Swervedriver Tickets
Swervedriver Concert Tickets
Get the full alternative rock experience when you secure your Swervedriver tickets today with TicketSmarter. Bridging both the harsh, tattered scowl of the grunge movement and the dreamy fuzz of the shoegaze scene, Swervedriver were cult indie favorites in the UK and US in the early 1990s, describing their sound as 'space travel rock & roll'. Guitarists Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge originally began playing together in Oxford in the mid-'80s with Stooges and MC5-influenced outfit Shake Appeal, but the emergence of Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Husker Du and a new generation of scorched, angular, experimental alternative bands in the US later inspired them to change direction. With Franklin taking over as frontman, the first Swervedriver line-up was completed by bassist Adi Vines and drummer Graham Bonnar in 1989 with early EPs 'Son of Mustang Ford' and 'Rave Down' full of escapist road tales with blasting, swirling riffs.
As part of a fondly remembered Creation Records roster that also included Ride, Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine, their debut album 'Raise' captured the foggy indie rock sound of the era, but with Jez Hindmarsh taking over on drums and Steve George on bass, it was follow-up 'Mezcal Head' in 1993 that had a more distinct, snarling edge and cut through the dense, psyche swamp of distorted guitars.
The arrival of Brit-pop saw a demise in the popularity of the shoegaze sound, but through record company disputes and a multitude of problems, Swervedriver continued on with the cleaner, sprawling guitar-pop gem 'Ejection Seat Reservation' in 1995 and the lush, jangly garage rock of '99th Dream' in 1998, before they reached the end of the road in 1999. Franklin went on to make electro-rock experiments under the name Toshack Highway and formed Magnetic Morning, collaborating with Sam Fogarino from Interpol.
Swervedriver reformed for a reunion tour that began with a performance at Coachella Festival in 2008 and they continued to play live regularly, but a 17-year gap between albums passed before they finally released new material with 'I Wasn't Born to Lose You' in 2015. Still baring the band's hallmarks of textured layers of grizzly, grumbling guitar swell and floating vapors of dreamy melodies, they returned again in 2019 with 'Future Ruins', released through Mogwai's Rock Action Records. Grab Swervedriver tickets now so you can experience alternative music live and in person.
How much are Swervedriver tickets?
Generally speaking, Swervedriver ticket prices cost more than $50 for most live performances. Tickets to see Swervedriver play at music festivals like Lollapalooza can cost more than $100 for a standard general admission ticket. Premium seating at venues like the United Center can cost more than $275 a seat, while standard tickets for seats in the upper levels of the arena can cost less than $75 a ticket.
Swervedriver concert ticket prices can range up to several hundred dollars per ticket depending on the venue and seat location. Floor seats and VIP are usually the most expensive depending on availability. And of course, the least expensive seats will be farthest from the stage.
When do Swervedriver tickets go on sale?
Onsale dates for Swervedriver tickets vary depending on the city or region. You can stay up to date by viewing the event schedule above. There’s no need for a presale code. Typically, tickets go on sale 6-9 months in advance.
Swervedriver Tour Dates & Concert Schedule
Catch Swervedriver on the road possibly at festivals such as South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, Desert Daze Festival at Moreno Beach, CA or at Pickathon Music Festival in Happy Valley. Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago brings together some of the biggest names in indie and alternative music. Check out the event schedule above to see when Swervedriver tour dates are coming to an arena or stadium near you.
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Songs from the Swervedriver Tour Setlist
Swervedriver's setlist while performing in Minehead , ENG at “Butlins Minehead Resort” included the following songs:
- Mary Winter
- Never Lose That Feeling
- Setting Sun
- 99th Dream
- Future Ruins
- Son of Mustang Ford
- Drone Lover
- The Birds
- Deep Seat
- Last Train to Satansville
- Rave Down
- Duel
Source: Setlist.fm
