Harvey
Swagger Band inhabits
a gritty world of challenges, temptations and words better left unsaid. It roams from mainstreet to country back
alley exploring a range of both familiar and exotic places, often
drawing
inspiration from life’s less celebrated experiences.
With the vivacious Josie
Rothwell now a consistent starter in the line up, Harvey Swagger Band’s
rougher
edges have been smoothed. And with this,
the Band’s focus has been renewed. In
recent times Harvey and the Langman brothers have discovered new
collaborative
freedoms and this has allowed their songs to breathe more easily, often
moving
in and out of traditional structures. Rothwell’s
vocals have been a revelation, adding golden touches to otherwise
complete
tracks and providing a glimpse of what lies ahead for the Band.
Since its inception in
2004,
Harvey Swagger Band has unleased a number of demo recordings to the Sydney music community, all to positive
responses. The Band’s first EP, due to hit
shelves early
in 2009, promises to be the best representation to date of its ultimate
musical
destination. According to Harvey the release will offer listeners “a
swaggering blend
of alt-country and indie rock.” In a
live setting the band can draw from either of these styles, or it can
lurch seamlessly
into the waiting arms of the blues-fuelled rock or straight out
rock’n’roll. To see Harvey Swagger Band
in action catch them at one of their Sydney or Adelaide shows this summer….
Line-up
Harvey: Vocals/Bass/Guitars/Harmonica
Aaron Langman: Guitars/Bass/vocals
Josie
Rothwell: Vocals/Percussion
Marcus Langman: Drums
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