Biography

In June of 1995, Jeff Froyd and Chris Morley, psychology doctoral candidates, got together to play a few songs at a party for their school. Jeff's experience touring with such acts as Del Fuegos and Young Weasels grounded the pair, while Chris' throaty singing style and propensity for lousy relationships pushed them in the direction of playing blues. The pair soon started playing gigs at coffeehouses. A year later, a bass guitar student of Jeff's, Doug Palmer, joined and the three formed a blues trio. Doug, an accomplished musician, actor, and carnival clown, added another dimension (several, in fact) to the band. Joke Time with Doug has since become one of the most dreaded and feared elements of their performances. Together, the three became Built For Comfort, played several small venues, and began to be known around Denver as a well-schooled blues band.

By September of 1996, the three were enjoying great success and were playing larger venues. They decided they needed to hire a drummer. They initiated a nationwide search, advertising on television and radio, as well as in newspapers across the country, and found Paul Christophersen. The drummer's 20 years of experience with several bands around the country, including The Howlers, Armchair Martian, and the NuTones, helped the band find the groove it was looking for. Says the drummer, "When I found these guys I was showering at a friend's house." After adding Paul, the band was so well-received, they became the house band at the Tivoli Brew Pub, and a favorite at several other venues.

As their success continues to grow and the four look to the future, they are expanding their generous repertoire with original material.