Sway Wild’s infectious sound explores the corners of rock, pop, funk, and folk, but at its nucleus it is undeniably a music full of joy. Mandy and Dave’s gorgeous harmonies paired with moving lyrics serve to both process and share their jubilation, grief, and frustration with a complex and deeply imperfect society. And Mandy’s electric guitar pyrotechnics and chordal rhythms challenge the listener to comprehend how she manages to extract so much feeling from six strings and an amplifier.
The name Sway Wild evokes a specific feeling. From the beginning, Mandy and Dave intended this band to reflect what the endeavor felt like to them – a pathway to the uninhibited unfiltered core that we all possess. The words themselves are an invitation, if not a command, to seek out this untainted part of ourselves. In many ways, Sway Wild’s music is the product of truly wild places, and, like ribbons of light piercing a dark green canopy overhead, it can help us find the wildness that is unquestionably still within us.
Since releasing their debut album in 2019, Mandy and Dave have toured the US and Europe, performing alongside the likes of Mandolin Orange, Lake Street Dive, Iron & Wine, and Charlie Hunter Trio. Mandy also tours as the lead guitarist for Amos Lee and Allison Russell, and has recently performed with Brandi Carlile.
Opener Jake Klar is a singer/songwriter and visual artist whose music blends Americana, rock, pop, and folk sensibilities, often exploring themes of story-telling and emotional connection.
