Dave Swanson is a writer and musician from Cleveland, Ohio. He has spent a lifetime obsessed with all things Rock & Roll. Dave has written for a variety of publications including Shindig!, Bucketful Of Brains, The Cleveland Scene and The Cleveland Plain Dealer. He hosts his own radio show, has promoted concerts and played in several bands including, but not limited to, Rainy Day Saints, New Salem Witch Hunters, The Cynics, Chamber Strings, Guided By Voices, Death Of Samantha, and Captain Groovy & His Bubblegum Army. Favorite bands-Cheap Trick, The Monkees, Sparks, Motorhead, Beach Boys, Rockpile, XTC,Van Der Graaf Generator, Sweet, Bob Dylan,etc. Favortie color- paisley. Sign-Scorpio. Favorite Movies-Love And Death, Don't Look Back & Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls. Political party-Mod & Rocker. Religion-Rock & Roll. His biggest regret is having no regrets. If not playing, writing, reading about, listening to, or discussing music, he is most likely dead.
Dave Swanson
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The massive box set will be released to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the album.
My Morning Jacket to Live Stream Upcoming Red Rocks Concert
The band will live stream their show this Friday at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver.
Joanna Newsom Announces New Album + Video Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
The unique singer-songwriter also premiered the video for the lead track directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven to Host 11th Annual Campout Music Festival
This year marks the 11th year for their homegrown music bash, and includes a variety of musical outfits over the course of three days near the end of August.
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Whether or not you like Pearl Jam, you have to admit: They have great taste.
10 Dave Grohl Projects That Aren’t the Foo Fighters or Nirvana
The career of Dave Grohl has been nothing short of miraculous.
11 Best Punk Songs Under 60 Seconds in Length
A wise man once said, "Loud, fast rules." We have no idea who that man was, but he did have a point.
Watch Paul Weller’s Tiny Desk Concert
Over the past couple of years, the legendary Paul Weller has made more stops in the U.S. than he has for quite some time.
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Collecting baseball cards and memorabilia is a whole world unto itself.