Sam Champion will record its first live album at New York’s Mercury Lounge this evening. The sold out gig, which also features The Virgins, is set to kick off at 9 PM. The quartet is currently performing in support of its second album Heavenly Bender, which will be released this July on North Street Records. The group has also confirmed a handful of new dates, including an appearance at Philadelphias Popped Festival! on June 22 with

Daniel Johnston and Takka Takka a performance at Brooklyns Prospect Park with Cold War Kids and Elvis Perkins on June 27.