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The Swippers
Folk Rock / Pop / Indie

"Where there's smoke there's 'Swippers'"

Bergen, Passaic and Union County, New Jersey
United States

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   The Swippers: General Info
Member Since4/15/2007
Band WebsiteLogo by: Wendy Wong Page Design: Laurie Swerlin
Band MembersJoanne Calabrese, Laurie Swerlin, Linda Lambiase and Ed Seifert.
InfluencesThe 1960's. Peace, love and understanding.
Sounds LikeThemselves.
Record LabelAtrium Home Fry Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 2 2008 3:00P
The Twisted Tree Cafe Asbury Park, New Jersey
Aug 3 2008 12:00P
Union County Peace Council Fair Cranford, New Jersey
Aug 22 2008 7:30P
Concert in the Town Square Piermont, New York
Oct 18 2008 8:00P
Coffee Lab Roasters Tarrytown, New York

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   About The Swippers
THE SWIPPERS The year was 1980 and Disco was dead. A changing musical climate and fate brought musicians Joanne Calabrese (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Laurie Swerlin (lead guitar, backing vocals) together. Before they became The Swippers, Calabrese and Swerlin were the musical architects of various groups such as “Last Licks”, an all-female pop/rock band whose indie release EP, “You’re Ruining My Love Life” won rave reviews from The Star Ledger’s then music critic, George Kansler. In addition, the EP’s single “Kiss Me with the Lights On” landed a spot on Billboard’s “Singles to Watch” list. Last Licks were also featured artists in The Bergen Record and The Aquarian magazine, which led to performances on the cult TV shows “Uncle Floyd” and “The Joe Franklin Show”. In the 90’s, Calabrese and Swerlin went on to form the band “Where There’s Smoke” along with powerhouse drummer, Debbie Magguilli. Together, they played the NYC club circuit, numerous LGBT charity events and as the winners of New Jersey Pride’s “Battle of the Bands”, were the opening act for comedian Lea Delaria when she performed at the reopening of the historic Paramount Theater in Asbury Park New Jersey. Today, Calabrese and Swerlin, with vocalist/percussionist, Linda Lambiase, and bassist/vocalist Ed Seifert continue to play their distinctive blend of original indie/folk rock/alternative music as the dynamic musical force called “The Swippers”. Recent performance: The Crossroads, Garwood NJ The Stanhope House, Stanhope NJ Riverspace Arts Center-Openers for Lea DeLaria Watchung Arts Center-Openers for Tret Fure in 2007 and Ellis in June 2008 Music at The Mission, West Milford NJ Greenfest, West Milford

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The Swippers has 198 friends.
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darlingkel





Jul 7 2008 4:13 AM

Ladies!
Had a wonderful time with you on Saturday
And, thank you for playing an acoustic set at BH

See you soon

XOXO
darlingkel





Jun 29 2008 6:12 AM

Hey Ladies!
Tina





Jun 27 2008 3:37 PM

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Jun 26 2008 7:18 PM

Cali's great - but there are no Bombossco's here and that part totally bites. Miss you and so does the boy! Was thinking last night that I want to revive PT next year. This year will be the first in five that I'm not going. And that just aint no fun.
Steph





Jun 18 2008 9:32 PM

Do you know Jen?
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May 26 2008 4:53 PM



Laurie and company,
The pleasure was all mine. You guys were fantastic! That's why we had you play 4 songs. Thanks again for the add.
Scott
darlingkel





May 23 2008 7:05 AM

the new material is lovely.
see you soon.
- K
Gena





May 11 2008 10:20 AM

Excellent show last night in Nyack! It was great meeting you guys. Looking forward to catching you in a live show again soon. Keep on rockin'!

Peace.
:o)
Loretta Hagen





Apr 28 2008 8:53 AM

Hey Laurie,
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I really enjoyed The Swippers set at The Crossroads too!! Your guitar playing is always so great!! I had a lot of fun meeting your friends and family, very nice crowd!!We'll see you guys at Greenfest!
Loret
Ed Seifert music





Apr 27 2008 2:55 AM

Loved your set at the Crossroads last night. Lotsa fun! I never noticed the augmented chord in Breathless before. Nice change! See you soon.
Chimene Petitt





Apr 23 2008 7:54 PM

Hey Joanne,
It was great to finally meet you too! So thanks for the note & compliment. Yes, even (quietly) hurting I was glad I could support Deb and her Divas while Jonnie is out sick in the hospital.

Although I'm sure I couldn't hold a candle to their regular set, ironically, I'd sure hope to have the same coverage for me and am currently seeking help too for certain shows that require dancing now. Sheesh! (At least I'm not hospitalized) which certainly puts things in perpective!) So it was a pleasure to be a helper to my long-time friend, and new ones made--even 1-footed-lol! Here's a cheer that Jonnie gets well soon!

Plus their band is great, I had lots of fun, most importantly: We DIVAS need to stick together!!

Glad to have finally met yet another Diva in you & hope to come to one of your Swipper shows when I'm more mobile. Keep in touch new friend,
All the Best,
Chimene
darlingkel





Apr 12 2008 7:46 AM

the melissa ferrick show last night was really good. she was in rare form. completely giddy.

see you on the 26th.
Ed Seifert music





Apr 4 2008 11:05 AM

Hey, Swippers! Great job last night! Just goes to show that being able to SEE your instrument is SO overrated!!
Sorry I won't see you at the Mission tomorrow.
Don't forget--the Stones movie opens today!!
Ms.Understood





Mar 23 2008 9:56 AM

Just stopping by to say hello and wishing you a beautiful Easter day~
darlingkel





Mar 7 2008 9:29 AM

hi ladies -- elyn told me about the 26th. looking forward to the show!
Debby Maggiulli





Feb 20 2008 7:58 PM

Great song you've added to your site (DANGEROUS!)...love it!
darlingkel





Feb 17 2008 3:45 PM

see you again soon
The Shoe Leather Express





Feb 6 2008 6:26 PM

Hi Swippers,
you sound great! We saw you at The Mission,
We look forward to seeing you again!
Tina





Feb 3 2008 3:56 PM

Thanks for the add! I can't wait to see you play again!
Chester





Feb 3 2008 6:08 AM

Hi Swippers, thanks for adding me as your friend, I hope to see more of you, I'll keep an eye out for where your playing.
jon
Ed Seifert





Feb 2 2008 10:45 PM

Once again, Swippers rock the house at the Mission! Thanks for having me back on board. It's always a pleasure. Linda, please get off the stage now. We want to go home!
Debby Maggiulli





Jan 22 2008 11:29 AM

It was great fun and an honor to record with The Swippers. I can't wait to hear the finished product!
Frankie D. & The Boys





Jan 4 2008 8:10 AM

Thanks for adding Frankie D! We love you!
GirlsOwnRadio





Jan 4 2008 7:44 AM

We appreciate the add! Thanks.
Ed Seifert





Dec 24 2007 1:29 PM

Happy Holidays, Swippers! Hope you have a great one, and get everything you want! See you next weekend!
Woodstock MusicWorks





Dec 17 2007 9:43 PM

Happy Holidays!!!
Woodstock MusicWorks
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Ed Seifert





Dec 3 2007 3:08 AM

Hey Swippers! It was great seeing you this weekend, at the party yesterday and at the Music At The Mission Open Mike/Linda Lambiase Drumathon on Saturday! Thanks for having me aboard for Second Chance. I hope you had as much fun as I did. And Linda, thanks for helping out on Santa Claus Is Back In Town. I think we done Elvis proud! See you soon!
Steph





Nov 12 2007 1:46 PM

A new name was added while I was in France: "Joseph Stephen Pierre Passino" Going to pick him up right now at the neighbors'. Oh yeah, and by the way...I'M BACK!!!
Steph





Nov 1 2007 3:31 PM

Bombasco?! Is it you? Joe and I are so proud of you...playing again and all. I'm off for another trip here tomorrow, but let's catch up when I get back. I'm thinking NJ w/Joseph Stephen Passino sometime after the holidays?
Chimene Petitt





Oct 19 2007 3:25 PM

Pleased to meet you & I enjoyed the introduction to your music. I see we both love Debby too & though we all have hectic performance schedules, we are bound to meet in person while taking in a joint show at some point and will be acquainted! Thanks for saying hi & best to you for continued success with your music!
Jasmin Tabatabai





Oct 8 2007 3:51 PM

Yeah. Too bad.
Debby Maggiulli





Oct 8 2007 7:03 AM

You guys were excellent at MATM Saturday night! Loved "Dangerous"...thank you for doing that...GREAT song! Also loved Linda's playing; great addition to the Swippers! Looking forward to hearing more of you soon!
Ed Seifert





Oct 7 2007 7:39 PM

Hey, Swippers,
Nice job at the Mission last night! I enjoyed your set. Keep up the good work! Ed
Diva Express





Sep 28 2007 7:51 AM

We'll see you at MATM 10/6!
Linda





May 21 2007 1:19 PM

Keep on Swipping! I mean that in a swippozitional sense as well as a swippophonic sense, but I would NEVER say that in a swippitutional manner. That would just be rude.
From Mimmo (and Antonas, in spirit, I am sure.)
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