Swift Technique will be stopping back through Long Island this week for the first time in 2012. On Friday, January 27th, Swift will perform two sets at The Velvet Lounge in East Setauket, NY. The last performance at The Velvet Lounge featured a collaboration with Dallas Lewis and some impromptu jamming with local drummer/percussionist Ryan Broderick. Check out the Facebook Event and hit us up with any questions!

Also, don’t forget to help vote for Swift Technique as Indie Blues / Funk / Jazz Band of the Year in the TriState Indie polls! Voting ends in February and every vote counts! The award ceremony takes place on February 26th at Philadelphia’s premiere venue, The World Cafe Live.

“Back when New York’s CBGB’s was breathing its last gasps of air, BoB Quarterly was founded in that venue on the concept of what made that venue an icon in the underground music world; celebrating up-and-coming music…


BoB Quarterly continues into the 21st century, on a quarterly basis putting multiple diverse bands on the same bill.” – www.BoBQuarterly.com

Swift Technique will appear at the Winter BoB Quarterly this Thursday, January 19th, at Drom NYC (85 Avenue A) along with Spanglish Fly, The Clox and The AudioBodies. The show will mark a string of recent accolades for Swift Technique, including being nominated for Indie Blues / Funk / Jazz Band of the Year by TriState Indie and being named Artist of the Week by BestNewBands.com in late December.

Plans are well underway for a short break from US touring in 2012 to begin work on a full length album. So don’t miss your chance to see Swift Technique in NYC this week! Check out the Facebook Event and follow on Twitter @SwiftTechnique & @BoBQuarterly!

It’s been a busy winter season so far for Swift Technique and we’ve still got a lot of exciting stuff coming up on the calendar. Most recently, Swift was nominated by TriState Indie for “Indie Blues / Funk / Jazz Band of the Year“. The awards ceremony takes place on February 26th, 2012 at The World Cafe Live in Philadelphia and we’re excited to be listed with some of our friends including Kuf Knotz, Toy Soldiers & Jukebox the Ghost. You can vote once a day through TriState Indie Voting! We’ve also just been named “Artist of the Week” on the Music Blog, BestNewBands.com, in an article written by Kelly Knapp. Check out the Full Article.

Brother Joschepus & The LRRO

• January 10th – XPN2 in-studio session

• January 11th – The Wonderland Ballroom, Washington D.C. w/ Shook
  

• January 12th – The Whiskey, Annapolis MD w/ Shook

• January 13th – Kung Fu Necktie, Philly PA w/ Lady & Dr. Ruckus

Swift Technique is excited to be making stops through the MidWest next week during their Winter Tour 2011. The group will be stopping in Chicago, Athens OH & Pittsburgh PA over a four day span. The shows will be sandwiched between performances in Manhattan and Philadelphia.

Swift Technique in Millennium Park, Chicago in Spring 2011

On Tuesday, November 29th, Swift Technique will be making their second appearance at one of Chicago’s finest live music venues – Double Door. Like we say, its never too early in the week for the funk. Chicago will be no exception. Tickets are currently available through Double Door. The show will also be streamed live on GiGity TV.

Swift Technique is already creating buzz around the University of Ohio for Thursday, December 1st. Former Swift Tech vocalist, Emerson B., relocated to Athens, OH in the Summer of 2011 and has not performed with Swift since May 2011. Swift will be joining Emerson at The Union. It is going to be electric when Swift reconnects with Emerson B.! Check out all the details on Facebook.

First Friday, December 2nd, at the Shadow Lounge in Pittsburgh is setting up to be the hottest Hip-Hop/R&B party in the city. Technique will be on display as Swift joins local live hip-hop band, The Dope Techniques. The Shadow Lounge has become one of Swift Technique’s favorite venues over the last two years. Reserve your tickets directly through Swift for First Friday @ the Shadow Lounge .

Check out the upcoming dates and hit us up!

11.26 – The Bitter End, Manhattan NYC
11.29 – Double Door, Chicago IL
12.1 – The Union, Athens OH
12.2 – Shadow Lounge, Pittsburgh PA
12.6 – The Blockley, Philadelphia PA

In a surprise last minute announcement, Swift Technique will be returning to Bam Margera’s club, The Note, in West Chester PA this Friday, 11.11. This will also be a homecoming show for our own, Mr. Filthy Rich Agren. It’s been over two years since Swift Technique has been at The Note, and the group is ready to throw it down! West Chester University should prepare their crews because this will EASILY be the HOTTEST party in town Friday night!

Swift Technique is getting set to host the hottest Halloween Party on the East Coast this Friday, October 28th. The group will host their 2011 Halloween Party at Philadelphia’s Hard Rock Cafe. Pre-sale tickets are currently available directly through Swift’s Website.

Delaware blues rockers, 61 North, will be opening up the night. After several performances at the World Cafe Live Wilmington, 61 North will be bringing their unique show through Philadelphia.

Philadelphia’s The City Music Project will be taking the stage around 10pm. The City Music Project is a completley unique audio/visual experience lead by Philly veteran Frank Cervantes and Producer Adrian Palashevsky. Adrian will also be spinning original material throughout the night.

Swift Technique will be performing with a number of special guests to close out the night. After supporting DJ Questlove in mid-October, Swift is getting prepared to throwdown a headlining hometown set. Swift will also be holding an all out, no holds barred Costume Contest in the middle of the set. SO, get ready to compete. Check out a new mashup from our recent performance w/ ?uestlove –

Swift Technique has a limited number of pre-sale tickets available directly through the band for the Questlove – Blockley show next week. Pre-Sale tickets purchased through Swift Technique will be cheaper than the day of the show. This show will sell out, so get your tickets soon! Check out this page through our site – Questlove Tickets. Or, follow the PayPal instructions below to reserve your tickets!

It’s been a long time coming, but Swift Technique and Questlove, of the Roots, will finally be joining forces in the City of Brotherly Love. Next Wednesday, October 19th, Swift and ?uest will return home to Philly for an all out back to school throwdown at The Blockley on the campus of UPenn.

Already established as an icon of hip-hop, ?uestlove has emerged in recent years as one of the top DJ’s in the current music scene. He’ll be spinning the finest funk, soul & hip-hop throughout the night on Wednesday. Swift Technique has supported some of the finest artists in the music industry over the last 3 years and are now honored to share the stage with one of Philly’s favorite sons.

Check out the Book Event, The Blockley, and follow everyone on Twitter @SwiftTechnique, @TheBlockley & @Questlove.

Here’s ?uestlove stepping in with Soulive at Brooklyn Bowl before his DJ set in March 2011 -

Swift Technique is excited to be part of an AMAZING night of music this Thursday, October 6th, in Washington D.C.! Local DC Afro-Beat/Funk Ensemble, The Funk Ark, has organized an incredible lineup from around the country. Swift Technique will be joining The Funk Ark, San Fran’s California Honeydrops & The Fela Band from the Broadway play, “Fela!”.

The whole night will serve as an afterparty for the DC performance of “Fela!“, produced by Jay-Z & Will Smith. This is one of the best lineups of music we’ve had the pleasure to be a part of. Everyone in the DC – Baltimore – VA area should check this out!

Stay connected through Facebook, and follow on Twitter @SwiftTechnique, @TheFunkArk, @RocknRollHotel & @CAhoneydrops!