dj champion et ses g-strings. Club Soda , Montreal

thom100 · 09-16-2009, 12:05 PM

I'll be honest, I'm being completely self serving in writing a review for this show as I really just want to post my shots, and help spread the word on this band/group.

After seeing dj Champion give a free show down at Yonge Dundas Square last Thursday I was made aware that the groups sophomore album was to hit store Sept 15th. As part of the release a party and performance was being held in Montreal. A few emails with the right combination of desperation, fan boy and past industry experience got me a press pass just 24 hours before the show.

Craigslist I love you on so many levels. A quick ridesahre to Montreal was arranged for Tuesday morning, I got in to the city about 3 hours before show time. A short but enthusiastic line was waiting outside Club Soda, it moved quick. Getting into the venue was a bit strange as there were tables with food, booze, and more press than normal. It took about an hour then the fans arrived. it was party time.

The band tore through the new album and had everyone acting like fools. I was a bit disappointed that that is all they played. In comparison to the show less that a week before where they played a selection of new and old track, focusing solely on new material left a bit desired. The new album is still strong, it just really helps to have some of their older epic tracks to pull it to the next level. It will be virtually impossible to replace Betty their former lead signer, perhaps it will just take time to adjust to the new lead man.

Was an early show which left more time for cute frenchies on st Denis, then a painful red eye bus trip home that was made slightly more entertaining watching two 18 year old chick wig the fuck out on acid the entire time.

show 8/10
experience 9/10

thom100 · 09-16-2009, 12:06 PM

JAR · 09-16-2009, 12:12 PM

hey Thom, any links to their music?

thom100 · 09-16-2009, 12:18 PM

not sure if this will work ?

http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=dj...?v=11185826033

their live sets are much better than the cd.

http://www.myspace.com/djchampion

guysmiley · 09-16-2009, 07:40 PM

I don't know what it is about that bar; I never fail to have a good time there.

Jealous I missed this.

mrtunes · 09-16-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAR

hey Thom, any links to their music?

you might recognize this song. i think it was licensed to a bunch of commercials

thom100: looks like you made good use of the press pass!

MISTY · 09-17-2009, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtunes

you might recognize this song. i think it was licensed to a bunch of commercials

thom100: looks like you made good use of the press pass!

That song is amazing, I always wanted to buy it but could never find it. Great Canadian group from Mon-real' eh? Thanx for posting. I thought it was a DJ, now I see it's an interesting little pot smoking band. Wot's the song called? You did not say or I did not sleep ; D No heaven????

mrtunes · 09-17-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MISTY

You did not say or I did not sleep ; D No heaven????

yes it's called No Heaven

ian · 09-19-2009, 03:50 PM

I had never heard of this band until this thread, so I have to say thanks to Thom because I downloaded a bunch of their stuff and really dig it!

thom100 · 09-19-2009, 04:15 PM

Converting fans 1 person at time. If you haven't tracked down their live album yet, do that next.

Then go buy yourself tickets to their shot at Mod Club on Nov 28th, it is only there and then you really get to experience Champion. Live.

mrtunes · 09-19-2009, 09:28 PM

yes this is why i think it's great to post event reviews

i must say though when i saw champion at the commodore in vancouver a few years ago it was a bit too high energy for me. lots of expectation to jump up and down all night. don't get me wrong that's fun and all but it just wasn't for me that night.

thom100 · 11-10-2009, 01:52 PM

Champion played Vancouver this last Saturday, it was the first stop of the Canadian tour for Resistance. Great show, though it kind of sucked that it was an early show, just tough to fully get into it when the band is on stage at 8:30/45 and has to finish by 10pm. I guess that would be my only major complaint.

I would have liked to hear more of the older material, like they managed at the Yonge Dundas show a couple months ago. I think I just still miss Betty.

Pilou is really starting to find his stride as the new lead, kid has pipes.

Sure the show was a bit early, a bit short, but I really don't know too many other bands that can get a crowd moving the way Champion does.

7/10

ethnik · 11-12-2009, 02:37 AM

their headline outdoor set at the montreal Jazz Fest in the pouring rain with 150000 plus people still stands out as one of the greatest concerts I have ever been witness to!

09-16-2009, 12:05 PM	#1
thom100 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: chasin' rabbits Posts: 7,662	dj champion et ses g-strings. Club Soda , Montreal I'll be honest, I'm being completely self serving in writing a review for this show as I really just want to post my shots, and help spread the word on this band/group. After seeing dj Champion give a free show down at Yonge Dundas Square last Thursday I was made aware that the groups sophomore album was to hit store Sept 15th. As part of the release a party and performance was being held in Montreal. A few emails with the right combination of desperation, fan boy and past industry experience got me a press pass just 24 hours before the show. Craigslist I love you on so many levels. A quick ridesahre to Montreal was arranged for Tuesday morning, I got in to the city about 3 hours before show time. A short but enthusiastic line was waiting outside Club Soda, it moved quick. Getting into the venue was a bit strange as there were tables with food, booze, and more press than normal. It took about an hour then the fans arrived. it was party time. The band tore through the new album and had everyone acting like fools. I was a bit disappointed that that is all they played. In comparison to the show less that a week before where they played a selection of new and old track, focusing solely on new material left a bit desired. The new album is still strong, it just really helps to have some of their older epic tracks to pull it to the next level. It will be virtually impossible to replace Betty their former lead signer, perhaps it will just take time to adjust to the new lead man. Was an early show which left more time for cute frenchies on st Denis, then a painful red eye bus trip home that was made slightly more entertaining watching two 18 year old chick wig the fuck out on acid the entire time. show 8/10 experience 9/10

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09-16-2009, 12:06 PM	#2
thom100 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: chasin' rabbits Posts: 7,662

09-16-2009, 12:12 PM	#3
JAR Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: BOUNCE baby BOUNCE Posts: 6,646	hey Thom, any links to their music?

09-16-2009, 12:18 PM	#4
thom100 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: chasin' rabbits Posts: 7,662	not sure if this will work ? http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=dj...?v=11185826033 their live sets are much better than the cd. http://www.myspace.com/djchampion

09-16-2009, 07:40 PM	#5
guysmiley Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 106 miles to Chicago Posts: 557	I don't know what it is about that bar; I never fail to have a good time there. Jealous I missed this.

09-19-2009, 03:50 PM	#9
ian Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: on the verge. . . or is it verve? Posts: 9,575	I had never heard of this band until this thread, so I have to say thanks to Thom because I downloaded a bunch of their stuff and really dig it!

09-19-2009, 04:15 PM	#10
thom100 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: chasin' rabbits Posts: 7,662	Converting fans 1 person at time. If you haven't tracked down their live album yet, do that next. Then go buy yourself tickets to their shot at Mod Club on Nov 28th, it is only there and then you really get to experience Champion. Live.

09-19-2009, 09:28 PM	#11
mrtunes Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,102	yes this is why i think it's great to post event reviews i must say though when i saw champion at the commodore in vancouver a few years ago it was a bit too high energy for me. lots of expectation to jump up and down all night. don't get me wrong that's fun and all but it just wasn't for me that night.

11-10-2009, 01:52 PM	#12
thom100 Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: chasin' rabbits Posts: 7,662	Champion played Vancouver this last Saturday, it was the first stop of the Canadian tour for Resistance. Great show, though it kind of sucked that it was an early show, just tough to fully get into it when the band is on stage at 8:30/45 and has to finish by 10pm. I guess that would be my only major complaint. I would have liked to hear more of the older material, like they managed at the Yonge Dundas show a couple months ago. I think I just still miss Betty. Pilou is really starting to find his stride as the new lead, kid has pipes. Sure the show was a bit early, a bit short, but I really don't know too many other bands that can get a crowd moving the way Champion does. 7/10

11-12-2009, 02:37 AM	#13
ethnik Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Roche Blanche, Colombie Brittanique Posts: 1,645	their headline outdoor set at the montreal Jazz Fest in the pouring rain with 150000 plus people still stands out as one of the greatest concerts I have ever been witness to!