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The Championship
Country / Folk Rock / Americana

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Milwaukee/Bay View, Wisconsin
United States

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   The Championship: General Info
Member Since6/19/2005
Band Websitewww.bearriflerecords.com
Band MembersJoe Crockett - Singing, Writing, Guitaring

Jordan Burich - Atmospheric Soundscapes and Melodies

Allen Cote - Menu Changes Daily

John Crockett - The Deep End

Travis Doar - Tempo
InfluencesUnder them. All the time.
Sounds LikeHot Shit!
Record LabelBear Rifle Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Nov 21 2009 9:00P
Baba Louie’s De Pere, Wisconsin
Nov 25 2009 8:00P
Club Garibaldi’s w/ Sam Roberts Band Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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   About The Championship







"For me, unexpectedly discovering a new band is akin to getting a single onion ring in your fries or finding a forgotten sawbuck in a coat you haven't worn since the previous winter. It's windfall to be sure, but it makes you want to believe there's more where that one came from. Sadly, there are a lot more renegade onion rings out there, than stray money or new bands worth your attention. Given this, I was practically giddy (for me, at least) to stumble upon Milwaukee's The Championship sandwiched on a local bill this past weekend.

"Even in its current state, I remain a staunch supporter of the Twin Cities' music scene, so I've been more than a little alarmed at the recent outpouring of top shelf artists from The Dairy State. We've been getting by on reputation alone for far too long, and suddenly guys like Justin Vernon and Eric Rykal have our local combos looking over their shoulders at all times.

"It's bad enough they have The Sausage Race (how long before some Milwaukee punks form The Randall Simon Incident?) and we can't get Paul Bunyan's Axe back, and now Wisconsin rubbing my nose in The Championship. My visceral reaction was that they were working the same side of the street as The National (another band with a puzzling handle given their genre of choice) and ambling toward the My Morning Jacket corner. Their performance was tight, but never felt perfunctory, thanks to arrangements that accommodated ragged edges and improvisatory jags with open arms. Singer/guitarist Joe Crockett remains firmly rooted at the center of the maelstrom with a voice that absolutely demands your attention. It hardly seems possible that his petite body is capable of putting forth such emanations. Remember the first time you actually saw Rick Astley after hearing his songs? It's like that, but in a good way.

"After seeing The Championship's dynamic live show, which drew heavily from their forthcoming Moving At The Speed Of Darkness EP, their 2008 full-length, Midnight Golden (get both from Bear Rifle Records, is a decidedly more subdued, but no less impressive, affair. The band's country leanings are more evident, with mandolins and steel guitars embellishing taunt, melancholy vignettes of working class existence. Struggle, with bible, bottle and broads abounds in songs that clearly echo the best work of gentlemen like Mssrs. Alvin, Yoakam and Springsteen. Opener Ferris Wheel plainly attests that Crockett, even at his young age, has a talent for tapping into (with apologies to Thoreau) the "quiet desperation" of contemporary Midwestern living. From the neo-AM leanings of Gladstone (which suggests that Crockett may be secret lovechild of Waylon Jennings and Brett Sparks) to the roadhouse swagger of Diamond Rings, there's more than a little to like here. Sure, there's nothing earth shattering on Midnight Golden, but as was the case with The Gaslight Anthem's The '59 Sound, it's all done so well that it's easy to forgive the occasional hackneyed misstep. Furthermore, clocking in at a taut 38 minutes, it's almost impossible not to say, 'Let's hear that again.'"

-My Old Kentucky Blog, June 24, 2009

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The Championship

The Championship



Nov 12 2009 5:28 PM

birdlips

birdlips



Nov 6 2009 8:37 PM

Hey!  We were just thinking of you guys.  The tour was great, how are y'all doin?  We're thinking of moving to San Francisco in March.  When can we play some shows together again?  You guys are awesome!
Poca-hot-ass (aka bad news gale)

Poca-hot-ass (aka bad news gale)



Nov 4 2009 4:54 AM

hey boys, i moved to madison. come up sometime and you can hang out in my attic fort with me!!!! 
Ashely

Matos Nancy



Nov 2 2009 12:49 AM

Hey

Stop

by and show me some love from time to time, would love hearing from ya....so don't be a

stranger, stay in touch....hugs!!



TASHARG( DOWNLOAD EP FREE-- NOW!!!)

TASHARG( DOWNLOAD EP FREE-- NOW!!!)



Oct 27 2009 2:31 PM

how are you?
what do you think of the music? :)
Texas NORML

Texas NORML



Sep 14 2009 12:43 AM

Texas NORML's 4th Annual 6th Street Smokeout is coming up fast!
Saturday, October 17th, at Momo's Club in Austin!
You can get your tickets online by clicking "Tickets", and you know it's gonna be a sell-out!!

Consensus [ MESSAGE US FOR GWEN STACY TICKETS!!! ]

Consensus [ MESSAGE US FOR GWEN STACY TICKETS!!! ]



Sep 8 2009 2:10 PM

Hey there! What's going on?

So - we're friends now, huh? Awesome!

That means you can stop by sometime and talk to us.
We'll actually respond to you, I promise!

Hope to hear from you soon!

-Conner//Consensus
::!Mick!::

::!Mick!::



Sep 8 2009 12:53 AM

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Endomorphic

Endomorphic



Aug 31 2009 2:09 PM

Heartbreakers sounds awesome!
Fable & the World Flat

Fable & the World Flat



Jul 22 2009 6:33 PM

had a good time this past weekend, listening to your ep at work right now

Matt
Wavelength Masters

Wavelength Masters



Jul 19 2009 9:51 AM

Hey The Championship!
Hope you're having a great summer!! Keep me in mind if you need any mastering done. Still only $25 per song and $100 for an EP, mix-tape, or full CD!
Thanks!!
Jim
Wavelength MD
birdlips

birdlips



Jul 2 2009 6:08 PM

Twas a long drive, we got back as the sun was coming up, but it was worth it and we had a wonderful time. Miss you guys already!
Jay

Jay



Jun 25 2009 3:42 AM

The new tunes sound insane...
Can't wait to buy the new CD, hope to see you this weekend.
Invade Rome

Invade Rome



Jun 25 2009 2:43 AM

Dudes -

On a level of 1-10, your new record earns a "fuck yeah!"

Nice work.
jamie

jamie



Jun 18 2009 5:10 AM

lovin the new tunes...this can hold me over until June 23rd:) Keep up the great work boys!
megs

megs



Jun 11 2009 10:54 PM

I'm sorry I'm going to miss you guys tomorrow while you're here! I hope the cities treat you well, and you have a safe adventure. See you in MKE soon! xo-m
Staircase Wit

Staircase Wit



Jun 8 2009 4:42 PM

Hey guys!

We have just released our new single: "Kiss Me" and 2 b-sides! 3 new songs up on our myspace page!
We'll be glad if you and all the people who love rock and roll check us out!

All the best

Staircase Wit
Dana John Nielsen

dana nielsen



Jun 3 2009 2:27 PM

This Friday, June 5th my band The Color Truth will be playing at Milwaukee Ale House w/ Truth In Fiction. 9pm. No Cover! Also, catch us that morning on FM102.1 w/ Kramp and Adler after 9am.
Downfall Revolution

Downfall Revolution



May 31 2009 3:47 PM

Hey dudes . whats up? :)
Ian Olvera Trio

Ian Olvera Trio



May 23 2009 7:53 AM

rockin with you dudes was a blast tonight. lets do it again soon!
ODAU

ODAU



May 22 2009 10:18 PM

check it out, you guys were mentioned in onmilwaukee.com's top article today
http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/westernworld.html
West of East

West of East



May 18 2009 5:13 PM

Awesome show on Saturday. The best we've seen in a while! Your songs were stuck in our heads all day on Sunday.
Hitching Post

mark  amy



May 18 2009 12:31 AM

See you next weekend!!
Wavelength Masters

Wavelength Masters



May 15 2009 11:22 AM

Hey The Championship!
Just want to stop by to say thanks for being friends! Keep me in mind if you need any mastering done. All of the info is on my page and feel free to email me anytime. Only $25 per song and $100 for an EP, mix-tape, or full CD!
Thanks!!
Jim
Wavelength MD
Poca-hot-ass (aka bad news gale)

Poca-hot-ass (aka bad news gale)



May 14 2009 8:16 PM

how you lovelys been holdin up over there.
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