Project Description

Swam Thing

 

NZ Two Piece Blues/Roots Band.

Michael Barker formed two man band Swamp Thing with Grant Haua in 2010 . To date Swamp Thing has recorded & released three studio albums  ‘ Balladeer ‘  2012, ‘ Primordium ‘ 2014  and ‘ Rumors & Lies ‘ 2017.

Swamp Thing’s energetic live performances are re-known for inspiring concert goers to dance and have fun while showcasing a wealth of musical experience and engaging their audience at all times.

Swamp Thing play every show like it is their last, making a sound that reaches far back into the musical DNA of roots music.

The ability of these two men to entertain and captivate an audience is testament to the dedication and passion Barker and Haua have for their music.

Haua’s unique vocal sound is deep and gravelly in timbre and has earned high praise from his contemporaries, his guitar style on both electric and acoustic exudes passion for the blues.

Barker’s drumming has been heard on a wide range of OZ & NZ artists, The John Butler Trio, Split Enz, Neil Finn, Alex Lloyd, Vika & Linda to name a few. Michael lays down a solid foundation and full sound that drives Swamp Thing through soundscapes from brooding tension to high energy dance inspiring grooves. Augmenting a standard  drum set up with exotic percussion, Keyboard Bass and Piano. .

Festival appearances to date include –

 

WOMAD NZ

WOMADelaide S.A.

Woodford Folk Festival QLD

Mitchell Creek Rock NSW

SoundSplash NZ

Nannup Music Festival W.A.

Mullum Music Festival NSW

Peatsridge NSW

Nukara Festival W.A.

Kaikoura Summer Sounds NZ

Okere Falls Festival NZ

Blues at Bridgetown W.A.

Blue Mountains Music Festival NSW

Gumball Festival NSW

Summerfest NZ

Sundaise Festival

Baton Rouge Blues USA