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Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE

Folk-Noir, Americana from Victoria BC
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Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE

since circa 2011
Oliver Swain, a Juno and WCMA nominated Americana and Folk-Noir musician from Victoria BC spent a dozen years in some of North Americas most loved roots bands(Outlaw Social, The Duhks, The Bills) before releasing 'In a BIG MACHINE' in 2011 to rave reviews “Oliver Swain's brilliant vocals and genre-agnostic style make 'In a BIG MACHINE' one of the most exciting new releases on the Canadian folk scene in some time” - Lucinda Chodan, Editor, Edmonton Journal. 'In a BIG MACHINE' Charted in the top 40 in 2011 on Canadian Folk dj charts mostly due to a peak at #1 in Alberta and #3 in BC. A naturalist musician who was drawn to Louisiana and Appalachia several times to discover the roots of American music for himself, Oliver now resides in Victoria where frequent solo journeys into the rugged BC wilderness fuel his original take on songwriting and traditional playing and singing styles. Performing on Banjo and String Bass. Oliver's live show has attracted a lot of attention over the last year including that of Tamara Kater, Executive Director of Folk Music Canada “Since I first discovered him in 2008, Oliver Swain has been one of my very favorite artists – especially in a live setting. His performances are a musical journey that takes you from haunting old-time melodies to soaring new songs...sweeping vocal stylings, dazzling and dramatic skills as an instrumentalist, an evening spent with Oliver Swain will leave you breathless and joyful.”
Folk/Celtic/Latin/World Pop/Rock/Indie
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Community Events

Past Events

02
Sep
16:00 20:00
West My Friend 15th Anniversary Show
West My Friend is hosting the Empress Ave Block Party and performing a free 15th...
Free
1128 Empress Avenue
Event can be attended in person
17
Sep
2021
19:00 21:00
BIG MACHINE & Warfaring Kind f. Ivonne Hernandez
A night of new collaborations and new music.
$25
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
12
Jul
2020
13:00 16:00
Physically Distanced Outdoor Concert with Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE: Oliver Swa...
JUNO and WCMA nominated roots artist Oliver Swain strays towards the whimsical, ...
$30
Fernwood Square Poster Board
Event can be attended in person
07
Dec
2018
19:00
Oliver Swain's Holiday Social - Matinee Added Dec 8th: Oliver Swain's BIG MACHIN...
Matinee Added December 8th! Demand for this show has been so great that we've ad...
$20-$25
Victoria Event Centre
Event can be attended in person
27
Feb
2016
20:00
Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE
Oliver Swain has been a celebrated musician for years, held in high regard in ac...
$16-$20
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
07
Dec
2014
20:00 10:30
Songs of Peace and Joy:A BIG MACHINE Christmas Advent: Oliver Swain's BIG MACHIN...
Looking for Something Different this Holiday Season? Want to hear new Holiday m...
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
30
Nov
2013
20:00 23:00
Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE: Oliver Swain, Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE, Fans & Mot...
Joined by Glenna Garramone and Fans and Motor Supply Co. OLiver Swain's BIG MACH...
$16-$20
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
30
Nov
2013
20:00 10:30
New songs and New Projects from Oliver Swain!: Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE, Fans ...
BIG MACHINE is heading into the studio the winter, come enjoy some new tunes and...
$16-$20
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
27
Jul
2013
Mission Folk Fest ft over 3 days: Jim Byrnes and the Sojourners, Terry Evans, Cr...
July 26-28! http://www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca
$10-$95
Fraser Valley Heritage Park
Event can be attended in person
27
Apr
2013
20:00 23:00
Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE rolls into Hermann's Jazz Club: Oliver Swain's BIG MA...
We're looking forward to sharing new material with you all and welcoming some ve...
$16-$18
Hermann's Jazz Club
Event can be attended in person
15
Jun
2012
20:00 10:30
The Fretless & Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE performing their own sets and one toge...
The Fretless are Ivonne Hernandez, Victoria, BC, Canada. Trent Freeman, Toronto ...
$14-$16
Fairfield United Church
Event can be attended in person
06
Nov
2011
16:30 19:30
People's Assembly of Victoria Music Festival! FREE Concert!: Oliver Swain's BIG...
A great lineup of local and regional musicians awaits you at Centennial Square o...
Free
Centennial Square
Event can be attended in person
05
Feb
2011
20:00 16:00
Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE CD launch: Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE, Lily Fawn's Br...
 
$16-$18
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Event can be attended in person
04
Feb
2011
20:00
Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE
 
$16-$20
The Rogue Folk Club
Event can be attended in person
04
Feb
2011
20:00 11:00
Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE
www.roguefolk.bc.ca
$16-$20
St. James Community Hall
Event can be attended in person
02
Jan
2011
19:30 10:00
Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE, Oliver Swain
 
$5
Sons of Norway
Event can be attended in person
12
Nov
2010
20:00 16:00
Introducing: Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE
Featuring Emily Braden, Adrian Dolan, James Whittall, Jish Dixon and Quinn Bachand
$12-$15
Oak Bay United Church
Event can be attended in person

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Oliver Swain "Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE"
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2011 - present

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