Since their inception in 2002, The Swiftys have been determined to make no-nonsense, heartfelt country music - and to make it their way. They have been dubbed "modern outlaws," both for their love of the maverick country movement and for fearlessly wandering whereever their path may lead them.
Often joined by talented musical cohorts across Canada onstage,
or in the studio, The Swiftys strength and core bares down as a trio, creating a solid, identifiable sound. They are often likened to their heroes such as Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, The Band, CCR, Buddy Miller, and Steve Earle, though The Swiftys also maintain their own distinctive sound never forgetting who they are and where they come from. The result is an old fashioned country music sensibility that weaves in stray fragments of blues, rock'n'roll, Western swing and rockabilly.
The Swiftys have toured North America playing venues and key festivals
including The Edmonton Folk Festival, Calgary Folk Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, SXSW in Austin, and many more. The have also shared the stage with country/roots phenoms such as Lucinda Williams, The Sadies, Corb Lund, Marty Stuart and Rodney Crowell. With only four years under their belts and fire in their music, The Swiftys are eager to take on any stage and any crowd to continue building their legacy.
Hello from the amazing windy plains just outside Calgary , Alberta(weather subject to change on the 1/2 hour with out notification) Wonderful music in your space.Many discoveries made at your space, very nice indeed to be m8s.Cheers ! (mO:) moreno
In a act of Kindness endorphin levels are elevated in the Giver, the Receiver and the Observer, how nice is that.
"do not seek happiness .. but .. do rid your self of unhappiness = Zero Negative thoughts"
"Share knowledge ,it is a way to achieve immortality"
hey - thanks swifty. i like what you've done with yourspace. it's quite cozy.
wow, you totally scored on the summer festivals, eh? well done. missed you at the black dog - heard it was a great show. will hopefully get to see you play the edm folk fest...
We just got the CD today and am just listening to it now. I will play it this Friday for sure!! I did a whole show once on Truckin Songs!! Keep the peace, thanx for supporting the show...and always make sure to let me know when you are planning to come west, we'll get you on air and have some fun...take care, joey
Yo! Thanx for being online buddies with us. I'm looking for storytellers and radical rockers for my radio show Sound Resistance on Vancouver Co-operative Radio (www. coopradio. org). Keep in touch if you have a CD worthy of airplay. I'm also writing for BC Musician magazine and am always looking for good touring stories. Keep in touch, thanx very much..joey taken in Barkerville British Columbia at Artswells Festival 2008
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