Valley musician dies in California car accident

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — The Valley music scene was rocked Thursday by the information that founding member and singer of the Tempe-based band Katastro was killed in a single-vehicle accident in California.

Andy Chaves, 32, and two pals have been touring alongside the Pacific Coast Freeway in Newport Seaside, California. 

In keeping with Newport Seaside Police Division, a number of calls got here into the Thursday morning round 12:45 a.m. after the automobile hit a curb and collided with building gear close to McArthur Boulevard and PCH.

All three occupants within the automobile have been killed within the crash. Three building staff have been additionally reportedly harm within the accident and handled at a close-by hospital.

Chaves and his band have been receiving notoriety within the music world, recognized for mixing rock, funk and hip hop to create their distinctive sound. Coupled with Chaves’ skill to each rap and sing, the longer term was trying vivid for the group.

Chaves, a Coronado Del Sol Excessive Faculty alum, began Katastro with fellow Tempe residents Andrew Straver and Tanner Riccio in 2007. Bassist Ryan Weddle quickly joined the group and Katastro quickly made a reputation for themselves within the Valley music scene.

In the course of the Phoenix Suns NBA Finals towards the Milwaukee Bucks, Katastro was invited to carry out at one of many staff’s residence recreation halftime exhibits.

“It’s dope as a result of we’re from right here,” Chaves instructed 12 Sports activities’ Lina Washington earlier than the sport. “We’ve been watching the Suns since we have been youngsters. So, for them to ask us to a Finals recreation is unbelievable.”

The band launched an announcement on its Instagram account saying:

“We’re fully devastated to must announce the lack of our brother and singer Andy Chaves. Please respect the privateness of Andy’s household and the members of the band as all of us start to course of this. Thanks for the love and help. Ryan, Tanner, Stravs.”

In an article on The Peir.org, Make Patti encourages followers to indicate the band their help.

“To the followers of Katastro: In case you’re studying this, go stream the shit out of Katastro’s music proper now! Put it on repeat. Go purchase each single piece of merchandise accessible from the band’s retailer — Present them this group is right here to carry them up, to have fun their music & the optimistic influence they’ve had on our lives the final 15+ years. Let’s put on Katastro merchandise to each present this yr & present the band how far our love can attain.”

Katastro was scheduled for the Sunshine and Summertime Nights Tour that includes Iration and Ambiance. The band was recent off an April thirtieth live performance held at Colorado’s well-known Purple Rocks Amphitheater.

There isn’t a phrase but on funeral or memorial companies.

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