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
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
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
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
Swallows – Witching & Divining Radio Campaign
Over 150 stations in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia have played songs from Witching & Divining. The album has charted in the CMJ Top 30 on several stationsContinue readingSwallows – Witching & Divining Radio Campaign
Rising Stars, Swallows Wallop the Whiskey
by Frank Atlas for Music in Minnesota.com Posted December 2017 Listening to The Swallows’ album Witching and Divining makes it seem like this band belongs nowhere and no place, butContinue readingRising Stars, Swallows Wallop the Whiskey
Swallows’ “The Winnowing” featured in “Jeff’s World: The Movie”
Learn more about Jeff’s World on the Adventure Minnesota Films website Jeff’s World is a documentary film by Adventure Minnesota Films about rock climbing in northern Minnesota. This film wasContinue readingSwallows’ “The Winnowing” featured in “Jeff’s World: The Movie”
Swallows reviewed in Curious North
Beneath the Surface #2: A weekly look at lesser-known and unsigned Minnesota bands Hello everyone and welcome to the second edition of Beneath the Surface! This week features the dark,Continue readingSwallows reviewed in Curious North
Swallows to play the Acoustic Café (Stoutonia Online Article)
November 5, 2013 University of Wisconsin, Stout By Eric Koeppel The Minneapolis-based folk rock band Swallows will be making their Menomonie debut on Friday Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. atContinue readingSwallows to play the Acoustic Café (Stoutonia Online Article)
Swallows DIY 360 at the Institute of Production and Recording
Swallows recently took a trip down to the Institute of Production and Recording (IPR) in Minneapolis where we got a chance to talk with Kevin Bowe and IPR students aboutContinue readingSwallows DIY 360 at the Institute of Production and Recording
Photos: Unofficial Promo Photo (2011)
Photo of Swallows in the First Avenue men’s room that a few venues have used for Swallows promotions. Cellist Toni Tinetti probably wasn’t having one of her proudest moments! WeContinue readingPhotos: Unofficial Promo Photo (2011)
Photos: First Avenue 7th Street Entry (2011)
Photos from Swallows August 10, 2011 set at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis. Other bands on the bill were Jezebel Jones and Her Wicked Ways, Cantankerous Folk and El LeContinue readingPhotos: First Avenue 7th Street Entry (2011)
Photos: Cause Spirits and Soundbar, Minneapolis (2012)
Photos from Swallows’ Americana Mondays set on July 9, 2012 at Cause Spirits and Soundbar in Minneapolis. Other acts performing that night were Kivi and Pray and Pleasure Horse.
Photos: Amsterdam Bar and Hall, St. Paul (2012)
Photos from Swallows May 16, 2012 set at Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul, MN. The other bands on the bill that night were Sarah Morris and Colonization andContinue readingPhotos: Amsterdam Bar and Hall, St. Paul (2012)
Photos: Witching & Divining Tour – Louis Bar, Omaha (2012)
Photos from an early evening set at Louis Bar in Omaha, Nebraska, the 4th stop on Swallows’ October 2012 Witching & Divining tour. We got to play a good longContinue readingPhotos: Witching & Divining Tour – Louis Bar, Omaha (2012)
Photos: Witching & Divining Tour – The Fremont, Des Moines (2012)
Photos from Swallows’ set at The Fremont in Des Moines, Iowa, the third stop on Swallows’ fall 2012 Witching & Divining tour. This was a crazy drunk set – evidencedContinue readingPhotos: Witching & Divining Tour – The Fremont, Des Moines (2012)
Photos: Witching & Divining Tour – The Elbo Room, Chicago (2012)
Photos from The Elbo Room in Chicago– the second stop on Swallows’ October 2012 “Witching & Divining” release tour.
Photos: Witching & Divining Tour – Art Bar, Milwaukee (2012)
Photos from the Art Bar in Milwaukee – the first stop on Swallows’ October 2012 “Witching & Divining” release tour.
Photos: First Ave. 7th Street Entry w/ Sallie Ford (2012)
Photos from Swallows opening set for Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside at First Avenue’s 7th Street Entry on May 23, 2012. All photos were taken by photographer Brandie Johnson.
Photos: Appearance on KARE 11 – NBC Television (2010)
One of the early shows Swallows played with new members Justin DeLeon (drums) and Mike Nordby (mandolin/percussion) who both joined Swallows in 2010.
Strippers release postcard – band collage (2008)
Early Swallows’ promotions with players from the first album (before we had a full live performance line-up in place): Aaron Kerr, Jeff Crandall, Tyson Allison, Frank Spencer and Leigh Gregory.
Photos: Mid West Music Fest (2013)
Photos from Swallows’ set at Ed’s (No Name) Bar in Winona, Minnesota at the 2013 Mid West Music Fest
Photos: Terminal Bar (2008)
Photos from a couple of early Swallows gigs at the Terminal Bar in Minneapolis in 2008.
Photos: White Horse Saloon (2009-10)
Various photos from Swallows shows at the White Horse Saloon in St. Cloud, MN (2009-2010)