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Folk music for the senses and other nonsense. Music on Bud Tapes, Eiderdown Records and Lighten Up Sounds. johnswanke.bandcamp.com

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Evergreen I: Golden Sedum, by John Swanke 5 track album

It's nice to see @johnswanke.bsky.social expand his toolkit beyond guitar to embrace pure electronic drift. This new plant-based synthesizer work is meditative, minimal, and slow moving. A welcome escape 🌱

johnswanke.bandcamp.com/album/evergr...

06.03.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing. Your work was undoubtedly a huge inspiration for this one.

07.03.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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3 films. 3 performances. 1 night.

Featuring 3 short films/video collages with live music accompanied by Devin Champlin, Sean Curtis Patrick and myself. Hope to see you there.

02.12.2025 02:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Should I do a reissue of Sturgeon Moon?

03.10.2025 01:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Check out the latest Transmitter Down show with tunes by @johnswanke.bsky.social and other tasty luminaries!

28.09.2025 16:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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14.09.2025 18:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning from Momo and Brie

13.09.2025 18:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for listening. Glad you are enjoying the tape.

02.09.2025 13:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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01.09.2025 21:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Down to my last few copies of both of these tapes. When they are gone they are gone (until someone reissues them πŸ˜‰) message me to claim one. $15 shipped. I have 3 of each.

01.09.2025 21:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opening for Sir Richard Bishop still feels like a dream. Packed house. Had to stand on a chair to get this shoddy video when I should’ve just sat down, closed my eyes and listened. But you know…content.

01.09.2025 17:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nice lil stack here πŸ˜‰

29.08.2025 19:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for listening. Glad you are enjoying the tape.

29.08.2025 19:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sturgeon Moon, by John Swanke 6 track album

enjoying this older one from john swanke. his new one on eiderdown records is great. swampy, tapey guitar instrumentals #LunchtimeListening https://johnswanke.bandcamp.com/album/sturgeon-moon

19.08.2025 11:32 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are some of the songs I played on the radio today featuring @somesurprises.bsky.social and @johnswanke.bsky.social.

20.08.2025 03:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! Is there an archive of the show somewhere I can listen?

20.08.2025 05:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Last night in Bellingham. Thanks to Sean Curtis Patrick for some cool pics. Thanks to Jeffrey Silverstein for the invite to play. Good times ✌️

15.08.2025 16:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Teasing a new design here from my friend Kyle. Work in progress…New t-shirt maybe? Rain Country vol 2? We’ll see…

13.08.2025 16:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed it. Maybe one day I can make a really pro nature video.

13.08.2025 01:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
John Swanke - Lake Samish
John Swanke - Lake Samish YouTube video by Eiderdown Records

It's hot out Go cool down with @johnswanke.bsky.social by the lake for some refreshing sounds
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipKc...

11.08.2025 19:46 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Post Stringband Jamboree and I’m still buzzing. Happy as a bee on a sunflower. Might have some live recordings coming soon. Stay tuned…

11.08.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In the interest of transparency and because I think it’s interesting here’s some quick streaming stats from the service that shall not be named. Rain Country has in one week already blown past my first album that has been on streaming for over 3 years. Neat.

07.08.2025 15:54 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Chief Powhatan - Sings "Rosie" & other Bluegrass Originals (late 70s/early 80s) Chickahominy
Chief Powhatan - Sings "Rosie" & other Bluegrass Originals (late 70s/early 80s) Chickahominy YouTube video by Wathéča Records

Saw @johnswanke.bsky.social post this record for his radio show this evening & had to share. A unique local bluegrass record by Chickahominy Tribal Member Chief Powhatan from the Richmond area. Some great original tunes on this including Rosie & Sun Dance. Here’s the full thing. 🎻πŸͺ•

04.08.2025 23:06 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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KZAX Radio All-ages maker's space located in the heart of Bellingham's arts district. Home to 21 studios, an award-winning gallery, a live music performance space, and 94.9 KZAX, our low-power FM radio station.

Going live on 94.9 KZAX with Louis Ledford tonight from 6-8pm PST. I will play some records and talk about music, life or whatever else comes up. I will even play a little guitar. Listen live worldwide on kzaxradio.org ✌️

04.08.2025 22:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is this proof that I am in fact, an ambient artist?

29.07.2025 14:36 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Listening party happening tomorrow 7/29 5:30pm PST. See you in the chat!

29.07.2025 03:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I tuned my guitar to 432hz because behind this American Primitive facade lives a dirty hippie who enjoys a good clean sound bath.

25.07.2025 02:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rain Country Listening Party from Eiderdown Records Listening Party from Eiderdown Records.

Listening party alert! Check out the new @johnswanke.bsky.social album in full before anyone else...join us? July 29th 5:30 pm pacific
eiderdownrecords.bandcamp.com/merch/rain-c...

23.07.2025 22:12 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Title of my next album: β€œLove, Life and the Whole Karmic Enchilada”.

22.07.2025 22:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0