This collection of covers was recorded by Great Lake Swimmers over a period of roughly 12 years, between 20. “When We Last Shook Hands: Cover Songs Volume 1” was digitally released on June 5th, 2020. It was tweaked and mastered by Andy Magoffin at the House Of Miracles with cover artwork by Adam CK Vollick. The mono soundboard feed was recorded by Ryan Palmer with a Tascam DR44WL. “Live In Ottawa At The 27 Club” recorded live in Ottawa, Ontario at The 27 Club on Octowas digitally released on May 1, 2020. With the pandemic lockdown and cancelled tour dates to contend with in 2020 and beyond, Dekker focused on releasing a series of special releases under the Lockdown Series moniker and were made exclusively available on the Bandcamp platform. “Getting To The Heart Of It” with “Where Are You” and “Thursday” which was released digitally on March 6th, 2020 by (weewerk) while the limited edition 7” vinyl format, Harbour Songs’ second physical release was offered via mail order.ĭekker also provided vocal support on the latest Picastro release, “Exit”, originally released this past November and which was re-released by (weewerk) on February 24th, 2020. Great Lake Swimmers released a split 7” single with long-time collaborator Liz Hysen of Toronto band Picastro. Dekker released a limited edition 12” vinyl format on his own Harbour Songs imprint which was made available through mail order and at live shows. No weighty production, no frills, just a haunting voice, lush acoustic guitars, and 12 songs presented in their most stark, minimalist forms. A solo acoustic rendering of his band’s most recent album, pared back to acoustic guitar and vocals. Great Lake Swimmers’ record “The Waves, The Wake (Acoustic)” was released digitally on November 8th, 2019 by Nettwerk. 2013 marked the release of his first solo album, Prayer Of The Woods, which is described as “Folk music that sounds like it was recorded on the periphery between the living room and the surrounding woodland … a humble and traditional folk work, focusing on lyrical analogies and aphorisms” – (Norman Records UK). Over eight albums, multiple EPs, live broadcasts and reissues, the Toronto based singer-songwriter has established himself as a beloved indie folk artist in his native Canada and beyond. Tony Dekker’s music spans nearly two decades as the lead singer and songwriter of Great Lake Swimmers.
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