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The Champagne Cowboys

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Everybody needs somebody to love, even for just one night. So dry your eyes and put lonely hearts aside. 'Cause Rock'N'Roll is love, and love has arrived!

In the Spotlight! On the showcase! GoodTime Gil and the Champagne Cowboys! Portland, Oregons newest 8 piece garage-tonk, rhythm and soul, punk rock'n'roll sensations!

"GoodTime" Gil Soliz/ Vocals (The Strand) Born on the dance floor and raised onstage. He comes alive under the spotlights, divined from above to spread the glorious gospel of Rock'N'Roll. Gentleman, showman, original soul. This kid stays in the picture.

Kirk "Long" Delong/ Guitar (The Viles, The Nightmares) Angus, Ace, Ronson, Keef- Move Over! There's a new guitar hero on the block and his name is "Long" Delong. So bad for so long he just can't help but do good. Thunderous virtuosity! Dazzling showmanship! Stunning good looks!

Natron/ Guitar (The Natrons, Frankfurter and the Hot Dogs) Rhythm and Blues electric slide sensation straight into your pants. Hot licks and Hot Dogs! A Bo Didley Shake, snakeskin, and glitter! Girls, don't even look at those thick, luscious locks dripping with tender possibilities. You'll only get hurt.

Brian Zipper/ Drums (New Wave Hookers) The Bhodhizatva of Beat! Khondolini on the Kick drum! Serious punk rock credentials rooted in a deep understanding of forgiveness and love. Zipper knows to his soul that only Rock'N'Roll can save the world. And we believe him!

El Presidente/ Bass (The Weaklings, Wife Stealin' Bastards) A sensitive tyrant with good taste in friends and a sick Rock'n'Roll fascination. Rules from a compound in deep SouthEast, half in the bag, convinced Sam and Dave are the second (and third) comings of Christ. Hallelujah, Brother!

And Introducing The Sweet Suggestions! Emily, Amber, and Chelsea Three lovely songbirds sent to us from heaven to put evil thoughts in the minds of men and sweet suggestions into their hearts.

So join the Champagne family and have a gas. We'll spread Rock'n'Roll love and get pretty girls to dance!-GG&theCC

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Member Since: 07/02/2006
Band Website: N/A
Band Members: Gil Soliz - Vocals / Natron - Guitar, harmonica / Kirk DeLong - Guitar / Casey Maxwell - Bass / Brian Zipper - Drums / Vaugn Adams - Keys /The Sweet Suggestions - Amber / Chelsea / Emily /
Sounds Like: A groovy, rock funky affair that seems to evolve (or devolve, depending on your tastes) into a familial, hiphop family-esque free-for-all on the stage. -Portland MercuryEqual parts glam indulgence, rawk abandon, and watertight construction, the album (Champagne & Rock n Roll) binds the energy of a soul revue and unreconstructed 70s riffage with an impossibly tight group dynamic as professional as it is eclectic. -Portland TribuneThe explosive sleaze-rock revue employs lovely back-up singers, a roster of storied local talents, and Gil himself (think Sammy Davis Jr. writ punk vaquero) for a captivating performance. -Willamette WeekGoodtime Gil and the Champagne Cowboys are a fun, flashy local act; frontman Gil does his darndest to bring some glamour and stage presence back to rock. -Portland MercuryFlanked by the Sweet Suggestion girls tweaked frug and (the frankly gorgeous) Fasold on slide guitar and hypnotic charisma, Gil unfurls a stage routine that vaguely nods to every rock god from Elvis to Iggy without ever sacrificing its own sweaty, distinct allure. -Portland TribuneTheir passion on stage, their love of the music and their respect for each other is vibrant. And all too rare. - Portland Tribune
Type of Label: Major

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We are now The Family Gun

Hello all. Thanks for your continued interest in The Champagne Cowboys. We had great times playing as The Champagne Cowboys and felt like we made some great music as well. Goodtime Gil was a dynamic a...
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