With earthy vocals and guitar-based tunes interspersed with harmonica, piano, banjo, mandolin and strings, Jon Swift's homegrown indie-folk pays homage to his influences without pinning him to one genre. At times reminiscent of Townes Van Zandt or Will Oldham, Jon's pared down guitar and harmonica tracks have also drawn comparison to the songwriting of Bob Dylan. Jon's rich and thoughtful lyrics evoke the solitude and adventure of the American West as he explores in verse the frontiers of personal introspection, relationships and intimacy.

Catch Jon’s performance on Sunday, June 5^th at Libbey Park in Ojai during Day of Music.

Day of Music is a celebration of Ojai's artists and the community's dedicated efforts to build the new Libbey Bowl. It is a FREE one-day event in Libbey Park showcasing the arts of Ojai, from music and dance, to theater and storytelling. From morning ‘til night, the new Libbey Bowl stage, Libbey Park and downtown Ojai will come alive with entertainment, community booths, and activities for Ojai Valley residents and visitors to enjoy, celebrating the community's generous spirit during the Bowl's rebirth. This FREE one-day event happens Sunday, June 5^th from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Libbey Park.

Listen to Jon Swift's "Old Dark Road" here, and I promise you won't forget that old dark road, either: 

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