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Nominated for Female Singer/Songwriter of the Year – 21st Annual LA Music Awards
Nominated for Record of the Year – 21st Annual LA Music Awards “Shape of Things”
2011 Nominee – Pop Artist of the Year – 21st Annual LA Music Awards
Rock-star-in-waiting Sheila Swift makes no bones about a few things: she’s from Houston, which she’ll proudly announce at the top of her live set even when playing at worlds-away venues like the Whisky A Go-Go and the Cat Club on the Los Angeles strip. She’s evolved into a full fledged rock singer, largely leaving behind the pop-rock leanings of her previous work in favor of a more pure rock sound, which shines through on the new material that she and her band debuted at a pair of shows in LA this March after a stop-off in Austin at SXSW. And despite taking the serious-seeming move of turning up all the knobs on her music of late, she likes to laugh.
Sheila Swift recently ventured on 5 week tour in Germany and the Netherlands. On her European tour, Swift gave audiences renditions of her new songs which manage to maintain the resonance of her earlier work while flexing a new found rock edge. Ecstatic European fans described Sheila as a mix of Gwen Stefani and Neil Young. She’s got the kind of offstage affability to lightheartedly joke around about the fact that she shares a last name with country star Taylor Swift (no relation, for the record), and enough whimsy to have named her twin baby girls “Dylan” and “Marley” after the two greatest Bob’s in the history of music. But Swift’s easy going nature off the stage belies the fact that she’s got the kind of sweet-tinged yet gravitas-laden vocals suited for rock and roll and an outsized stage presence to match.
After several years in progress and a recent tour in Europe, her new anticipated EP album, “The Striving is Over”, is ready to be released on August 13th in the US. This album proves that she is not just a one trick pony coming from “Daisy”, but a well-rounded, all natural musician. In this new album, Sheila sings songs inspired by personal, yet inspiring experiences of her life, transmitting a positive and uplifting message.
But that’s not it! Following “The Striving is Over”, Sheila Swift has more musical endeavors up her sleeve. Swift plans a vinyl album release, by the end of the year, incorporating tracks from the latest EP.
Don’t let her easy-going nature, disarming jokes, or pop-oriented past fool you; Swift is more than an unapologetic rock star in the making. She aims to lead life with purpose and passion incorporating both her love for music and fine art (including- but not limited to painting, photography, & graphic design), doing all original artwork for her releases. Here to rock, and here to stay, Sheila Swift was Houston’s best kept secret, but now her fellow Texans have learned to share.
After several years in progress and a recent tour in Europe, her new anticipated EP album, “The Striving is Over”, is was released on August 13th in the US. This album proves that she is not just a one trick pony coming from “Daisy”, but a well-rounded, all natural musician. In this new album, Sheila sings songs inspired by personal, yet inspiring experiences of her life, transmitting a positive and uplifting message.
But that’s not it! Following “The Striving is Over”, Sheila Swift has more musical endeavors up her sleeve. Swift plans a vinyl album release, by the end of the year, incorporating tracks from the latest EP.
Don’t let her easy-going nature, disarming jokes, or pop-oriented past fool you; Swift is more than an unapologetic rock star in the making. She aims to lead life with purpose and passion incorporating both her love for music and fine art (including- but not limited to painting, photography, & graphic design), doing all original artwork for her releases. Here to rock, and here to stay, Sheila Swift was Houston’s best kept secret, but now her fellow Texans have learned to share.
Genre
Pop/ Rock
Band Members
Sheila Swift (singer/songwriter/guitar)
Chris Kahé (singer/songwriter/guitar/other)
Hometown
Houston, TX
Short Description
Singer/ Songwriter/ Artist
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Bio
Rock-star-in-waiting Sheila Swift makes no bones about a few things: she’s from Houston, which she’ll proudly announce at the top of her live set even when playing at worlds-away venues like the Whisky A Go-Go and the Cat Club on the Los Angeles strip. She’s evolved into a full fledged rock singer, largely leaving behind the pop-rock leanings of her previous work in favor of a more pure rock sound, which shines through on the new material that she and her band debuted at a pair of shows in LA this March after a stop-off in Austin at SXSW. And despite taking the serious-seeming move of turning up all the knobs on her music of late, she likes to laugh.
Sheila Swift recently ventured on 5 week tour in Germany and the Netherlands. On her European tour, Swift gave audiences renditions of her new songs which manage to maintain the resonance of her earlier work while flexing a new found rock edge. Ecstatic European fans described Sheila as a mix of Gwen Stefani and Neil Young. She’s got the kind of offstage affability to lightheartedly joke around about the fact that she shares a last name with country star Taylor Swift (no relation, for the record), and enough whimsy to have named her twin baby girls “Dylan” and “Marley” after the two greatest Bob’s in the history of music. But Swift’s easy going nature off the stage belies the fact that she’s got the kind of sweet-tinged yet gravitas-laden vocals suited for rock and roll and an outsized stage presence to match.
After several years in progress and a recent tour in Europe, her new anticipated EP album, “The Striving is Over”, was released on August 13th in the US. This album proves that she is not just a one trick pony coming from “Daisy”, but a well-rounded, all natural musician. In this new album, Sheila sings songs inspired by personal, yet inspiring experiences of her life, transmitting a positive and uplifting message.
But that’s not it! Following “The Striving is Over”, Sheila Swift has more musical endeavors up her sleeve. Swift plans a vinyl album release, by the end of the year, incorporating tracks from the latest EP.
Don’t let her easy-going nature, disarming jokes, or pop-oriented past fool you; Swift is more than an unapologetic rock star in the making. She aims to lead life with purpose and passion incorporating both her love for music and fine art (including- but not limited to painting, photography, & graphic design), doing all original artwork for her releases. Here to rock, and here to stay, Sheila Swift was Houston’s best kept secret, but now her fellow Texans have learned to share.
Current Location
Houston, TX
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Influences
No Doubt, Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, Sarah McLachlan
Band Interests
bein’ on the road, jammin’ to the blues and neo soul, shopping (ok, so that’s Sheila’s thing only… whateves) XO
Website
www.sheilaswift.com www.twitter.com/sheilaswift www.myspace.com/sheilaswift
Press Contact
281-989-8177
Booking Agent
ATUP