American Roots & Celtic Soul

Switchback to perform

"Mass of the Living Water"

at Sanctuario di Pompei in Italy

We are extremely honored that Switchback has been approved by the Pompei Shrine to sing during Mass at Sanctuario di Pompei , one of the most sacred churches in Italy. Marty and Brian will be performing their new, original music, "Mass of the Living Water", which they performed recently at St. Edmund Parish in Oak Park, IL. The Mass will take place on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.

On the Road

with Switchback

Check out the Road page to follow Switchback as they travel "On the Road". New entries are posted for the Ireland Tour now in progress, Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts and for the Robert Burns Night and Celebration.

Brian and Marty rocked FitzGerald's with their sizzling performance of "Jesse Taylor's Nightmare", now viewable on our video gallery page. Also check out the party video here and the gallery of photos from the event!

The Ghosts of the River Folk CD release party

was a huge success!

Thanks to all who attended the CD release party on 1/16 at FitzGerald's and who logged on to watch the live webcast. Marty, Brian and the band jammed to an enthusiastic sold-out crowd for almost four hours! Click here to watch the show on Sync Live (allow a few moments for video to load).

Ghosts of the River Folk CD is now available for purchase on CD Baby

Photo gallery is posted on our Photos page of the New Year's Eve semi-formal dinner dance

Switchback's performance to the sold-out crowd made such an impression that the event is already booked for next year. Folks of all ages commented that it was the best New Year's Eve party they ever attended! Click here to view the photo gallery.

Switchback chosen to perform at

Folk Alliance International's Annual Conference

Switchback has been selected from among hundreds of applicants to perform at Folk Alliance International's annual conference as part of the Performance Alley showcase presentations. The showcase is in essence a 15-minute live audition in front of dozens of the most influential folks in 'Folk' from around the world -- everyone from radio personalities and programming execs to representatives of venues, festivals and concert series, as well as delegates from record labels and the print media. Switchback will showcase at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2010 in the Jackson room at the Downtown Marriott, Memphis.

Ghosts of the River Folk Digital Downloads NOW ONLINE!

You can now download MP3 files from the new album on our Music page. Please click here to purchase and download tracks from the newest album - Ghosts of the River Folk or purchase the entire album as a digital download from our Music page.

Ghosts of the River Folk on Insomnia Radio

"Black Mountain" from the new album is featured on the international indie music website Insomnia Radio . Insomnia Radio has websites in cities and countries all over the world, from Chicago to the UK and Turkey to New Zealand. Please check out the website and listen to Black Mountain, featured in the Daily Dose

Switchback's album Bolinree has been accepted by Pandora Internet Radio

Pandora has accepted Bolinree into its internet radio database which, as their website says, is the most sophisticated collection of musical information ever gathered. Soon you will be able to listen to Bolinree on Pandora!