hear all the bands playing SWAMP FEST this weekend on this year’s official SWAMP COMP. we’ll have cassette copies available at the pre-show & fest, all proceeds go towards paying out of town bands!
* https://swampfest.bandcamp.com/album/swamp-comp-2016 *
OFFICIAL LINEUP & FLYER
the lineup for SWAMP FEST 2016 is officially filled. thanks to ajah courts, the same artist as last year’s flyer, for this spooky (and informative) scene!! don’t forget you can still purchase a weekend pass here for just a few more days, after that you can only snag one in person or buy individual day passes online: http://swampfest.bigcartel.com/product/swamp-fest-2016-ticket-pre-order
BAND LINKS
get acquainted with all the bands playing SWAMP FEST 2016 with these handy bandcamp links! there’s 2 countries and 12 states being represented at this year’s fest, make sure to show love and support to those coming from out of town!!
- BURN/WARD (RVA) https://burnward.bandcamp.com/
- THE CATALYST (RVA) https://thecatalystrva.bandcamp.com/
- CLEAN GIRLS (NY) https://cleangirls.bandcamp.com/
- COMA REGALIA (IN) https://www.facebook.com/comaregalia/
- DRUGS OF FAITH (VA) https://drugsoffaith.bandcamp.com/
- EMPTY VESSELS (CT) https://emptyvesselsband.bandcamp.com/
- EUTH (WY) https://euthgroup.bandcamp.com/
- FETISH GEAR (RVA) https://fetishgear.bandcamp.com/
- FLESH BORN (TX) https://fleshborn.bandcamp.com/
- .GIF FROM GOD (VA) https://giffromgod.bandcamp.com/
- HASH CULT (RVA) http://hashcult.bandcamp.com/
- THE HEADS ARE ZEROS (MD) https://theheadsarezeros.bandcamp.com/
- IWAKURA (CO) https://iwakura.bandcamp.com/
- LULL (SC) https://lullsc.bandcamp.com/
- Мятеж (CANADA) https://themrtexrebellion.bandcamp.com/
- OSTRACA (RVA) http://ostraca.bandcamp.com/
- PIG LATIN (NC) https://piglatin.bandcamp.com/
- SAMARRA (RVA)
- SEA OF STORMS (RVA) https://seaofstormsrva.bandcamp.com/
- SUPINE (PA) https://supinenoise.bandcamp.com/
- THIS LAND IS NOW DEAD (RVA) https://thislandisnowdead.bandcamp.com/
- TRUMAN (RVA) https://trumanrva.bandcamp.com/
- VAN HAGAR (RVA) https://vanhagar.bandcamp.com/
- VEIN (MA) https://veinband.bandcamp.com/
- WEAK WRISTS (NC) https://weakwrists.bandcamp.com/
- WHAT OF US (NJ) https://whatofus.bandcamp.com/
PRE-ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW!
http://swampfest.bigcartel.com/product/swamp-fest-2016-ticket-pre-order
we just announced more bands for the fest at STRANGE MATTER, pick up a weekend pass for just $25!
THE CATALYST (VA)
DRUGS OF FAITH (VA)
Мятеж (CANADA)
FLESH BORN (TX)
AMYGDALA (TX)
IWAKURA (CO)
PIG LATIN (NC)
LULL (SC)
SUPINE (PA)
CLEAN GIRLS (NY)
THE HEADS ARE ZEROS (MD)
weekend passes include admission to a pre-show on FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 at 25 WATT. info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1716206271970888/
.GIF FROM GOD
BURN/WARD
SEA OF STORMS
SAMARRA
FETISH GEAR
HASH CULT
FUNDRAISER SHOW #1 @ HAUNTED MANSION
The first of many fundraising shows this year. Come rock out to some of Richmond’s best and help get the ball rolling on SWAMP FEST 2016!! As usual, you can e-mail greatdismalva@gmail.com with any questions. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1288457541181150/
.GIF FROM GOD https://giffromgod.bandcamp.com/
GEMTONE https://gemtonemusic.bandcamp.com/
CHARMER https://charmerva.bandcamp.com/
SWAMP FEST 2016
FACEBOOK RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1771130389783939/
we’re back!! swamp fest 2016 will be bigger, better and louder than ever before and this is only a taste of what’s to come. keep checking back here for updates regarding bands, pre-sale tickets and this year’s swamp comp and zine!! the 2016 committee features new minds bringing lots to the table, and we look forward to getting more involved over the next few months. we hope you’ll join us once more for a muggy weekend in richmond 🙂
check out some local coverage of the fest! super stoked to be reaching new people through all of this and i really look forward to meeting everyone this weekend.
Event Pick in Style Weekly: http://www.styleweekly.com/richmond/event-pick-swamp-fest-at-strange-matter-and-25-watt/Content?oid=2229802
RVA Mag: http://rvamag.com/articles/full/24978/swamp-fest-2015-brings-emohardcore-up-and-comers-together-for-mssive-two-rva & http://rvamag.com/articles/full/24963/rva-shows-you-must-see-this-week-85-811
remember you can easily contact us through greatdismalva@gmail.com with any questions!
hey ya’ll! SWAMP FEST is under a week away. this is going to be an unreal weekend and we are all hard at work in preparation. check out online store to help support the fest here: http://swampfest.bigcartel.com/ online tickets (including the $15 weekend pass) are only available until MONDAY, AUGUST 3. following that date, you can purchase tickets from us in person or day of at the venue.
we’ll be posting some interviews this week with various bands playing! stay tuned for tons of updates. SEE YOU IN THE SWAMP! any and all questions: greatdismalva@gmail.com
SWAMP COMP 2015
today we are releasing the official companion release for SWAMP FEST – the digital / cassette “swampilation” we’ve been calling SWAMP COMP. this release features 18 tracks from different bands playing the fest, ranging in sound, location and theme. all downloads are free, but any donations made via bandcamp or the physical cassette will go directly towards paying bands and venues. enjoy and please share!