The
Swiftys
BIOGRAPHY
Since 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.
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