Swallows have been named as finalists in the Best Group/Duo and Acoustic Open Genre categories for the 2022 (19th Annual) International Acoustic Music Awards. The songs “Rattle Them Bones” (AcousticContinue readingSwallows finalists in two categories at 19th Annual IAMAs
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Swallows’ Jeff Crandall interview on art and culture with Poplitiko
Jeff Crandall, Creative Talent Interviewed Again! Monday, November 14, 2022 Interview by Alex Ness for Poplitiko Jeff Crandall is a writer, musician, thinker who is part of numerous bands, amongContinue readingSwallows’ Jeff Crandall interview on art and culture with Poplitiko
Review of Swallows’ “Seven Stars” by Tracks Magazine (Switzerland)
BUY THE ALBUM Swallows In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Tracks Magazine by Roebi Originally published on October 21, 2022 Translated from Swiss German: With their current work InContinue readingReview of Swallows’ “Seven Stars” by Tracks Magazine (Switzerland)
Swallows New Single “Broken Bones” Available on Bandcamp.com
NOW AVAILABLE Broken Bones (Emperor Penguin Records, 2022) A limited-time, free download of Swallows’ new single “Broken Bones” is now available on Bandcamp.com Broken Bones by Swallows
MitziBPromotions.com Review of Swallows’ “Broken Bones” single and video
Music Video Review of The Song: Broken Bones, by Swallows June 3, 2022 By Mitzi Beliveau I was on Facebook checking out the music scene in my area. Suddenly, aContinue readingMitziBPromotions.com Review of Swallows’ “Broken Bones” single and video
Swallows appear on the Backroads PBS program
Swallows headed up north to Bemidji, Minnesota, on November 9, 2021 to film an episode of Backroads, a PBS program produced by Lakeland PBS. The episode aired on May 12,Continue readingSwallows appear on the Backroads PBS program
Swallows Release New Video for the song “No Drinkin’ Blues”
Swallows dropped a new video on 5/8/22 for an atmospheric new song they’ve been working on in-between albums. The song is called “No Drinkin’ Blues.” Watch the video here! OfficialContinue readingSwallows Release New Video for the song “No Drinkin’ Blues”
Swallows Win International Acoustic Music Award
The IAMA has awarded Swallows an International Acoustic Music Award in the open music category for the 18th annual awards competition. The band was rewarded for the title song fromContinue readingSwallows Win International Acoustic Music Award
Poplitiko Interview with Swallows’ Mike Nordby
Interview Week Concludes: Michael Nordby, Percussionist/Songwriter Originally published in Poplitiko Monday, January 12, 2022 Interview by Alex Ness I have previously interviewed Jeff Crandall, Tyson Allison, Aaron Kerr Of JBriozo,Continue readingPoplitiko Interview with Swallows’ Mike Nordby
Venues Played by Swallows
Swallows have performed at the following venues Iowa Basementstormers at Codfish Hollow, Maquoketa The Picador, Iowa City The Fremont, Des Moines Illinois The Elbo Room, Chicago Martyr’s, Chicago The Mutiny,Continue readingVenues Played by Swallows
Venues Played by J. Briozo
Minnesota Aster Cafe, Minneapolis Caydence Coffee and Records, St. Paul Driftwood Char Bar, Minneapolis Harriet Tap Room, Minneapolis Kitty Cat Klub, Minneapolis Phoenix Theater, Minneapolis Studio 2, Minneapolis Stone ArchContinue readingVenues Played by J. Briozo
Poplitiko Interview with Jeff Crandall of Swallows, J. Briozo
Interview Week: Jeff Crandall Voice/Thinker from The Swallows, J. Briozo & Dissonant Creatures Originally published in Poplitiko Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Interview by Alex Ness I met Jeff Crandall asContinue readingPoplitiko Interview with Jeff Crandall of Swallows, J. Briozo
Swallows – “In the Shadow of the Seven Stars” Radio Campaign
Thanks so much to all of the college, community and AAA radio stations that have played songs from Swallows’ new album In the Shadow of the Seven Stars! #133 NationalContinue readingSwallows – “In the Shadow of the Seven Stars” Radio Campaign
The Music Connection Reviews Swallows’ Seven Stars
BUY THE ALBUM Swallows In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Music Connection New Music Critique Originally published on July 26, 2021 The Swallows’ extremely well-produced concept album about aContinue readingThe Music Connection Reviews Swallows’ Seven Stars
Girl at the Rock Shows Review of Swallows’ Seven Stars
BUY THE ALBUM Swallows In the Shadow of the Seven Stars The Girl at the Rock Shows Originally published on June 25, 2021 This album from Swallows is seriously amazing.Continue readingGirl at the Rock Shows Review of Swallows’ Seven Stars
Swallows Played on Coast to Coast AM Radio
Music from Swallows’ In the Shadow of the Seven Stars was featured on the June 11, 2021 Coast to Coast AM radio show “Conan Doyle & Jack the Ripper” hostedContinue readingSwallows Played on Coast to Coast AM Radio
Poplitiko Review of Swallows’ Seven Stars
BUY THE ALBUM Swallows In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Poplitiko By Alex Ness Originally published on May 29, 2021 The work being considered comes from a collective ofContinue readingPoplitiko Review of Swallows’ Seven Stars
Swallows’ Seven Stars Officially Released Today!
STREAM IT OR BUY IT NOW Swallows’ new album In the Shadow of the Seven Stars is now available on all major streaming platforms and for download and in aContinue readingSwallows’ Seven Stars Officially Released Today!
The Spill Magazine – “Watertight” Video Premiere
Photo by Cori Miller SWALLOWS – “WATERTIGHT” A SPILL EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE March 12, 2021 Swallows’ line-up on Seven Stars includes Aaron Kerr (bass, cello, piano), Brett Hansen (electric guitar,Continue readingThe Spill Magazine – “Watertight” Video Premiere
Swallows Interviewed for Mostly Minnesota on WMCN
By Ann Treacy Originally posted on Mostly Minnesota March 12, 2021 I fell in love with Swallows with the first video from this album for “Ultraviolet.” You will too. TheContinue readingSwallows Interviewed for Mostly Minnesota on WMCN
The Spill Magazine – “In the Shadow of the Seven Stars” Video Premiere
Photo by Cori Miller SWALLOWS – “IN THE SHADOW OF THE SEVEN STARS” A SPILL EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE March 5, 2021 Swallows’ line-up on Seven Stars includes Aaron Kerr (bass,Continue readingThe Spill Magazine – “In the Shadow of the Seven Stars” Video Premiere
Americana UK premieres Swallows’ new video for “The Boneyard”
Originally published on Americana UK on 3/2/21 Article by Andrew Frolish Here is the video premiere of the atmospheric new single from Minneapolis, Minnesota-based band Swallows. It’s taken from ‘InContinue readingAmericana UK premieres Swallows’ new video for “The Boneyard”
VENTS Magazine Interview with Swallows
Originally published in VENTS Magazine February 19, 2021 Hi guys, welcome to VENTS! How have you been? Hi, VENTS! Thanks for asking. Like everyone else, we’ve been dealing with theContinue readingVENTS Magazine Interview with Swallows
Seven Stars: A Vision Most Unwelcome
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Related song: The Boneyard Albert hadn’t imagined a crowd of this size would be traveling in mass to the funeral. As he scannedContinue readingSeven Stars: A Vision Most Unwelcome
Seven Stars: The Fruitier and His Grapes
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Related song: Wrecking Ball On Tuesday morning, Mr. Batchelor and Mr. Grand arrived at 44 Berner Street to get a statement from MatthewContinue readingSeven Stars: The Fruitier and His Grapes
Seven Stars: Kidney Won’t Spill the Beans
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Related song: Wrecking Ball A shabbily dressed man paced the lobby of the Leman Street Police Station. After several minutes of hurling insultsContinue readingSeven Stars: Kidney Won’t Spill the Beans
Seven Stars: Of Laudanum and Luminescence
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Related song: Ultraviolet Albert couldn’t find his spectacles. Someone was in his room; he could feel it. He reached for his nightstand, gropingContinue readingSeven Stars: Of Laudanum and Luminescence
Seven Stars: Mr. Krantz and Mr. Moring
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Related song: Wrecking Ball Krantz sat in his usual chair at the coffeehouse. He was drafting an article for the next week’s issueContinue readingSeven Stars: Mr. Krantz and Mr. Moring
Seven Stars: Murder at 40 Berner Street
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Related song: Wrecking Ball “Haven’t you heard? A woman has been murdered in the yard?” Gilyarovsky was out of breath. Everyone thought heContinue readingSeven Stars: Murder at 40 Berner Street
Swallows “Wrecking Ball” Single Now Available
The “Wrecking Ball” single from Swallows’ new album In the Shadow of the Seven Stars is now available as a pre-release download purchase for $1.00 through Emperor Penguin Records forContinue readingSwallows “Wrecking Ball” Single Now Available
Seven Stars Radio Campaign Kicks Off on Feb 2
The radio campaign for In the Shadow of the Seven Stars begins in earnest on February 2, 2021. The mailings have all gone out and the band is dropping itsContinue readingSeven Stars Radio Campaign Kicks Off on Feb 2
Leah Horne’s Reflections on Swallows’ “Seven Stars”
Musician and writer Leah Horne Musician, writer and friend of the band Leah Horne, who has collaborated with Swallows’ lead guitarist Brett Hansen in more than one of his formerContinue readingLeah Horne’s Reflections on Swallows’ “Seven Stars”
Chief Inspector Abberline Implicates Klosowski
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Hunting the Ripper The Chief Detective Inspector’s Case The following Pall Mall Gazette articles from March of 1903 lay out Inspector Abberline’s theoryContinue readingChief Inspector Abberline Implicates Klosowski
Seweryn Klosowski – Origins of a Killer
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Hunting the Ripper Jack the Ripper suspect Seweryn (a.k.a., Severin, Severyn, Severino) Antoniovich Klosowski (a.k.a. George Chapman) was born in the Polish villageContinue readingSeweryn Klosowski – Origins of a Killer
The Colorado Connection
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Hunting the Ripper Related song: Gravediggers A Letter from Jack the Ripper’s Pal While most – and maybe all – of the lettersContinue readingThe Colorado Connection
Tewkesbury Buildings – Whitechapel High Street
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Hunting the Ripper Related song: Wrecking Ball The question of who was where and when is always a key to solving any crime.Continue readingTewkesbury Buildings – Whitechapel High Street
Swallow Gardens
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Hunting the Ripper Related songs: The Boneyard and Dead and Gone Swallow Gardens was a dank archway situated in the area east ofContinue readingSwallow Gardens
Frances Coles’ Tragic Last Days
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Hunting the Ripper Related songs: In the Shadow of the Seven Stars and Dead and Gone James Thomas Sadler and Frances Coles DuringContinue readingFrances Coles’ Tragic Last Days
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Hunting the Ripper Related songs: Watertight and Grace The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde In 1888, when the Jack theContinue readingThe Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Aboard the SS Westernland
In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Hunting the Ripper Related song: Watertight Aboard the SS Westernland The steam ship Westernland was built for the Red Star Line by LairdContinue readingAboard the SS Westernland
The Seven Stars Story
Another Murder in Whitechapel! Frances Coles was murdered in the early morning hours of Friday, February 13, 1891, under a railway arch at Swallow Gardens in the Whitechapel District ofContinue readingThe Seven Stars Story
Lyrics – Round About Me
From Swallows’ In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Round About Me About Round About Me DATE: Thursday, August 13, 1891 LOCATION: Empire House Lodgings, 636 Commercial Street, Barbary Coast,Continue readingLyrics – Round About Me
Lyrics – Gravediggers
From Swallows’ In the Shadow of the Seven Stars Gravediggers About Gravediggers DATE: Tuesday, June 30, 1891 LOCATION: Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway, Colorado Springs, Colorado SCENE: When the witnessContinue readingLyrics – Gravediggers