THE LOCAL NYC is the New York City based songwriting team of Tim Champeaux (Lyrics) and Jon Cowherd (Music).
Champeaux is the singer, and Cowherd handles the keyboards, backing vocals and all the producing duties.
When it came time for Champeaux and Cowherd to record their debut CD "Just Show Up", they were honored to have some of their favorite musicians join them in the studio. Lee Alexander, Dave Berger, Caleb Sherman and Pete Smith made up the core unit, while special guests Ann Cowherd, John Gros and Goffrey Moore rounded out the ensemble. Jon Cowherd is a multi-talented musician, composer, arranger and producer. His other projects can be found at JonCowherd.com and MySpace.com/JonCowherd Tim Champeaux is also a nationally recognized Voice Over talent. Tim has voiced countless promos, commercials and trailers. His Voiceover website is TimVoice.com More about Champeaux and Cowherd: Tim Champeaux and Jon Cowherd met at Miss Mae's Place in New Orleans during the latter part of the last century while attending Loyola University. They bonded instantly, both having a healthy respect for Stevie Wonder, Tom Waits and Tequila. While in New Orleans, Cowherd hooked up with drummer Brian Blade and they formed The Brian Blade Fellowship. He also worked with Daniel Lanois and Joni Mitchell, just to name a few. Champeaux, on the other hand, moved to Brooklyn and was slugging it out with the Toasters, the Brand New Heavies, and local favorites The Second Step. When Cowherd finally landed in NYC for good, the duo began writing songs together; Champeaux writing the lyrics, Cowherd writing the music. It soon became evident that it was time to record. The CD "Just Show Up" was recorded at Unique Studios in Times Square NYC, and includes the single "Addict Me" which is featured on HBO's ORIGINAL SERIES IMAGE CAMPAIGN!!! The single "ADDICT ME" reached #2 on the AMAZON ROOTS/ROCK CHART!! A sold-out CD release party at lower east side landmark club The Living Room, a song in a movie at The Tribeca Film Festival, and The Local had found their audience. As one reviewer put it: "Just Show Up by The Local is a piece of art that will have it's place in the time capsule of indie music". (www.indiemusicexplosion.com). High praise indeed, but for The Local, it's all about great songs. So let the inevitable comparisons commence and the influences be heard. The Local is proud of every one of them. And whether those influences be musical, geographical, or occasionally chemical, they are all welcomed here. Always have been, always will be. After all, this is New York. So thanks for listening, and thanks for just showing up... |
