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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Getting ready to drop my second collaboration with @themodernfolk.bandcamp.com Any writers out there interested in doing a quick blurb/review for us?

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

3 films. 3 performances. 1 night. Featuring 3 short films/video collages with live music accompanied by Devin Champlin, Sean Curtis Patrick and myself. Hope to see you there.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Good morning from Momo and Brie

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

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.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Last night in Bellingham. Thanks to Sean Curtis Patrick for some cool pics. Thanks to Jeffrey Silverstein for the invite to play. Good times ✌️

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Teasing a new design here from my friend Kyle. Work in progress…New t-shirt maybe? Rain Country vol 2? We’ll see…

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Post Stringband Jamboree and I’m still buzzing. Happy as a bee on a sunflower. Might have some live recordings coming soon. Stay tuned…

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Is this proof that I am in fact, an ambient artist?

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Title of my next album: “Love, Life and the Whole Karmic Enchilada”.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Working the door for a local show and I’m in love with these koala wrist bands

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

First time playing this little synth live last night. Attempted to recreate my song “Low Clouds”.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

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.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

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.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

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!

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

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 ✌️

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

New tape coming out later this month courtesy of Bud Tapes. Album release show in Bellingham June 6 ✌️

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

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

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Getting psyched for spring with one of my favorite records from Woods - Perennial 🌼

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Acquired a bunch of old family photos. Here’s little me chowing down on some spaghetti 🍝

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Currently down in Arizona and the desert is blooming

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

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.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Best part of having a covered porch: recording storms ⛈️

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

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.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

This is my cowboy hat. Maybe I’ll get booked for more shows now.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

If you’re reading this - log off and go listen to l O N G by John Bellows. I’ve spun it like three times already today. This will be on repeat for a l O N G time. Saw him last night at Champlin guitars and he killed it as always. Good stuff.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Me: I need to save money. Also me: Buy all the endless loop tapes you find.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Score! NOS Maxell Type 2’s. Work pretty decent in the four track.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Erin made some very limited edition needle felt crafts that will be available at the merch table tonight. Here’s a little tape pocket/sleeve. Or use it for some tiny trinkets…

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I don’t have anything significant to add to the flood of BC Friday announcements so here’s a picture of Momo. Every day is a good day to support independent artists.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Updated my merch stock for BC Friday. Only 10 copies of this tape left. A handful of shirts remain. That would be a good morning to buy something if you’re interested. Hopefully will sell the leftovers at my show that night.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Tonight’s soundtrack: Just Guitar by Sandy Nassan. A folk-jazz guitar explosion produced by and released on Herbie Mann’s label embryo circa 1970. Not finding much info about Sandy online which makes me love this even more. Some of the best sounding guitar work to ever grace my turntable.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Cooking up some dinner and blasting Drew Martin on the stereo. Drew is my favorite picker/singer west of the Mississippi. Check him out if you haven’t already. ✌️

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Been chasing this record for years. I could’ve bought it on discogs but something never felt right about that to me and the OGs are so expensive. When Third Man announced the reissue I instantly jumped on it. One of my favorite singer/songwriter albums of all time.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I self released this tape 3 years ago. My love letter to our home in the Lummi Nation and surrounding area. Still have 2nd batch tapes available. Also on Bandcamp and all major stealing platforms.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Heavy rotation this month. Great album with great artwork made by great people.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I still don’t fully understand this app. Probably cause I was never a Twitter user. Trying to promote my silly little songs on social media sucks. Anyways, here’s a pic of my dogs.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I always try to shop local when I can, but I bought this record on Discogs out of spite to prove a point to a local shop owner who is for lack of a better description “out of their fucking mind”. But that’s not a story that’s fit to print. Anyways this is a fantastic collection of material.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Round 2 of flyer posting. Still humbling. Very worth it. Go outside. Talk to people.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Who is your favorite blues musician? My answer changes almost daily but tonight I’m enjoying some Blind Willie McTell on the stereo.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

If music is therapy, who’s your therapist?

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Been revisiting this folk masterpiece a lot lately. No notes. Just perfect from start to finish.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Next month at the Arcadian Public House (formerly the Conway Muse) Folk Music for the Senses and Other Nonsense. I’ll be opening for two of my favorite local artists/bands Devin Champlin and Sunflecks. Friday March 7 doors 7:30 show 8pm. $12 ADV / $15 DOS. Hope to see you there ✌️

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Added this collection of outtakes to streaming. I’ve been told it just hit Spotify. Check it out if you feel so inclined.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

This might be my favorite album of theirs. Coming off the fame of Seven Nation Army with such a strange album full of marimba and piano. Baller move.

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John Swanke @johnswanke.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Friday night jams on the tape deck. Down in Pancake Valley by The Sons of Rainier. I’m definitely in some kind of mood lately…

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