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Thom Swift
Roots Music / Blues / Folk

Into the Dirt




Canada

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Member Since3/12/2007
Band Websitewww.thomswift.com
Record Labelunsigned
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Thom Swift
Thom Swift Into the Dirt • Winner of the 2008 Canadian Maple Blues Award for New Artist of the Year • Winner of the 2008 East Coast Music Award for Blues Recording of the Year • Winner of the 2008 Music Nova Scotia Awards for Musician of the Year and Blues Artist/Recording of the Year • Winner of a 2008 CBC Galaxy Rising Star Award • 2009 Nominee for two Canadian Maple Blues Awards, including Acoustic Artist of the Year & Songwriter of the Year With his well-travelled guitars, rich and soulful voice, insightful writing and casual wit, Swift warms audiences everywhere he performs. In Spring of 2007, Swift teamed up with producer/engineer Charles Austin (Buck 65, Joel Plaskett, Matt Mays) to record ten original songs at Echo Chamber Studio in Halifax. Released nationally on September 4, 2007 by Festival Distribution, Swift’s much-anticipated solo debut Into the Dirt features some of Canada’s top musical artists. Swift, who plays acoustic guitars, resonator guitars, banjo and mandolin on the recording, is joined by drummer/ percussionist Geoff Arsenault (Ray Bonneville, Mary Jane Lamond), Brian Bourne (Rawlins Cross, DRUM!) on electric bass and chapman stick, Chris Corrigan (Rita MacNeil, Mary Jane Lamond) on electric guitar, PEI songstress Rose Cousins vocals, New York blues artist Guy Davis on didgeridoo and harmonica and B3/piano legend Bill Stevenson. From the brawny groove of the title track “Into the Dirt” to the infectious ragtime-inspired guitar work showcased on “Hackett’s Cove Rag”, to the country-roots feel and dobro highlights of “Crying Shame” to the uplifting stride piano piece “My Sweet Baby You”, this is an album that engages all who listen. Drawing inspiration from finger-style master Mississippi John Hurt, the songwriting of Tom Waits and Emmy Lou Harris, the melodies of jazz great Charlie Haden, and his father’s operatic voice, Swift delivers a distinctive blend of folk, blues, country and rag style. "Masterfully produced Into The Dirt sonically alludes to what might happen if Tom Waits and Mark Knoffler ever put themselves in the hands of legendary Canadian producer Daniel Lanois. An impressive, rewarding listening experience for those who enjoy tonally-textured song and soundscapes, classily performed." - JazzEast Rising Magazine, Halifax, NS Swift is a member of the 2007 Canadian Maple Blues Award-winning and ECMA-winning group Hot Toddy Trio. With eight albums to their credit and a career that spans over 12 years, the group is a regular on festival scenes. www.thomswift.com

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Flynn Amps





Jul 2 2009 9:00 PM

Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
Jaclyn Reinhart





Jun 22 2009 2:15 PM

Hey Thom, thanks for the add!
Thompkins Media Group





Jun 1 2009 11:21 PM

Charlie Harding





Apr 20 2009 12:17 AM

It was an honour toi sell CDs for you :).
Kelstone





Apr 16 2009 5:38 PM

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Dear Mr Obama Barrack



Jan Van Kelst
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Carter Chaplin





Apr 15 2009 1:23 PM

Hey buddy hows the gigs goin'?
Carmel Mikol





Mar 28 2009 4:13 PM

New studio tracks now posted! Listen and share...
CRACKERS Lunatic Rock Band





Mar 23 2009 4:48 AM

THANKS FOR ADDING US AS FRIENDS!

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Stef Dumont





Mar 1 2009 3:36 PM

Thanks Thom!
Have a great sunday :)
Denis Turbide





Feb 24 2009 2:22 PM

Wow...great stuff Thom! Thanks a bunch for the add and I hope to see you out East this summer. Let me know what you think of my tunes if you have a minute...cheers!
Gilles Gallant





Feb 4 2009 10:50 AM

We are enjoying your CD "into the dirt" very much. Thanks for the beautiful music.
Hope to catch one of your concerts soon.
Have a great day!
Pascal





Jan 21 2009 3:45 PM

Bonjour
thanks for the friendly add
I like your good guitar sound
best wishes from France
Pascal
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Dec 18 2008 3:06 PM

From heaven above arrives a fascination,
It..s a personal, glory innovation
To be honest, thankfull and true -
Holy night, I trust in you,
cause you give freedom to everyone,
You spend much love and also fun.
I treasure Christmas through the years,
It..s a magic time, which disappears.
But it comes back again and again,
I..m indeed a Christmas - fan.

I wish you and your family a merry christmas
Love & Peace

~ MB ~
Mo' Kauffey





Dec 3 2008 1:59 PM

Hey Thom, looking forward to be able to 'ketchup' with ya next month.
your friend................and mine,
Mo'
Howard Lips





Dec 1 2008 8:41 PM

Mercy brother Tom Swift! Thanks for the add, and welcome to my neck of the cyber woods! Much respect for your beautifully crafted music!
Peace,
Howard Lips

Greg Wagner Audio





Nov 11 2008 1:35 AM

Congratulations on the wins Thom. Keep going.
The Marvel Stove





Nov 1 2008 3:34 PM

Check our new songs.
Flynn Amps





Oct 27 2008 7:46 AM

Hi everybody, just here to say a big thanks for all your support. The new workshop is well and truly up and running and the custom cabs are now available to order. All the best, Stevie Flynn.
GDI





Sep 29 2008 6:36 AM

Thanks for the add, Thom! You've got some fine tasty tunes here!
East Coast Kitchen Party





Sep 28 2008 2:15 PM

Hey Thom

Congratulation on your Music Nova Scotia nominations from your fans at East Coast Kitchen Party!
klaus eichberger





Sep 23 2008 10:42 PM

thanks for the add. good music, great voice.

take care.

klaus
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Sep 23 2008 5:00 PM

Welcome to Country Song Workshop
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Don Murdock





Sep 19 2008 8:58 PM

Thanks Thom for the add, great sound my friend, wish you all the best.

Don
Karen Palmer





Sep 19 2008 1:11 PM

Congrats Thom! What a lucky boy - I'm sure his life and heart will be full of music & that's a beautiful thing.

Good on ya! Much Love
Karen @-,-'--
Hot Tamales blues





Sep 8 2008 2:33 AM

Hi Thom, thanks for adding the Hot Tamales :)
You have great tunes and such a nice sound!
Have a nice evening
Stef
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