The Big Machine is coming to Vancouver! Well, a smaller version of the Big Machine, namely a trio, consisting of Oliver Swain, Adrian Dolan and Quinn Bachand, which will be gracing Vancouver ears for a 3 days in July, both privately and publicly! Ollie’s new album has enjoyed great popularity and gushing reviews this year [...]
The Big Machine is coming to town once again! Folks seem to love going out to see Oliver Swain and his band perform, so if you’re in Victoria on June 4th, don’t miss this fantastic show! Tight and impressive arrangements, visceral lyrics and undeniable stage chemistry between all the talented players, makes for an engaging [...]
The February tour was a smashing success and the world is becoming highly aware of Oliver Swain and BIG MACHINE! The album is being played across Canada on radio, with special note to CBC, CKUA, CJSR, CJSW, CKXU, and CJAM. It’s reached as far as The Netherlands, Australia, and has been spun on many a [...]
UPDATED: More shows added (Salmon Arm, Lethbridge) to Oliver’s western tour! You all waited patiently, and now you’ve waited long enough! The solo debut from Oliver Swain is finally here! With full backing band splendor, Oliver delivers his own music (plus a few traditional numbers and a killer cover tune) to the masses with ‘In [...]
Victoria’s favorite, and Canada’s truly quintessential folk and traditional musician OLIVER SWAIN joins his new band BIG MACHINE in a series of pre-release shows on Vancouver Island (and Pender Island!) this November. Anticipating the upcoming release of his solo debut; “In A Big Machine”, Oliver is demonstrating his new act to his hometown crowd, providing [...]
In preparation for his upcoming recording time, Victoria’s Oliver Swain is teaming up with his musical soul mate Jeremy Penner, to play a special show at Victoria’s premiere listening room, Hermann’s Jazz Club. Jeremy is in town to record with Oliver on his very eagerly anticipated solo debut – coming in fall 2010!! ~ Click [...]
Its a new year for ModMay Promotions! 2010 sees exciting things happening for many a fabulous indie artist! Heather Blush and the Uppercuts will perform at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, Billy Manzik will release his newest album “Alltogethernow” and ModMay will welcome new clients to be announced! Also due out this year are new releases [...]
OLIVER SWAIN and JEREMY PENNER roll their roots duo out across western Canada from Victoria to Winnipeg through the month, including a stop with their band Outlaw Social at the Canmore Folk Festival! Don’t miss these musical soul mates traditional and original roots stylings in a city near you! ~ Click HERE to read the Official [...]
OLIVER SWAIN just can’t get enough of that prairie hospitality, so look for his solo show returning to Alberta venues in May. NEW DATE ADDED!! ~ Click HERE to read the Official Press Release
OLIVER SWAIN returns to southern Alberta after a successful tour this fall. If you missed Ollie playing in October, or Outlaw Social at the Calgary & Edmonton folk festivals this year, don’t miss another opportunity to see this enigmatic and unique performer live!! ~ Click HERE to read the Official Press Release
Victoria’s OLIVER REUBEN SWAIN from the WCMA nominated Outlaw Social is coming to Alberta for a solo tour playing dates between Calgary and Edmonton for the last part of October. Don’t miss your chance to see this emotive and talented musician perform a range of music from roots to jazz on upright bass, banjo and [...]