The Champion: Analog Recording Studio
The Champion is a 1968 Ford motor home converted to an analog recording studio by Samuel Farrell of Curly Cassettes & is rentable nightly or weekly for 1-2 people as part of the Artist Residency Program.
It can accommodate 2 people max, either sleeping on the twin-sized bed with a 4-inch foam pad or converting the seating area into a full-sized bed with couch cushions. Guests have access to the Outdoor Kitchen and private/public shower and bathroom in the nearby Pavilion.
The gear is rotating and will change as time progresses and the waves keep rolling in. Residents are encouraged to bring their own microphones, instruments, and recording devices/ laptops.
Two built-in guitar amplifiers (can be mic’d or use direct out)
Generally, the studio comes equipped with:
Vintage Califone Record Player/ Tube Amp
Short scale (64 key) Marco Polo acoustic piano!
Milkcrate full of percussion
2 Track Tascam Porta Studio
Basic microphones (SM-57/SM-58) and cables.
Call the front desk before booking to see what equipment is available during your stay.
Champion Policies
You break it, you pay for it.
Always lock the door behind you.
No shoes inside (get cozy).
No drinks on the Piano
No loud music after midnight.
Please credit ‘Sou’ Wester Artist Residency/Curly Cassettes/the Champion Mobile Unit’ if you release any of these recordings.“Goner” by Haley Johnsen – Written, recorded, & filmed in The Champion
“Simple Pleasantries” by Rosetan – Recorded in residency at The Sou’wester
“Tender Kind of Love” – a writing & recording residency in The Champion
VISITING MUSICAL ARTISTS
“Ivory Coast” by Pure Bathing Culture – Filmed at The Sou’wester
“Today Is My Day” by Jet Black Pearl – Recorded & Filmed at The Sou’wester