John Swanke
@johnswanke.bsky.social
Folk music for the senses and other nonsense.
Music on Bud Tapes, Eiderdown Records and Lighten Up Sounds.
johnswanke.bandcamp.com
Music on Bud Tapes, Eiderdown Records and Lighten Up Sounds.
johnswanke.bandcamp.com
Good morning from Momo and Brie
September 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Good morning from Momo and Brie
Opening for Sir Richard Bishop still feels like a dream. Packed house. Had to stand on a chair to get this shoddy video when I should’ve just sat down, closed my eyes and listened. But you know…content.
September 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Opening for Sir Richard Bishop still feels like a dream. Packed house. Had to stand on a chair to get this shoddy video when I should’ve just sat down, closed my eyes and listened. But you know…content.
Last night in Bellingham. Thanks to Sean Curtis Patrick for some cool pics. Thanks to Jeffrey Silverstein for the invite to play. Good times ✌️
August 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Last night in Bellingham. Thanks to Sean Curtis Patrick for some cool pics. Thanks to Jeffrey Silverstein for the invite to play. Good times ✌️
Teasing a new design here from my friend Kyle. Work in progress…New t-shirt maybe? Rain Country vol 2? We’ll see…
August 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Teasing a new design here from my friend Kyle. Work in progress…New t-shirt maybe? Rain Country vol 2? We’ll see…
Post Stringband Jamboree and I’m still buzzing. Happy as a bee on a sunflower. Might have some live recordings coming soon. Stay tuned…
August 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Post Stringband Jamboree and I’m still buzzing. Happy as a bee on a sunflower. Might have some live recordings coming soon. Stay tuned…
In the interest of transparency and because I think it’s interesting here’s some quick streaming stats from the service that shall not be named. Rain Country has in one week already blown past my first album that has been on streaming for over 3 years. Neat.
August 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
In the interest of transparency and because I think it’s interesting here’s some quick streaming stats from the service that shall not be named. Rain Country has in one week already blown past my first album that has been on streaming for over 3 years. Neat.
Is this proof that I am in fact, an ambient artist?
July 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Is this proof that I am in fact, an ambient artist?
Title of my next album: “Love, Life and the Whole Karmic Enchilada”.
July 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Title of my next album: “Love, Life and the Whole Karmic Enchilada”.
Working the door for a local show and I’m in love with these koala wrist bands
July 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Working the door for a local show and I’m in love with these koala wrist bands
First time playing this little synth live last night. Attempted to recreate my song “Low Clouds”.
June 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
First time playing this little synth live last night. Attempted to recreate my song “Low Clouds”.
Got my artist copies from Bud Tapes in the mail today. They sound great! These will be available at my upcoming show(s). And there’s still a couple copies for sale over on the Bud Tapes Bandcamp page.
June 3, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Got my artist copies from Bud Tapes in the mail today. They sound great! These will be available at my upcoming show(s). And there’s still a couple copies for sale over on the Bud Tapes Bandcamp page.
My “indie label debut” is now two years old 🎂. Big thanks to @matthewhiram.bsky.social at Lighten Up Sounds and for everyone who continues to listen to my music.
May 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
My “indie label debut” is now two years old 🎂. Big thanks to @matthewhiram.bsky.social at Lighten Up Sounds and for everyone who continues to listen to my music.
Still have a few of these shirts left. Help me make room for some new merch. Hit me up if you want to buy one. $25 shipped and I’ll throw in some stickers!
May 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Still have a few of these shirts left. Help me make room for some new merch. Hit me up if you want to buy one. $25 shipped and I’ll throw in some stickers!
Pretty excited to be a small part of the 25th Annual Subdued Stringband Jamboree. I’ll be playing two very different sets! Hope to see you there ✌️
May 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Pretty excited to be a small part of the 25th Annual Subdued Stringband Jamboree. I’ll be playing two very different sets! Hope to see you there ✌️
New tape coming out later this month courtesy of Bud Tapes. Album release show in Bellingham June 6 ✌️
May 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
New tape coming out later this month courtesy of Bud Tapes. Album release show in Bellingham June 6 ✌️
My friend and photographer buddy, Sean Curtis Patrick took some great promo pictures for me. You should go support his music and film projects.
theattemptedtheftofmillions.bandcamp.com
theattemptedtheftofmillions.bandcamp.com
April 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
My friend and photographer buddy, Sean Curtis Patrick took some great promo pictures for me. You should go support his music and film projects.
theattemptedtheftofmillions.bandcamp.com
theattemptedtheftofmillions.bandcamp.com
Getting psyched for spring with one of my favorite records from Woods - Perennial 🌼
April 8, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Getting psyched for spring with one of my favorite records from Woods - Perennial 🌼
Acquired a bunch of old family photos. Here’s little me chowing down on some spaghetti 🍝
April 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Acquired a bunch of old family photos. Here’s little me chowing down on some spaghetti 🍝
Currently down in Arizona and the desert is blooming
April 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Currently down in Arizona and the desert is blooming
Happy “Seward’s Day”. A great day to announce that “SE AK Demos and Field Recordings” is now available wherever you steal music. I only spent a few seasons working in Alaska but it had a lasting impact on my creative ideas. Hope you enjoy this weird window into my home recording past.
March 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Happy “Seward’s Day”. A great day to announce that “SE AK Demos and Field Recordings” is now available wherever you steal music. I only spent a few seasons working in Alaska but it had a lasting impact on my creative ideas. Hope you enjoy this weird window into my home recording past.
Best part of having a covered porch: recording storms ⛈️
March 27, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Best part of having a covered porch: recording storms ⛈️
Selling this 1960s Airline res-o-glass guitar. Yes it’s “that guitar” you’re thinking of. Professional refret and neck was straightened. Best playing Airline you’ll find. Message me if you’re interested.
March 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Selling this 1960s Airline res-o-glass guitar. Yes it’s “that guitar” you’re thinking of. Professional refret and neck was straightened. Best playing Airline you’ll find. Message me if you’re interested.
This is my cowboy hat. Maybe I’ll get booked for more shows now.
March 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
This is my cowboy hat. Maybe I’ll get booked for more shows now.