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The Why Store
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Past
JUN
22
2024
Rochester, IN
The Times Theater Inc
I Was There
MAR
30
2024
Pierceton, IN
Bar 13
I Was There
MAR
29
2024
Rochester, MI
The Roxy Rochester
I Was There
MAR
26
2024
Indianapolis, IN
Slippery Noodle Inn
I Was There
MAR
16
2024
Indianapolis, IN
Murphys Craft House
I Was There
FEB
22
2024
Indianapolis, IN
Corner Bar
I Was There
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David
February 2nd 2022
This was such an amazing show. The Why Store brought their A-game!
El Cajon, CA@Sycuan Casino Resort
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David
February 9th 2019
That show was fabulous! What a treat!
The chemistry between Chris and Troy was fun to watch!
These guys know how to put on a show🤗!!!
Thank you for sharing your passion and talent with Us~
Indianapolis, IN@Daddy Jack's Restaurant & Bar
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About The Why Store
The Why Store was formed in the late 1980s in Muncie, Indiana. In 1993, the band independently recorded Welcome to the Why Store. One year later the band recorded Inside the Why Store. Both albums were locally successful, and The Why Store began getting attention from record labels. In 1995, The Why Store signed to MCA’s subsidiary Way Cool Music for their first major-label effort, a self-titled LP, which was released in 1996.
Their major label debut on MCA Records spawned several hits. The first single, “Lack Of Water”, was a #1 hit on Triple-A Radio; the band performed “Surround Me” on Late Night with Conan O’ Brien and saw their video for “Father” receive rotation on MTV2 and VH1. The Why Store was a Top 20 album for 1996 and went on to sell 200,000 copies.
The Why Store split up in 2000 citing creative differences, though each member has continued onto different projects, most notably Shaffer who has recorded several solo disks as well as recording with his first post-Why Store band, Shaffer Street.
In 2007, Shaffer reincarnated The Why Store with an exciting new album called VIM. Produced by Rusty Anderson, Paul McCartney’s long time guitarist, VIM showcases Chris’s passionate songwriting and refreshingly edgy vocal ability. “It was a magical experience, definitely the best thing I’ve ever done,” says Shaffer.
In 2016, The Why Store released a Live album Live at the Slippery Noodle featuring “Everybody” and SIX previously unreleased tracks available at shows, their website, CD Baby or iTunes.
Once again … The Why Store is "officially, open for business" …
Their major label debut on MCA Records spawned several hits. The first single, “Lack Of Water”, was a #1 hit on Triple-A Radio; the band performed “Surround Me” on Late Night with Conan O’ Brien and saw their video for “Father” receive rotation on MTV2 and VH1. The Why Store was a Top 20 album for 1996 and went on to sell 200,000 copies.
The Why Store split up in 2000 citing creative differences, though each member has continued onto different projects, most notably Shaffer who has recorded several solo disks as well as recording with his first post-Why Store band, Shaffer Street.
In 2007, Shaffer reincarnated The Why Store with an exciting new album called VIM. Produced by Rusty Anderson, Paul McCartney’s long time guitarist, VIM showcases Chris’s passionate songwriting and refreshingly edgy vocal ability. “It was a magical experience, definitely the best thing I’ve ever done,” says Shaffer.
In 2016, The Why Store released a Live album Live at the Slippery Noodle featuring “Everybody” and SIX previously unreleased tracks available at shows, their website, CD Baby or iTunes.
Once again … The Why Store is "officially, open for business" …
Show More
Genres:
Alternative, Jam Rock, Pop Rock
Band Members:
Dan Hunt, Charlie Bushor, Chris Shaffer, Troy Seele
Hometown:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Contribute
Help The Why Store keep making the music you love.
Support
No upcoming shows
Send a request to The Why Store to play in your city
Request a Show
Similar Artists On Tour
Live Photos of The Why Store
View All Photos
concerts and tour dates
Past
JUN
22
2024
Rochester, IN
The Times Theater Inc
I Was There
MAR
30
2024
Pierceton, IN
Bar 13
I Was There
MAR
29
2024
Rochester, MI
The Roxy Rochester
I Was There
MAR
26
2024
Indianapolis, IN
Slippery Noodle Inn
I Was There
MAR
16
2024
Indianapolis, IN
Murphys Craft House
I Was There
FEB
22
2024
Indianapolis, IN
Corner Bar
I Was There
Show More Dates
Fan Reviews
![](https://assets.prod.bandsintown.com/images/homeIcon/festivalPlaceHolderImage/thumbnail/06.png)
David
February 2nd 2022
This was such an amazing show. The Why Store brought their A-game!
El Cajon, CA@Sycuan Casino Resort
![](https://assets.prod.bandsintown.com/images/homeIcon/festivalPlaceHolderImage/thumbnail/03.png)
David
February 9th 2019
That show was fabulous! What a treat!
The chemistry between Chris and Troy was fun to watch!
These guys know how to put on a show🤗!!!
Thank you for sharing your passion and talent with Us~
Indianapolis, IN@Daddy Jack's Restaurant & Bar
About The Why Store
The Why Store was formed in the late 1980s in Muncie, Indiana. In 1993, the band independently recorded Welcome to the Why Store. One year later the band recorded Inside the Why Store. Both albums were locally successful, and The Why Store began getting attention from record labels. In 1995, The Why Store signed to MCA’s subsidiary Way Cool Music for their first major-label effort, a self-titled LP, which was released in 1996.
Their major label debut on MCA Records spawned several hits. The first single, “Lack Of Water”, was a #1 hit on Triple-A Radio; the band performed “Surround Me” on Late Night with Conan O’ Brien and saw their video for “Father” receive rotation on MTV2 and VH1. The Why Store was a Top 20 album for 1996 and went on to sell 200,000 copies.
The Why Store split up in 2000 citing creative differences, though each member has continued onto different projects, most notably Shaffer who has recorded several solo disks as well as recording with his first post-Why Store band, Shaffer Street.
In 2007, Shaffer reincarnated The Why Store with an exciting new album called VIM. Produced by Rusty Anderson, Paul McCartney’s long time guitarist, VIM showcases Chris’s passionate songwriting and refreshingly edgy vocal ability. “It was a magical experience, definitely the best thing I’ve ever done,” says Shaffer.
In 2016, The Why Store released a Live album Live at the Slippery Noodle featuring “Everybody” and SIX previously unreleased tracks available at shows, their website, CD Baby or iTunes.
Once again … The Why Store is "officially, open for business" …
Their major label debut on MCA Records spawned several hits. The first single, “Lack Of Water”, was a #1 hit on Triple-A Radio; the band performed “Surround Me” on Late Night with Conan O’ Brien and saw their video for “Father” receive rotation on MTV2 and VH1. The Why Store was a Top 20 album for 1996 and went on to sell 200,000 copies.
The Why Store split up in 2000 citing creative differences, though each member has continued onto different projects, most notably Shaffer who has recorded several solo disks as well as recording with his first post-Why Store band, Shaffer Street.
In 2007, Shaffer reincarnated The Why Store with an exciting new album called VIM. Produced by Rusty Anderson, Paul McCartney’s long time guitarist, VIM showcases Chris’s passionate songwriting and refreshingly edgy vocal ability. “It was a magical experience, definitely the best thing I’ve ever done,” says Shaffer.
In 2016, The Why Store released a Live album Live at the Slippery Noodle featuring “Everybody” and SIX previously unreleased tracks available at shows, their website, CD Baby or iTunes.
Once again … The Why Store is "officially, open for business" …
Show More
Genres:
Alternative, Jam Rock, Pop Rock
Band Members:
Dan Hunt, Charlie Bushor, Chris Shaffer, Troy Seele
Hometown:
Indianapolis, Indiana
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