Biography
Andrew Graham & Swarming Branch released their first LP, Andrew Graham's Good Word, on the Mexican Summer label in March 2010. The album is Graham's first release since the dissolution of RTFO Bandwagon, the elegantly primitive Columbus, OH folk band that most recently released Dums Will Survive (March 2009) on Texas' Dull Knife Records.
While RTFO Bandwagon heavily reiterated the elements already present in Graham's guitar frameworks with the bass, drums, and even the vocal melodies, Swarming Branch takes a more delicate approach. Throughout Good Word, each instrument plays only one note at a time, freeing up space in the mix and ensuring that every note is intentional.
To realize this detailed new sound, Graham brought in drummer Ryan Jewell (Terribly Empty Pockets, Pink Reason, Psychedelic Horseshit) and piano wizard Dane Terry. A number of other musicians come and go over the course of the record, including bassist Chris Burney (the Sun) and experimental composer Larry Marotta on slide guitar.
Since the release of Good Word, the rotating cast of players has spun more slowly. Graham, Terry, and drummer Gentleman All-Star Sean Leary now handle most of the recording and performance of the songs, both old and new. A new LP, Classic Glass, is forthcoming.
The band's official website is: http://www.swarmingbranch.tumblr.com
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