LAST MINUTE PLANS: Hey Champ Opens Door No. 3

By Tankboy in Arts & Entertainment on Jul 10, 2013 3:20PM

Hey Champ photo by Jim Kopeny / Tankboy

Double Door is finally opening Door No. 3, their new basement "speakeasy" to the public tonight. We got an advance peek at the joint while it was still under construction via a tour of the labyrinthine tunnels underneath Double Door a while ago and we admit we're excited to see how the whole thing pans out. And to ensure the joint opens in style PBR and Do312 have joined with the club to bring no cover, cheap drinks, and a (nowadays) rare live set from local dance rock (now duo) Hey Champ. Gemini Club, pOCEANs and Greg Corner will warm up the room with DJ sets, but it's Hey Champ we'll be waiting for. We caught them as a duo a few years ago when their the-keyboardist's arrival was delayed by a late flight, and there's something delightfully savage about them as a guitar and drum combo (with, yes, a fair amount of samples). Longtime friends Saam Hagshenas and Jonathan Marks create a powerful energy when the two are just feeding off each other so tonight's set should be a treat. Snag their latest single for free below and get on the guest list now for free admission.

Door No. 3 opens tonight, July 10, in the basement of Double Door, 1572 N Milwaukee, 9 p.m., FREE with RSVP, 21+