Champagne Republic

Since their official formation in the spring of 2012, Vancouver's Champagne Republic has been hard at work writing new material as well as refining their live sound. The group- consisting of lead singer Emily Chambers, guitarist Marty Majerski, keyboardist Philip Laessoe, bassist Eric Lipshultz and drummer Ryan Wylie- came together over a mutual love of classic and contemporary soul, funk, and R & B artists. Champagne Republic has quickly developed a reputation for their high energy shows, being featured at such events as The Vancouver Fashion Week Opening Gala, The Langley Canada Day Celebration, The Spirit of the Sea Festival, and The Harmony Arts Festival. They are rapidly growing an enthusiastic local fan base while aiming at establishing a cross Canada presence by next year. The group is currently working on a debut EP of original material aiming for a spring 2013 release. “Let's Get It On” is the first track off that project. The full story behind the band has taken some interesting turns; after attending Berklee College of Music on a vocal scholarship, Vancouver’s Emily Chambers brought her talent to the streets of Europe, busking her way through the South of ... more...