Great Lake Swimmers
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.