Swear and Shake was an indie folk band based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Formed in 2010 by Kari Spieler (vocals, lyrics, guitar), Adam McHeffey (vocals, lyrics, guitar, banjo), the band included Shaun Savage (electric bass).[1][2] Time Out New York described their sound as "postcard-perfect indie folk with an undercurrent of sly humor."[3] Swear and Shake self-identify their sound as "Big Hook Americana".[4] The band relocated from Brooklyn, New York to Nashville, Tennessee, in November, 2014, to write their second full-length record. On November 23, 2017, via social media, the band announced their breakup and that they will be moving onto new projects after 7 years as Swear and Shake. [5]
The Sound of Letting Go LP
In 2016 Swear and Shake ran a second crowdfunding campaign for "The Sound of Letting Go," their second full-length set of recordings. It was recorded in Richmond, VA, at Spacebomb Studios. The 13-track LP was on June 2, 2017, under the band's independent label, Pots and Pans Records.
Maple Ridge LP
In 2012 Swear and Shake released their debut album Maple Ridge. The band's campaign to fund the record through the crowd funding website Kickstarter exceeded its goal by $750.00.[6] The record gained the band attention amongst notable independent music blogs, with My Old Kentucky Blog featuring Swear and Shake in their New Band Smell section,[7] multiple features in The Deli Magazine,[8][9] and The Blue Indian naming Swear and Shake as their Band Of The Month for December 2012.[10]
Members
Current:
- Adam McHeffey (2010–present)
- Kari Spieler (2010–present)
- Shaun Savage (2010–present)
Past Members:
- Tom Elefante (2010 - 2012)
- Benny Goldstein (2013 - 2015)
Discography
| Year | Title | Tracks | Notes |
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| 2010 | Extended Play |
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| 2011 | For Better, For Worse - Single |
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| 2012 | Maple Ridge |
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| 2013 | Brother - Single |
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| 2013 | Fire - Single |
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| 2014 | "Ain't That Lovin" |
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| 2014 | "I'm Not The Only One" |
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Sam Smith cover |
| 2014 | Holiday Split Single |
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| 2015 | I'm Looking Through You |
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Featured on Looking Through You: A 50th Anniversary Tribute to the Beatles’ Rubber Soul |
| 2016 | Christmas Is You |
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| 2017 | Tear Us Apart |
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| 2017 | The Sound of Letting Go |
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Released June 2, 2017 |
References
- ^ Warren, Bruce (17 October 2013). "My Morning Download: "Brother" by Swear and Shake (Playing World Cafe Live 10/19)".
- ^ Wakefield, Kylie Jane. "Swear and Shake on the Rise in New York City". Greenpoint Gazette. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ^ "Communion: Swear and Shake + Matthew Ryan + Zane Carney + Micah + Last Good Tooth". Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ^ Jacques, Amy (6 September 2013). "On The Verge". Relix Magazine.
- ^ "Swear and Shake". m.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
- ^ Antonetti, Devon. "Swear And Shake: Raucous indie folk, reinvented by Long Island purists". Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- ^ "New Band Smell: Swear and Shake". Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- ^ "Swear and Shake".
- ^ "The Deli's BK Bazaar show with Emily Wells, Devin, Swear & Shake and Live Footage". Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ^ "December 2012 "Band of the Month" - SWEAR AND SHAKE". December 2012.
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