Core members: Jeremiah Lockwood-guitar and vocals, Colin Stetson-bass saxophone, Stuart Bogie-tenor saxophone, Jordan McLean-trumpet and Brian Chase-drums.
The band expands and contracts and frequently contains the presences of many special friends and guests, including: John Bollinger-drums, Matt Bauder-tenor saxophone, Kelly Pratt-trumpet, Kenny Warren-trumpet, Stefan Schneider-drums, Sarah Neufeld-violin, Nick Movshon-bass and drums and more new faces on the way!
Band co-founder Tomer Tzur (currently on leave of absence) plays drums and percussion on our self-titled EP.
Influences
Tinariwen, Cantor Jacob Konigsberg, Boubacar Traore, Cantor Zawel Kwartin, Junior Kimbrough, Breslover Chasidim, Amadou et Mariam, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Charlie Patton, Oum Kolthom, Art Blakey, Taraf, Salim Halali, Hamsa El Din...
For those who have seen The Sway Machinery in action, little explanation is needed. The band's combination of rhythmic power and potent folklore takes no prisoners. On stage the energy of submerged worlds is torn out into the light of day. And indeed, the historical tradition of Cantorial music, which is the focus of the band's work, is very much a lost world. The music of The Sway Machinery invites the listener to become like children wandering in the forest, discovering something mythic and wonderful.
“More a pulsating spiritual experience than a religious service, the music is a hybrid of Lockwood's diverse musical background.” -NY1
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Great discount before release of new cd "The Secret of Shabbos". Now you can buy Yerachmiel's first solo album and get a second for half price! (great for a gift) or you can buy 3 cds together, including this one, from the 5$ bargains. limited time only. enjoy! http://cdbaby.com/cd/yerachmiel
FIREWATER - LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS! Last shows until October!
Jun 26 : Larz, GERMANY : Fusion Festival Jun 27 : Audincourt, FRANCE : Rencontres & Racines Jun 28 : Istanbul, TURKEY : Balkan Soundz Festival July 02 : Dornbirn, AUSTRIA : Speilboden July 03 : Bulle, SWITZERLAND : Gibloux Festival July 04 : Jena, GERMANY : JG Stadtmitte July 05 : Hradec Kralove, CZECH R.: Rock For People July 06 : Vienna, AUSTRIA : Szene Wein July 08 : Linz, AUSTRIA : Posthof July 10 : Steyr, AUSTRIA : Röda July 11 : Bologna, ITALY : Mondiali Antirazzisti July 12 : Milano, ITALY : Magnolia Festival July 13 : Colmar, FRANCE : Hiero July 15 : Paris, FRANCE : Batofar July 17 : Pozega, CROATIA : Dirty Old Empire Festival July 18 : Veszprem, HUNGARY : Utcazene Fesztivál July 24 : Riberac, FRANCE : Le Grand Souk Festival July 25 : Gdynia, POLAND : Globaltica Festival July 31 : Namur, BELGIUM : Esperanzha Festival Aug 01 : Habere-Poche, FRANCE : Rock'n'Poche Festival Aug 02 : Bladel, NETHERLANDS : Bladelse Zomerfeesten
> Bellydancers in costume get in free at all club shows!
> More shows are still being added, so check the Firewater MySpace page for updates.
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