The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present Great Lake Swimmers, Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $27 advance, $30 at the door and $24 for museum members plus ticket fees. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.dennosmuseum.org or by calling the box office at 231-995-1553 or My North Tickets at 800-836-0717.
Led by the unforgettable voice and compelling songwriting of Tony Dekker, Great Lake Swimmers has received both fan and critical acclaim. With a surging rhythm section, razor sharp violin, and flourishing banjo and guitars, Tony Dekker and band mates push the folk/roots sound significantly, creating some of the most dynamic songs of the genre.
Since Great Lake Swimmers debuted over a decade ago they’ve released six albums, taken home a Canadian Indie Award, a Juno Award for roots and traditional album of the year, and a Canadian Folk Music Award. With timeless melodies telling undiscovered stories, Great Lake Swimmers’ deep respect for folk traditions are at the core of their music. At the same time, they are continually transforming it for new listeners everywhere.
Their current tour is in support of the CD A Forest of Arms which was released in April, 2015. As with past albums the Toronto based band recorded in numerous untraditional locations over the span of several months. Great Lake Swimmers consists of Tony Dekker on lead vocals and guitar, long time guitarist and banjo player Erik Arnesen, Miranda Mulholland on violin and backing vocals, Bret Higgins on upright bass and newcomer Joshua Van Tassel.
Tickets to this concert includes free admission to the museum’s galleries one hour before the concert and a post-concert reception with the performers.
The Dennos concert season is made possible with support from the Robert T and Ruth Haidt Trust and Osterlin Performance Endowment, the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs with media support from WNMC 90.7and TV 29&8. Housing for our performers is provided by the Cambria Suites.
The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays until 8 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. Admission is $6.00 adults, $4.00 for children and free to museum members. For more information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at1410 College Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.
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Critical Praise for A Forest Of Arms:
“’Don’t Leave Me Hanging’ is gorgeous—simple and direct.” – Pitchfork
“Toronto quintet’s latest offering is packed with echoing vocals, soaring strings, and plenty of resounding acoustic guitar, double bass, and banjo.” – Consequence of Sound
“They create a place where folk-rock meets country and bluegrass, and converge into a soothing, atmospheric lushness.” – Blurt
“The soundscapes created by Toronto’s Great Lake Swimmers are nothing if not panoramic… So lush is their sound at times, it’s easy to forget that the primary lead instruments are acoustic… A solid album with a number of beguiling songs and a lot of spirit…” – Pop Matters
“A Forest of Arms seamlessly creates sonic textures that inspire nature walks and drives across empty highways…” – Flood Magazine