Eastern Conference Champions (ECC) were formed in Bucks County, PA and comprised of longtime collaborators Joshua Ostrander and Greg Lyons. The two found themselves alone in a studio after parting ways with their old band, "Laguardia", who released an album on Universal/Republic Records. Eventually that material became The Southampton Collection-EP, released on Retone Records in March 2006. The president of Geffen records heard the songs and the friends, now ECC, found themselves back in the major label world and were signed to a new branch of the Universal Music Group.
Their debut record, "Ameritown" was produced by Owen Morris (Oasis, The View) and released in the United States on July 17th, 2007. The album was a critical success, garnering rave reviews as the band toured the U.S. relentlessly and even made an appearance on "Last Call with Carson Daly". Always ready for the road, ECC criss-crossed the country in their van playing countless shows by themselves and supporting such acts as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, indie rock legend Black Francis and The Films among others.
While earning well-deserved accolades at home in the States, Eastern Conference Champions also turned heads abroad when "Ameritown" was released in the United Kingdom in May 19, 2008 on Island/Fallout. ECC built up a loyal UK fan base and caught the attention of publications such as NME by playing anywhere and everywhere across the pond and even made their name known in Europe by supporting American indie rockers Rogue Wave.
2009 has Eastern Conference Champions back in their newly adopted home of Los Angeles, busy in the studio working on a new record. Ostrander and Lyons also welcomed the addition of skilled musician and San Francisco native Melissa Dougherty on guitar and backing vocals. Recently free from the shackles of a major label, the band is excited about their next release and anxious to get back in the van and go back home on the road.
Eastern Conference Champions's Friend Space (Top 13)
Hey friends. Come to our badass Masquerade Party! great music, tons of fun, and free beer & wine (if you tip the bartenders). Saturday OCTOBER 24th @ The Unknown Theater.
when ya guys gunna hit the road again? havent had a chance to order the album but am damn sure it will be awesome after listening to the songs on this page
Just letting you fella's know we have our debut single online... 'Golden Shivers' It's up on the myspace page now aswell as the 2 bonus tracks. Any comments would be great!
Looking forward to hearing the 5 cover tracks later on too!
Eastern Conference Champions - "The World Is Melting" - New anti-global warming song from NSV now posted. THE ENVIRONMENT CANNOT SPEAK FOR ITSELF, EXCEPT IN BEAUTY AND IN PAIN, PLEASE HELP IT ANY WAY YOU CAN! Thanks for being a friend. Pay it forward.
CAMPAIGN FOR CARE celebrated the INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE, 9-21-09, by distributing 300 hand-tied fleece blankets/foam pads/hygiene bags/blank stamped envelopes with stationary/socks/knit hats for the homeless children and adults sleeping on the streets of Skid Row in Los Angeles. We wish to thank all the contributors and volunteers who have made this special day possible, especially the students from schools throughout Los Angeles and Orange County who made all the blankets out of concern and care for the homeless. They have been instrumental in the effort, and their kindness and many notes of encouragement have been a tremendous inspiration. Campaign For Care belongs to everyone who participates in any way, and we are so touched by the spirit of volunteerism that we have witnessed in the youth. They are the hope of the future, and we are so pleased and proud of them for their sense of duty to help those less fortunate. With much gratitude and admiration,
Stacy Tuttle CAMPAIGN FOR CARE project to assist homeless children and adults in Los Angles and beyond
*The gorgeous painting "PEACE IN PEACE OUT" displayed above was created by and donated to Campaign For Care by Michael Cano www.myspace.com/paintingsbycano.
New songs KICK ASS!!! Can't wait for my signed CD! I'll be in CA a week too late, but will plan my work travel accordingly once you schedule some more dates.
Online Now!
