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...
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THE SWAY MACHINERY: PILGRIMAGE
A VISIONARY JOURNEY IS ABOUT TO BEGIN.
In an unprecedented act of intercultural exchange, underground rock cult favorites and iconoclastic champions of historic Jewish music traditions THE SWAY MACHINERY, have been invited to perform at THE FESTIVAL OF THE DESERT in Esekane, Mali, in the depths of the Sahara Desert this January. The Sway Machinery will bring its unique vision of JEWISH SPIRITUAL MUSIC traditions to the heart of ISLAMIC AFRICA, performing for an audience of thousands!
While in Mali, The Sway Machinery will record a new album, featuring collaborations with stars of the Malian music world. A documentary film about this journey is also in the making!
Help us realize this fantastic opportunity for engendering harmony between the tribes of Man through acts of creativity! Follow the link below to make a tax-deductible contribution.
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
HIDDEN MELODIES REVEALED '07 @ ANGEL ORENSANZ NYC
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Nach vielen Ideen, langen Stunden im Studio, etlichen Tagen zeit des Dichtens und Denkens…..
Unser Album ist da, wie glücklich man sich mit diesem Digitalen-Keks fühlen kann kannst du gerne selbst herausfinden.
Erhältlich ist es ab sofort unter mp3.de Im Pressezentrum (Rostock), Outline (Rostock), Blue Clothes (Rostock), in Tommy´s Headshop und unter www.akord.de mit mail an akordhro@googlemail.com
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