Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

 Sam Champion is a four-piece rock band from New York, New York known for their smart pop songs and wooly rock epics.  With more than a year on the road under their belts and a trove of new songs, it’s easy to see why one reviewer recently called Sam Champion a “force of nature.”

Members Noah Chernin (vocals, guitar), Jack Dolgen (bass, vocals), Ryan Thornton (drums, vocals) and Sean Bones (guitar, keyboards, vocals) were all friends before forming the band officially on Halloween of 2004.  In 2005 they released the critically acclaimed “Slow Rewind” (Razor & Tie) and have just finished recording their follow-up album due out sometime very soon!

“Full of warmth and texture Sam Champion could break any minute” – New York Magazine /2006’s REASONS TO LOVE NEW YORK

“Sam Champion has the potential to do what Sonic Youth did for the same demographic in the early 90’s…” – The Portland Tribune

“Every so often, a band you think you have pegged will evolve from a plain old "good act" to an absolute force of nature….These local boys straight up rock. Drawing on Neil Young -- with moments of Malkmus and Levon Helm -- Sam Champion feel fresh in the face of post-punk plenitude. – Stereogum.com

“We were out and out blown away by the energy and excitement these guys brought…If it’s been a while, go see them again.  If you’ve never, do yourself a favor.” – gothamist.com