John Swanke

3 films. 3 performances. 1 night.

Featuring 3 short films/video collages with live music accompanied by Devin Champlin, Sean Curtis Patrick and myself. Hope to see you there.

Should I do a reissue of Sturgeon Moon?

Check out the latest Transmitter Down show with tunes by @johnswanke.bsky.social and other tasty luminaries!

Good morning from Momo and Brie

Thanks for listening. Glad you are enjoying the tape.

Down to my last few copies of both of these tapes. When they are gone they are gone (until someone reissues them 😉) message me to claim one. $15 shipped. I have 3 of each.

Opening for Sir Richard Bishop still feels like a dream. Packed house. Had to stand on a chair to get this shoddy video when I should’ve just sat down, closed my eyes and listened. But you know…content.

Nice lil stack here 😉

Thanks for listening. Glad you are enjoying the tape.

Sturgeon Moon, by John Swanke 6 track album

enjoying this older one from john swanke. his new one on eiderdown records is great. swampy, tapey guitar instrumentals #LunchtimeListening https://johnswanke.bandcamp.com/album/sturgeon-moon

Here are some of the songs I played on the radio today featuring @somesurprises.bsky.social and @johnswanke.bsky.social.

Thank you! Is there an archive of the show somewhere I can listen?

Last night in Bellingham. Thanks to Sean Curtis Patrick for some cool pics. Thanks to Jeffrey Silverstein for the invite to play. Good times ✌️

Teasing a new design here from my friend Kyle. Work in progress…New t-shirt maybe? Rain Country vol 2? We’ll see…

Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed it. Maybe one day I can make a really pro nature video.

YouTube video by Eiderdown Records John Swanke - Lake Samish

It's hot out Go cool down with @johnswanke.bsky.social by the lake for some refreshing sounds
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipKc...

Post Stringband Jamboree and I’m still buzzing. Happy as a bee on a sunflower. Might have some live recordings coming soon. Stay tuned…

In the interest of transparency and because I think it’s interesting here’s some quick streaming stats from the service that shall not be named. Rain Country has in one week already blown past my first album that has been on streaming for over 3 years. Neat.

YouTube video by Wathéča Records Chief Powhatan - Sings "Rosie" & other Bluegrass Originals (late 70s/early 80s) Chickahominy

Saw @johnswanke.bsky.social post this record for his radio show this evening & had to share. A unique local bluegrass record by Chickahominy Tribal Member Chief Powhatan from the Richmond area. Some great original tunes on this including Rosie & Sun Dance. Here’s the full thing. 🎻🪕

KZAX Radio All-ages maker's space located in the heart of Bellingham's arts district. Home to 21 studios, an award-winning gallery, a live music performance space, and 94.9 KZAX, our low-power FM radio station.

Going live on 94.9 KZAX with Louis Ledford tonight from 6-8pm PST. I will play some records and talk about music, life or whatever else comes up. I will even play a little guitar. Listen live worldwide on kzaxradio.org ✌️

Is this proof that I am in fact, an ambient artist?

Listening party happening tomorrow 7/29 5:30pm PST. See you in the chat!

I tuned my guitar to 432hz because behind this American Primitive facade lives a dirty hippie who enjoys a good clean sound bath.

Rain Country Listening Party from Eiderdown Records Listening Party from Eiderdown Records.

Listening party alert! Check out the new @johnswanke.bsky.social album in full before anyone else...join us? July 29th 5:30 pm pacific
eiderdownrecords.bandcamp.com/merch/rain-c...

Title of my next album: “Love, Life and the Whole Karmic Enchilada”.

Working the door for a local show and I’m in love with these koala wrist bands

I pity the country
I pity the state
And the mind of a man
Who thrives on hate

- Willie Dunn