The Swamp

07/25/2019

Fat Patties was first opened in 2009 with the promise of delivering Carbondale the burgers that the owner wanted but could never find. For ten years, it delivered on that promise, serving the best burgers in southern Illinois. But in January of this year, Fat Patties closed abruptly -- even though.....

06/13/2019

Holy cow, thanks to everyone who gave Queens of Noise a warm welcome to the world of wild basement shows, and Carbondale in general! They killed it.

On a much different note, I (this is Sam btw) want to express my sadness at the passing of Bushwick Bill. Half of my favorite music in the world wouldn't exist without Geto Boys, and it means a lot to me that he crashed a party AT MY HOUSE one time, even if I wasn't there. Enjoy some video of it!

Bushwick Bill of the legendary Geto Boys makes a surprise appearance at The Swamp.

04/15/2019

Thanks to all who came out last night, and to Mike, Curt, and Kate for playing! Peep the next one. 👀

SPRING TOUR DATES!!!
4.20 Dayton The Brightside with Brainiac
4.26 Ferndale, MI, Spring Fever with Fu**ed Up
4.27 Athens, OH, Lobsterfest
4.30 Bloomington IN at The Bishop with Priests
5.1 St. Louis, MO Heavy Anchor
5.2 Kansas City, MO The Record Bar
5.3 Wichita KS Ellis Street Moto
5.4 Tulsa, OK Tulsa Noise Fest
5.5 Ava MO Freedom Fest
5.7 Memphis TN P&H Cafe
5.8 Carbondale IL The Swamp
5.9 Dayton OH Skeleton Dust Records
5.10 Columbus OH Flyover Fest
5.11 Indianapolis Virginia Ave Music Fest
5.12 Indianapolis Virginia Ave Music Fest

Poster art and design by Rachelle Caplan follow her on instagram at Chelle Caplan

03/21/2019

There's a whole bunch of rock shows happening this weekend starting tonight in Carbondale. Reminder that this stupid website is somehow still the best way to get people to go!

03/12/2019

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Tour starts tomorrow, see you out there!