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About the Band
Formed in March of 2013, Swamp Donkey is a high energy Electric Newgrass band. They are made up of a mixed bag of musicians with extremely diverse musical backgrounds. Founding member Greg DeHaas on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, and Will Crowther on lead Guitar combine their influences from the likes of The Grateful Dead and other “jambands” to drive the unique mix of the “grass” style and Rock & Roll. Will’s exceptional ability to improvise his way through complex tempo and style changes, is truly one of the signature features of Swamp Donkey. It is all tied down to its “grassy” roots by the latest addition to the band, fiddler Dani Weissman. Dani is a classically trained violinist who is continuously evolving her style to throw down a distinct and progressive sound. With more than 25 years in the business, bassist Greg Nelson (with no background in the “grass” world) is the backbone to the high energy delivery that is a typical Swamp Donkey song. His fusion of Classic Rock, Metal, and his new “grass” style of playing the electric bass, is the proverbial “kick you in the face” that defines Swamp Donkey. |
Band Members
Greg DeHaas - Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar Greg Nelson - Bass & Vocals Will Crowther - Lead Guitar & Vocals Dani Weissman - Fiddle Greg Herb - Drums & Vocals 
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Drums rarely find their way into anything “grassed up”, especially Electric drums! But, the bands’ Drummer, Greg Herb offers a steady and efficient back beat with his electronic kit that sometimes accelerates to breakneck tempos.
Stretching the "grass" concept to the limit and offering a unique sound in the process has been the goal of the band from the start. They pride themselves on solid vocal harmonies and tight transitions in rhythm and tempo! Known to deliver a combination of original tunes and unique covers that stretch out across many genres, listeners are surely going to hear a “grassed up” version of something they can stomp their feet to.
Stretching the "grass" concept to the limit and offering a unique sound in the process has been the goal of the band from the start. They pride themselves on solid vocal harmonies and tight transitions in rhythm and tempo! Known to deliver a combination of original tunes and unique covers that stretch out across many genres, listeners are surely going to hear a “grassed up” version of something they can stomp their feet to.
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Sample Set List
Blue Eyed Son - moe. Stubborn Love - The Lumineers Atlantic City - The Band Big River - Johnny Cash Harlem River Blues - Justin Townes Earle I know You Rider - Grateful Dead Demons - Greensky Bluegrass Rehab - Amy Winehouse (grassed up) Walt Whitman - Trampled By Turtles You & All Of Us - Hoots & Hellmouth Old Number 7 - The Devil Makes Three Elko - Railroad Earth Hold What You Got - String Cheese Incident Walk This Way - Aerosmith (grassed up) Billie Jean - Michael Jackson ( grassed up) Here I Go Again - Whitesnake (grassed up) Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show Time - Pink Floyd (grassed up) Another Brick in the Wall Parts 1-3 - Pink Floyd (grassed up) River Luck - Swamp Donkey 
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