The Proximity Playlist: Dock Party
Four friends. One hometown. A shared love of music that started long before they ever called themselves a band.
On this episode of The Proximity Playlist with Gino D, we’re introducing you to Dock Party — a Chattanooga group made up of Henry Clark, Stuart Brown, Colin Sanders, and Sid Cheemakoti.
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Dock Party’s story starts right here in Chattanooga, where all four members grew up and developed their musical roots. After years of playing music in different ways — including a shared experience in a classical guitar group during their time at McCallie School — the chemistry was already there when Dock Party began to take shape.
Since then, the group has grown from playing smaller shows to becoming part of the larger Chattanooga music community, including a memorable appearance at Riverfront Nights.
Their sound is all about creating a feeling. Drawing inspiration from artists like The Backseat Lovers, Flipturn, Winyah, and Briston Maroney, Dock Party blends energetic performances with songs designed to take listeners somewhere else.
Whether they’re creating something upbeat and nostalgic or something more atmospheric, the goal remains the same: make music that connects with people.
On this episode, we talk about how Dock Party came together, what it’s like balancing music while attending college in different cities, their experience growing as a local band, and what’s next — including their upcoming Riverfront Nights performance this Saturday, July 25th.
You’ll also hear the stories behind three of their songs: “Drugstore,” “Space Suit“, and “Fiamma.”
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