Swampadelica blends and bends lead vocalist's Nadïne LaFond's native language, Haïtian Kreyol with English and then mixes it with electric guitar and a modified and mutated American jazz & rock staple, the Hammond B3.
Swampadelica represents a sort of a musical reverse migration. It starts with the current sounds of rock and hip-hop, travels to the Gulf states with funk and early American blues. From there it moves to the Caribbean with Haïtian Kreyol and the rhythms of reggae and ska. It ends up back in Africa via Nadïne's African vocal styles and the use of instrumentation such as the hindehoo and kalimba.
Nadïne LaFond has recently appeared on Phish bassist Mike Gordon’s new album, ‘The Green Sparrow”. Nadïne appears on a track with Rolling Stone/Allman Brothers keyboardist, Chuck Leavell. Nadïne also appears on moe.’s new album, “Sticks & Stones”, and recently sang with the band on tour (including an appearance on Mountain Stage with moe. and Ani DiFranco).
With guests such as the legendary Bernie Worrell (P-Funk, Talking Heads keyboardist) and Railroad Earth’s Todd Sheaffer & Andy Goessling showing up and sitting in with Swampadelica at their live shows, it is evident that Swampadelica’s fire is burning.
Founding member Damian Calcagne surfaced from the Northwestern NJ music scene. Damian toured as keyboardist with RCA's From Good Homes. Damian, Nadïne and guitarist Brian Herkert form the song writing team that has created Swampadelica’s signature style that is showcased on their 2008 release, S'AC PASSÉ?. These three friends have developed a dialogue that is the center of Swampadelica’s musical voice.
Now joining the band on drums is long-time friend, Casey O'Connor, and on bass, Jason Hogue. Swampadelica's 2008 release (their 3rd album), is entitled S'AC PASSÉ?. Entitled in Haïtian Kreyol, “S'ac Passé?” is a greeting meaning “What's going on?” to which the traditional response is “N'ap Boulé!”, or our fire is burning.S'AC PASSÉ? is produced by Swampadelica and J. Kahrs. S'AC PASSÉ? was recorded at Trey Anastasio’s Vermont based studio, “The Barn” as well as the band members' home studios.S'AC PASSÉ? is available through www.swampadelica.com, www.digstation.com and itunes.
I would have stopped back stage and chat but I had something come up at home. I split right after and drove almost all the way(3 hours). I'll be at Sterling for sure. If there is any way to get a copy that 3 Graces to replace the one on my my space(from moe. down) that would be way cool. Peace and good thoughts always. Paul
Had lots of fun at show last night. The Blairstown Theatre is great. Todd and Andy were incredible. My favorite high light of the night was Three Graces...IT WAS SICK!!!!! Thanks for the laughs Jay/Moose.
Thanks for the up-date bro. I have been needing a Swamp fix. Taxes will be back by then and this horrible cold will be gone(going on 4th week and finally went to Dr.'s yesterday.) Hope all is well with everyone on your end. Give all a hug for me. See you there.
