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She Swings, She Sways
Americana / Pop / Folk

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Ottumwa, Iowa
United States

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Last Login:  11/9/2009
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   She Swings, She Sways: General Info
Member Since7/9/2005
Band Websitewww.sheswingsshesways.com
Band MembersJOHN GORDON:
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

CORY CANNY:
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Follow @corycanny

TROY MORGAN:
Bull Fiddle, Vocals
Follow @Troybert

JASON BOLINGER:
Drums, Vocals
Follow @sheswings

DIANA GARLES:
Trumpet, Keys, Vocals
Follow @wdianaw

JESSICA MIDDLETON:
Director of Sales
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InfluencesLeonard Cohen, Bob Fay, Don Chaffer, Michael Knott, Neil Diamond...and of course, Marina Hardy...
Sounds LikeThe Decemberists, The Shins, Holopaw, CCR, Arlo Guthrie, Uncle Tupelo, The Mountain Goats, Calexico, Smog, Whiskeytown, Okkervil River, Big Smith
Record LabelAuthentic Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Nov 20 2009 8:00P
The Washington - She Swings, She Sways (Opening for The Nadas) Burlington, Iowa
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Redstone Room - She Swings, She Sways (Opening for The Nadas) Davenport, Iowa

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   About She Swings, She Sways
---YOU CAN BUY OUR NEW CD 5 DIFFERENT WAYS!---
1. HEAD OVER TO www.sheswingsshesways.com
2. OR TAKE A STROLL OVER TO OUR LABEL'S PAGE www.authenticrecordsonline.com
3. COME TO ONE OF OUR SHOWS! THEN WE CAN MEET YOU TOO!
4. IT'S NOW ON eMUSIC! Go here: www.emusic.com
5. FINALLY ON iTunes!!! --> She Swings She Sways - Wasted Love Songs - EP
However you get it, thank you very much!


A Midwestern Sound
A Mini-documentary starring She Swings She Sways
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She Swings, She Sways performs "He Loves Me" off their newest album Wasted Love Songs at the Crossroads Conference.


And "Lullaby"


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Time After Time

Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" in front of a crowd of 400+


BAND BIO

The members of She Swings, She Sways were all born in Iowa and raised within 30 miles of each other. Nobody could have known that beginning in 2005, the only thing separating them would be the number of trips they’ve each taken around the sun.

She Swings, She Sways coalesced in the only apartment building in downtown Ottumwa, Southeast Iowa’s post-industrial wasteland, when an acoustic duo (John Gordon & Cory Canny) met long-time drums and bullfiddle rhythm section (Jason Bolinger & Troy Morgan). Drawing on over 30 years of combined experience, the band began writing, recording, and performing in 2005. In 2007, the band added two new players – Wes VanAntwerp (electric guitar) and Diana Garles (keys, vocals, trumpet).

Since then, She Swings, She Sways has spent almost every minute together – sharing a house and completing five tours of the Midwest, playing over 200 shows. Their travels have resulted in many new friends and fans; a few broken hearts; and the rescue of Sassafras, a horse stuck in a frozen Kansas pond. And even though the road can be hard, they’re always able to find a girl’s bed to sleep in (though she may not be in it), and her mom usually makes them muffins in the morning.

She Swings, She Sways released a self-titled EP in the winter of 2005, which was quickly snatched up by audiences across the Midwest. July 2008 marks the release of their first full-length record, Wasted Love Songs, which was recorded only a block from the band’s home and will be put out by Authentic Records of Des Moines. “Wasted Love Songs,” is truly a full-band effort; with each member contributing their own story of wasted love, or getting wasted due to unrequited love, depending on whom you ask.

When the band is asked what "style" of music that they play, a common answer is "Midwestern" music. She Swings, She Sways’ range of influences is wide, combining rocking two-beat stomp, soulful lovelorn lyrics, and lilting pop melodies.

"Basically, we steal the best elements of the music we like and when the six of us play together, it just comes out kind of sounding like us" says Cory Canny. "We've been described as Americana, folk, pop, indie, and polka. I'm pretty certain that the older gentleman who described us as 'polka' was heavily medicated at the time, because he also insisted that he was my real dad."

The diversity of the band is not only defined by the music. The band’s age range is 15 years; some have tattoos and piercings; others look like your average clean-cut college kids. "The individuals in our band wouldn't typically be seen playing together in your average band. But we don't care, partially because we grew up in a very 'image-conscious' culture in America and we got very bored with that very early. But mostly we don't care because we know that we look good," says John Gordon.

She Swings, She Sways is very proud of their Iowa roots. Still, they all hope to soon leave home for the long haul and take their music anywhere they can find a meal, a bed, and some open ears.

You can email the band at sheswingsshesways@yahoo.com

Label & Management : Jason Walsmith
Authentic Records
2702 1/2 Beaver Ave 2
Des Moines, IA 50310

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Nov 9 2009 6:21 AM

URGENT: Wanted Two Bands for Label Consideration

There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.

*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.

1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.

* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist.
** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong.
*** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.


2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.

* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist.
** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong.
*** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.

XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com

Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.

Thank You.

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Nov 8 2009 7:32 AM

Get your tickets at Bridge View. Bleachers are $20 and floor seats are $30. Dont miss this!!!! Gamers make sure you come take part in our tournament at Uncle Buck's. Prizes include cageside passes to Throwdown 3, A Playstation 3 and an XBOX 360. Entry fees are $5 or free with your Throwdown 3 ticket... See you all there.
 
 
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Nov 7 2009 2:02 PM

HA HA HA HA!!!! Thanks for the Photo Comments.... When are you guys heading back this way and ACTUALLY playing? We miss you!
Allison

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Nov 5 2009 3:42 PM


Have a good day,my friend
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Oct 31 2009 4:08 PM

Congrats on the podplay.
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Oct 23 2009 12:52 PM

Appreciate it guys. Thanks for the support. Cheers, TI
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Oct 19 2009 5:22 PM

SSSS, Appreciate the add. New shows and websites posted. Orgone
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Oct 18 2009 3:22 AM

thanks for tha add.
its yha gurl goldii locks.
trnya make it to tha top.
i hope yhu can be there supporting me nd my friends.
it would mean alot :)

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Oct 14 2009 10:24 PM

Thanks so much!! Dig The SAFES!!!





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Oct 12 2009 7:13 PM

FINALLY after a year of waiting IM ON ITUNES And YOU CAN GET 10 SONGS FOR 3.99 off my NEW FULL LENGTH "Front Page Love" AND I I'd love you forever. I really need all the support I can get. Please tell you friends it would be a big deal to me.
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Oct 12 2009 7:29 AM

Beautiful page and Music!!


Thank you very much for the Add



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A bientôt j'espère ~
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Oct 7 2009 6:57 PM

we are halfway to the weekend! what are you planning for the weekend???
Lisa

Lisa Ling



Sep 29 2009 2:36 PM

whats sup, droping by to show some luv! <3<3

phosphene

phosphene



Sep 29 2009 1:16 AM

when is the last time you ate a pear or apricot?
Lisa

Lisa Ling



Sep 16 2009 3:38 AM

Loving the music! I really like the style. <3
MADORE

MADORE



Sep 8 2009 9:40 PM

Hey! How are you? :P

Just wanted to keep in touch.
Feel free to drop a comment, we reply to everyone!

Madore <3's You!
alan

alan hare



Sep 4 2009 2:39 PM

hi

ive put highway and flown the coop on bfrcp on live 365.its only small internet station,just plays music in a loop,but gets the odd listener.the tracks stay on for a month or so before i change playlist.

all best alan.
Lisa

Lisa Ling



Aug 28 2009 10:49 PM

Just Came by to say HI! love the music
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Aug 25 2009 2:21 AM

Nice to meet you also
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Aug 24 2009 8:50 PM

I need to see you guys sometime!

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Aug 21 2009 11:39 PM

So, what do I have to do to become a top friend, marry one of you?!
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Aug 18 2009 6:37 PM

Cool stuff! Can we open for ya some time?
Marcus

Marcus



Aug 17 2009 4:30 AM

Heart y'all.

Fun chill'n with you guys in Chicago.
I hope the rest of your tour went well.
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Aug 16 2009 1:36 AM

Thanks for checking out gighive thebuzz, and  finding us on twitter...
She Swings, She Sways... the name says it all
Dori

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Aug 8 2009 6:08 PM

great show last night guys...don't forget to try to make it to harvest fest!!!
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