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Rock / Alternative / Indie

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Member Since	12/30/2004
Band Website	swervedriver.com
Band Members	Raise: Adam Franklin: Vocals and Guitar Jimmy Hartridge: Guitar Adi Vines: Bass Graham Bonnar: Drums Mezcal Head: Adam (guitars and bass), Jimmy (guitars + bass on "Harry and Maggie" and "A Change Is Gonna Come") and Jez (Drums) Adam, Jimmy, Adi and Graham on "Never Lose That Feeling/Never Learn" Ejector Seat Reservation and 99th Dream: Adam, Jimmy, Jez, Steve George (Bass)
Sounds Like	REVIEWS MEZCAL HEAD RAISE SANDBLASTED SINGLE 99TH DREAM
Record Label	A&M, Creation, Zero Hour, Castle Music
Type of Label	Indie

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Oct 14 2008

8:00P

NOTICE!! THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT SWERVEDRIVER SHOWS

satansville

Oct 15 2008

8:00P

Magnetic Morning @Caledonia Lounge

Athens, Georgia

Oct 17 2008

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Magnetic Morning @ Rock and Roll Hotel

Washington, DC, Washington DC

Oct 18 2008

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Magnetic Morning @ Johnny Brenda’s

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Oct 20 2008

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Magnetic Morning @ Great Scott

Allston, Maine

Oct 21 2008

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Magnetic Morning @ Southpaw

Brooklyn, New York

Oct 25 2008

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Magnetic Morning @ The Cactus Club

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Oct 26 2008

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Magnetic Morning @ Empty Bottle

Chicago, Illinois

Nov 2 2008

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Magnetic Morning @ The Independent

San Francisco, California

Nov 3 2008

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Magnetic Morning @ The Roxy

West Hollywood, California

Nov 8 2008

8:00P

Magnetic Morning @ Waterloo Park

Austin, Texas

Nov 10 2008

8:00P

Magnetic Morning @ The Earl

Atlanta, Georgia

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About Swervedriver

Swervedriver was formed in Britain in 1990 by vocalists/guitarists Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge, bassist Adi Vines, and drummer Graham Bonnar. Fusing swirling textures with the more traditional boundaries of rock, the group debuted with a series of brilliant EPs -- Son of Mustang Ford, Rave Down, and Sandblasted -- before issuing their full-length debut, Raise, in 1991. After a U.S. tour in support of Soundgarden, Bonnar left the band, followed quickly by the departure of Vines; 1992's Never Lose That Feeling EP, their strongest effort to date, initially appeared to mark the group's swan song. But in 1993, Swervedriver returned; with the core of Franklin and Hartridge rounded out by new drummer Jez Hindmarsh and bass player Steve George, they released their sophomore LP Mezcal Head. An import-only release, Ejector Seat Reservation, followed in 1995; in the fall of 1998, Swervedriver resurfaced with their fourth effort, 99th Dream.

In late 2005 a two-disc retrospective "Juggernaut Rides" was released on Castle Music. The collection included rare b-sides and demos from the band plus classic songs Duress, Son of Mustang Ford, Rave Down and more. This release is available in record stores and on Amazon.com.

In 2008 Swervedriver reunited for a short tour of the States with Adam Franklin on vocals and guitars, Jimmy Hartridge on guitar, Steve George on bass and Jez Hindmarsh on drums.

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SWERVEDRIVER VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE:
NEVER LOSE THAT FEELING
LAST TRAIN TO SATANSVILLE
SANDBLASTED
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SON OF MUSTANG FORD
DUEL (ORIGINAL VERSION)
DUEL (ROAD RASH VERSION)
DUEL (LIVE AT THE LONDON ASTORIA 1993
BLOWIN' COOL (LIVE AT LONDON ASTORIA 1993
MM ABDUCTION (LIVE AT LONDON ASTORIA 1993
WRONG TREATS (LIVE ON AUSTRALIA TV)
THESE TIMES (LIVE AT TOWER RECORDS AUSTIN, TX)
THE BIRDS (LIVE AT TOWER RECORDS AUSTIN, TX)
LOVE/HATE THE WAY IT STARTS/ENDS (LIVE AT TOWER RECORDS AUSTIN,TX)
MALESTROM (LIVE FROM TOWER RECORDS AUSTIN, TX)
THE OTHER JESUS (LIVE FROM TOWER RECORDS AUSTIN, TX)
YOU'VE SEALED MY FATE (LIVE AT TOWER RECORDS AUSTIN, TX
RAVE DOWN (LIVE AT TOWER RECORDS AUSTIN, TX)

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KLASSICGRL	Sep 18 2008 9:38 PM I am havin Swevedriver withdrawlzz. come back to SD soon. Thats San Diego not South Dakota..
Angela Bo Bangela	Sep 20 2008 9:55 AM Last. fm has you described thusly: 'Swervedriver were an 1990s British guitar band initially associated with "shoegazing", however their heavier rock & roll style also related them to the grunge genre coming from the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Some music writers considered them to be Britain's answer to this sound.…' As a fan who loves your little ways, and who lives in Seattle, the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest, I will just say I liked the description. :)
Magnet School	Sep 17 2008 9:00 PM Hi Bret - here's our UK Tour 2008 info: Upcoming shows - UK Tour: Sept 20th - The Dublin Castle - London, UK Camden Town w/ The Sound Movement (from Aus / London) Sept 22nd - The Shakespeare - Sheffield, UK w/ Audio IV (from Sheffield) Sept 25th - Korova - Liverpool, UK - Will Sergeant's (of Echo & The Bunnymen) Friction presents w/ The Sound Movement Sept 26th - Rock City - Nottingham, UK w/ Twin Atlantic (Glasgow) Spread the word if you have freinds or family in the UK - Cheers, Magnet School www.arclightrecords.com www.themagnetschool.com
Dan	Sep 19 2008 11:42 AM Thanks for the jukebox switch...good stuff there.
Peter MarrXBilinda ButcherXKevin Shields	Sep 19 2008 9:49 AM about the bulletin hohoho i already had those three cd's, re-issue's stuff, i might consider it to purchase it anyway! :D ...but about the neverlosethatfeeling, on their first release on mezcal heads, the song also had an ending part which continued with never learn. so in the re-issue there will be no never learn part? anyone got a concise info for this?
Steven Webb	Sep 19 2008 3:16 AM (bows)
♛Midnight Toker ♛	Sep 18 2008 7:37 PM What did I do with my MezHead cd???
Choupette	Sep 17 2008 4:02 PM thanks great sound cheers..
Sarah-Kate	Sep 17 2008 10:07 AM Great show at Scala last night!
martianrap	Sep 16 2008 11:54 AM Guess: Where will I be tonight?...me and Michael Jordan!
Terra Diablo	Sep 16 2008 8:34 AM All the best for tonight guys. Wish we were there. See you at King Tut's, Thursday. TD
musicaldelic	Sep 16 2008 6:33 AM whats up.thanks for the add.jody porter "belltower" turned me on to mezcal head back in 95.there was no turning back. in the last 3 days i have probably listend to it at least 6 times.cant emagine how many people i have turned on to it. im going to try to make it to athens. keep on rockin!!!
dusty rose	Sep 15 2008 10:11 PM HOW IS LAST TRAIN TO SATANSVILLE NOT ON THE JUKEBOX that is you guys's best song by far
KLASSICGRL	Sep 15 2008 8:34 PM YAY!!
The Heavy Shakes	Sep 15 2008 5:27 PM You guys are the most inspirational band my ears have ever encountered. I will see you in LA and San Francisco and spread the word everywhere. Rock, The Heavy Shakes
The Slow Drug	Sep 10 2008 2:01 PM Thanks for add,,. I love your music!! http://www. myspace. com/theslowdrugmusic
Mike	Sep 7 2008 10:15 PM Is it true that you've been working on new songs? I would consider this some of the best news I've heard in a long time.
Steven Webb	Sep 7 2008 5:26 PM You know, I haven't really listened to these songs since the 90's, late 90's in Los Angeles. This is great to hear again, especially "Electric 77". I knew all these songs...it's like a time capsule! Thanks again!
Stan had too much to dream last night	Sep 7 2008 4:11 PM Another leg without a Detroit show? Bullshit.
juannyramone	Sep 7 2008 9:38 AM detroit needs it dose of swervedriver!!! soon!!!
The Jewish Hammer	Sep 7 2008 5:23 AM Come play Florida, last time you were here was 1997. :-(
William	Sep 8 2008 9:26 PM AWESOME!! I thought you guys fell of the face of the earth after Mezcal Head. I never heard anything more you after that. I'm so glad to see your still rockin'.. I still have my autographed Raise CD!! See you guys in NY!!
Rene	Sep 11 2008 7:18 PM Thanks much for the add, and best of luck with the reunion!
Alyssa	Sep 3 2008 1:32 AM

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