Video: Great Lake Swimmers – “Palmistry”

Posted on Friday 30 October 2009

Wow. Talk about a crazy news day. We just got through taking our first look/listen at the brand new Great Lake Swimmers video for “Palmistry.” This delivers all the beauty any long-time fan will certainly appreciate. We’ll be catching the band tomorrow night in Milwaukee at Turner Hall Ballroom at the 2nd Annual 88.9 Halloween Party!

Previously: From The Crowd | Great Lake Swimmers – “The Partisan”
Previously: 5 Questions with Great Lake Swimmers

Buy: Great Lake Swimmers – Lost Channels
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Myspace: Great Lake Swimmers
MP3: Great Lake Swimmers – “I Am Part Of A Large Family”

uwmryan @ 1:42 pm
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Madison Concert Announcement: Great Lake Swimmers

Posted on Thursday 30 July 2009

MoB favorites Great Lake Swimmers return to Madison for a date at the University of Wisconsin’s der Rathskeller on Friday, October 23rd. If you’ve not yet checked out their new album, Lost Channels, you’re missing one of the year’s finest recordings. The song “Pulling On A Line” is definitely one of my favorite songs of the year.

Lastly, if you’re on Twitter, you can/should follow Great Lake Swimmers.

Buy: Great Lake Swimmers

MoB: From The Crowd | Great Lake Swimmers – “The Partisan”
MoB: 5 Questions with Great Lake Swimmers
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Myspace: Great Lake Swimmers
MP3: Great Lake Swimmers – “I Am Part Of A Large Family”

uwmryan @ 6:35 pm
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Tonight in Madison: Great Lake Swimmers

Posted on Thursday 23 April 2009

Tonight marks the return of the Great Lake Swimmers to the High Noon Saloon. Muzzle of Bees is proud to help present tonight’s show. If you’re looking for a great next purchase, my suggestion would be the latest from Great Lake Swimmers, Lost Channels. Their song “Pulling On A Line” is easily one of my favorite jams of the year.

Please get there early as MoB favorites and Milwaukee natives The Championship were handpicked to get the night started. Tickets are only $12 and kicks off tonight at 9PM.

Buy: Great Lake Swimmers

MoB: From The Crowd | Great Lake Swimmers – “The Partisan”
MoB: 5 Questions with Great Lake Swimmers
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Myspace: Great Lake Swimmers
MP3: Great Lake Swimmers – “I Am Part Of A Large Family”

uwmryan @ 9:34 am
Filed under: Concerts andMP3s andNews
Video: Great Lake Swimmers – “Pulling On A Line”

Posted on Wednesday 25 March 2009

Muzzle of Bees is proud to present Great Lake Swimmers at the High Noon Saloon in Madison on April 23rd. One of my favorite tracks from the forthcoming (March 31st) record, Lost Channels is “Pulling On A Line,” above in video form.

Buy: Great Lake Swimmers
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MoB: From The Crowd | Great Lake Swimmers – “The Partisan”
MoB: 5 Questions with Great Lake Swimmers
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Myspace: Great Lake Swimmers
MP3: Great Lake Swimmers – “I Am Part Of A Large Family”
MP3: Great Lake Swimmers – “Your Rocky Spine”

uwmryan @ 12:00 pm
Filed under: Albums andConcerts andNews
Camera Music :: Great Lake Swimmers

Posted on Wednesday 4 February 2009

“Camera Music is a live-performance documentary-style show that takes you to living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, rooftops, bathrooms, backyards, automobiles, open fields, beaches, barns, and everywhere else. Camera Music is music for your eyes.” Below, Scott Cudmore beautifully captures Tony Dekker of Great Lake Swimmers like never before. If you’re a fan, dive right in. If you’re a first-timer, do the same, but prepare to be wowed.

The Great Lake Swimmers release their fourth album Lost Channels on March 31st via Nettwerk and will play Schubas in Chicago on April 21st and the High Noon Saloon in Madison on April 23rd.

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uwmryan @ 1:20 am
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Tour Dates: Great Lake Swimmers

Posted on Wednesday 21 January 2009

One of my favorite bands, Great Lake Swimmers hit the road in support of their 4th album, Lost Channels.

Select January Dates:

Jan 29 – Kalamazoo, Michigan @ The State Theatre (w/ Jeff Tweedy)
Jan 30 – Indianapolis, Indiana @ Locals Only
Jan 31 – Urbana, Illinois @ Univ. of Illinois (w/ Jeff Tweedy)

Lost Channel’s Spring Tour Dates:

Mar 31 – Seattle @ The Tractor Tavern
Apr 01 – Portland @ Doug Fir
Apr 03 – San Francisco @ The Bottom of the Hill
Apr 04 – Los Angeles @ Spaceland
Apr 05 – Tucson @ Plush
Apr 07 – Austin @ Stubbs Bar-B-Q
Apr 08 – Denton @ Hailey’s
Apr 10 – Atlanta @ The Earl
Apr 13 – Charlottesville @ Gravity Lounge
Apr 14 – Washington @ Black Cat
Apr 15 – Philadelphia @ Johnny Brenda’s
Apr 16 – Northampton @ Iron Horse Music Hall
Apr 17 – New York City @ The Bowery Ballroom
Apr 18 – Cambridge @ The Brattle Theater
Apr 20 – Newport @ The Southgate House
Apr 21 – Chicago @ Schubas
Apr 22 – Minneapolis @ 7th Street Entry
Apr 23 – Madison @ High Noon Saloon

Buy: Great Lake Swimmers

MoB: From The Crowd | Great Lake Swimmers – “The Partisan”
MoB: 5 Questions with Great Lake Swimmers
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Myspace: Great Lake Swimmers
MP3: Great Lake Swimmers – “I Am Part Of A Large Family”
MP3: Great Lake Swimmers – “Your Rocky Spine”

uwmryan @ 7:12 pm
Filed under: Albums andConcerts andNews