Consolation Champ played their first show together in January of 2005 at the 400 Bar in Minneapolis. 380 performances in 37 states, 4 weddings, 11 children, and 6 dogs later, these balding buddies from Bloomington, Minnesota, continue to pursue good songs and good shows that move people.
Their latest album, Shorthand for a Long Walk, is meant to inspire reflection and creativity amid the demands of adulthood. Described by the Minnesota Star Tribune as “a collection of jangly dad pop” (the band takes this as a compliment), it's made up of earnest, catchy songs about the long walk of life.
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A collection of tunes for couples, parents, and pet owners meant to inspire reflection and creativity amid the demands of adulthood. credits released April 12, 2024
Consolation Champ is: John Richards - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano on “The Next 20 Part II” Chris Mitchell - Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Mandolin Matt Mitchell - Bass Rick Nordquist - Drums, Backing Vocals
All songs written by John Richards (ASCAP) All songs arranged and performed by Consolation Champ with the following additional musicians:
Ryan Mach - All Auxiliary Percussion, Backing Vocals on “No Coincidence” and “Trego,” Synthesizer on “Go on Anyway,” Acoustic Guitar on “The Next 20 Part II” Jorge Raasch - Piano on “No Coincidence,” “Bella’s Waltz,” and “Trego,” Wurlitzer on “Laramie” Joey Ryan - Backing Vocals on “John Wooden,” “Not a Pilot,” “No Coincidence,” “Laramie,” “Bella’s Waltz,” and “Trego”
Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Ryan Mach in Minneapolis from April 2022 - April 2023 Mastered by Greg Reierson at Rare Form Mastering Album Photography by Jane Richards
Thank you family and friends for your love and support. Thanks for listening. license all rights reserved
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