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Wainfleet, Ontario, Canada (2003 – present)
Great Lake Swimmers is a Canadian indie folk band which formed in 2003 in Wainfleet, Ontario, Canada. The band began with Tony Dekker (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Erik Arneson (banjo, guitar, harmonium), Bret Higgens (bass), Julie Fader (keyboards, vocals) and Greg Millson (drums). Julie Fader subsequently left, and Miranda Mulholland, on violin and backing vocals, joined.
Fifty-five years ago, Marilyn Bell took a plunge and traversed Lake Ontario. Back then, being a Great Lake swimmer was a big deal; now, it’s an astonishing physical feat taken for granted. It’s a rapidly forgotten part of history, like a faded map or a tattered photograph. Or a lost channel.
Tony Dekker’s Great Lake Swimmers have spent the past seven years performing on stages around the world - though, like Bell, they should never be taken for granted. LOST CHANNELS, their fourth album set for release on March 31st, finds them once again recording at historic locations. This time in the Thousand Islands region of Ontario and New York state, telling tales of hidden histories, still “mining for light in the dark wells,” still “tuned to an instrument of greater and unknown design.”
The instrument in question is the singular voice of Tony Dekker, a voice that summons ghosts from times past.
Fifty-five years ago, Marilyn Bell took a plunge and traversed Lake Ontario. Back then, being a Great Lake swimmer was a big deal; now, it’s an astonishing physical feat taken for granted. It’s a rapidly forgotten part of history, like a faded map or a tattered photograph. Or a lost channel.
Tony Dekker’s Great Lake Swimmers have spent the past seven years performing on stages around the world - though, like Bell, they should never be taken for granted. LOST CHANNELS, their fourth album set for release on March 31st, finds them once again recording at historic locations. This time in the Thousand Islands region of Ontario and New York state, telling tales of hidden histories, still “mining for light in the dark wells,” still “tuned to an instrument of greater and unknown design.”
The instrument in question is the singular voice of Tony Dekker, a voice that summons ghosts from times past.
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CaseyDeAnn wrote:
Oh my gosh go away vvvvvvvv
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VK1990 wrote:
Still
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LTHMPLS wrote:
New Album--New Wild Everywhere out April 3rd!!!!! http://www.greatlakeswimmers.com/
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marxsellll wrote:
LOVE THIS
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ch1ptune wrote:
An awesome performance of "Merge, a Vessel, a Harbour" :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRhlqnzshv0&feature=colike
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marzynski wrote:
Great Band!
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goldione wrote:
<3
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britneytsao wrote:
downloaded changing colours from some rando mixtape and fell in love with this band. their lyrics are really arresting.
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peonygirl wrote:
Wonderful show in Laval, Quebec last night. Truly beautiful music.
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Amnesiac85 wrote:
Incredible band. Every one of their albums is great in its own way, though Lost Channels and their debut album are by far my two favorites. I hope I get to hear new music from them soon.
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diedoor wrote:
Great music!
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Niabella wrote:
Thank you ''Weeds''! :D
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mellowowl wrote:
most underrated band ever...been a fan for awhile and got to meet them at city winery. miranda was very lovely:) keep it up guyss
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calendar__girl wrote:
amazing show in ithaca, ny last night.
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indie_demigod wrote:
Drifting away with their music!
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zwurbelkurbel wrote:
i saw you in the wild.
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RussianBerries wrote:
There isn't enough love for their debut.
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xjoedieth wrote:
Ongiara is amazing
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Stealing tomorrow is beautiful.
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- May 16 Great Lake Swimmers The Independent, San Francisco CA, United States
- May 19 Great Lake Swimmers The Compound Grill, Scottsdale, Phoenix, United States
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