The Churchills

The Churchills were an indie pop/rock foursome from the New York/New Jersey area started by founding members Ron Haney, Bart Schoudel and Kim Henry. They were signed to Universal Records and are probably most commonly known for their appearances with Michael J. Fox on his television show Spin City. During season 3, in the episode titled "Internal Affairs", they performed their song "Everybody Gets What They Deserve" at the end of the show in front of the Flatiron Building in Manhattan. This episode was subsequently shown as part of a flashback episode the following week and the song became the theme song for Michael's character and Nikki played by Connie Britton. "Everybody Gets What They Deserve" was also used in the final episode when Michael says goodbye to Nikki. This same song is also featured in the TV show Scrubs, in the episode titled My Lips Are Sealed. Meadow Soprano wears the band's T-shirt in Episode 3 of Season 2 of The Sopranos, and again in Episode 3 of Season 3. The band had songs on many television shows including ER, The O.C., Third Watch and Everwood. Their song "Sometimes Your Best Isn't Good Enough" was the theme song for the MTV show Juvies. The video for the song Sometimes Your Best Isn't Good Enough features a young Oscar Isaac running through the streets of Brooklyn. Other videos include I'm A Sucker For A Girl In Uniform. The Churchills toured the US, Europe and Japan playing with bands with bands like OK Go, The National (band) and They Might Be Giants. After the breakup of the band both Ron Haney and Bart Schoudel went on to write, produce, tour and record with other prominent artists. Ron co-wrote and played guitar on the song Tell You Something (Nana's Reprise) on the Alicia Keys album As I Am and played guitar on her following record The Element of Freedom. He also played with Alicia and her band at the 2007 The Black Ball performing songs with Gwen Stefani, Sheryl Crow and Bono. Ron currently writes, records and produces music for artists, film and television out of his studio Cardinals Sing. He also plays in a number of bands including Bobby Bandiera and in 2018 played Madison Square Garden opening for Bon Jovi with NJ country artist Williams Honor. As a member of Bobby Bandiera's band he has recently performed with New Jersey luminaries Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny and Gary U.S. Bonds. Bart Schoudel is a 2 time Grammy nominated engineer and a producer for his work with Justin Bieber on Purpose (Justin Bieber album) and Beyoncé on her Beyoncé (album). He has also worked with Camila Cabello, Zara Larsson, Kelly Rowland, LSD (group) and Fifth Harmony. Other founding member of The Churchills Kim Henry is now a member of Emperors of Wyoming featuring Butch Vig along with one time The Churchills drummer Alex Smolinski.