Switchback covers The Weight in Haileybury, Ontario

Switchback went all the way to Haileybury, Ontario last week during their 10 day tour of northern Ontario and northern Michigan.  This video was recorded at the Royal Canadian Legion hall in Haileybury during a performance that included Switchback originals, a pipe and drum band and several covers, including an encore featuring Switchback's version of the The Weight by The Band.  After the show we were treated to an incredible feast and friendly gathering at one of the organizer's homes in Haileybury.  We loved the town and hope to come back soon.  More videos to follow...

Dew Drop Inn Again Benefit Dance - SOLD OUT!

The benefit dance for the Norman family at the Dew Drop Inn Again on St Joseph Island is SOLD OUT!  Yes the annual dance with Switchback, Syzygy and friends is completely sold out.  The event is a fundraiser for the Norman family on the island and we hope to raise a good amount of cash for the family from the dance, raffle and other donations at the event. 

Grass River was One GREAT CONCERT!

The group that gathered tonight at the Peterman Auditorium for the Grass River Natural Area benefit was enthusiastic, energetic and they absolutely loved the show! The concert was half music and half  "The Marty and Brian Comedy Act."  I have seen dozens of Switchback shows (OK...a lot more than that), and this was right up there with one of the best, and certainly one of the funniest I have ever seen. Marty and Brian were really in the groove tonight and after the show ended with a rousing "playing it Iowa style" encore, we heard nothing but rave reviews. I even overheard one woman say, "We were at one of the largest festivals in northern Michigan a few days ago and these guys were better than any of the acts we saw all weekend. Just amazing!". Another man said to me, "How does that guy play the mandolin so fast....it's incredible!". Yes, it is incredible and we get to see it for the next 10 days, all across northern Ontario. Follow us as we trek into the Great White North for a little dancin' and a whole lotta music!

Traverse City Record Eagle

The Traverse City Record Eagle in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan printed a little Switchback item yesterday in their opinion page called "Cheers and Jeers".   And lucky for us this was a "CHEER" and not a "jeer"...

Click here to read the CHEER! 
(scroll all the way down)

Northern Tour, July 15 - July 24, 2010

This is the start of our Northern Tour for 2010.  The tour starts in Elk Rapids, Michigan on July 15th with the benefit for the Grass River Natural Area and then heads up to Ontario, Canada with 6 more shows from July 16 - July 24.  There is one private party,  four benefit concerts and two benefit dances.  One of the shows takes us all the way up to Haileybury on Lake Temiskaming (see map), about 6.5 hours northeast of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.  There will be some fishing, BBQs, canoeing, boating, wild game dinners, a little (OK BIG) DaveStock party, and music all along the route in the WayGood North!  We will do our best to post photos, videos and and maybe even a few live webcasts (if we can find the internets).  Stay tuned!!

Grass River Natural Area - Thursday, July 15th

Switchback will perform July 15, 2010 at 8:00 pm at the Elk Rapids High School's Peterman Auditorium. (Click here to download the concert poster.)   Proceeds from the concert will benefit educational programming at the Grass River Natural Area. Tickets are just $15 for adults and $10 for ages 17 and under.

Switchback will perform music off of their 11 original albums along with a mix of classics from the Beatles, Johnny Cash and others. Tickets can be purchased online through TREAT tickets. Tickets can also be purchased by phoning the Grass River Natural Area at (231) 533-8314 or by going to the Village Market in Elk Rapids or Rapid City.