Ella's is such a cool room with that old Florida vibe we dig so much. We can't wait to get back there again! Big thanks to all the folks who braved the torrential down pour!
Led Zeppelin 50th Anniversary Show
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Be in our video at the Hideaway Cafe on May 13th!
We are very happy to be returning to the Hideaway Cafe for the third time on Saturday, May 13th. As you may already know, the Hideaway Cafe is the coolest listening room in St. Petersburg, FL and we love playing there. Click HERE for TICKETS.
On that night in addition to playing two sets of our original Outlaw Americana music, Cottondale Swamp is shooting a video of our song Swamp King Troubadour, and we want you to be part of it. Wear your cowboy hats and put on your coolest duds! We are gonna have a blast!
Some upcoming shows to put on your calendar:
On that night in addition to playing two sets of our original Outlaw Americana music, Cottondale Swamp is shooting a video of our song Swamp King Troubadour, and we want you to be part of it. Wear your cowboy hats and put on your coolest duds! We are gonna have a blast!
Some upcoming shows to put on your calendar:
May 19th - Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe @ 10:00 PM / 5119 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL / Cottondale Swamp plays this awesome Seminole Heights institution. Great atmosphere, incredible food, and a place to listen to music. Take in dinner and a show at Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe!
June 9th - Florida Ameripolitan Fest (doors at 7 PM, Music at 8 PM) Skipper's Smoke House, 910 Skipper Road , Tampa, FL 33613 / Cottondale Swamp is hosting four bands to celebrate Ameripolitan Music at the first Florida Ameripolitan Fest. Ameripolitan Music is a genre of contemporary original American roots music comprising of four styles: western swing, honky-tonk, rockabilly and outlaw country. Real contemporary American music! Giddy Up Go (honky-tonk form Orlando), Six Volt Rodeo (western-swing), Cottondale Swamp (Outlaw Country), Cadillac Bombers (rockabilly)
June 10th - Darwin Brewing Company @ 7:30 PM / 803 17th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205 / For the first time Cottondale Swamp brings their Florida Swamp thang to Darwin Brewing Company in Bradenton, FL.
News from the Swamp!
News from the Swamp:
The important news first! We would like to send out a big ‘ole Florida welcome to the newest member of Cottondale Swamp. Ken Bailey has joined the band as our new drummer. Ken brings with him a wealth of experience and incredible chops! In a previous life Ken was Technical Director and Staff Drummer at The Power Station / Avatar Studios; Tony Bongiovi's world famous recording facility. Ken worked on projects with Meat Loaf, Ramones, Tony Bennett, Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, Black Crowes, Diana Krall, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Nile Rodgers, Journey, and U2. How did Cottondale Swamp get so lucky to get this guy??
Ken has a plethora of drum faces in his arsenal!
Busy week coming up for Cottondale Swamp:
Thursday, April 13:
Brokenmold Entertainment Presents: Underhill Family Orchestra / Band of Sorrows / Cottondale Swamp / 8:00 PM
New World Brewery, 1313 E 8th Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605
Friday, April 14 @ 7:30 AM
Live Radio Show / WZEU 102.9 FM / Weeki Wachee, FL
Saturday, April 15 @ 8:00 PM
Monti Magill's - Cottondale Swamp
Monti Magill's, 2396 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
Monti Magill's is the best kept secret in Spring Hill, FL. Florida's most outlaw, most swampy, most entertaining band will be playing three big sets of Southern Americana and Florida Swamp rock! Come out and have a good time with Cottondale Swamp.
A great new way to listen and share Cottondale Swamp!
Click HERE and listen to our album Leave Me On The Suwannee. You have our permission to share with your friends.
New Cottondale Swamps Shows!
April 13th @ The New World Brewery / Tampa, FL
Brokenmold Entertainment Presents - The Underhill Family Orchestra / Band of Sorrows / Cottondale Swamp
The Underhill Family Orchestra - A harmonious group of crazies from the Alabama Delta, The Underhill Family are known for their face paint-wearin', arm-swingin', foot-stomping', aggressively catchy take on southern pop and their spirited live performances. Moonlighting in cities across the us for the last 6 years, from Denver to Pittsburgh to Austin to Orlando, the Orchestra has crafted two albums (This Is... 2011 & Stories of Appalachia Proper 2014) documenting their unique sound and take on american music.
Band of Sorrows - Sounding like the result of a whiskey soaked tryst between Merle and Steve Earle, Band of Sorrows offers up songs about the Southern human condition.
Cottondale Swamp - Florida based Swamp Rock and Southern Americana band. Weeki Wachee, FL is our ground zero. Mermaid Shows and the Gulf of Mexico, it doesn't get anymore "Old Florida" than that. Cottondale Swamp celebrates the back roads, small towns and the seedy underbelly of Florida. We write songs that celebrate the people, places and uniqueness of our southern most state.
May 13th @ Hideaway Cafe and Recording Studio / St. Petersburg, FL
Cottondale Swamp returns to the Hideaway Cafe for the 3rd time! The Hideaway, our favorite listening room in Florida... and Florida is a big state! This is the place to really experience the band and the music to the fullest. This room is so comfortable and the sound is so good. Plus, there is an intimacy the venue creates to make for a great show.
The Broken String Fling - What a pickin' party!
We had an absolute blast at the Broken String Fling last Saturday night! A weekend of camping and pickin' with serious music lovers. This festival is getting bigger every year and there is a really cool community of music lovers and supporters connected with the Sertoma Youth Ranch.
Our set was scorching, if I do say so myself. We met lots of new friends and fans and we really look forward to playing the festival again next year! Big thanks to Bobbie Dusenberry for inviting Cottondale Swamp and for putting on this festival for the last 10 years.
We also shared the stage with our favorite Celtic band - Whiskey Dregs . Not only did they play an awesome set, they had a huge variety of Whiskey and Rye to share... oh, my aching head, but it was worth it!
Our set was scorching, if I do say so myself. We met lots of new friends and fans and we really look forward to playing the festival again next year! Big thanks to Bobbie Dusenberry for inviting Cottondale Swamp and for putting on this festival for the last 10 years.
We also shared the stage with our favorite Celtic band - Whiskey Dregs . Not only did they play an awesome set, they had a huge variety of Whiskey and Rye to share... oh, my aching head, but it was worth it!
Penny Black Music UK - Reviews "Leave Me On The Suwannee"
Check out the new review of our album HERE
Quote: "High octane rock and roll from the swamps on debut album from four-piece Cottondale Swamp which reveals a darker side to the Florida most are familiar with...".
February 11th - Cottondale Swamp Returns To The Hideaway Cafe
The Hideaway Cafe is hands down the coolest and most comfortable place to experience live music in Tampa Bay. Cottondale Swamp loves the Hideaway Cafe! We will be bringing our big show to the Hideaway on February 11th. Kenny, Chaz, Dan, and Michael will be playing songs from their recent album "Leave Me On The Suwanne", plus the boys will be taking a deep dive into classic rock 'n roll, Americana, Honky-Tonk and Southern Rock. Click HERE for tickets.
Cottondale Swamp - All The News You Can Use - Gigs and Reviews
Our album "Leave Me On The Suwannee" was reviewed by the Alternate Root Magazine. They had some nice things to say, but it is not exactly an in-depth expose'. Click on this LINK
Upcoming shows to put on your calendar:
On February 11th, Cottondale Swamp returns to the The Hideaway Cafe in St. Petersburg. This is a fantastic, intimate and great sounding room. It fills up fast, so we encourage tickets sales so you don't miss out. We are going to be debuting new material including new songs written by the band.
BTW - The food at The Hideaway Cafe is really good, it is not your regular bar fare. Click on this LINK for tickets.
February, 18 - Cottondale Swamp has been invited to play the Broken String Fling. This is a music festival that takes place February 17 - 19 at the Sertoma Youth Ranch. This m. usic festival is a camping weekend and is throughback to the 1960's. Let your freak flag fly!
Click this LINK for details.
On April 15th, Cottondale Swamp plays for the first time at Monti Magill's Irish Pub. We will be playing full 3 or 4 sets of nito-burning swamp rock and outlaw country.
We have a big show announcement coming soon! Stay tuned!
Upcoming shows to put on your calendar:
On February 11th, Cottondale Swamp returns to the The Hideaway Cafe in St. Petersburg. This is a fantastic, intimate and great sounding room. It fills up fast, so we encourage tickets sales so you don't miss out. We are going to be debuting new material including new songs written by the band.
BTW - The food at The Hideaway Cafe is really good, it is not your regular bar fare. Click on this LINK for tickets.
February, 18 - Cottondale Swamp has been invited to play the Broken String Fling. This is a music festival that takes place February 17 - 19 at the Sertoma Youth Ranch. This m. usic festival is a camping weekend and is throughback to the 1960's. Let your freak flag fly!
Click this LINK for details.
On April 15th, Cottondale Swamp plays for the first time at Monti Magill's Irish Pub. We will be playing full 3 or 4 sets of nito-burning swamp rock and outlaw country.
We have a big show announcement coming soon! Stay tuned!
Check out our live performance on the WMNF Live Music Showcase
We would like to send a huge Thank You out to WMNF / 88.5 FM. Host Bill Dudley and engineer Mark Perfetti could not have made us feel more comfortable. WMNF has a beautiful studio and top notch staff.
Cottondale Swamp - WMNF Live Music Showcase - January 6th, 2017
Cottondale Swamp - WMNF Live Music Showcase - January 6th, 2017
Previous events
Co-headlining Cottondale Swamp and the Cadillac Cowboys. Alternating Sets! Each band plays two sets!
WMNF Tropical Heatwave 2023 - Music Festival
The Cuban Club, 2010 N Avenida Republica de Cuba, Tampa, FL 33605
It's Back! WMNF Tropical Heatwave at the Cuban Club in Ybor City, Tampa! It's a huge honor to be playing Tropical Heatwave. We are backlining (providing amps / drums etc...) the Ballroom Stage and we go on at 6 PM. Doors at 5 PM, music at 6 PM Cottondale Swamp 6 PM - 7 PM in the Ballroom.
Cottondale Swamp - 5 PM - Southern Americana celebrating the back roads, small towns and seedy underbelly of Florida. We write songs with lyrics that reference the people, places and uniqueness of our southern most state. Vodkanauts - 7:30 PM - Now entering their third decade of entertaining and confusing Tampa Bay audiences, proud purveyors of “power lounge” Vodkanauts continue to work their magic in a musical parallel universe
Cottondale Swamp playing a special roots rock and country show - Private Party
Free Show! First Friday St. Pete! Jannus Live! Cottondale Swamp does their thing at 8 PM! Original outlaw country and rock 'n roll!
Cottondale Swamp playing the Traveling Wilburys
WMNF Presents: A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty
Saturday, May 28th, 2022
Doors open at 6pm, Music to be 7pm-11pm
Skipper’s Smokehouse – 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa, FL 33613
Creedence Clearwater Revival was the biggest band in America between 1968 and 1972. They released seven albums and a string of double-sided hit singles, while in 1969 and 1970, they even outsold The Beatles!
Now you can relive the music at WMNF’s Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty. 12 Tampa Bay bands will perform 3-4 songs each: over 35 songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival and lead guitarist/singer John Fogerty!
St. Pete Side Lot presents Cottondale Swamp and Fiddler and the Crossroads! Cottondale Swamp is a Florida Swamp Rock, Southern Americana, and Outlaw Country Band from Florida. Weeki Wachee, FL is our ground zero. Mermaid Shows and the Gulf of Mexico! Original Florida swamp rock with authentic country sensibilities. Cottondale Swamp celebrates the back roads, small towns and the seedy underbelly of the “Old Florida” that is fast disappearing. We write songs that celebrate the people, places and uniqueness of our southern most state. The band will be playing songs from their new 2021 album! Fiddler and the Crossroads Trio features Blues Hall-of-Famer and official fiddler for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Greg Holt. They are a Cajun/Blues band that will take you to the crossroads of Blues and Cajun music with upbeat versions of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams and other greats, plus great originals! Very high energy, fun music!
We are proud to announce that Cottondale Swamp is opening a show for Nashville guitar sensation Daniel Donato on May 15th at the Orpheum in Tampa (Ybor City). The Cosmic Cowboy (Danny Donato) released a new album that is making a big splash. He is an incredible guitar player that has been tearing up Nashville for many years. He was basically a child prodigy who went on to play with the top Nashville artists. He spent several years playing at Robert’s Western World (which is where we discovered him). Now, at the ripe old age of 25, he is considered one of the top Nashville chicken-pickin tele-shredders. He will blow your mind!
Tickets: $12adv - $15day of show - $20 balcony access
Jannus Live / FREE SHOW - GREG WHITE JR. and COTTONDALE SWAMP / CD Release Party
Janus Live, 200 1st Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701
Greg White Jr. and Cottondale Swamp's CD Release @ Jannus Live FREE SHOW Free CD to the first 100 People Florida Country Music and Rock 'n Roll
WMNF John Fogerty Birthday Festival at the infamous Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa. Cottondale Swamp will be play a set that includes: Fortunate Son, Old Man Down the Road, Suzy Q and Have You Ever Seen the Rain.
The INDEPENDENT BAR & CAFE TAMPA presents Cottondale Swamp! The band will be playing songs from their new album. The band has a unique take on Americana, outlaw country and Florida swamp rock. The Independent is Seminole Heights' Original World Class Beer Hall and has been a favorite neighborhood gathering spot serving craft beer, wine, cafe fare, gourmet coffee and tea for ten years!
The City of Oldsmar hosts Cottondale Swamp for their FREE concert series “SUNSET Sounds!”. The band shell in R.E. Olds Park comes alive with outlaw country music! Put on your cowboy boots and get ready to dance! Food Trucks and a beautiful sunset!
The City of Oldsmar hosts Cottondale Swamp for their FREE concert series “SUNSET Sounds!”. The bandshell in R.E. Olds Park comes alive with outlaw country music! Put on your cowboy boots and get ready to dance! Food Trucks and a beautiful sunset!
Cottondale Swamp @ Captains Corner
Captains Corner, 1691 E Jefferson Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601
Cottondale Swamp at Captains Corner. Outlaw Swamp Rock and Garage Band Country!
Skipper's Smokehouse presents: The Steepwater Band and Cottondale Swamp. A night or roots rock 'n roll. Doors at 4 PM: About The Steepwater Band / BY CREEM MAGAZINE - "Not only do these longhairs know their Johnny Winter and their Johnnie Walker, they sure as shootin' dish it out in a nuclear hoedown of dirty fuzztone lead and slide guitar riffs." Doors at 4 PM, Music at 5 PM
Sheriff Youth Ranch Fundraiser Concert - Easy Posse 4 PM - 5 PM - Cottondale Swamp 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Chad Montana 7 PM - 8:00 PM - ANNOUNCEMENTS - Caroline Kole 9 PM - 10 PM
Cottondale Swamp / Dunedin Wines the Blues! Main Stage at 1 PM
The Downtown Dunedin Merchants Association presents the 29th annual Dunedin Wines the Blues Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 on Main Street in downtown Dunedin Event Opens at 12:00 PM until 11:00 PM
Musical theater can be special for its intricate music, for its heartwarming characters, for its comedy, for its poignant message, or because it’s plain fun….. and for sheer quality. For the last century, Broadway musicals are where some of the greatest songwriters have written many of the greatest songs.
WMNF will present an evening of Broadway songs, done by an eclectic array of area bands. Bands and artists include: Ricky Wilcox and The Moonsnakes; Cottondale Swamp; Mark Warren; Sunset Bridge Band; Parson Brown; Jct 27; and Minister Brad Gilmore performing selections from “Hamilton”.
A live radio show on everybody's favorite radio station, WMNF Tampa / 88.5 FM! The Live Music Showcase is on-air 2 PM to 3 PM. The show includes an interview and the band plays live in the studio. They'll play songs to promote the November, 2nd "On Broadway: The WMNF Tribute to Musical Theater" show at Skipper's Smokehouse. Cottondale Swamp will also play songs from their upcoming album.