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“The term ‘percussive guitar’ isn’t really strong enough for what Blake Noble does. ... But since ‘attack guitar’ isn’t really a recognized genre and you’ve got to call it something, ‘percussive guitar’ will have to do. But this is not a guy doing a bit of strumming while keeping rhythm by hitting the guitar with his thumb. This is a guy playing his guitar like a drum-kit, and it sounds fantastic.”
Originally from Australia, Blake Noble returns to Republic Brewing for his ninth year in a row with his truly unique blend of roots/rock with glimpses of folk, funk and blues. A multi Instrumentalist, Blake combines 'Percussive Fingerstyle' guitar chops (think Andy Mckee meets John Butler), simultaneously with the deep drone of the ancient Australian Didgeridoo. Blake Noble Band creates high energy, foot stompin' music that will have you kicking off your shoes and dancing barefoot in the dirt. Featuring Joel Hoyer on bass, Matt Teske on pedal steel guitar, Chris Lucier on drums.
““Grooving...wistful, driving, and a masterful combination...velvety vocals over staccato guitar and light percussion capture your attention with Sway Wild.” — Parade Magazine
“Off-Grid Lo-Fi is chock full of roots-rich gems...Fer shreds...excellent guitar...a delicate blues madrigal...” — Acoustic Guitar Magazine
“...soulful songs, intuitive musicianship, and fine singing.” — The Telegraph (UK)
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San Juan Island, WA-based indie folk-rock duo Mandy Fer and Dave McGraw are back at it with a new sound, and a new name: Sway Wild! Their exceptional vocal harmonies, coupled with Fer’s pioneering electric guitar work, have become a vehicle to carry them around the world, sharing stages with the likes of Iron & Wine, Lake Street Dive, and Watchhouse. Sway Wild’s infectious sound explores the corners of rock, pop, funk, worldbeat, and folk, but at its nucleus it is undeniably a music full of joy. It can squeeze the heart in your chest, it can draw tears from your eyes, and it can force you to get up and move your body; over and over, it somehow manages to do all three at once. Mandy Fer also tours as the lead guitarist for Amos Lee and Allison Russell and has recently performed with Brandi Carlile.
