*If September 13th is a beautiful, warm night, we will hold the concert in back gardens of St John's(brings seats and snacks) if the weather doesn't cooperate, the concert will be held in the sanctuary)*
Two-Time Western Canada Music Award Winner and Juno Nominee Oliver Swain leads BIG MACHINE, featuring Ashley Wey,Glenna Garramone, Tyler Lieb & Alex Campbell. An all-star lineup of artists exploring elements of Bluegrass, Psych-Rock, Old-Time, Jazz and modern Songwriting.
From his early days travelling the Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi Delta to touring the world with some of North America's most loved roots bands, The Bills, The Duhks and Outlaw Social(Pharis Romero), Swain has explored the depths of Americana music and written songs that experiment with the palette in surprising ways.
BIG MACHINE has toured across North America with performances at Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and Winnipeg Folk Festivals and was twice selected as an Official Showcase artist for Folk Alliance International. Known for his astonishing vocal and instrumental abilities, Swain has assembled a group of some of the greatest musicians and singers in Victoria including Glenna Garramone(Guitar, Piano, Vocals), Ashley Wey(Organ, Keys, Vocals), Tyler Lieb(Pedal Steel, Guitars) and Alex Campbell(Drums) with Swain rounding out the ensemble on String Bass and a hundred-and-fifty year old goat skin Banjo.
https://oliverswain.com/
"This is genre defying at it's best...beautifully played and performed, each song a mini masterpiece" Paul Jackson, Fatea magazine UK
"Since I first discovered him, Oliver Swain has been one of my very Favorite artists, especially in a live setting" Tamara Kater, Director at Folk Music Canada
"My award for the very best session from a fine set of musical encounters [in Canmore]has to go to Big Machine...a rolling beast of a sound which seems to surprise and delight it's creators just as much as their audience." Peter Wrench, Eden on the Line, Tom Thumb Theatre
You may also like the following events from Oliver Swain:
Also check out other
Music events in North Saanich,
Entertainment events in North Saanich,
Arts events in North Saanich.
|
