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December 26, 2007 :: “Miss Becky” featured on DISH Network
On December 28, 2007 at 12am (EST), SwampdaWamp’s hot single “Miss Becky” will be featured on RAVE HD on the DISH Network. For those of you who are DISH Network subscribers make sure to check it out! Many thanks to all the great folks with City Sessions, RAVE HD & the DISH Network.
November 29, 2007 :: SwampdaWamp…Selected As One of THE TOP 23 ALBUMS OF 2007
Great news Swamp Monsters!!! Eartaste.com has selected SwampdaWamp’s self titled debut CD as one of their TOP 23 ALBUMS OF 2007. SwampdaWamp shares a position on this chart along with industry greats John Fogerty, Rick Lee Jones and Ray Davies, just to name a few. To quote the writer “It’s a rare pleasure to find an album that holds together listen after listen and provides a full enjoyment for these ears”. Thank you Eartaste.com for honoring SwampdaWamp!
November 5, 2007 :: SwampdaWamp LIVE on XM Satellite Radio This Month!!!
Okay Swamp Monsters, get ready to dial it in! Listen for SwampdaWamp doing a rare acoustic performance and interview on XM Satellite Radio this month! Tune in and show your support for the Swampers on Monday, November 26th @ 6pm and again on Saturday, December 1st @ 7pm on X Country / XM Channel 12. Don’t forget to log in and make those SwampdaWamp requests!
October 27, 2007 :: SwampdaWamp Appears At The 24th Annual Lexington BBQ Festival
Many thanks to all the great people from Lexington & the surrounding areas who made our first appearance at this year’s BBQ Festival a complete blast! We had an awesome time performing for you and meeting some of you! Special thanks to the staff of the BBQ Festival for your kindness and hospitality! Stephanie & Bill, you guys know how to throw one incredible party! We look forward to coming back to Lexington soon!
September 23, 2007 :: Miss Becky Casting Call
We’re now casting for the lead role in the upcoming music video “Miss Becky.” We need fit uninhibited female 18+ yrs with sexy looks and lots of personality and improv ability to play fun, flirty early 20’s character. Casting call will take place at the Michael Church photo studio on Tuesday, Sept 25th from 1PM – 3PM. For directions click here. Please dress appropriately (sexy) to impress us with your best Miss Becky character. We’ll supply the mixing bowls, you supply the heat!!!
September 7, 2007 :: SwampdaWamp Wins Award!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to the members of SwampdaWamp, Big Penny Entertainment & 3 Dreams Media for winning the award for “Best CD Cover” at last night’s Charlotte Music Awards in Charlotte, North Carolina. The band & 3 Dreams Media were in attendance for this prestigous event that honors music & musicians from the Carolinas. The members of SwampdaWamp were also invited to present the Lifetime Achievement Award to The Marshall Tucker Band, which was a thrill! What a night! Way to go Swampers!!!!
August 27, 2007 :: SwampdaWamp Selected To Present Prestigous Award To Marshall Tucker Band & Nominated For Award
SwampdaWamp has been selected to present the prestigous “Lifetime Achievement Award” to music legends The Marshall Tucker Band at the upcoming Charlotte Music Awards ceremony. “What a thrill this is” said Gig Michaels, lead singer of SwampdaWamp. “I was raised on MTB, what an honor to pay homage to them”, he added. In addition, SwampdaWamp was thrilled to find out they have also been nominated for the “Best CD Cover” award. The awards ceremony to be held on September 6th at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, North Carolina honors all aspects of music from the Carolinas. For more information on this exciting event go to www.charlottemusicawards.org .
August 2007 :: SwampdaWamp Hits #4 On XM Weekly Charts!
SwampdaWamp hits #4 on the XM Satellite Weekly Americana Charts! Up from #6 last week. Many thanks to all of you Swamp Monsters for all your emails and calls requesting SwampdaWamp…keep on doing your thang!! You guys ROCK! XM you are the best!!!
August 2007 :: SwampdaWamp To Open For Great White at Ray Price Capital City Bike Fest
Friday, September 28th in Raleigh, North Carolina, SwampdaWamp will be opening for 80s rock legends Great White at one of North Carolina’s Top Bike Festivals, The 3rd Annual Ray Price Capital City Bike Fest. Whether you are a biker or just a music fan looking for a great party make your plans NOW to be there in beautiful downtown Raleigh for this amazing two day event (9/28-9/29). Ray Price Harley-Davidson and all his great sponsors are bringing you two days of some of the absolute “best” entertainment, appearances by custom bike builders Kendall Johnson, Russell Marlowe and Brian Hagen and some amazing bike vendors and festivities. An event you do not want to miss! Thank you Ray Price Harley Davidson & Deep South for making SwampdaWamp a part of this great event!
August 2007 :: SwampdaWamp Set To Perform at Award Winning BBQ Festival
SwampdaWamp is honored to have been selected to be one of the artists performing at the award winning 24th Annual Lexington BBQ Festival in Lexington, North Carolina. This one day festival (Oct. 27th) attracts over 100,000 people and has been selected as one of the Top 10 Food Festivals in the United States and is listed as one of the Top 20 events in the south. A great way to spend a fall day in beautiful Lexington, North Carolina! Many thanks to the event producers and sponsors for making SwampdaWamp a part of such an incredible event!
August 3rd 2007 :: SwampdaWamp To Film First Music Video & You’re Invited!!!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd at Amos’ Southend Music Hall, 1423 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC it’s the filming of SwampdaWamp’s first music video and we want YOU to be a part of this FUN and exciting night! Get there early, enjoy the hot sounds of Charlotte favorite SMOKIN’, wear your Swamp tees & hats, bring your signs, get a good spot up front at the stage and get ready to rock the night away! SwampdaWamp wants the world to see that North Carolina really knows how to rock!!! It’s going to be a BLAST! Do not miss this FUN night! For ticket info call Amos’ at 704-377-6874 or log onto www.amossouthend.com.
July 2007 :: SwampdaWamp Hits The Top Ten!
SwampdaWamp hits the Top Ten in the weekly charts for XM SATELITE RADIO!! Making a huge jump in one week from #19 to #8. Many thanks to the incredible XM SATELITE RADIO and most of all the famous Swamp Monster Fans who keep calling and emailing requests. We greatly appreciate all your support!!! You ROCK!!!!
July 2007 :: Miss Becky Hits The Airwaves
Our song “Miss Becky” is now in rotation at these fine radio stations:
Q104…………..New York, NY
WEHM………….South Hamptons, NY
KHZ…………….Los Angeles, CA
WMVY………….Martha’s Vineyard, MA
WRRW…………Virginia Beach, VA
KFAN……………Fredericksburg, TX
KPND…………..Seattle, WA
WMWX…………Cincinnatti, OH
WMMR………….Philadelphia, PA
WSGE………….Dallas, NC
WVRK………….Columbus, GA
WARQ………….Columbia, SC
KHEN……………Salida, CO
KRCC…………..Colorado Springs, CO
KDNK…………..Carbondale, CO
KVNF……………Western Colorado
WMWV………….Conway, NH
KZ106………….Chattanooga, TN
Please continue to show your support. Thanks!
May 2007 :: Rave Reviews From The U.K.’s BLUES MATTERS
Make sure you stop by your closest Barnes & Noble store and pick up the May issue of BLUES MATTERS. This is an awesome music magazine out of England who gave SwampdaWamp’s self-titled debut CD an amazing review!
May 2007 :: SwampdaWamp on XM Satelite Radio!!!
We are thrilled to announce that tunes from SwampdaWamp’s debut CD have just been added to one of the world’s largest satelite radio networks, XM Satelite Radio!!! Programmers actually selected several tracks that will be played in regular rotation including the band’s latest single “Miss Becky”. For those of you who are already XM subscribers check out these great programs, XM Cafe, The Loft and XM Americana. For those of you who are not yet subscribers…what are you waiting for…XM Satelite Rocks!!!
May 25, 2007 :: SwampdaWamp Turns Food Lion Speed Street Into Swampland!
The Swampers electrified the crowd with their high energy 90 minute performance at the award winning Food Lion Speed Street in Charlotte, NC. The band was honored to share the Miller Beer / WRFX stage with 80s rockers Loverboy. It was a magical moment and an incredible rush for the band to hear the crowd singing along with their songs! The response from the crowd was overwhelming especially when the band kicked off “Sunday Southern Tradition”. SwampdaWamp fans are the wildest, craziest and most amazing fans in the world! Welcome to all the new Swamp Monsters who joined us Friday night! Many thanks to everyone with Loverboy for allowing the band to share the stage with them. Special thanks to Doug, Brandon, Michele & everyone with Daniel Entertainment, Jay Howard and everyone with JHE, Miller Beer (it’s Miller Time) and our buds at WRFX!
May 16, 2007 :: SwampdaWamp Rocks The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach!
SwampdaWamp was very honored to perform on stage of one of the country’s top concert venues, HOUSE OF BLUES (Myrtle Beach) as the support act for JACKYL. It was one incredible night with a packed house all ready to rock! The band had a blast with Jessie & all the guys with Jackyl who made them feel right at home. Many thanks Jessie & everyone with Jackyl for again giving Swamp the opportunity to share the stage with them. Special thanks to Jim, Lance & Michele at HOB for giving the band this incredible opportunity!
May 2007 :: The Swamp Invades Myrtle Beach Bike Week
The Swampers rolled in to Myrtle Beach Bike Week with a BANG! With back to back shows throughout the week, one by one bikers were converted to Swamp Monsters! To quote one rally attendee, “This is the best band I’ve seen in years, they ROCK!” It was also a great chance for the band members to meet some of their fans from all over the country who traveled to Bike Week and also spend some time with their longtime fans/friends from home. Thanks to all the Swamp Monsters for making this such a great time and many, many thanks to the great folks who gave the band the opportunity to perform in their venues, Johnny, Seth, Jim, you guys are the absolute best!
May 5, 2007 :: Sam Ash In Store Performance & Guitar Giveaway
Saturday, May 5th at 3pm make your plans NOW to be at Sam Ash Music, 5533 Westpark Drive (Charlotte, NC) for an exciting performance & giveaway of an Carlo Robelli guitar autographed by the band. Band merchandise and CDs will also be on sale. Great way to spend your Saturday afternoon, rockin’ with the Swamp!
Apr 4, 2007 :: See SwampdaWamp In A Movie Theater Near You!
The next time you go see a movie make sure to check out the opening commercials and you’ll catch a glimpse of SwampdaWamp live. The band is featured as an emerging artist in over 150 theaters and over 1300 screens throughout the United States. Rock on!!
Apr 4, 2007 :: SwampdaWamp Featured Artist On SONG PLANET!
Song Planet’s hot show “Featured Orbits” have informed us that DJ Axe has chosen “Birthday” as his favorite song uploaded. They will be featuring SwampdaWamp in their Featured Orbits column of the SongSter Newsletter coming out this week and also on their show “Featured Orbits with DJ Motmot” on Sunday, April 8th from 6pm-7pm ET (North America). You can listen using Windows Media Player http://songplanet.com/winhifi or using WinAmp/others http://songplanet.com/hifi . Make sure to check it out and support internet radio! Thanks Song Planet!
Apr 3, 2007 :: SwampdaWamp Featured On YMCTV!
SwampdaWamp has been selected as the Featured Artist of the Month on YMCTV. Log onto www.ymctv.com where you can view video clips of “Birthday” and “Blind, Crippled & Crazy”. Coming Soon on DVD… SwampdaWamp on “City Sessions”. Thanks YMCTV, you ROCK!
Mar 6, 2007 :: Debut CD in Stores today!
Our debut CD has hit the stores! Buy it now at Amazon, Best Buy, CD Baby, iTunes, FYE, Target and Wal-Mart Music Downloads.
Mar 2, 2007 :: Coyote’s in Concord
If you missed us at Amos’s, catch us headlining at Coyote’s in Concord tonight!
Feb 23, 2007 :: Amos’ Tonight!!
Don’t miss the show tonight!! SwampdaWamp hits the stage at 9:30pm for a blistering 45 minute set.
Feb 10, 2007 :: Live with Jackyl
SwampdaWamp will appear live supporting Jackyl on Friday Feb. 23rd at Amos’ South End in Charlotte. Be sure to come out early for a great rock ‘n’ roll show!
Feb 5, 2007 :: Radio Interview
SwampdaWamp will appear live on WRFX 99.7 “The Fox” radio’s “Smokin’ Bluz” show with Rick Ballew on Sunday night Feb. 11th at 8 P.M. Be sure to check it out.
Jan 30, 2007 :: Show Announced
SwampdaWamp kicks off a Super Rock Party in Charlotte at the infamous Double Door Inn on Saturday, Feb. 3rd. We’ll take the stage at 11 PM and play our original songs from our debut album. For a sample of the album, click here and turn it up.
Jan 21, 2007 :: Charlotte Show
SwampdaWamp returns to the Double Door Inn at the Lake on Thursday, Jan. 25th for a full-length show. We’ll be playing songs from our debut album and more. If you haven’t heard them yet, listen.
Jan 2, 2007 :: The Spot Rocks
SwampdaWamp thanks all our friends in South Carolina who came to The Spot and celebrated New Year’s Eve with us. You guys rocked! Special thanks to Rob and Matt and everyone at the club. We look forward to playing in South Carolina again soon.