Upcoming Swiftness


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.

We’ve got two major shows coming up to close out 2011 in Boston on December 23rd and New York City on New Years Eve! On Friday, December 23rd, we’ll be joining our friends, Project Blue Book, for their annual holiday show at the Hard Rock Cafe Boston. This will definitely be one of our biggest Boston shows to date! Check out all the details through the Facebook Event. On New Year’s Eve, we’ll be joining the most outrageous, nawlins fueled, funk party in the land – Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution Ochestra - for New Years Eve in New York City at 92Y|Tribeca! Get a $5 discount off all tickets by using Swift Tech’s promo code – RIGHTEOUS!

Brother Joschepus & The LRRO

Swift is kicking off 2012 with a short tour through Washington D.C., Annapolis MD and Philadelphia. We’ll also be kicking off the run with a live in-studio session and interview on WXPN2 online. Check it out and as always, feel free to hit us up @ Info@SwiftTechnique.com!

  • January 10th – XPN2 in-studio session

USE YA HEADS – FOLLOW SWIFT TECH ON TWITTER @SWIFTTECHNIQUE!



Winter Tour 2011: MidWest Dates


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

Swift Technique is excited to be making stops through the MidWest next week during their <span style=”font-weight: bold;”>Winter Tour 2011</span>. The group will be stopping in Chicago, Athens OH &amp; Pittsburgh PA over a four day span. The shows will be sandwiched between performances in Manhattan and Philadelphia.

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<span style=”font-size: 85%;”>Swift Technique in Millennium Park, Chicago in Spring 2011
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On Tuesday, November 29th, Swift Technique will be making their second appearance at one of Chicago’s finest live music venues – <span style=”font-weight: bold;”>Double Door</span>. Like we say, its never too e<a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Svdr3v92QMs/TtBrW4pR6jI/AAAAAAAAABY/hR4qvephck8/s1600/DoubleDoor.jpg”><img alt=”" border=”0″ id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679157171021015602″ src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Svdr3v92QMs/TtBrW4pR6jI/AAAAAAAAABY/hR4qvephck8/s200/DoubleDoor.jpg” style=”cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 88px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 151px;” /></a>arly in the week for the funk. Chicago will be no exception. Tickets are currently available through <a href=”http://www.doubledoor.com/event/72857/”><span style=”font-weight: bold;”>Double Door</span></a>. The show will also be streamed live on<span style=”font-weight: bold;”> </span><a href=”http://gigity.tv/event/105/” style=”font-weight: bold;”>GiGity TV</a>.text-align: center
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Swift Technique is already creating buzz around the University of Ohio for Thursday, December 1st. Former Swift Tech vocalist, <a href=”http://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Emerson-B/129689617407″><span style=”font-weight: bold;”>Emerson B.</span></a>, relocated to Athens, OH in the Summer of 2011 and has not performed with Swift since May 2011. Swift will be joining Emerson at <b>The Union</b>. It is going to be electric when Swift reconnects with Emerson B.! Check out all the details on <a href=”http://www.facebook.com/#%21/events/277640698946891/” style=”font-weight: bold;”>Facebook</a>.

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<span style=”font-weight: bold;”>Swift Technique &amp; Emerson B</span></span></div>

First Friday, December 2nd, at the Shadow Lounge in Pittsburgh is setting up to be the hottest Hip-Hop/R&amp;B party in the city. Technique will be on display as Swift joins local live hip-hop band, The Dope Techniques. <span style=”font-weight: bold;”>The Shadow Lounge</span> has become one of Swift Te<a href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/–t_yPBPqsRM/TtBq_sQqI9I/AAAAAAAAABM/BELj_Ep5LUQ/s1600/sllogo.jpg”><img alt=”" border=”0″ id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679156772559528914″ src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/–t_yPBPqsRM/TtBq_sQqI9I/AAAAAAAAABM/BELj_Ep5LUQ/s200/sllogo.jpg” style=”cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 100px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 200px;” /></a>chnique’s favorite venues over the last two years. Reserve your tickets directly through Swift for <a href=”http://www.swifttechnique.com/will-call-list-for-first-friday-12-2-the-shadow-lounge-pittsburgh”>First Friday @ the Shadow Lounge</a><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”></span>.

Check out the upcoming dates and <a href=”http://www.blogger.com/info@swifttechnique.com”>hit us up</a>!
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11.26 – <span style=”font-weight: bold;”>The Bitter End</span>, Manhattan NYC
11.29 – <span style=”font-weight: bold;”>Double Door</span>, Chicago IL
12.1 – <span style=”font-weight: bold;”>The Union</span>, Athens OH
12.2 – <span style=”font-weight: bold;”>Shadow Lounge</span>, Pittsburgh PA
12.6 – <span style=”font-weight: bold;”>The Blockley</span>, Philadelphia PA</span>



11.11.11 @ The Note at West Chester University


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!

This unbelievably lucky date, 11.11.11, only happens once every century, so Swift Technique will be preparing a show to match these epic circumstances. Check out The Note, Facebook Page and follow on Twitter @SwiftTechnique & @TheNoteBar. We hope you can join us!