Get to know Swear and Shake
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 9:54PM 
When I made the trip down to Connecticut for the B.O.M.B. Festival a few weeks ago, there were plenty of bands on my list to check out. David Wax Museum, The Felice Brothers, Real Estate, Woods, Titus Andronicus...the list goes on. One band that wasn't on my radar was NYC's Swear and Shake. However, as I found myself traversing the corporate confines of the Comcast Center on my way to see Wavves on the main stage, my ears redirected me to a side stage where Swear and Shake were playing a set of gorgeous indie folk. Lush vocals from Kari Spieler and Adam McHeffey, great songs and a sound that ranges from bouncy indie-pop to smokey soul-tinged folk. There was a lot to like and I was hooked instantly. As soon as I got home I grabbed their free EP and that's when I knew they were for real - highly recommend checking it out. There's a reason this band is playing festivals all over New England, get on the bandwagon now.
We're ecstatic to announce that Swear and Shake will be playing Newport Nightcap, the (unofficial) Newport Folk afterparty we're throwing with Kitchen Sessions on July 30th in Newport RI. Don't miss the chance to see these guys live, along with Kingsley Flood and more bands TBA. If you're going to Newport Folk, reserve a guest list spot for just $10.
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Really liking this band the more I listen. The LP is definitely worth taking the time to download. I especially like Truckstop Flower and Bones.
Yeah "Bones" is incredible, love the whole thing though...well worth the download