tag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=2Latest News2023-05-31T13:10:49-04:00Cottondale Swampfalsetag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/72183642023-05-31T13:10:49-04:002024-03-28T07:03:25-04:00Co-Headlining a show with The Cadillac Cowboys - Skipper's June 23rd!<p>This is going to be a fun night. Cottondale Swamp is playing alternating sets with The Cadillac Cowboys. Cottondale Swamp is playing the 1st and 3rd sets!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/201016/0285626070037dcb4866234683af9c0ccbb5177e/original/6-23-23-skippers-w-caddy-cowboys.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/72087722023-05-14T11:58:01-04:002024-03-26T02:37:27-04:00WMNF 2023 Tropical Heatwave! <p>Tropical Heatwave did not disappoint! It was a really great festival with great bands and a huge turnout! We had a blast!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/201016/b0766f4f490b53429946a9d03c4081539c7ffdd3/original/346657422-265780012791978-7351180456512523870-n-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/71918462023-04-17T13:48:25-04:002024-03-26T02:38:14-04:00Two Big Shows! Ale and the Witch and Tropical Heatwave 2023!<p>This Saturday (4/22/23) we are sharing the stage with the fabulous Vodkanauts! @ The Ale and the Witch in downtown St. Pete. If you haven't been there, it's the coolest outdoor courtyard hang in St. Pete. Dog friendly and all are welcome. Cottondale Swamp at 5 PM and Vodkanauts at 7 :30 PM.</p><p>On Saturday May 6th, <strong>Tropical Heatwave</strong> returns! And it returns the The Cuban Club in Ybor City. Top national and local bands grace the 3 stages! Cottondale Swamp is on the Ballroom stage at 6 PM. This is a big deal for us and we are pretty damned excited! Get your tickets <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.wmnf.org/wmnf-events/tropical-heatwave-2023/?fbclid=IwAR1r7uGOHgcjsajqD93853dtZRUnkn6j2ZGd_2u-VmmVIsqoPWDoYsF97E0" data-link-type="url">HERE!</a><a data-link-type="url"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/201016/d5b72a350ae64001d996b953aeb3c4371f48b917/original/5-6-23-tropical-heatwave.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/201016/78fada7bcb610eb96e51c97eb8d9a43d21dafa41/original/4-22-23-ale-witch.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/71081542022-11-22T12:03:32-05:002024-03-26T02:39:05-04:00Cottondale Swamp - Back in the saddle again!<p><em><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong></em> version 2.0 is alive and well! New songs and new shows! A new album is in the works as well.</p>
<p><em><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong></em> is comprised of twin brothers Mark Hoag (guitar/vocals), Michael Hoag (bass/vocals), Michael's son Zachary Hoag on guitar and vocals, and the incomparable Michael LaBella on drums and vocals. A historical side note - Mark Hoag and Michael LaBella played together for the last 10 year in the band <em><strong>Four Barrel Billy </strong></em>(a busy working rockabilly and roots band from New Haven, Connecticut). </p>
<p><em><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong></em> has had a storied history that has tested our endurance, our resolve, and has reaffirmed our love of making music together. Making music with family and friends is incredible. Our trials and tribulations have certainly provided fodder for new songs and reaffirmed our love of playing music as Cottondale Swamp.</p>
<p>We recently played several shows that really rocked! Our friends, our community and fans all came out and let us know that we are part of something really special. Tampa, FL radio station WMNF, asked <em>Cottondale Swamp</em> to be part of three shows (Tom Petty Tribute, John Fogerty Tribute, John Prine Tribute). These gigs provided us with the opportunity to try out our new line-up, and it couldn't have gone better. Not that we were surprised! These shows led us to official debut at <em>Jannus Live - St. Petersburg, FL</em> on November 4th - where we played a full-on Cottondale Swamp show. We have a pretty extensive back catalog of original music from our last two albums (2016 / 2021). And we tested out some brand new songs too!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/7d3b0b7271d7a56dca4a015e0d297b3c2308b1a9/original/cds-promo-bw.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/60632892fcebc5fdd138590bee32cd4a0cdbffa3/original/janus-stage2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jannus Live / St. Petersburg, FL / 11/4/2022</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/66889742021-07-15T14:40:15-04:002024-03-26T02:39:49-04:00Let's get our Rock and Country on this Saturday in St. Pete!<p>St. Pete Side Lot presents Cottondale Swamp and Fiddler and the Crossroads!</p>
<p>7 PM - 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!</p>
<p>9 PM - 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!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/611c0924116b59d0f7d74cc8a27c21acf583848e/original/cds-group-shot-4-16-21.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJjb250ZW50LnNpdGV6b29nbGUuY29tIn0=/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/66074592021-04-18T12:36:18-04:002024-03-26T02:41:24-04:00Jannus Live - April 16th 2021 - THANK YOU!<p>Folks, we had a great night! For us the night went as well as we could have hoped for. The band sounded great, the energy was way up. The crew at Jannus Live were awesome and they did a fantastic mix! The first show of 2021 was a success! Next up, May 15th at the Orpheum in Ybor City supporting the incredible <a contents="Daniel Donato" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://danieldonato.com/" style="">Daniel Donato</a><span style="">.</span></p>
<p><span style="">Check out a tidbit of "Lou's Tattoos" from Saturday night at Jannus! <a contents="CLICK HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/2raykDeFOLw" style="">CLICK HERE</a></span></p>
<p><span style=""><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/611c0924116b59d0f7d74cc8a27c21acf583848e/original/cds-group-shot-4-16-21.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/65994492021-04-09T14:22:16-04:002023-12-10T12:33:22-05:00April 16th - Cottondale Swamp @ Jannus Live - FREE SHOW / FREE CD!<p>Please join Friday, April 16th for a FREE SHOW at Jannus Live! It's our CD Release Party and a co-bill with Greg White Jr.!</p>
<p>The first 100 people get a copy of our new CD! This is our first show in 2021! We couldn't be more pumped to be playing the iconic Jannus Live, formerly known as Jannus Landing.</p>
<p>Jannus Live is a large outdoor venue located in downtown St. Petersburg. Due to COVID Safety concerns, attendance is being limited to 550 people.</p>
<p>P.S. - Next week we will be announcing a super cool show we just booked with one of our favorite Nashville artists!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/6bd22cde46441b6d4b3952d77610e997317bd1df/original/jannus-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/65714042021-03-11T20:43:58-05:002024-03-28T07:03:25-04:00NEW ALBUM "Greetings From Cottondale Swamp" // RELEASED March 12th, 2021<p>We are proud to announce our brand new album! AVAILABLE NOW!</p>
<p><strong><em>GREETINGS FROM COTTONDALE SWAMP / 3/12/2021</em></strong></p>
<p>Listen for FREE - <a contents="CLICK HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://cottondaleswamp.hearnow.com/greetings-from-cottondale-swamp" style="">CLICK HERE!</a></p>
<p>Watch our website for live show dates coming soon!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/f2f390fc9f50d4eb1da27171535a5aeebf95d094/original/cds-greetings.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/64157252020-08-23T23:03:51-04:002023-12-10T13:53:26-05:00NEW Single! Still Waiting - Released August 24th! Listen NOW!<p>Listen to our latest single - <span style="color:#c0392b;"><span class="font_large"><em><strong>Still Waiting</strong></em></span></span><em><strong> <a contents="CLICK HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/user-757709719/still-waiting">CLICK HERE!</a></strong></em></p>
<p><a contents="Still Waiting" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/user-757709719/still-waiting">Still Waiting</a> is the first SINGLE from our upcoming album -<em><strong> <span class="font_large"><span style="color:#c0392b;">Greetings from Cottondale Swamp</span></span></strong></em></p>
<p>The new album should be in our hands and available in late September. We'll have a release date soon!</p>
<p>Don't forget to vote for Cottondale Swamp! Voting is still open for <span style="color:#3498db;"><strong><span class="font_large">Creative Loafing "Best of The Bay</span>. </strong></span>We are in multiple categories: Best Country Act (Original), Best Band (Original), Best Roots/Alt-Country Act (Original). <a contents="VOTE HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cltampa.com/botb2020?utm_campaign=cabcb171e1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_07_08_07_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Creative%20Loafing%20Newsletter&utm_term=0_852f147df6-cabcb171e1-71490701#/gallery?group=354317">VOTE HERE!</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/d2acecb136fd983714f4e5e7f8eb0d0b957da50c/original/fran-6.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/d01ba8d34e524e0ffb88295beabe682007160082/original/crop4.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/b112ba106cd9e954688fcdaf0358c62cd4896545/original/chaz-7.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/8f06437213b1583715d01f1c7c9c0d106f1d6ef1/original/ken-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/64039512020-08-06T19:59:59-04:002023-12-10T13:04:52-05:00Three Important Things!<p><span class="font_large"><strong><em>Three things! </em></strong></span></p>
<p><br>1. <strong><em>Cottondale Swamp</em></strong> has a new album coming out in September, 2020! We are super excited to finally release our second album <span class="font_large"><span style="color:#66cccc;"><em><strong>Greetings from Cottondale Swam</strong></em></span><span style="color:#1abc9c;"><em><strong>p</strong></em></span></span>.</p>
<p><br>2. Our new <em>SINGLE</em><strong> <em>"Still Waiting"</em> </strong>will be released August 17th. Stay tuned! </p>
<p><br>3.<a contents=" Please vote" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cltampa.com/botb2020?utm_source=Creative+Loafing+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a3f8abb69e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_07_08_07_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_852f147df6-a3f8abb69e-71490701#//"> Please vote</a> for <strong><em>Cottondale Swamp</em></strong>. Voting opened for <strong>Creative Loafing "Best of The Bay</strong>". We are in multiple categories: Best Country Act (Original), Best Band (Original), Best Roots/Alt-Country Act (Original). </p>
<p><a contents="VOTE HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cltampa.com/botb2020?utm_source=Creative+Loafing+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a3f8abb69e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_07_08_07_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_852f147df6-a3f8abb69e-71490701#//">VOTE HERE</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/b7402994c343e712aaa39ad5505088ee20a3b795/original/cottondale-swamp-2020.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/62432902020-03-09T21:57:11-04:002024-02-07T11:09:59-05:00New Show Announcement: The Independent Bar - TAMPA<p>Sunday, May, 17th @ 6:30 PM - 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!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/7722439321e90f4ef6f9a065daea2c626943ad4e/original/poster-shot-2020-03-10.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/59579242019-11-12T13:03:46-05:002023-12-10T11:59:04-05:00A Special Show - Sunday, November 17th @ Skipper's Smokehouse!<p>Special Announcement: The most exciting gigs are the ones that just drop into your lap, a bolt of lightning from out of the blue. This is just one of those gigs. The Steepwater Band is on tour and passing through Tampa this coming weekend. They booked a “last minute” show at Skipper’s Smokehouse this Sunday, November 17th. The Steepwater Band is one of our favorite bands and when the phone rang, we answered! Cottondale Swamp will open the show this coming Sunday. </p>
<p>The Steepwater Band is making some serious waves with their last album, “Shake Your Faith” (Diamond Day Records). In the last year The SteepwaterBand been on tour with some our favorite bands, including.: ZZ Top, Gov’t Mule and Blackberry Smoke! </p>
<p>You have probably heard The Steepwater Band already, and you didn’t know it. Their songs have been featured on television and movies for years. Including my favorite show “Better Call Saul” and others such as: NCIS (CBS), Good Wife (CBS), Vegas (CBS), Gods, Guns & Automobiles (History Channel), Invisible (Disney), Shameless (Showtime), Five Year Engagement (Universal), My Name is Earl (NBC and a many more… </p>
<p>Cottondale Swamp has a new record coming out in early 2020 that is going to be called “Welcome to Cottondale Swamp”. This Sunday will be playing songs from the new record! Last weekend we played a great set at the Dunedin Wines The Blues, one of Florida’s biggest blues festivals. Yeah, yeah, Cottondale Swamp isn’t your typical blues band, but we have written some scorching southern rock tinged blues songs and many of original songs have a bluesy rock and outlaw country feel. </p>
<p>Please come out on Sunday to Skipper’s Smokehouse and welcome The Steepwater Band on there Skipper’s debut! </p>
<p>Sunday, November, 17th </p>
<p>Doors at 4 PM <br>5 PM Cottondale Swamp <br>6:30 PM The Steepwater Band</p>
<p>Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door </p>
<p>Link for Tickets: <a contents="TICKETS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketweb.com/event/cottondale-swamp-the-steepwater-skippers-smokehouse-tickets/10089135?pl=skippers">TICKETS</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/c8b8b1aafe187c26ab5ff99625d05ae584ddde96/original/cds-3.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/59245312019-10-12T15:54:55-04:002023-12-10T11:43:35-05:00News from the Black Lagoon and the deep recesses of Cottondale Swamp...<p>You can feel the season slowly change into autumn down here in Cottondale Swamp. The alligators are moving a little slower the rattlesnakes only come out during the heat of the day. But, the band <em>Cottondale Swamp</em> is up to a whole bunch mischief. In addition to playing a few gigs here and there and putting the final touches on some new songs we are playing a couple real interesting shows.</p>
<p><strong>November 1st </strong>- 2 PM to 3 PM - <strong>WMNF Live Music Showcase / 88.5 FM (Tampa) </strong>A live radio show on everybody's favorite radio station, WMNF Tampa / 88.5 FM! The Live Music Showcase features an interview with the band and then the band plays live in the studio. We'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.</p>
<p><strong>November 2nd</strong> - <em>On Broadway: The WMNF Tribute to Musical Theater</em> / Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa, FL. The doors open at 6 PM. Cottondale Swamp goes on around 10 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. Tickets only $12 advance/$15 day of. Go to WMNF.org or call 813-238-8001 for tickets—NEVER a service charge! <strong>Musical Artists</strong>: <em>Anika Sky,</em> We've Got You Covered,<em> Divine AF</em>, JCT 27, <em>Talk to Mark,</em> Sunset Bridge Band,<em> Ricky Wilcox and The Moonsnakes</em>, Parson Brown, <em>The Jazz Hands</em>, <em><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong></em>, The Flow Sisters, <em>Acclaimed Jazz Siren</em> and Song stylist, Katt Hefner</p>
<p><strong>November 9th</strong> - <em>Dunedin Wines the Blues</em>. 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. This music festival is getting bigger and bigger every year. Last year of 30,000 people attended! <strong><em>Cottondale Swamp</em></strong> plays the main stage around 1 PM!</p>
<p><strong>November 16th</strong> - JAMMIN ON THE GREENS - Sheriff's Youth Ranch Fund Raiser. Come out and enjoy amazing music, actives for the family, and of course fun on the driving range! All proceeds to benefit Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. Music Lineup: 4 PM - Easy Posse, 5:30 PM - <strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong>, 7 PM - Chad Montana, 9 PM - Caroline Kole</p>
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<p> </p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/58452122019-08-02T09:37:34-04:002023-12-10T11:33:10-05:00Best of the Bay - Please vote for Cottondale Swamp!<p>Please vote for Cottondale Swamp in the these categories!- Best Country Act (Original), Best Local Band (Original), </p>
<p>Cottondale Swamp is a Florida based Swamp Rock and Outlaw Country Band. Weeki Wachee, FL is our ground zero. Mermaid Shows and the Gulf of Mexico, it doesn't get anymore "Old Florida" than that. We play original Florida swamp rock with authentic country sensibilities and the heart of rock 'n roll. </p>
<p>Cottondale Swamp is in the studio recording our second album "Welcome To Cottondale Swamp". Please catch us at "Dunedin Wines The Blues" on November, 9th and at the Hideaway Cafe in St. Pete on Friday, September 13th (scary). THANK YOU! </p>
<p><a contents="CLICK HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://botbtampabay.com/">CLICK HERE</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/ac155c1cae1ee1478dcbfdd7137aac54a04257ad/original/cds1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/58419972019-07-30T15:34:07-04:002022-09-07T02:03:18-04:00WMNF Led Zeppelin 50th !! July, 27th @ Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, FL<p>We had a blast playing this epic festival! All the bands were great and the whole event was produced really well. Our set went great and we are really appreciative to have been part of this festival. Our view from the stage!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/758866cfd9eb67a7b849bfc6edb0ce6a9ec6cb4f/original/7.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/58112782019-07-02T11:47:56-04:002023-12-10T11:48:58-05:00News from the Swamp!<p>Hey Swampers! Here is an update from your friends here in <em>Cottondale Swamp</em>.</p>
<p>Firstly, we have a wicked cool new banner (below). It's big and bad a will grace the stage at future shows.... <em>so take the next exit off a long forgotten highway to get to Cottondale Swamp.</em></p>
<p>Our show at <em>High Octane Saloon</em> on <strong>July 13th</strong> was cancelled. It is so hot on Saturday afternoons in Florida that the venue is canceling the Saturday shows for the rest of the summer. We will be back there on September 7th when the heat will be a little more bearable. Our show at <strong>Whiskey Wings</strong> aka <em>Mugs 'N Jugs</em> in Brandon is on for <strong>July 20th</strong>. It's going to be our first time there, so we are really looking forward to showing Brandon what's up! Outlaw Country and garage band rock 'n roll!</p>
<p><strong>July 27th</strong> is the <em><strong>WMNF 50th Anniversary Tribute to Led Zeppelin</strong></em> at Janus Live! Cottondale Swamp is bringing out the big guns and we have put together a great set of Led Zeppelin. We put the LEAD into Led Zeppelin! This show will sell-out, so pleeeeze get your tickets now. We are really gonna bring it on Saturday July 27th and it's going to be one for the record books! <a contents="Led Zeppelin Tickets - CLICK HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.wmnf.org/wmnf_events/wmnf-50th-anniversary-tribute-to-led-zeppelin/">Led Zeppelin Tickets - CLICK HERE</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/9e8acba80b60fd36e79f3dba26d2096690b4b1db/original/cds-banner.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/9e8824e07e7646a5c0d80f77cd67fd4151fbef09/original/zeppelin50th-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/57296492019-04-23T15:33:33-04:002023-12-10T11:44:15-05:00Friday, April 26th - Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa - BIG SHOW<p>Cottondale Swamp / Johnny Mile and the Kilometers - Garage band Country and working class rock 'n roll. Two great Tampa Bay bands join forces to bring a great night of high octane nitro-burning rockin' roll! Very Special Guests: FayRoy outlaw duo: Spaghetti Western/surf tunes by Mad Dog Kyle and Wild Eyes Zack</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/44fc6f36c75ce3bf69b0d3e6b5e04d98021f9c85/original/copy-of-vintage-rock-venue-style-simple-1970s-1960s-posters-band-f4-26-19-skippers-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/57219502019-04-16T17:03:35-04:002022-04-05T08:49:36-04:00The band has news and happenings!<p>Cottondale Swamp had a blast at last Friday night's "Live Dress Rehearsal" at The JunkYard in Port Richey. The band was getting warmed up for some upcoming swamp rock and outlaw country shows.</p>
<p>Friday, April 19th we play Fiddler's Green for the first time! It's a great room with a nice big stage and good food. We hope we can build a nice following at Fiddler's Green and make it a regular stop on the swamp rock trail.</p>
<p>Then on April 26th we join forces with FayRoy (currently on tour) and Johnny Mile and the Kilometers. We are sharing a show at the iconic Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa. If you haven't been to Skipper's you don't know what you've been missing. This venue is the premier spot for the best touring bands passing through Tampa.</p>
<p>And if that wasn't enough, St. Pete's coolest listening room (The Hideaway Café and Recording Studio) has invited Cottondale Swamp and Mercy McCoy to spend a night playing their (our) original Southern Americana Music.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/d447e048f049746a2651abe26432416109f36359/original/4-19-19-poster-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/44fc6f36c75ce3bf69b0d3e6b5e04d98021f9c85/original/copy-of-vintage-rock-venue-style-simple-1970s-1960s-posters-band-f4-26-19-skippers-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/0f84f224c9b29ebf241d0585ab3d4542c7e3e2ac/original/5-4-19-hideaway-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/56750642019-03-09T19:52:17-05:002022-04-05T08:49:16-04:00Great Gigs on the Horizon!<p><em>The band is hard at work putting together the new <strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong> show! We have a bunch of new songs! Original music and our favorite honky-tonk, outlaw county and rock 'n roll songs!. We are really pumped to start playing some cool club dates at some of Florida's most notorious road houses! </em></p>
<p><strong>SEE THE POSTERS BELOW FOR DETAILS:</strong></p>
<p><strong>April, 12th - The JunkYard</strong> (Port Richey, FL) - You are invited to the C<em>ottondale Swamp</em> "live dress rehearsal". We are running through our new show, new songs, and our new PA. FREE SHOW! Come and hang with us. Florida Swamp Rock, Outlaw Country, Southern Rock, Americana and Classic County.</p>
<p><strong>April, 19th - Fiddlers Green</strong> (Trinity / New Port Richey, FL) - <em>Cottondale Swamp</em> brings their Country Rock and Southern American show to Fiddlers Green Irish Pub and Eatery in Trinity, FL. Fiddlers Green is a very nice and laid back venue and they have great food!</p>
<p><strong>May, 4th - The Hideaway Cafe and Recording Studio</strong> (St. Petersburg, FL) - <em>Cottondale Swamp</em> and Mercy McCoy join forces for a night of original country, rock and Americana! Together at everyone's favorite listening room in St. Petersburg, FL! Tickets Available Soon.</p>
<p><strong>June, 1st - Whiskey River</strong> (New Port Richey / Port Richey, FL) - <em>Cottondale Swamp</em> is playing the best swampy road house on the west coast of Florida. Whiskey River On The Water sits directly on the Cotee River, so you can dock your boat right there! This is an iconic "old Florida" joint that has great food and atmosphere. It's like stepping back in time. 7 PM to 11 PM. FREE SHOW</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/608fcf344bf7497534e2e5fac1ab8b1e925aa4d6/original/4-12-19-junkyard-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/d447e048f049746a2651abe26432416109f36359/original/4-19-19-poster-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/0f84f224c9b29ebf241d0585ab3d4542c7e3e2ac/original/5-4-19-hideaway-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/9615c6cb07889dc613c130ec17a3458dff46ed1b/original/6-1-19-whiskey-river.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/56167432019-01-28T17:11:50-05:002022-01-19T19:16:22-05:00Epic First Gig with Doug and Fran<p>Saturday, January 26th at the Ringside Cafe was our big debut of the new Cottondale Swamp band. We had a blast playing to a packed club of enthusiastic people! We played new songs, old songs, and we played songs that we didn't even expect to play! Huge thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with us.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/d63aafb0e1e8707d48309800515d6cccc5b3d2c7/original/band-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/25de90b49bff8a64206e31172be3f5f1d6ebc9d2/original/mike-fran-3.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/c309cd7000da96327294c09f40c0dc4638d38fb9/original/band-4.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/55994222019-01-16T23:11:56-05:002022-05-14T08:46:15-04:00First Photos of the new Line-Up!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/2ee9d086248e000202134020cfd63a160f981a62/original/img-7411a.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/b3e01a0a30bcd66fa5e1527a8827623356655cb2/original/cds7.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/2e5a6c2089db196ca6260451e242cf4a052c8cf2/original/cds3.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/4192a6fb1055735a619494a87ed606e2079e57d7/original/img-7416.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/55994202019-01-16T23:07:33-05:002023-12-10T13:35:31-05:00Cottondale Swamp 2019<p>We have two big shows to start the new year! January 26th at the Ringside Cafe in St. Petersburg, FL and The Broken String Fling on February 16th!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/b611e1d15be628cb7ce546b6bee097fb95aaf86b/original/1-26-19-hipster-soiree.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/55472152018-12-10T00:33:31-05:002021-05-22T07:05:26-04:00Cottondale Swamp is soldiering on...<p>Cottondale Swamp is re-grouping after the loss of our band-mate Kenny Grube. Kenny is on the long road to recovery and it will be a long time before he is performing with Cottondale Swamp again. We hope, pray, and expect Kenny to fully recover and be able to once again join us in making music and taking over the world. We support Kenny in every way possible and Cottondale Swamp will always be Kenny's band!</p>
<p>In the meantime, we are soldiering on. Broken hearts, hardships, and overcoming the odds are great fodder for writing new songs. Cottondale Swamp has added two members and we are recording a new album. Doug Smith and Fran Massucci have joined the band bringing with them their guitar slinging skills, their gravelly voices, and their great songs. Stay tuned for more about Fran and Doug. They are the real deal!</p>
<p>Cottondale Swamp 2.0! Our debut gig will be the Broken String Fling Music Festival on February 16th, 2019.</p>
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<p> </p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/55018472018-11-06T12:35:40-05:002022-05-14T08:58:18-04:00Our fearless front-man is in trouble...<p>As many of you may already know, Kenny Grube our bigger-than-life front man suffered a heart attack, torn aorta and multiple strokes. This happened on Thursday October, 25th at 3 AM. He was rushed to the hospital by his 15 year old daughter and then air-lifted to Tampa General Hospital.</p>
<p>Kenny is still on life-support and he is really in bad shape. But, there are some positive signs and Kenny is strong as a bull and he is fighting hard. He is the Swamp King Troubadour.</p>
<p>We are raising funds online and there are several Benefit Shows in the works.</p>
<p>November, 18th @ Skipper's Smokehouse@ 5 PM: The Sara Rose Band, Ricky Wilcox and the Moonsnakes, The Cadillac Cowboys, and The Hummingbirds (full-band!)</p>
<p>Please consider a donation <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fundly.com/help-kenny-grube-heart-attack-stroke">HERE</a></p>
<p>And try to make it to the benefit show at Skipper's Smokehouse on November, 18th.</p>
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<p>Please say a prayer for the Swamp King Troubadour!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/608a69df535cf85f9dcf210dd2d0c65f6fc93265/original/benefit-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/54133072018-09-03T13:34:56-04:002022-05-27T12:30:33-04:00Surprise gig! September 8th / Skipper's Smokehouse w/ Melody Trucks Band<p>Once in a while the phone rings and you offered an unexpected gift. Well, a couple days ago my phone rang (actually an e-mail arrived) and it was an offer to play a show with the Melody Trucks Band next Saturday night. I quickly checked schedules and took the gig.</p>
<p>Melody Trucks is the daughter of Allman Brothers drummer Butch Trucks and cousin of Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Needless to say Melody comes form a uniquely musical family. The Melody Trucks Band has been killing it on the road and has become a Jam Band Festival stalwart. Cottondale Swamp is thrilled to playing a show with this band. Our swampy country and Americana rock are a great fit with Melody Trucks and a couple songs from the new Cottondale Swamp album are decidedly jam band.</p>
<p>The Melody Trucks Band and Cottondale Swamp join forces at Skipper's Smokehouse on Saturday September 8th. $7 in advance / $10 at the door - The Melody Trucks Band came together in early 2017 as she encountered each member within this extended musical family. Their individual styles and influences run the entire span of every music genre: rock, blues, jazz, funk, classical, country, thrash metal, and even world music. This has culminated in fresh and unique interpretations of iconic songs from the genre of Melody's extended family. Cottondale Swamp hails from west central Florida. They are a band that revels in the old Florida vibe that is found on the back roads, small towns and swamp lands of this state. The music is Southern Americana rock 'n roll with solid old school Country and honky-tonk sensibilities.</p>
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<p> </p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/54013352018-08-25T14:18:49-04:002022-01-19T19:15:03-05:00Cottondale Swamp slithering through the week...<p>Huge thanks to all the folks who came out to see us with the <strong><em>Kentucky Headhunters</em></strong>! The Cottondale Swamp fans were out in force! I saw as many Cottondale Swamp tee-shirts in the audience as I did Kentucky Headhunters! We made a lot of new friends and our merchandise table was as busy as it has ever been! The Headhunters were very gracious and really made us feel comfortable. We geeked out on vintage gear backstage with the band and they had some great stories from the road. They were very complementary about Cottondale Swamp! We may be doing some more shows with them in the near future. Stay tuned.</p>
<p>Sunday, August 26th, we will be playing at <em>3 Daughters Brewing </em>- 2 PM to 4 PM. / 3 Daughters Brewing, 222 22nd St S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712. 3 Daughters is a really happening spot in St. Pete.</p>
<p>By popular demand we are bringing out our Elvis show next month at the Dunedin Brewery. If you haven't experienced <strong><em>Elvis Rocks!</em></strong> you are in for big surprise. Elvis mojo on steroids!!</p>
<p><em>Elvis Rocks! and Cottondale Swamp</em> / Sat, Sep 15 @ 9:00PM / Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL 34698</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/4bc04208b6fed9c925f554f174ff32f188b74ab9/original/fred-young-kenny-micheal.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/fa3d5e88bacf1765a01f01b5f8cf005866eae0c1/original/39976839-1847104942046981-6702911247026749440-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/c0c25d3bf9687ae71226db010b2f79f8a0f6cd5f/original/cds-poster-sept-15.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/258414174c66ffb0321030a0f4701f5f64a6e76f/original/cottondale-swamp-aug-26.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/53970222018-08-22T09:58:10-04:002022-05-24T10:14:22-04:00Kentucky Headhunters and Cottondale Swamp<p>As I write this, Cottondale Swamp is getting ready to open for the Kentucky Headhunters at the Central Park Performing Arts Center in Largo, FL. Thursday, August 23rd. We go on at 7:30 PM and the Kentucky Headhunterts go on right after us. This is a show we are really ready to play!</p>
<p>Click <a contents="HERE FOR DETAILS and Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.largoarts.com/ticket_detail_T42_R125.php">HERE FOR DETAILS and Tickets</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/dff4d902bb265af7d1bcc227dd0fe8b824dcbb35/original/24255003-1529483373809141-7704822052833781160-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/53811522018-08-09T16:42:32-04:002023-12-10T11:42:19-05:00Elvis Rocks!<p>We're always looking for a good time. Elvis Presley is a good time.... just ask Ann Margret. Elvis is cool, and hangin' out with Elvis is really cool! Come out to one of Cottondale Swamp's special (for limited time) "<strong><em>Elvis Rocks!</em></strong>" shows and have good time hanging with Elvis. </p>
<p>We put together a killer Elvis show called <strong><em>Elvis Rocks!</em></strong> Our fearless front-man, Kenny Grube is a phenomenal Elvis Presley. We put together a bad to the bone Elvis rock show that is really good. The response we are getting from everybody is really overwhelming. Elvis vibes and dripping with mojo! It's the real deal.</p>
<p>The next date for <em><strong>Elvis Rocks!</strong></em> with Cottondale Swamp is September, 15th at the Dunedin Brewery / 9 PM</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/9c372cf1826fa4a844ff738876b18cfe52127e78/original/elvis-cds-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/53342782018-07-06T14:54:29-04:002022-08-13T02:13:23-04:00GREETINGS FROM COTTONDALE SWAMP<p>Cottondale Swamp is spending this summer recording our upcoming album, “Greetings From Cottondale Swamp”. But, we are playing some shows and trying out new songs on an unsuspecting audience. On July 6th we played unannounced concert at the Seaside Inn in Port Richey, Florida along the banks of the Pithlachascotee River. We played a bunch of songs for the first time – Lou’s Tattoos, I’m Rollin’, Please Tell Me, and Tampa to Tupelo. The excitement is building for the release of the next record! </p>
<p>We have some upcoming shows that you should know about. On July 14th we are playing the WMNF’s 2018 Americana Fest. This show will probably sell out, so get your tickets now.</p>
<p>https://www.skipperssmokehouse.com/event/wmnf-presents-americana-fest-12-15/</p>
<p>July, 28th we return to our new favorite hang-out, The Neptune Lounge in downtown Tarpon Springs, FL. The Neptune lounge was built in 1905 and has always been a watering hole of the same name. It was even featured in the movie Beneath the 12 Mile Reef, starring Robert Wagner. You feel the old Florida vibe as soon as you walk through the heavy wooden doors. What is making this show extra special? Elvis is opening the show! As many of you know, Cottondale Swamp is fronted by Kenny Grube. Kenny’s is one of the top Elvis Presley tribute artists in Florida. Many of the folks who come to Cottondale Swamp shows have never seen Kenny do his Elvis thing. On Saturday, July 28th Elvis opens the show backed by Cottondale Swamp. If you go to one show this month, this is the one not to be missed. </p>
<p>https://cottondaleswamp.com/event/2340102/471666302/cottondale-swamp-the-neptune. </p>
<p>We have a couple top-secret announcements, that by law we are forbidden to talk about. But, we can give hints. We are opening for a big time national artist next month at a big music venue… as soon as we sign the contract we will make the announcement. And we just picked up a big festival in Pinellas County. We can’t announce that one until August, 1st…. Stay Tuned!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/16102852209ef638551d8b3a50706aee8e0127e4/original/wmnf-americana-fest-2017-1110.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/52795702018-06-06T16:43:39-04:002021-05-22T07:35:53-04:00Happenings from the Swamp<p>We are really looking forward to <em>WMNF's 2018 Americana Fest</em> on July 14th. Last year the radio station really dug our performance at the 2017 Americana Fest and asked us to open for the Austin Texas' touring juggeraut <em>Reckless Kelly. </em>So who knows what is in store for us this year?</p>
<p>On July 28th we return to The Neptune Lounge in Tarpon Springs. This joint has been there since 1905, when it opened as a bar called <em>The Neptune Lounge</em>. Pretty fitting name for the coastal sponge diving town of Tarpon Springs. This venue is fast becoming one of our favorite gigs. It has that super cool old Florida vibe that we love.</p>
<p>Cottondale Swamp is in the midst of recording our new album at <em>Springs Theatre Arts and Recording Studios</em> in Tampa, FL. What a crazy cool place this is! What are getting some great performances and the songs are killer! Come to our upcoming shows to hear the new material!</p>
<p>You are the first to glimpse the album cover for the new record - "Greetings from Cottondale Swamp"</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/b704988c0414d05306876de061d892e9d4b5fcd8/original/neptune-7-28-18.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/52485162018-05-22T09:34:19-04:002021-05-22T07:36:01-04:00Nice New Review of Cottondale Swamp<p>“COTTONDALE SWAMP” (a review) <br>By Robert Lloyd (Email: robertlloydmusic@cs.com) </p>
<p>Once in a while you run into an interesting group on the internet in the entertainment area that surprises you. This is one of those occasions. And in this case, it's the north Florida quartet “Cottondale Swamp”. They perplex me. And no, don't expect to see them in the near future at your local Holiday Inn. Let's just say they wouldn't fit in. </p>
<p>I've been a fan of Cottondale Swamp for a while and surprised when I heard the Americana Community Music Association (ACMA) had booked their performance here for May 26, 2018. And guess what? I am leading off the show. That could be scary! <g> These 'hoodlums' (I will affectionately call them) are coming into the renowned ACMA 'Listening Room' and it should be quite a shock. I love their music, especially the song “Leave Me On The Swannee”... here is a link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5FvtYMzltQ of them playing it live. </g></p>
<p>Are you back? Take a deep breath. Ok, did you enjoy the song and performance? Great. Let me introduce you to this lineup of suspects... oops, I mean musicians. The band formed back in 2015 with some session players and maybe burned out rockers in need of a new direction. The boys are Michael Hoag (bass), Chas Winzenread (lead guitar), Ken Bailey (drums), and Kenneth Grube (acoustic guitar and vocals). I was talking to Michael on the phone the other day and just loved the story of the band. </p>
<p>First up, I want to talk about Kenneth Grube... and with a startling factoid of Kenneth is that he does 150 shows each years doing an Elvis tribute. That feeds his family. But then he plays in Cottondale Swamp and in a total different musical direction. But what is so cool, he gives the aura of being this bit player in a Quentin Tarrantino movie with his swagger and roughed up dress in his performances. I can't say I know of another character so out of kilter with the modern pop/country scene in today's entertainment field. You've got Justin Timberlake types, with their slick marketing side for the kids. Then you have the 'attitude junkies' of the modern pop female genre. You have the hip hop with a twang country pop stars. Then you have something totally different... Ken Grube fronting this growling swamp-rock group Cottondale Swamp. I just love it. </p>
<p>Michael Hoag is on bass, originally from Boston, and he played in about every band within a hundred miles of the seaboard. But Michael was most personable when I visited with him by phone one afternoon. Not an embittered hard rocking interview whatsoever, but surprisingly personable. And he is probably the central player in the songwriting part of Cottondale Swamp. They all are a part, but Michael was important to the writing of the song “Leave Me On The Swannee” (and yep, that is how they spell it in the old Florida way). On a side note, Michael's sister, Judith Hoag, is an actress in the hit show “Nashville”... <br>Chas Winzenread, lead guitar, and a great performer with the sounds he brings into the group's songs. I love his playing! He is a super experienced musician that knows the trade and what the business is all about. He has performed all over the world and will bring that knowledge into this concert with the band. Originally a small town boy from the mid-west, Chas cut his teeth in the Hollywood/LA rock scene and played in that strange world there for some time. </p>
<p>Ken Bailey, drummer and vocals, and also a member of the Drummers Collective. You'll have to look that one up! LOL. This guy has done it all and has even been a session player in New York City. He was a technical director and staff drummer of one of the large studios in the metropolis. He brings his chops to Cottondale Swamp while giving them their unique swampy sound. </p>
<p>Finally, (from their website) Cottondale Swamp and its members have shared the stage with, opened for, or played in the bands of many of our favorite artists, including: Dickey Betts, Bellamy Brothers, Artimus Pyle, Sammy Hagar, Southern Culture on the Skids, Dale Watson, Leon Russell, Cheap Trick, Dick Dale, Melanie, Gin Blossoms, Live, Avril Lavigne, Marilyn Manson, The Fixx, and many more. </p>
<p>I'm gonna love leading off for them. I hope they don't bite. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/4145768b739349f72d8d76720ae61f73724b04ea/original/24302027-1529483460475799-3018238599988532379-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/51830272018-04-15T14:00:26-04:002021-05-22T07:36:13-04:00News From Cottondale Swamp<p>On Saturday, April 21st Cottondale Swamp is hosting a really cool show at the Neptune Lounge in downtown Tarpon Springs, FL. Opening the night is Tampa's legendary alt-country band HANGTOWN. This is a reunion performance and they will be playing many great songs from their many incredible albums.</p>
<p><strong><em>Cottondale Swamp will be playing new songs from our upcoming 2nd record!</em></strong></p>
<p>Cottondale Swamp is going into the recording studio in May to start work on the next record! We have so many great new songs and some sick swampy grooves that are going to make you want to move! Wait until to hear what we've been up to, I think you're gonna love it!</p>
<p>Original Florida Swamp Rock, Southern Americana, Outlaw Country and sweet sweet Rock 'n Roll!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/a4a442140e0ba7067b3029139767f62ce149e865/original/cds-calendar-up.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/50737732018-02-11T13:40:12-05:002023-12-10T11:59:44-05:00News From Cottondale Swamp<p>Cottondale Swamp has added a bunch of new shows to the calendar. We are sharing the stage with some of our favorite bands from the big 'ole state of Florida.</p>
<p>- February 16th, we are back at our favorite listening room in Florida, The Hideaway Cafe. We are splitting the night with the Cadillac Cowboys. If you haven't caught the Cadillac Cowboys before, you are in for a big treat... these guys are really good. Think "Asleep at the Wheel" meet "Junior Brown" sprinkled with "Hank Marvin". Cottondale Swamp will be playing song new songs from our upcoming new album!</p>
<p>- March, 17th we are playing a show at the Daiquiri Shak on Madeira Beach. This is an iconic beach bar with a great sound system and stage. We are opening for Death, Love and Addiction. This is a hard rocking band made up of local heroes Ken Logan and Joe Sanders. Death, Love and Addiction's debut album drops a few days after this show. I suspect both bands are really going to bring it!</p>
<p>- April,6th we are opening the show for the Don Gates Band's CD release. This is their 3rd album and it is awesome. Hard driving outlaw country at it's finest. This is Don's last show in Tampa before moving to Nashville, Tennessee.</p>
<p>- On April, 20th we grace the stage at The Neptune Lounge in Tarpon Springs, FL. with our buds, Four Star Riot. Four Star Riot has opened for national acts such as Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Train, Lit, Jimmy Eat World, among others. The band’s songs have been featured in television and film, including: ESPN, MTV, and the record-breaking film l'm Deadpool in 2016.</p>
<p>- On May 25th, we join the whos-who of Tampa Bay when we play the - Us Too Festival: WMNF Tribute to the US Festival. We play at Skipper's Smokehouse and we'll be playing songs by Hank Jr. The festival is two nights - May 25th @ Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa and May 26th @ Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, FL.</p>
<p>- And then on May 26th, we race down to Fort Meyers, Florida to play a show for the Americana Community Association.</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/b9e28bdd6bddac413e50011ba39d377a35cf7cf6/original/dla-and-cds-daq-shak.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/77295622797007927ab568a1203851553d030aa8/original/don-gates-april-6.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/9441bf4da64b332b9125a4889624a726ca6919a5/original/neptune-poster-4-20-18.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/0283475f2123887032e751a8d256a4ae0fa4ea15/original/us-too-festival.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/50114502018-01-07T16:06:42-05:002021-05-22T07:36:27-04:00The latest from Cottondale Swamp...<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/e00928fb75ad5f4985643ea15e979cb328052540/original/19466658-1529483253809153-2581955442362271356-o.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Happy Belated New Year! We had a busy December and January playing a bunch of Cottondale Swamp shows and writing songs for our upcoming album! That would be album number two, if you are keeping count.</p>
<p>We are so thankful to our friends, fans, family and music associates for all the support they have shown us this past year. We have been on a wild ride since starting this band in 2016. We love being the purveyors of Florida Swamp Rock and Florida Outlaw County!</p>
<p>This Saturday, <strong>January 13th,</strong> we are sharing the bill with our power pop rock buddies, <strong>Four Star Riot. </strong>We have a long storied history with this beloved Tampa-Bay band. I can guarantee this will be an awesome show! <em>The Wild Rover Brewery, 13921 Lynmar Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33626 </em></p>
<p>On <strong>Saturday, February 3rd,</strong> we will be making our <em>Old Florida Swamp Rock </em>debut at the <strong>Crooked Thumb Brewery</strong> in Safety Harbor. This venue is "the" place in Safety Harbor, FL to hear original roots Americana, country, and gifted singer songwriters. <em>Crooked Thumb Brewery, 555 10th Ave. S., Safety Harbor, FL 34695</em></p>
<p>And then on <strong>Friday, February 16th</strong>, we will be returning to cools-ville USA, <strong>The Hideaway Cafe in St. Petersburg, FL</strong>. We are sharing the bill with a fantastic Classic Country band called <strong>The Cadillac Cowboys</strong>. We have been wanting to do a show with these guys for a while. This band is the real deal. The buzz is building for this show and the word on the street is that it will sell-out, so get your tickets soon.<em> Hideaway Cafe, 1756 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33712</em></p>
<p>And finally, on <strong>Saturday, May 26th</strong>, we are doing a concert at the <strong>Americana Community Music Association</strong> in Fort Meyers, FL. The Americana Community Music Association (ACMA) is committed to supporting original independent music and musicians with programs that expand community appreciation and education while fostering the creativity and diversity that influence Americana and Roots music. The ACMA has a mission to promote the growth of the Americana and Roots music. <em>2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33901</em></p>
<p>Our upcoming shows include new Cottondale Swamp songs and Kenny has some new dance moves:)</p>
<p>See ya'll soon!</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/49350672017-11-16T10:35:01-05:002021-05-26T15:23:55-04:00We Have the Greatest Friends and Fans!<p>We'd like to say<strong><em> thanks</em></strong> to all the folks who have been coming out to Cottondale Swamp shows and showing us such great love and support! </p>
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<p>This weekend we have a full dance card. We are in historic Safety Harbor, FL on both Friday and Saturday. </p>
<p>- <strong>Friday is "3rd Friday" in Safety Harbor.</strong>They close down the street to traffic and have a street party. We play from 6 PM to 10 PM. </p>
<p>- <strong>Saturday is the Folk 'n Fruit Fest.</strong> Safety Harbor is celebrating 100 years. We play at 2:15 PM in the band shell at the top of Main Street. Great bands all day long starting at noon.</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/9378b9c2a208959c8680444fb78b72e390629c79/original/folk-fruit.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/48271902017-08-26T19:13:15-04:002021-05-22T07:50:38-04:00News From The Bayou!<p>We hope all you swampers are doing great! </p>
<p>Cottondale Swamp had an epic set at the 2017 Americana Fest. After turning in a strong set at Americana Fest we were asked to open for Austin TX band and Grammy Award winner Reckless Kelly at Skipper’s Smokehouse on November 11th. If you listen to Outlaw Country on Sirius XM or stay up on the Country Rock and Americana scene you are probably familiar with this touring juggernaut, Reckless Kelly. </p>
<p>Our next show is on September 2nd at our favorite room The Hideaway Café in St. Petersburg, FL. If you haven’t been to the Hideaway, you don’t know what you are missing. This place is known as the premier listening room is St. Pete. It oozes vibe, has great food, and is the most comfortable venue to hear music and experience Cottondale Swamp. </p>
<p>New Show on the horizon - Rattlesnake and Music Festival in San Antonio Florida on October 21st (poster below). </p>
<p>Another super cool show added to the calendar is Saturday, November 4th, at Skipper's Smokehouse - WMNF Tribute To The British Invasion III. WMNF describes the event thus; "In the early 1970's the British Invasion (which started in 1964) was moving into several important sub-genres, pursuing the limitations of rock music, including prog rock, singer-songwriters; hard rock/heavy metal, and glam rock. For our tribute show, local bands play the great English bands of the early 70's". WMNF Tribute To The British Invasion III 1970 - 1974. Cottondale Swamp is playing the Rolling Stones, one our favorite bands... and we are going to kill it! Put November 4th on your calendar and be at Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa! Get the details <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.wmnf.org/wmnf_events/wmnf-tribute-british-invasion-3-1970-74/" style="">HERE</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/f38dd0f93bb82e5a940187a01ffb5390b411ead8/original/wmnf-americana-fest-2017-1110.jpg?1503787723" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/48060452017-08-07T21:02:04-04:002022-04-09T05:44:45-04:00New Single - New Shade of Red<p>The boys at <em><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong></em> wrote, recorded and released a new song. The song is called <strong><em>New Shade of Red</em></strong> and it was recorded at Studio B Recording Studios in Saint Petersburg, FL by engineer and producer <em>Brian Merrill</em>.</p>
<p>In support of WMNF 88.5 FM and their annual <strong><em>Americana Fest</em></strong>, we wrote and recorded this song. We are very happy to part of this festival and we are counting down the days until August 19th when all hell breaks loose!</p>
<p>2017 Americana Fest / August 19th @ Skipper's Smokehouse / 4 PM</p>
<p>Please take a listen and let us know what you think. <a contents="CLICK HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/cottondaleswamp/song/28379673-new-shade-of-red">CLICK HERE</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/8e655a02375c2bea24c007828aafc8471ec0df03/original/081917-americana-fest-750-1.jpg?1502154107" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/47935392017-07-26T21:56:06-04:002022-05-12T05:31:26-04:00News from the Swamp!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/5dc8e15d7a9035f251727ff2c07be46481f50025/original/like-1.jpg?1497922099" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Our debut album "Leave Me On The Suwannee" received another great review. This one comes from the renown music blog <a contents="JP's Musc Blog" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jpsmusicblog.blogspot.com/2017/07/cd-review-new-music-from-indie-artists.html" style="">JP's Music Blog </a></p>
<p>"...from the Florida bayou comes the debut album from Cottondale Swamp titled "Leave Me On The Suwanee." It has been out for over 6 months and is beginning get the notice it deserves with its southern boogie blues sound. Their new release begins with the straight-up rock of "Swamp King Troubadour" as lead singer Kenny Grube grabs hold of you with his bluesy vocals. The album continues with the Americana shuffle of "Leave Me On The Suwannee" and the country rock of "Land Rich, Money Poor." The guitars come out blazing on the rockabilly feel of "Temporary Border" and "Feral Baby," before the classic country feel of "High Horse" will have you on the dance floor with your partner. The album closes with the swampy blues of "Ole' Beelzebub" and the desert boogie instrumental "Tighten Up."</p>
<p><span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong>Next Cottondale Swamp Show - Saturday, July 29th - Brass Mug</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#c0392b;"><em>Cottondale Swamp</em> /</span> Don Gates Band / I Love Cats Band </strong></p>
<p>Sat, Jul 29 @ 7:00 PM / Brass Mug, 1450 Skipper Road, Tampa, FL 33613 </p>
<p>Kick-Ass Southern Country Night at The Brass Mug.</p>
<p>For Details Click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1360427690740045/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page_id_source%22%3A134719499887538%2C%22action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A134719499887538%2C%5C%22tour_id%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D%5D%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D" style="">HERE</a></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/47504402017-06-19T21:36:23-04:002021-08-27T22:33:32-04:00Maybe I'm Amazed - WMNF Paul McCartney Tribute - THANK YOU WMNF!<p><em><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong></em> had a killer set at the WMNF Paul McCartney Tribute show! We had a great time slot and when it was our time to hit the stage we let it rip! See us a Skipper's Smokehouse again for the WMNF Americana Fest on August 19th!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/cc9c2ae997b5046739445863cb87164d8c6474d5/original/like-4.jpg?1497922088" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/7d63ca5ea4cf46030ecb170d665934950872f1db/original/like-3.jpg?1497922097" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/6642d29e51655a25c3ae554b9ef0e3b81cf13b11/original/c2.jpg?1497922419" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/5a7489d5a6dff1017e4c4097ca02afabeab50498/original/like-8.jpg?1497922094" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/40a13d6f49f1b7a7a1d869b855f6e5f1e9063974/original/poster.jpg?1497922081" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/47198512017-05-23T19:44:11-04:002022-04-23T19:13:17-04:00Video Debut! Swamp King Troubadour<p>"If you're looking for trouble, you came to the right place, if you're looking for trouble, just look right in my face". I quote the Swamp King Troubadour! New live video from <em><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong></em>.</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="_775CSCZKYY" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/_775CSCZKYY/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_775CSCZKYY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/47164052017-05-20T10:55:36-04:002021-10-26T04:01:37-04:00We had a great time playing at Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe!<p>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!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/6590910852340f70b2165791d5d04a9fbdb3020b/original/ellas-05192017bw.jpg?1495292111" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/46949122017-05-03T11:11:51-04:002022-01-19T19:10:50-05:00Be 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 <strong>Saturday, May 13th</strong>. As you may already know, the Hideaway Cafe is the coolest listening room in St. Petersburg, FL and we love playing there. Click <a contents="HERE for TICKETS." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1474916?utm_source=fbTfly&utm_medium=ampOfficialEvent">HERE for TICKETS.</a><br><br>On that night in addition to playing two sets of our original Outlaw Americana music, Cottondale Swamp is shooting a video of our song <em><strong>Swamp King Troubadour</strong></em>, 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!<br><br><em>Some upcoming shows to put on your calendar</em>:<p><strong>May 19th</strong> - 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!</p>
<p><strong>June 9th</strong> - <em><strong>Florida Ameripolitan Fest</strong></em> (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!<strong> Giddy Up Go</strong> (honky-tonk form Orlando), <strong>Six Volt Rodeo </strong>(western-swing), <strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong> (Outlaw Country), <strong>Cadillac Bombers </strong>(rockabilly)<br><br><strong>June 10th </strong>- 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.</p>
<p> </p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/46621752017-04-07T12:47:57-04:002021-05-22T07:51:12-04:00News from the Swamp!<p><em>News from the Swamp:</em> </p>
<p>The important news first! We would like to send out a big ‘ole Florida welcome to the newest member of <em>Cottondale Swamp</em>. 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?? <br><em><strong>Ken has a plethora of drum faces in his arsenal!</strong></em><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/dacf882746decbe99bd3fe2c55c7b78587fcb78d/original/drum-face.jpg?1491583455" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>Busy week coming up for Cottondale Swamp: </strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#c0392b;">Thursday, April 13: </span></p>
<p><em>Brokenmold Entertainment</em> Presents: Underhill Family Orchestra / Band of Sorrows / Cottondale Swamp / 8:00 PM </p>
<p>New World Brewery, 1313 E 8th Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605 </p>
<p><span style="color:#c0392b;">Friday, April 14 @ 7:30 AM </span></p>
<p>Live Radio Show / WZEU 102.9 FM / Weeki Wachee, FL </p>
<p><span style="color:#c0392b;">Saturday, April 15 @ 8:00 PM </span></p>
<p>Monti Magill's - Cottondale Swamp </p>
<p>Monti Magill's, 2396 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606 </p>
<p>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.</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/46397442017-03-21T17:45:24-04:002021-07-06T10:55:56-04:00A great new way to listen and share Cottondale Swamp!<p>Click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://cottondaleswamp.hearnow.com/">HERE</a> and listen to our album <em><strong>Leave Me On The Suwannee</strong>. </em>You have our permission to share with your friends.</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/46037672017-02-23T14:55:22-05:002021-05-22T07:51:28-04:00New Cottondale Swamps Shows!<span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>April 13th @ The New World Brewery / Tampa, FL </strong></span>
<p><strong>Brokenmold Entertainment Presents - The Underhill Family Orchestra / Band of Sorrows / Cottondale Swamp</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Underhill Family Orchestra</strong> - <em>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</em>.<br><strong>Band of Sorrows</strong> - <em>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.</em><br><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong><em> - 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.</em><br><br><br><strong><span style="color:#0000CD;">May 13th @ Hideaway Cafe and Recording Studio / St. Petersburg, FL</span><br><br>Cottondale Swamp</strong> 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.</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/46006192017-02-21T16:39:23-05:002022-05-23T09:44:18-04:00The 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>We also shared the stage with our favorite Celtic band - <a contents="Whiskey Dregs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.whiskeydregsband.com/">Whiskey Dregs</a> . 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!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/10da49957d4c9f897c3443fc4b0893b91ff49833/original/cds-bsf2.jpg?1487713032" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br> Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/45830552017-02-09T12:55:39-05:002021-08-30T12:42:39-04:00Penny Black Music UK - Reviews "Leave Me On The Suwannee"Check out the new review of our album <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review/10646/R/Cottondale-Swamp-CD-Leave-Me-On-The-Suwannee" style="" target="_blank">HERE </a>
<p>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...".<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/d4ea2a7539c5af925a82c0f1ff72408d05344ad2/original/cds-woods.jpg?1478400729" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/45682892017-01-29T14:41:40-05:002021-05-22T08:08:21-04:00February 11th - Cottondale Swamp Returns To The Hideaway CafeThe 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 <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1403111-cottondale-swamp-saint-petersburg/">HERE</a> for tickets.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/c78099dc1b48067c60365b23eca2cbfaae66c7c7/original/cds-211.jpg?1485718266" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/45599322017-01-22T21:28:02-05:002021-05-22T08:09:05-04:00Cottondale Swamp - All The News You Can Use - Gigs and ReviewsOur 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 <a contents="LINK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thealternateroot.com/rack-3/5881-cs-suwanee" style="">LINK</a><br><br><strong><em>Upcoming shows to put on your calendar:</em></strong><br><br>On February 11th, <em>Cottonda</em>le <em>Swamp</em> returns to the <strong>The Hideaway Cafe</strong> 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.<br>BTW - The food at The Hideaway Cafe is really good, it is not your regular bar fare. Click on this <a contents="LINK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hideawaycafe.biz/portfolio/february-11-2017-cottondale-swamp">LINK</a> for tickets.<br><br>February, 18 - <em>Cottondale Swamp </em>has been invited to play the <strong>Broken String Fling</strong><em>. </em>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!<br>Click this <a contents="LINK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Broken-String-Fling/109681265719553" style="">LINK</a> for details.<br><br>On April 15th, <em>Cottondale Swamp </em>plays for the first time at <strong>Monti Magill's Irish Pub. </strong>We will be playing full 3 or 4 sets of nito-burning swamp rock and outlaw country.<br><br><strong><em>We have a big show announcement coming soon! Stay tuned!</em></strong>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/45450732017-01-10T19:43:06-05:002021-05-22T08:12:47-04:00Check out our live performance on the WMNF Live Music ShowcaseWe 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.<br><a contents="Cottondale Swamp - WMNF Live Music Showcase - January 6th, 2017" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVhzBEJeZds&t=2558s">Cottondale Swamp - WMNF Live Music Showcase - January 6th, 2017</a>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/45288862016-12-28T21:15:08-05:002021-05-22T08:12:55-04:00January 6th @ 2 PM - Live Music Showcase on WMNF Radio / 88.5 FM or on the Internet<p><em><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong></em> is bringing their brand of swampy-tonk to live terrestrial radio! 88.5 FM / WMNF in Tampa.<br><br>Tune-in on January 6th, 2017 at 2 PM! We perform live in studio for an hour long show - Live Music Showcase. The Live Music Showcase features performances by local and national musicians “live” in the WMNF studio. This is like performing in a live recording studio... everything is mic'd up and mixed for a great sounding show. The show is also filmed and streamed to Facebook later in the day.<br><br>If you are in the greater Tampa Bay area, just tune-in to 88.5 FM. If you are anywhere else is this great big world, you can listen live through the internet by clicking <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wmnf.org/streaming-player/" style=""><em><strong>HERE </strong></em></a><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/0cae6931aba001641427260b7a79dd7bd328b52b/original/15123201-1163332273757588-6676865056372482509-o.jpg?1482977660" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/48d10f8ace2f1323cecffff64ad5f3031279da1a/original/15194311-1164434630314019-8240433326188222686-o.jpg?1482977661" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/44911912016-11-30T22:40:01-05:002021-06-04T13:06:14-04:00Leave Me On The Suwannee - Video Featured in "Alternate Roots Magazine" and Blog!<strong><em>Cottondale Swamp</em></strong> is twanging up the interwebs! Check out our video on the Alternate Root Magazine. Check it out!
<p><a contents="The Alternate Root Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thealternateroot.com/">The Alternate Root Magazine</a><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/4aab436e18491dbf32c49751948f929c947d7733/original/cd-release.jpg?1480563977" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/44771652016-11-21T09:14:56-05:002021-05-22T08:13:07-04:00Thank You! The Album Release Party was a blast!We all had so much fun on Saturday night! We would like to thank all of our friends, family, fans new and old! Thank you all for coming out and celebrating with us! A special thanks to John Kelly and the Hideaway Cafe Staff for creating such an awesome place to make music! Thanks to Brian Merrill and Perry Bean for helping Cottondale Swamp become a band and make this record!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/e30df0f87347dcbdc3eab71542fcbfb34f59cfe1/original/h-13.jpg?1479737413" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/ecb93829334356cf4d6ec60d432981e84bf29c7a/original/h-14.jpg?1479737412" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/e627c8742942b7ea33a44ae6088517714a114118/original/h-5.jpg?1479737414" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/22dd5ea2080b5c55839a89c779b5d40620eea18d/original/h-10.jpg?1479737415" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/db2e833e634b7a82465ecb9e801cfd4c0fc7b013/original/h-6.jpg?1479737407" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/d04822c820c12c196baa0c516cf757f2e13226d3/original/h-1.jpg?1479737403" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/143e88cebafd66506bff50f562ecf5ca44b2ffa4/original/h-15.jpg?1479737413" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/000ce27f9e4219bd8c5c86aeb0b6b730b3a05b0c/original/h-2.jpg?1479737403" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/19b0dcc90cd510034d023667c734d87b9aab26fa/original/h-3.jpg?1479737405" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/eae143c61d24bdf3ec88c7c1f50a831b498a5b82/original/h-12.jpg?1479737414" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/271bc178a3f4ef238f6220e2ae68450980385b82/original/h-11.jpg?1479737409" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/44611772016-11-10T17:50:58-05:002022-05-10T15:14:43-04:00NEW ALBUM: PRESALE AVAILABLE NOW!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/de6188af986c625a031c1290ce51b6efbead7ba3/small/cottondale-swamp-front-sm.jpg?1478817925" class="size_s justify_left border_" />"Leave Me On The Suwannee" is now available for download on our website! The CD album will ship November, 19th.<br><br>OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2016<br>PRE SALE DATE: November 10, 2016<p>Cottondale Swamp is a Southern Americana, Outlaw Country, Honky-Tonkin', Rock 'n Roll Band from the swamps of Florida. Weeki Wachee, FL is our ground zero. Mermaid Shows and the Gulf of Mexico, it doesn't get anymore "Old Florida" than that. Original Florida swamp rock with authentic country sensibilities and a heart of rock 'n roll.<br>http://cottondaleswamp.com/music</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/44509172016-11-03T18:22:40-04:002021-05-22T08:13:19-04:00Video World Premiere! "Leave Me On The Suwannee" by Cottondale Swamp<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="W5FvtYMzltQ" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/W5FvtYMzltQ/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W5FvtYMzltQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br>11/3/2016</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/44433562016-10-29T13:57:27-04:002021-05-22T08:14:53-04:00Tickets On Sale Now! Cottondale Swamp - Album Release PartyThis party takes place at best little concert venue in the ole' burg' - <strong><em>The Hideaway Cafe</em></strong>, "St. Pete's Original Listening Room".<br><br>Admission is $10 and the first 100 guests get a copy of "Leave Me On The Suwannee", <em><strong>Cottondale Swamp's</strong></em> new album!!<br><br>Doors open at 6 PM, and music starts at 8 PM.<br><br><a contents="Click Here for Tickets!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1373341?utm_source=tw1&utm_medium=amp" target="_blank"><strong><em>Click Here for Tickets!</em></strong></a><br><br>Friends, there is a lot of interest in this event, I strongly encourage you to buy your tickets ahead of time. It would be a drag to show up and not be able to get in.<br><br><a contents="The Hideaway Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://hideawaycafe.biz/">The Hideaway Cafe</a> is a very special place. Couches, dim lighting, great food (not bar food), a very nice selection of wines by the glass, craft beer... hipster, cool and very comfortable.<br><br> Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/44419252016-10-28T11:48:20-04:002023-12-10T12:04:49-05:00Behind the scenes in the music business 101 - How would you describe Cottondale Swamp? As Cottondale Swamp gets closer to our Album Release date of November 19th, 2016, we want to make sure we do things right! Damn, we are so excited about this record!!<br><br>One of the most important things a band needs to do is to accurately identify their genre and sub-genre. Who do we sound like?<br><br>Who does Cottondale Swamp sound like to you? Many bands and artists do not accurately know their genre and sub-genre... "Dude, we sound like The Red Hot Chili Peppers!"! But, everyone else thinks they sound like The Grateful Dead.<br><br>How would you describe Cottondale Swamp? The music player at the bottom of the page is playing 3 songs from the upcoming album. Take a listen and let us know who we sound like, or kinda like, or remind you of. We know our sound is unique and super awesome, but how would you describe us to someone who never heard Cottondale Swamp before? Better yet, comment with 3 bands that are kinda sorta like Cottondale Swamp.<br><br>Send your responses to info@cottondaleswamp.com or use the comment section on the blog.<br><br>Thanks!!Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/44323602016-10-22T17:45:22-04:002021-05-22T08:15:07-04:00Cottondale Swamp's new album being released on Sunshine Drenchy Records!<p><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong> is proud to join the <em>Sunshine Drenchy Record </em>label<strong>! </strong>Our new album is being released on this cool boutique record label out of St. Petersburg, Florida. Our album will be the 13th record Sunshine Drenchy has released. So, we are lucky number 13, which is pretty bad-ass! Other great bands on this label include: The Ditchflowers, Ricky Wilcox and the Moonsnakes, Steve Connelly & The Lesser Gods, Ed Woltil and the Loaded Question, and Steve Robinson.</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/43976882016-09-30T09:44:04-04:002021-05-22T08:15:13-04:00November 19th - Album Release Party - The Hideaway Cafe<p>Cottondale Swamp - Album Release Party @ The Hideaway Cafe - St. Pete's original listening room!<br><br>Kenny, Chaz, Dan and Michael would like to invite you to join us for this very special day in Cottondale Swamp history.<br><br>All attendees get a free copy of the new Cottondale Swamp CD "Leave Me On The Suwannee"<br><br>Hideaway Cafe, 1756 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33712</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/43804262016-09-19T19:50:47-04:002021-10-13T14:18:38-04:00Thanks for coming out to Skipper's Smokehouse Sunday night!A big thanks to everyone who came out to see <strong><em>Cottondale Swamp</em></strong> and <em><strong>Whiskey Dregs</strong></em> last night at Skipper's! It was a full house on a Sunday night! Both bands brought their "A" game and it was a crazy fun night. Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa, FL is an iconic music venue that has been hosting local and national bands for decades. Many famous performers have graced the Skipper's stage! Playing there is just so much fun and we'll be back there real soon!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/cae80a3029d751541d5b881bf6e724614965b0ee/original/cdsk2.jpg?1474328817" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p> </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/3570b10bdd7a19e7d62239d1efbcb8e0421b03a7/original/cdsk1.jpg?1474328820" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/82a7a214422aee8c8a49bd72809078360e3a5d20/original/chaz1.jpg?1474328819" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/bdc2a8c11b7d78eeed7759bb9b76de8792498f90/original/cds2.jpg?1474328817" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/f95034fc1c2c51b246b7d5d5e2a40a9d82a56267/original/from-stage.jpg?1474331296" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/43459272016-08-28T17:16:05-04:002021-05-22T08:24:54-04:00Album Update: Leave Me On The Suwannee<p>The new record has been recorded in its entirety! Right now we are working on mixing the 11 tracks and then the songs will be mastered. The artwork is all but done. Artist, Ed Woltil has knocked it out of the park! All the pieces are falling into place! </p>
<p>The album is going to be called "Leave Me On The Suwannee". We've have some discussion on the spelling of Suwannee - Suwanee or Suwannee? We feel that since we live in Florida, we should use the spelling of the river and the town here in Florida. And damn, we wrote the song about Florida and the Suwannee River that flows here. </p>
<p>Many believe the correct spelling is “Suwanee” because that is the way it was spelled in the song "Old Folks at Home” written by Stephen Foster in 1851. Most people refer to that song as "Suwanee River". It became the Florida State song in 1935. When Stephen Foster wrote "Old Folks at Home” he had never visited Florida. <br> <br>History Lesson: <br>"Old Folks at Home” / “Suwanee River” was a controversial song. It was considered a racist song written from the perspective of an African slave. Some of the original lyrics were pretty bad. But, it’s worth noting that when the song was written in 1851, slavery was legal in 15 states. Interestingly, Stephen Foster himself supported the North during the Civil War and supported abolition of slavery. <br> <br>Florida became enlightened in 1978 and substituted "brothers" for "darkies." There were subsequent revisions. At Jeb Bush's second inauguration as governor in 2003, a young black woman gave a moving, nondialect rendition of "Old Folks at Home," except "still longing for the old plantation" came out "still longing for my old connection."</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/43097162016-08-04T12:34:17-04:002021-05-22T08:25:00-04:00Cottondale Swamp is being featured on the Old Still Radio Show!<p><em><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong></em> is being featured on the Old Still Radio show on September 12th! The Old Still Radio Show is a very cool podcast that features up and coming Americana bands and more.<br><br>Excerpt from their website: <em>This is a Southern Based, Not Safe For Work, Totally Free Radio Show for your listening enjoyment. If you don’t like talk about legalizing marijuana, penis transplants, butthurt millennials, and much more debauchery….. this show aint for you. If you do like to talk about these type things, well Hell Yeah brother or sister! Come on and give us a listen. If you’re tired of listening to the same 4 songs on the radio that play over and over again, come sit around the old moonshine still with us and enjoy. We drink and smoke as the show progresses, so it just gets progressively worse. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!</em><br><br>Check out - http://www.oldstillradioshow.com</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/43073772016-08-02T22:46:13-04:002021-05-22T08:25:07-04:00Annoucing Two New Shows! Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa and Gil Dawg in Port Richey!Sunday, September 18th - Cottondale Swamp and Whiskey Dregs / Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa, FL - Details Coming Soon, but mark your calendars now! This is going to be a great show not to be missed!<br><br>Saturday, September 24th - Cotee River Bike Fest "Battle of the Bands" / Gill Dawg in Port Richey, FL - Details Coming Soon!<br> Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/42961842016-07-26T21:01:43-04:002021-05-22T08:25:12-04:00Cottondale Swamp says, Thank You!! The Johnny Cash Show was great!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/bb52fd6a1790de4507d2451384f2bc1c33339f15/medium/kenny-jc.jpg?1469580645" class="size_m justify_center border_medium" alt="" /><em><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong></em> had a blast putting our spin on Johnny Cash. Thanks for coming out and supporting us and all the bands that made the night a rousing success. Our next gig is a Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa, details coming shortly.<br>Picture was taken by Chris Rodriguez of Hobie Art PhotographyCottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/42870972016-07-20T13:57:32-04:002021-05-22T08:25:18-04:00Cottondale Swamp - Album Cover - News UpdateThe new record is getting closer to completion. All songs have been recorded. Chaz is putting the finishing touches on his blistering guitar solos and Kenny is doing his final lead vocal takes. The album is sounding great! The artwork for CD / LP is looking great too. Check out the front cover.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/07742785e4d6934b7d115d3a92448728fb96f18c/original/cottondale-swamp-album-cover.jpg?1469037223" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Don't forget that this Friday, July 22nd, Cottondale Swamp is appearing in the Johnny Cash Tribute Show "I Walk The Line". Cottondale Swamp starts at 9 PM sharp.<br>Fat Cat Tavern / 3665 East Bay Drive / Largo, FL 22337.Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/42758652016-07-12T18:36:45-04:002021-05-23T01:10:15-04:00Cottondale Swamp - Ready To Swampify Johnny Cash! - July 22nd!!!Well, the boys in the band have been wood-shedding Johnny Cash for the last month and are ready to put their stamp on a big ole' heaping pile of of Johnny Cash songs! Kenny has had to memorize a lot of lyrics including all the words to "One Piece At A Time".<br><br>"One day I devised myself a plan that should be the envy of most any man...". <em><strong>Cottondale Swamp's </strong></em>plan is to play us some Johnny Cash!<br><br><em><strong>Walk The Line - Johnny Cash Tribute Show</strong></em><br>Friday, July 22nd @ 9 PM<br>Fat Cat Tavern<br>3665 East Bay Drive<br>Largo, FL 22337Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/42085372016-06-02T13:30:47-04:002022-02-10T11:33:22-05:00Cottondale Swamp - Live Radio Show, June 10th - WZEU 102.9 FM<p><strong><em>Cottondale Swamp</em></strong> pre-recorded a radio show last night that is going to be aired on June 10th, 2016 between 7 AM and 9 AM, Tune your dials to WZEU 102.9 FM - Classic Hits Radio! We all had a a good time being interviewed, playing 3 songs, and yucking it up the host Bob and John.</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/41830502016-05-16T14:53:04-04:002021-10-19T08:11:11-04:00Johnny Cash Tribute Show - 10 Bands, including Cottondale Swamp<em><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong></em> has confirmed that we will be playing a Johnny Cash Tribute show on July 22nd (mark your calendar) - 10 bands, all playing Johnny Cash!!.<br><br>All the guys in <em><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong></em> are HUGE Johnny Cash fans and we already play "Folson Prison Blues", but we need more Johnny Cash songs for the tribute show. We decided a must learn is "Sunday Morning Coming Down", but we need a few more.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/201016/eebdc4bba0a04024af23e4f408cb9ab78efc5427/original/walk-the-line-july-22.jpg?1464887784" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>What Johnny Cash songs would you like <em>Cottondale Swamp</em> to play? </strong><br><br><strong>Send us your suggestions and if we pick your song, you will get a free copy of our upcoming album!!<br><br>Comment to this post with your suggestion or send an e-mail to michael@cottondaleswamp.com</strong></span><br><br>Details about the <em><strong>Cottondale Swamp - Johnny Cash Tribute Show</strong></em> will be announced as soon as all the bands have confirmed.Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/41805882016-05-13T21:19:18-04:002021-05-23T01:10:38-04:00Cottondale Swamp is back in the recording studio.After a fantastic festival show last weekend in Brooksville, FL, the band is back in the studio earnestly trying to finish the debut record. The band received such positive feedback at last week's concert, it was humbling and highly motivating! We need to finish this record! Look for more concert dates in the coming months. Get ready kids,<strong><em> </em></strong><em><strong>Cottondale Swamp</strong></em> is making a nitro-burning album that will change the meaning of term Swamp Rock! It's gonna knock your socks off!!Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/41679782016-05-05T20:49:24-04:002022-01-19T19:11:16-05:00Breaking News / Cottondale Swamp - Live Radio Appearance - WXJB 99.9 FM<p>Breaking News / Cottondale Swamp - Live Radio Appearance - WXJB 99.9 FM </p>
<p>Friday, May 6th, 2016 at (freakin') 7:30 AM. Don't they know we're rocks stars and 7:30 AM is when we go to bed??? </p>
<p>Actually, we are thrilled to have been asked by radio host Mike Reeves to play a few songs live in the studio and talk about the festival we'll be playing on Saturday: Wiener Fest 2 at Coney Island Drive-Inn in Historic Brooksville, Florida. Not since ELVIS was here has Brooksville seen talent at this LEVEL. Cottondale Swamp and then Bertie Higgins will cap off a full day of FREE entertainment. "Eat where Bertie and ELVIS ate"!</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/41632532016-05-02T22:42:43-04:002022-01-19T19:12:20-05:00SATURDAY - 3 PM - Cottondale Swamp is playing the "Southside Singlewide Trailer Park Stage"!<p>Wienerfest 2 - Free Music Festival </p>
<p>Sat, May 7 @ 3:00 PM </p>
<p>Coney Island Drive-Inn, 1112 E Jefferson Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 </p>
<p>Wienerfest 2 - Free Music Festival </p>
<p>LIVE MUSIC / 1 PM - 8 PM Cottondale Swamp / 3 PM - 5 PM </p>
<p>"The Southside Singlewide Trailer Park Stage"</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/41426292016-04-19T00:38:51-04:002021-05-23T01:11:06-04:00Just Announced: COTTONDALE SWAMP Show - Saturday Night 4/23 - Broovsville, FL<p>Breaking News: Cottondale Swamp - Saturday Night April 23rd in Brooksville, FL / 9 PM - 1 AM</p>
<p>Captains Corner is the new "hot spot" for those looking for great entertainment! Come out and get your swamp rock on!<br> <br>Captains Corner<br>1691 E Jefferson St <br>Brooksville, FL <br>(352) 799-1987</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/41404282016-04-17T15:22:16-04:002021-05-23T01:11:14-04:00 Saturday, 4/16/2016 - Cottondale Swamp recording at "Studio B" in Saint Petersburg, FL<p>Saturday started off by Michael and Chaz attending the grand opening of "Guitars on Central". This a cool boutique music store owned by our dear friends Rick Benegbi and Stevie B. Great shop in a great location! We drank PBRs and listened to some great garage band rock by Stevie B's band "Spectraflame". After getting in the proper frame of mind Michael and Chaz headed over to Studio B to mix the song "Land Rich, Money Poor" and lay down some lead guitar parts. The new record is coming along nicely. A mix of "Land Rich, Money Poor" is being added to our webpage, so take a listen and let us know what you think! www.cottondaleswamp.com</p>Cottondale Swamptag:www.cottondaleswamp.com,2005:Post/41186652016-04-03T15:29:08-04:002023-12-10T12:18:09-05:00Debut Performance - April, 7th 2016 - Seaside Inn, Port Richey, FL 8:30 PMCottondale Swamp is proud to announce our first gig! We are playing at Seaside Inn. The show starts at 8:30 PM and we'll be playing songs from our debut album! This a cool locale hangout right on the Cotee River and the Gulf of Mexico.<br><br>Seaside Inn, 5330 Treadway Dr, Port Richey, FL 34668.Cottondale Swamp