Name: A Forest Of Arms
Brand: Great Lake Swimmers

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Release date

2015-04-21

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67003105026

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Great Lake Swimmers

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Nettwerk

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Folk

Great Lake Swimmers is a Canadian folk rock band that was founded in 2003 in Toronto, Ontario. The band's current touring line-up includes Tony Dekker on lead vocals, acoustic guitar, and harmonica; Erik Arnesen on banjo, electric guitar, and harmonium; Marshall Bureau on drums; Bret Higgins on upright bass; and Kelsey McNulty on keyboards, accordion, and backing vocals.

Their music has been compared to artists such as Horse Feathers, M. Ward, Damien Jurado, Phosphorescent, Shearwater, A.A. Bondy, Deer Tick, Bowerbirds, Midlake Vetiver Basia Bulat Sun Kil Moon Fruit Bats Blind Pilot The Tallest Man On Earth Josh Ritter Okkervil River Blitzen Trapper Andrew Bird The Cave Singers.

With their unique blend of folk and rock influences combined with heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies by *Tony Dekker*, Great Lake Swimmers have garnered a dedicated following over the years. Their live performances showcase the talents of each member of the band as they create an immersive musical experience for their audience.

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Canadian indie darlings Great Lake Swimmers release their sixth album, 'A Forest Of Arms' via Nettwerk Records. With a surging rhythm section, razor sharp violin, and flourishing banjo and guitars, Tony Dekker and his band mates have created some of their most dynamic songs to date. As with past Great Lake Swimmers albums, 'A Forest Of Arms' was recorded in several locations over the span of several months, covering extensive new territory while remaining true to the group's refined sound. One of these unique and unusual locations was the Tyendinaga Cavern and Caves in Tyendinaga, Ontario. A number of the vocal and acoustic guitar tracks were recorded amid the haunting acoustics, stalactites, and circling bats in the caves. 'A Forest Of Arms' was recorded and engineered by their long time live sound technician Justin Shane Nace and was mixed by the talented Howie Beck (Feist). Great Lake Swimmers consists of 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 on drums. There are also several special guest appearances on the album by Kevin Kane (Grapes Of Wrath). LP - With Bonus Track.

A Forest Of Arms

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