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Thursday, June 6th, 2013

Kerrville Folk Festival

Singing School! - All Day!

Texas Hwy 16
Kerrville Texas 78028
US (830) 257-3600
Price: Festival Ticket + class.

Amazingly talented Brenda Freed and I will lead a whole day of vocal exploration from technique and best practices through improvisational singing!


Friday, June 7th, 2013

Kerrville Folk Festival

Music School for Teachers (Continuing Ed.) - All day!

Texas Hwy 16
Kerrville Texas 78028
US (830) 257-3600
Price: Festival Ticket + class.

I'm sharing secrets of singing in the classroom - even for NON-SINGERS!!  YOU will not turn into Julie Andrews.... HOWEVER, you WILL learn to sing out with confidence and skill in ways that positively effect your classroom!  Learn to FAIL gracefully and maintain respect from your students. Learn how to create lesson songs and even invent songs in the moment!


Saturday, June 8th, 2013

Kerrville Folk Festival

Live on the Family Stage! - 10 AM

Texas Hwy 16
Kerrville Texas 78028
US (830) 257-3600
Price: Festival Ticket

Join me and friends for LOADS of FUN on the Family Stage Saturday AND Sunday!


Saturday, August 10th, 2013

Easton Mountain

Out in the Woods! - All Day Festival!

391 Herrington Hill Road,
Greenwitch New York 1-800-553-8235 (toll free)
Price: TBA

Proud to have been invited to perform at Easton Mountain for their Out in the Woods music festival celebrating the LGBTIQ community! North of Albany in a beautiful setting! ALL are WELCOME!


Friday, September 13th, 2013

Grounds and Sounds Cafe

In Concert with Jud Caswell - 8PM

380 Nicolls Rd.
Setauket New York 11733
US
Price: $15

I love this fine UU Coffeehouse in Stony Brook, LI and you will too!

Jud is co-writer for Little Plastic Part and a great inspiration for me! He's winner of multiple nation-wide song contests and an all-round talented humble guy.

 

Happy to tour with such a fine gentleman!


Saturday, September 14th, 2013

Focus Presents Vic's Music Corner

In Concert with Jud Caswell - 8PM

Branded 72
Rockville Maryland 20850
US 301-275-7459
Price: $15

More fun in DC with my buddy, Jud Caswell!


Sunday, September 15th, 2013

Friendship House Concert

In Concert with Jud Caswell! - PM

121 S Fairmount St
Pittsburg Pennsylvania 15206
US 412-361-6051
Price: $15

Another great show with by collaborator, Jud Caswell at the gracious home of Jim and LLouise Altes.


Saturday, March 29th, 2014

Sandywoods Music

In Concert! - 7PM

intersection of Route 177 & 81
Tiverton Rhode Island Russ Smith at (401) 241-7349
Price: $10 / $12

My FIRST gig EVER in Rhode Island!


Past Dates

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

Boys & Girls Clubs of Kileen, TX

Songwriting Fun! - Afternoon TBA

Kileen Texas
Price: N/A

May 22 and 23!

I love playing songwriting games with kids! Skills and Inspiration!


Friday, May 17th, 2013

Front Porch

Concert and Sing-Along - 6-7:30 PM for pot-luck and concert!

308 Meadowbrook Rd
Robbinsville New Jersey 08691
US 609 443 0577
Price: Donation: Be Generous!

I'm feeling sing-ey! If you join me at Front Porch I'll lead a healthy dose of audience sing-along... you'll be SURPRISED by what you SING!

I'll share some of my own songs, too.

My Show: U-Sing-2! 


Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Huntington Folk Society

Gilles Malkine & Martin Swinger - 7:30 PM

423 Park Avenue
Huntington New York 631-418-8548
Price: Via Website

Looks like a show of us two old guys singing about what only old guys could possibly know...  EVERYTHING!!!!

 

Held at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre. 

Would you like to be AMAZINGLY entertained??  Be THERE!  


Saturday, May 11th, 2013

Cafe Noir

Presenting: Greg Klyma - Potluck 6:30, Concert 8:PM

52 Green St
Augusta Maine 04330
(207) 626-0165
Price: $15

Greg is an iconic performer. Wonderful songs, hilarious stories, sweet manner and beautiful voice!

 

We liked him so much, this is a RETURN ENGAGEMENT!  If you heard him last year, you know, if you missed him last year, DON"T miss him THIS time!


Friday, May 10th, 2013

Frontier Cafe' and Gallery

Martin Swinger, Ed Desjardins and Friends - 8PM

Fort Andross
Brunswick Maine 725 5222
Price: $12 with reservation, $15 day of

Join me and The Existential Band (Ed Desjardins) and surprise guests for an evening of fine original music!  Get GREAT food, beer and wine - bring it into the theater!


Saturday, May 4th, 2013

Ripton Community Coffee House

Live at Ripton Coffeehouse - 7:30

1305 Vermont Route 125
Ripton Vermont 802-388-9782
Price: $9 less for seniors and kids.

My buddies Richard, Beth and Mitch of the band Bread and Bones < http://www.breadandbones.com/ > are the hosts of this intimate and well attended church-become-community-hall and I'm thrilled to have finally worked out a date to perform for them on their home turf. I'm certain there will be some jamming going on well worth witnessing!

 

I hope you can join us!


Friday, May 3rd, 2013

House Concert @ 1t Baptist Church

In concert with Ed Desjardins - 7:30 PM

75 Park St.
North Attleboro Massachusetts
Price: $15 suggested donation

Full Concert with The Existential Band (Ed Desjardins)!


Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

Amazing Things Arts Center

Open Mike FEATURE PERFORMER! - 7:30

160 Hollis Rd.
Framingham Massachusetts 01701
US 781.772.1945
Price: $6 ($5 for members)

This beautiful old fire house has been renovated into a lovely and VERY active community arts center with something happening ALL THE TIME!!

 

Please come on out to hear my buddy, Dan Cloutier www.dancloutiermusic.com  and other great singers and then, there's ME!!   I hope you'll come and show your support. I'll give a FREE CD to the first person who mentions reading this from my website. I head from there off to Ripton, Vermont to sing at Ripton Coffee House! ROAD TRIP!!


Saturday, April 27th, 2013

Cafe Noir

Hosting: Connor Garvey! - Potluck 6:30, Concert 8:PM

52 Green St
Augusta Maine 04330
(207) 626-0165
Price: $15

Our house concert series is thrilled to host  one of Maine's HOT up-and-comers, Connor Garvey! (Google him!)

 

He's talented, he's entertaining, he's cute, he's a GREAT songwriter, and he's a RED HEAD!!  Don't miss this concert!


Saturday, April 6th, 2013

Whittlesly's Barn w/ ImproVox

ImproVox in Concert

TBA
Damariscotta Maine

Details TBA!!


Friday, March 29th, 2013

The Minstrel w Carolann Solbello!

Shared Concert with Carolanne Solbello! - 7PM

21 Normandy Heights Rd.
Morrisstown New Jersey US (973) 335-9489
Price: $20

VERY excited to be sharing the stage with Carolanne, a founding member of Red Molly!


Saturday, March 23rd, 2013

Topsham Library

ImproVox! - 2PM

25 Foreside Road
Topsham Maine 04086
(207) 725-1727
Price: Free -

Join us at this lovely library for some out of the box musical entertainment with ImproVox!


Friday, March 8th, 2013

Alt-Life Bike Fest

Alt-Life Bike Fest - All weekend!

Vitambi Campground 22500 County Road 835
Clewiston Florida 33440
(863) 983-8488
Price: TBD

Something ENTIRELY DIFFERENT for me!  My good friend and Bearapalooza producer, Freddy Freeman will share the weekend with me performing for this rowdy and lovable group of leather/bear/bikers at Vitambi Campground ( www.vitambi.com) an exclusive campground outside Ft. Myers, FL.  Men, Women and anything in between are welcome to celebrate your freedom of expression in a safe and nurturing surrounding of this beautiful natural woods setting campground. 


Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

Georgia Tour

ON tour - Mar 6 - Mar 18

Atlanta, Milledgeville, etc.

Any gig opportunities and ideas are welcome!


Saturday, March 2nd, 2013

The Rose Garden Coffee House w/ Michael Troy

The Rose Garden! SNOW DATE!! - 8PM

17 West Street
Mansfield Massachusetts 02048
US (508) 699-8122
Price: $14 in advance, $16 at the door

Sharing the evening with wonderful Michael Troy < http://www.folkmichaeltroy.com/ >, I'm delighted to offer the concert opportunity I WON when I took First Place at the Rose Garden Songwriting Competition last May!  Michael is a fantastic story-teller with a beautiful Baritone voice - and then there's ME!!  Accompanying me will be The Existential Band (Ed Desjardins) who will also share a song in the set!


Saturday, February 23rd, 2013

Chestnut Tree Concerts

House Concert - Potluck 6, show 7

61 Chestnut Tree Hill Rd.
Oxford Connecticut 203-828-6032
Price: $15

Lovely friends of The Front Porch have invited me into their home outside Hartford. Please come and bring friends!


Friday, February 1st, 2013

Easton Mountain

Bear Your Soul: weekend retreat - All weekend!

Greenwitch New York
Price: check website

A retreat for men about process and power of letting down your guard and sharing through the arts. I'm offering workshops on improvisational singing - INSTANT CHOIR!!


Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

Maine Capitol Building

National Anthem - 10 AM

State Street
Augusta Maine 04330
Price: Pay your taxes.

Always a thrill to sing this grand song for opening of the Maine House of Representatives. 


Saturday, January 19th, 2013

Piper Shores

Concert for Elderly - 2-4 PM

Nursing Facility
Damerascotta Maine

Happy to share music with my parent's generation!


Thursday, January 17th, 2013

Vail Levitt - CLOSED!!

Original Voices at the Veil! - 8:30

18 Peconic Ave.
Riverhead New York 11901
US (631) 727-3200
Price: $5

Unfortunately, Hurricane Sandy caused enough damage to this theatre they needed to refocus their efforts into repair and re-organization, so Original Voices at the Vail has been cancelled.  

 

They promise a future date.


Saturday, January 12th, 2013

Xtreme Folk

Martin Swinger in Concert! - TBA

Philladelphia Pennsylvania
Price: TBA

Details upcoming, but mark your calendar and join me in the City of Brotherly Love!


Saturday, December 15th, 2012

Frontier Cafe' and Gallery w ImproVox

ImproVox in Concert - 7:30

Fort Andross
Brunswick Maine 725 5222
Price: $15

ImproVox (my a cappella improvisation ensemble) is sharing an evening with Meteora - multi-instrumental and vocal harmonies with original and traditional tunes.


Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

Lion's Pride

Feature Artist after OPEN MIKE! - Open mike 7PM Feature: 8:15

112 Pleasant St
Brunswick Maine
Price: Free -

Bring friends down to this fine pub if you enjoy a world class selection of fine beers and great food! Bring a guitar and sign up for a 3 song slot or sit back and enjoy the great service and wonderful music! The 'Pride' is located on lower Pleasant Street so turn South at Fort Andross and you'll find it where Rt 1 and Pleasant Street meet!

 

PS: My friend Ed Desjardins is the feature on November 16 - Ed is one of my favorite performers - join me there to support his show!


Thursday, November 8th, 2012

New England Regional Folk Alliance Conference

Suzie Wallenberg DJ Showcase - Evening (me at 11:06-11:16 PM)

(NERFA) Hudson Valley Resort
Kerhonkson New York
Price: attend conference

I've been honored to be invited to perform at this showcase FOR folk DJ's, presented BY folk DJ's!  My dear friends at WUMB, Boston invited me to share a couple songs so other DJ's will be aware of my music!

THANKS DAVE!!!!  

11:06   11:16: Martin Swinger
Presented by Dave Palmater
WUMB, Boston, MA


Saturday, October 27th, 2012

Power of Words Conference

Power of Words Conference - TBA

Pendal Hill, 338 Plush Mill Road
Wallingford, Pennsylvania P19086-6023
Price: Conference Registration

I am honored to have been invited to co-present with fellow ImproVox member, Deb Hensley a workshop and performance inspired by bird song. Debs work includes pieces built upon literal translations of bird melodies along with improvisations and poetry inspired by bird song.


Friday, October 19th, 2012

Side Door Coffeehouse

Martin Swinger in Concert! - 7PM open Mic 8PM concert

15 Pleaseant St
Brunswick Maine 04011
(207) 729-8515
Price: $5

One of my favorite venues. Since the Church burned down last year Side Door takes place in the Library across the street.


Friday, September 21st, 2012

Common Ground Fair

Family Show on Spotlight Stage - See MOFGA website for schedule

MOFGA Farm
Unity Maine

Once again I've been invited to perform the FANTASTIC Common Ground Fair!

KIDS DAY!! YEE_HAW!!


Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

Frontier Cafe' and Gallery

Songwriters in the Round - 7PM

Fort Andross
Brunswick Maine 725 5222
Price: $10

I perform in the round with Ed Desjardins. Lisa Redfern and more!


Friday, August 31st, 2012

Clear Creek Healing Arts Festival

Clear Creek Festival - the WHOLE WEEKEND!

Clear Creek
Berea Kentucky
Price: TBA

This is a GREAT festival started by my long-time collaborator and musician, Mitch Barrett out in the beautiful woods of Clear Creek, Kentucky. There will be many fine musicians, activities, fun and ONE big, happy family camping in this 'OFF THE GRID' festival of healing arts!  Details are still being worked out, keep an eye on this site for more info!


Sunday, August 26th, 2012

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta

Sunday Morning Service (Blessing of the Animals!) - 10 AM

1911 Cliff Valley Way, NE
Atlanta Georgia 30329
(404) 634-5134
Price: FREE!~

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS service and Martin offers special music featuring Birds, Dogs and other creatures!   Check with the church, there may be two services that day!


Saturday, August 25th, 2012

Grant Park Summer Shade Festival

Family Music Stage Featuring Elise Witt - 3:30-5:30

840 Cherokee Ave
Atlanta Georgia 30312
Price: free!~

Elise Witt and Friends has a spot on the Family Stage and I'll be invited up to share a set of songs


Saturday, August 25th, 2012

Atlanta Shambhala Center

Vocal Skinny-Dipping Singing Workshop - 10AM-1PM

1447 Church St.
Decatur Georgia
Price: Sliding scale $35-75

Participants discover the music within and learn simple techniques for creating on-the-spot music. Singers of ALL skill levels welcome. VERY SAFE and WELCOMING atmosphere. Dive in, the water's fine in your head!


Friday, August 24th, 2012

Steve's Live Music

Martin Swinger & Elsie Witt in Concert - 8-10PM

234 Hilderbrand Dr
Sandy Springs Georgia 30328
Price: $10-15

Martin and Elise have sung together for 30 years. Both great songwriters and talented performers share harmonies, stories and improvisational singing moments WORTH HEARING!!


Saturday, August 18th, 2012

Brunswick Arts Festival

Brunswick Arts Festival - All day!

ALL OVER!
Brunswick Maine
Price: FREE~

Check local listings and newspapers for details. I'm a roving musician for the day!


Saturday, August 11th, 2012

Union Church Coffeehouse

Feature Artist - 7PM

37 Main St
Belgrade Maine
Price: $10

I'm the feature performer at this cozy Open Mike in Beautiful Belgrade, Maine!


Saturday, June 30th, 2012

Woodlands Folk Festival

FOLK FESTIVAL! - All Day!

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook,
East Setauket New York
Price: $20

This is a lovely festival offering music and arts for everybody! Children's stage, games, art, Come out and join your community as we celebrate the arts!


Saturday, June 9th, 2012

River Tree Arts

Martin Swinger & The Existential Band - TBA

35 Western Ave # 4A
Kennebunk Maine 04043
(207) 967-9120
Price: $15

I'll perform songs from my new CD, MOON with producer, Ed Desjardins (The Existential Band).


Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Rose Garden Coffeehouse

Songwriter's Competition TOP 3!! - 7PM

17 West Street
Mansfield Massachusetts 02048
US (508) 699-8122
Price: $15

I am one of 3 songwriters competing for top honors of a cash prize and a feature gig at Rose Garden Coffeehouse! I'm singing Little Plastic Part (Already a First Place Winner at Ossippee Valley Music Festival!) and Betty Boop & Buddha - an audience favorite!!   Keep your fingers crossed for me!


Friday, May 18th, 2012

University of Maine at Orono

All State Choral Festival - All Day!

Main St
Orono Maine
Price: Private

I teach improvisational singing (Vocal Skinny-Dipping!) to High School Choirs!


Sunday, April 29th, 2012

Harmonium Choral Society

Vocal Skinny-Dipping Singing Workshop - Afternoon TBA

Morristown New Jersey 07962-1317
973-538-6969
Price: TBA

This Fun singing workshop is sponsored by Harmonium Society but visitors are welcome! Contact the website for details and to make reservations. You'll sing like never before!


Saturday, April 28th, 2012

Song Box

In Concert with Zoe Mulford - 7PM

Private Home
Seaford, Long Island New York (516) 579-5365
Price: $10-$20 sliding scale

I'll share the evening in this intimate venue with the lovely and talented Zoe Muldord http://zoemulford.com/   and will perform songs from my new CD, MOON with the VERY TALENTED Ed Desjardins (The Existential Band)  Call George  or email him at  songbox@optonline.net to reserve seats!


Friday, April 27th, 2012

House Concert @ Claudia Jacobs

IN Concert - TBA

7 Ely Lane
Stonybrook New York 631 833-4548
Price: TBA

The Dunmire's FIRST House Concert! I'm performing songs from my new CD, MOON with Ed Desjardins (The Existential Band)!  Call Claudia to reserve limited seats.


Sunday, March 4th, 2012

TEXAS TOUR! Creative Life Center

Special Music for Service - 9:30 and 11AM

5326 Spring Stuebner Rd. # 200
Spring Texas 77389
Price: FREE!!

I'm honored to offer special music for the Sunday morning services at this welcoming spiritual space during my Texas Tour!


Thursday, March 1st, 2012

TEXAS TOUR! Anderson Fair

Evening of Song with Ken Gaines - 7PM

2007 Grant St
Houston Texas US
Price: $5

Ken and I and surprise guests will perform 'round robin' for an evening of great music at Famous Anderson Fair!


Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

TEXAS TOUR! Olmos Bharmacy

TunesDay with Robert Adams - 8PM

3903 McCullough Ave.
San Antonio Texas
Price: no cover

 

When: Tue Feb 28 12  08:00 PM
Where: River City Grille, 700 1st St, Marble Falls, TX, 78654, US

Yeah, you read it right, I wrote it right, that's Bharmacy it used to be a Pharmacy but now is a historic building in current use as a Bhar! (Their joke, not mine) Come check it out just for the atmosphere and enjoy GREAT music as well!!


Saturday, February 25th, 2012

TEXAS TOUR! Leah and Pete's house

Martin Swinger in House Concert - 7PM

8914 Missy Court,
San Antonio Texas 210-827-9959
Price: $15 ?

A great house concert at the home of Leah and Pete - The PERFECT marriage of Kerrville Folk Festival's Camp Duct Tape and Camp Mixed Nuts!  8914 Missy Court, San Antonio, TX 78240  $15, call 210-827-9959 to reserve or get details, or email Leah leahdpalacios@gmail.com

 


Friday, February 24th, 2012

TEXAS TOUR! Bruce's Loft

In Concert at Bruce's Loft - Potluck 6:30, Concert 8:PM

2305 Nicholson
Houston Texas 77008
(713) 501-7131
Price: $15

Contact Bruce (or me) to make a reservation. It's gonna be a great show - please bring friends!


Monday, January 30th, 2012

Slates Restaurant & Bakery

Martin Swinger & Ed Desjardins in Concert - Dinner 5:30, Show 8:15

169 Water Street
Hallowell Maine 04347
US (207) 622-9575
Price: $15

Come early for dinner or later just for the show, but COME!! Call and make reservations NOW!


Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Gardiner Farmers Market

Live Music! - 2-6PM

(At Johnson Hall, Water St.)
Gardiner Maine
Price: FREE-FREE-FREE!!

Organic meats, eggs and produce, Arts and Crafts, natural soaps and salves... Like a mini Common Ground Fair inside Johnson Hall on Water Street. Give Hannaford's and Shaw's a rest for the day to come down and show support for this little bit of LOCAL FLAVOR and LOCAL FARMS! IN this relaxed atmosphere I'll sing a broad variety of music with just enough seasonal songs to respect the holiday season! Come sing along!


Friday, December 9th, 2011

317 Main Arts Center

ImproVox CIRCLE SONG! - 7PM

317 Main St
Yarmouth Maine
Price: $10

Join ImproVox in this UNIQUE evening of singing. The audience is the INSTANT CHOIR and it's ALL about singing together. No music to read, nothing to 'know' - just come with an open heart and voice for an evening of music you'll not soon forget! Bring LOTS of friends - the more the merrier!


Thursday, December 8th, 2011

The Emporium

M O O N LIVE! with Ed Desjardins - 7PM

Main St: Intersection of 17 & 41
Readfield Maine
Price: donation

SO HONORED to be performing songs from my most recent CD, M O O N with my co-producer and multi-talented friend, Ed Desjardins (The Existential Band). Emporium is a BEAUTIFUL community space with art, pizza and lots of LOVE! Please bring friends out to support this fine venue and hear my best music LIVE!


Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Lion's Pride

Maine Songwriter's Association Showcase - 7:00 PM

112 Pleasant St
Brunswick Maine
Price: $5

Proud to be part of the line-up (I'm on @ 7:15PM) of wonderful singer/songwriters of Maine at this beautiful Brew Pub! 


Thursday, December 1st, 2011

UU Church of Augusta

World AIDS Day Memorial - 5:30 PM

69 Winthrop St,
Augusta Maine
Price: FREE!!

Join us in remembering the effect of AIDS in our lifetime. I'm providing special music.


Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

River View Elementary School

Family Show! - 6:30 PM

821 River Rd.
South Gardiner Maine
Price: $5

Something for everybody at this fun family show! Please bring the kids and grandma!


Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Pine Lake Clubhouse

Vocal Skinny-Dipping Singing Workshop - 2-5PM

Pine Lake Georgia
Price: $25-$75 Sliding Scale

I'll lead participants through warm-ups and gently into the world of improvised singing. Forms and games allow group and solo opportunities. Join in the improvisational fun of free-style singing. For beginners or advanced singers!

Join us for the pot luck between the workshop and the evening concert!

 

PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION!

Mail check made out to Martin Swinger to

EMWorld Records, POBox 148, Pine Lake, GA 30072

 

OR Call Elise Witt 404-297-8398


Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Pine Lake Clubhouse

Martin Swinger in Concert! - 7:00

Pine Lake Georgia
Price: $15 general, $10 student/Senior/

This will be a fun full evening concert with a lot of original music and some very special improvisational surprises and guest singers!  Joined by Elise Witt, Virginia Schenck and Evita Cobo!

 

Make reservations by sending a check to:

EMWorld Records, POBox 148, Pine Lake, GA 30072


Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Gardiner Farmers Market

Music at the Farmer's Market - 2-6PM

Commons
Gardiner Maine
Price: FREE!!

Fresh baked breads, Fresh picked vegetables, Fresh squeezed music!


Saturday, October 15th, 2011

DownStage

Martin Swinger and Existential Band - 7:30

Canal Street Alley (Off Pine)
Lewiston Maine 04240
(207) 782-7228
Price: $12

Concert in Lewiston on the lovely and intimate DownStage for LAArts! Please call and make a reservation!


Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

One Longfellow Square

Maine Songwriter's Association Showcase - 7PM

Portland Maine 04101
US
Price: $5

I'm one of several featured performers on this intimate and beautiful stage in the heart of Portland!


Sunday, September 25th, 2011

Common Ground Fair

M Swinger and the Existentials! - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

MOFGA Farm
Unity Maine
Price: Fair Admission $10

I'm singing a set with  'The Existential Band' (Ed Desjardins and Alfred Lund) at lunchtime on the Spotlight Stage at the BEST FAIR in MAINE!  COME SEE WHY!!

 

ALSO: ImproVox has a set on Saturday the 24th at 5PM on Spotlight Stage!  Come Sing!


Monday, August 15th, 2011

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship

GAAMC Concert - 7:30PM

21 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown New Jersey 07960
US 973-540-1177
Price: $6

I'm performing a special Monday Night concert for Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County! Non-Members WELCOME!!  

 

http://www.gaamc.org/programs.html

Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County

Info@GAAMC.org 

Doors open at 6:30 PM, discussion groups and committee meetings begin 7:00 PM. Main programs start at 7:30 PM or 8:00 PM and typically last for 1 to 1-1/2 hours

Suggested door donation is $6.00 for non-members and $4.00 for members ($3.00 for seniors or students with ID)

Monday programs are held at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960


Sunday, August 14th, 2011

Carmel Retreat

Martin Swinger in Concert! - 5PM-7PM

1071 Ramapo Valey Rd.
Mahwah New Jersey 07430
201-327-7090
Price: $30 Dinner and Show, $15 for jus

My first concert at Carmel Retreat Center, a non-denominational spiritual retreat. Evening includes dinner in this beautiful and peaceful setting! they offer a concert series through October, so check out their website for more events!


Friday, August 12th, 2011

Front Porch

Martin Swinger in Concert! - 7PM

308 Meadowbrook Rd
Robbinsville New Jersey 08691
US 609 443 0577
Price: $15

Maggie and Jim host this MOST FABULOUS house concert that spills out into the yard and might even end up in the pool before all is done! This magnificent gathering of musicians and friends invariably ends up with a free-for-all jam session and party which is NOT TO BE MISSED!! Call Maggie to make a reservation and get directions and needed details.


Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Papoose Pond Family Campground

Every Tuesday Campfire Sing! - 7:30 - 9PM

700 Norway Rd.
Waterford Maine 04088
(207) 583 - 4470
Price: free

EVERY Tuesday from June 28 through August 23, come eat S'mores and SING!! ALL ages encouraged!


Saturday, June 25th, 2011

Capitol Park

Day in Capitol Park - 11AM-3PM

State Capitol Lawn
Augusta Maine 04330
US
Price: FREE

Join the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce in celebrating our fair capitol city with an all day festival of fun! Interactive games, bounce houses, climb on the fire trucks... For the tenth straight year, Martin EmCee's the Family Stage with great entertainment for all!


Friday, June 17th, 2011

Side Door Coffeehouse

Martin Swinger and Bernice Lewis in Concert - 8 Open Mike, 9 Concert

15 Pleasant St.
Brunswick Maine
Price: $5

Bernice is a fine musician and newfound friend. She and I will swap tunes for an enlightening and enjoyable evening of great music! Learn more about her at http://www.bernicelewis.com/about.html   


Saturday, June 4th, 2011

Kerrville Festival

Family Stage - 3-5PM Threadgill Theatre

3876 Medina Hwy
Kerrville Texas 78028
US (830) 257-3600
Price: Check with festival... affordabl

THE BEST music festival EVER!!  Come to Kerrville and find out where I plan to go after I die!


Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Folk Project Workshop

Vocal Skinny-Dipping Vocal Workshop - 3-6PM

TBA
New Jersey
Price: $25

I'll lead an afternoon workshop on vocal improvisation for singers at all skill levels. this event is sponsored by Folk Project but is open to the public.  Visit http://www.folkproject.org/sp_events/sp_event.php?id=20110514 for details as they come up! Stick around for a full evening of music//song swap!


Friday, May 13th, 2011

Grounds and Sounds Cafe

Martin Swinger in Concert! - 7PM

380 Nicolls Rd.
Setauket New York 11733
US
Price: $5 (+/-)

I'll be the feature performer at this open mike in this beautiful part of Long Island!


Friday, May 6th, 2011

Synaxis Bar 660

CD Release Party for M O O N! - 7PM

660 Cookman Ave.
Asbury Park New Jersey 07712
Price: $10

CD release party for me and fundraiser for ArtsCAP. GREAT music and GREAT fun to be had! Bring friends to support me and ArtsCAP together!


Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Slates Restaurant & Bakery

Martin Swinger CD Release party! - 5:30 Dinner, 8:15 Concert

169 Water Street
Hallowell Maine 04347
US
Price: $15 Ticket

THRILLED to be FINALLY releasing my new CD MOON!  I'll have guest musicians and present a powerful and fun program of material NEW to you ALL!    Come early and enjoy a GREAT dinner or come around 7:30 for drinks and show! I PROMISE a great evening!


Sunday, May 1st, 2011

Kennebec Conservatory

Song Circle and Concert with Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen - 1PM Song Circle, 3PM Concert

2 Bangor St
Augusta Maine 04330
485 8863
Price: $5 circle, $10 concert

You’ve heard Steve’s songs sung by John Denver, Linda Ronstadt, Ronnie Milsap and more! Now hear them FROM STEVE!! Song circle is an excellent opportunity to get your songs critiqued by one of the masters in the business. Visit www.compassrosemusic.com to learn more about Steve (and wife, Cindy Mangsen).    


Saturday, April 30th, 2011

Frontier Cafe' and Gallery

Martin Opens for Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen - 7 PM

Fort Andross
Brunswick Maine 725 5222
Price: $10 reserved, $12 at the door

Steve and Cindy are icons in the Folk Music industry. Their show will be fantastic and I get to open for them!    Please come!


Friday, April 22nd, 2011

Danuser's House Concert

Swinger Brothers in Concert - 7PM

133 Hudson Dr.
Milledgeville Georgia 478-453-2727
Price: suggested donation

My brother, Gary Swinger and I, along with his sons Will and Russ, will present a house concert together in our hometown. Kick-butt harmonica, guitar, percussion, new and old songs, family reunion like you wish you'd grown up with! BYOB and please reserve seats by contacting Vickie vicvisions@windstream.net


Saturday, April 9th, 2011

Mount Desert Middle School

Family Sing-Along - 10:30 AM

Joy Road
Mount Desert Island Maine
Price: FREE

Kick-off event for Arts Week at MDI School.


Saturday, March 26th, 2011

Down East Country Dance Festival

Martin in concert at Bistro Landing - 2PM

Mt Arrarat High School
Topsham Maine
Price: $19 all day & night, $15 daytime

This is a great country dance festival with more music and workshops than you can possibly attend. LOTS of FUN!!  I sing a set at Bistro Landing at 2 and ImproVox leads a mini-VORTEX at 4PM.


Saturday, March 26th, 2011

Down East Country Dance Festival

Martin in concert at Bistro Landing - 2PM

Mt Arrarat High School
Topsham Maine
Price: $19 all day & night, $15 daytime

This is a great country dance festival with more music and workshops than you can possibly attend. LOTS of FUN!!  I sing a set at Bistro Landing at 2 and ImproVox leads a mini-VORTEX at 4PM.


Saturday, March 5th, 2011

Twin Ponds Lodge

Fireside Concert w Martin Swinger - 8-9:30

Albion Maine 437 2200
Price: membership + $10 donation

I'll offer a very special concert at this private men's resort. Must be a member to attend.


Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Alamo Theatre

Benefit Concert for WERU and Cancer Support - 7 PM

Bucksport Maine 469-6600
Price: $10 suggested donation

I'll be featured in this fundraiser for Cancer Support Center of Maine and for WERU with several of Maine's finest performers David Dodson, Karmo Sanders, Bobbi Lane, Zachary Robbins, Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers, Jennifer Armtrong, Mike Bunker in an evening full of laughs!


Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Frontier Cafe' and Gallery

Moira Smiley and VOCO w/ ImproVox! - 7PM

Fort Andross
Brunswick Maine
Price: $15

ImproVox is VERY excited to have been invited to open for Moira Smiley and VOCO!  DON'T MISS THIS SHOW!!!


Saturday, December 18th, 2010

Unity Centre for Performing Arts

ImproVox in 'Birdsong' Concert - 7:30 PM

Benefit for Avian Haven Bird Rehab Center
42 Depot St. Unity Maine (207) 948 SHOW
Price: $15

In this special benefit program we are presenting several NEW pieces of music inspired by Deb Hensley's study of bird song. Beautiful melodies and edgy improvs! Come twit with us!


Monday, December 13th, 2010

Fiddleheads Arts & Science Center

Songwriting and Sing-Along FUN! - 1:30-3:30

25 Shaker Rd.
Gray Maine 04039
207-657-2244

Songwriting and sing-along fun for kids at this great after-school program!


Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

Mayo Street Arts

Maine Songwriter's Association Open Mike - 7:00 PM

10 Mayo Street
Portland Maine 04101
(207) 615-3609
Price: $5

I'm one of the feature performers this night!  Bring a song or just come to listen!


Sunday, December 5th, 2010

Recording Session!

Recording with Casco Bay Tummlers! - AM

Goell Studio
Portland Maine

VERY excited that Jud Caswell is recording engineer for a stupendous event!  My new song "Consider the Oyster!" is being backed up by the FABULOUS Klezmer band, Casco Bay Tummlers!  VERY Excited to be including this wild ride on the upcoming MOON album!


Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day Memorial - 5:30 PM

UU Church
Augusta Maine
Price: free

I'll be sharing music at this annual memorial. 


Thursday, November 11th, 2010

New England Regional Folk Alliance Conference

varying hours all through the night!

(NERFA) Hudson Valley Resort
Kerhonkson New York

This is the North East Regional Folk Alliance Conference (Weekend-long gathering of singer/songwriters!) and I'm sharing songs at several guerrilla showcases in hopes of getting some festival gigs.   Wish me LUCK!!


Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

Murray Hall, Livermore Falls

Sing-Along Family Concert - 7 PM

69 Main St
Livermore Falls Maine 04254
897-5143
Price: $10

Fun Sing-Along fundraiser for Good Neighbors Emergency Fuel Assistance program. Please Come!  


Monday, October 18th, 2010

Center for the Arts, Natick

Featured Performer (& open mic) - 8 PM

14 Summer St
Natick Massachusetts 01760
US 508-647-0097
Price: $10

Come for the open mic and share a song, I'll be the featured performer for the evening!


Sunday, October 17th, 2010

317 Main Arts Center

VORTEX (singing workshop) - 2-5PM

317 Main St
Yarmouth Maine
Price: pay what you can ($27 suggested)

Visit www.improvox.com for details. This is a singing workshop, not a performance. PLease COME!


Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

Woodlands Folk Festival

Folk Festival - 11AM - 6 PM

East Setauket New York
Price: see website

This is a FIRST YEAR festival at Stonybrook UU church with some great artists (all listed on their website) I'll be a featured performer on the family stage and round robin stage. Bring Friends!


Sunday, September 26th, 2010

Common Ground Fair

Childrens stage and roaming! - 12:30 Sunflower stage: roaming afternoon

MOFGA Farm
Unity Maine
Price: $10 ($8 for 65 y/o or older)

Absolutely THE most FASCINATING Fair in MAINE!!! Dress warm, VERY comfy shoes, Organic farming, Solar Panels, Vegetable competitions, children in funny bug and vegetable costumes, fabulous food, more hippies than you thought still existed, workshops, entertainment, photo op's GALORE!  NOT TO BE MISSED if you're in MAINE!    ...plus, I'm singing. My Buddy, Matt Loosigian is performing Sunflower Stage the same day!


Thursday, September 9th, 2010

North Star Cafe

ImproVox in Concert - 7PM

225 Congress Street
Portland Maine 04101
US
Price: pass-the-hat donation ($10 sugge

If you haven't caught my group, ImproVox, turn off the TV and experience a concert that celebrates a cappella singing - and that includes YOU!!  Artists in Resonance!  1 hour audience singing, then concert.


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