefer the treaty of versailles...

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Claire009 wrote:
March 2008

yeah they're touring with yellowcard and then they'll be touring with jacks when they release their album. fun stuffff

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liss3003 wrote:
February 2008

love state tollway

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grand_illusion wrote:
January 2008

K_TrAiN, they're doing GREAT. in case you didn't know, they just finished up touring with The Spill Canvas, Meg & Dia, and Playradioplay! and they're currently getting ready to tour with Yellowcard, The Spill Canvas, & Playradioplay! And they've also got another tour coming up starting in may, so i guess that should be announced in the upcomming months. it should be a really good one ;]

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grand_illusion wrote:
January 2008

their album came out september 25th 2007

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Squaredeath wrote:
December 2007

hooray for banners

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MFEO91 wrote:
October 2007

new cd=AMAZING!!! hopefully i am going on the 6th...

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