Thom co-hosts CBC Radio's "Atlantic Airwaves", August 14

July 19th, 2010

Thom will co-host "Atlantic Airwaves" on CBC Radio One with Stephanie Domet on Saturday, August 14 at 5:05pm AST.   The show will feature Thom’s summer playlist, featuring songs by some of the artists from the East Coast that he enjoys.

Thom to perform as special guest to John Hiatt, Sept. 17

June 14th, 2010

Thom will perform two shows at the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton, NB on Friday, Sept. 17, including a show as special guest to John Hiatt at The Playhouse.

For full details, visit http://www.harvestjazzandblues.com/

Youth In Care Newsletter Project

June 12th, 2010

Thom Swift 

By Ashley Baxter, The Voice (issue 10, May 2010)

"There was a man with a heart for music and also a heart for youth - his name is Thom Swift.  I got to meet this man at the Newsletter.  Thom was so nice and funny.  His music touched me so deeply.

Thom wrote a song for the Newsletter the year before I saw him.  "One Way Track" is an amazing song that I enjoyed because he wrote it for us.

Thom is an amazing guy - he wanted something and he went for it.  Look at him now.  He has recorded many albums, been to music awards shows and most likely has met many people he thought he would never meet.  This man is an idol for us youth to look up to.

Thom Swift is an amazing singer who loves to work with youth.  If you ever get to meet him listen carefully because you may never get to meet him again.

Thank you, Thom, for coming to the Newsletter once again to share your music and your stories.  We really enjoyed it and hope you will come again."

Critics praise blue sky day

April 10th, 2010

“...impressive guitar work and soulful baritone voice.” - Canadian Musician



“...a world class singer/songwriter album.” - The Daily Gleaner



“...his always-expressive vocals are at the forefront of his solo career every bit as important as his sophisticated guitar-playing...” – Roots Music Canada



“...Swift’s voice cuts loose with healing power.” – The Coast



“...Swift writes from a well-earned place of domestic contentment, tapping his folk, jazz, and blues chops for a dozen great tunes.” - Penguin Eggs



“Blue Sky Day features a masterful grasp of varied roots styles.” – Here Weeklies



“No matter how you look at Swift and this record, he comes up aces. He's a skilled tunesmith, a great lyricist and a fine guitar player.” - The Guardian

 “... textured and truthful...” - Chronicle Herald

 

“With a rich, diverse new album, Thom Swift stakes a reputation as of of Atlantic Canada’s top musical talents.  Often pigeonholed as a bluesman, Swift isn’t really that easy to categorize. His musical styles run the gamut. And while many artists struggle to find their niche, he’s embraced his musical diversity with his new album blue sky day.” - Halifax Magazine

 

"...rich, textured songs..." - Socan’s Words and Music

Whirlwind activity for Thom since the release of blue sky day in Feb.

April 5th, 2010

Since the release of blue sky day on Feb. 16th, Thom has performed at the Olympics in Vancouver, Folk Alliance in Memphis, the ECMAs in Sydney, Canadian Music Week in Toronto, Ontario dates with JP Cormier, six full band album release concerts throughout the Maritimes.

Thom's first single, "Killer," is getting good radio attention

April 3rd, 2010

With early support from Q104, Halifax's Home of Rock n Roll, the song reached # 46 on the Mediabase Active Rock Canada Chart, and continues to gain at radio.  



“Lyrical dexterity.  You don’t find on the radio much anymore.  And a vocal that evokes classic Springsteen.  Killer sounds Killer! on Q104,” says JC Douglas, Q104 Program Director.

Thom Swift & the El Caminos

April 2nd, 2010

Thom to perform six full band album release concerts in the Maritimes, March 19-31

March 2nd, 2010

Thom's brand new album blue sky day is in stores now.   To celebrate, he is performing six full band album release shows throughout the Maritimes this month.  The shows include:

 

Mar. 19            Fredericton                 The Playhouse



Mar. 20            New Glasgow             Glasgow Square



Mar. 25            Riverview                    Riverview Arts Centre



Mar. 26            Saint John                   The Blue Olive**



Mar. 27            Charlottetown             The Mack**



Mar. 31            Halifax                          Casino Nova Scotia’s Compass Room

 

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW, for full details, visit the Shows page.

ECMAs this week, followed by Ontario shows with JP Cormier and Canadian Music Week

March 1st, 2010

Thom and his band The El Caminos will perform at the East Coast Music Awards, Conference and Festival this Thursday, March 4 (7:30pm) as part of the Concert Series at the Cruise Pavilion.  Thom also has two other shows over the weekend, including a Songwriters’ Circle with Lennie Gallant, Kim Dunn and Dave Gunning on Friday afternoon (4-6m) at the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club and a solo set at the Crown & Moose, Delta Sydney on Saturday evening (7:30pm).

 

Next week, Thom’s heads to Ontario. Dates include:



Mar. 10            London, ON                          London Music Club (with JP Cormier)



Mar. 11           Toronto, ON                          Hugh’s Room (with JP Cormier)



Mar. 12            Markdale, ON                      Annesley United Church (with JP Cormier)              



Mar. 13           Toronto, ON                          Silver Dollar, full band show as part of Canadian Music Week

 

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW, for details, see the Shows page,

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