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Grant Swift

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4.96 
(76 reviews)
  • New York City, NY
  • Singing Guitarist
  • Travels nationwide
  • $800 - $6000
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Baby, I Love Your Way (reggae-ified)

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I'm Yours (reggae-ified)

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The Way You Look Tonight

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Night Moves (up close and personal)

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"Freedom" Medley, Soho Forum Debate

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Almost Like Being In Love (Live Looping improvisation)

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Tempted (live looping improvisation)

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American Girl

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You Make My Dreams

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"Cruisin'" ! (at a Corporate Event)

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Till There Was You (Performed Live)
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  • 1. Till There Was You (Performed Live)
  • 2. Wild Horses (Performed Live)
  • 3. Just The Way You Are (Performed Live)
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Outdoor Wedding

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Wedding in Prospect Park

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Playing outside in Brooklyn

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Having A Good Time :)

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Special song with the Bride and Groom!

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3-piece band

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Overview

Grant’s performances as a One Man Band and Singing Guitarist have made him one of the busiest musicians in the country, playing about 200 shows per year, and one of the most sought after solo performers for events in the Eastern United States. As a Live Looping artist, Grant meticulously constructs a song's layers while performing, using no backing tracks.

With a repertoire of over 500 popular songs, he plays everything from Stevie Wonder to Pachelbel, Neil Young to Ed Sheeran, not to mention his original works.

In 2024, Grant is on track to perform over 200 shows in the calendar year.

HuffPost has recognized Grant as one of the “5 Must-See Indie Summer Concerts in NYC."


76 Reviews

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April M. • April 24, 2023

Grant Swift is the best!

Grant Swift is an absolutely phenomenal musician and performer. He played at our wedding, and we couldn't have been happier with his performance. From the moment he started playing, we were blown away by his incredible talent and musicality.

Grant is an incredibly skilled musician who clearly loves what he does. His passion for music shines through in every note he plays, and he has an incredible ability to connect with his audience and create a truly magical atmosphere.

Not only is Grant an exceptional musician, but he is also a true professional. He was extremely easy to work with in the lead up to our wedding, and on the day itself, he arrived well in advance to set up and ensure everything was perfect. He was friendly, approachable, and made us feel completely at ease throughout the entire process.

If you're looking for a musician for your wedding or any other special occasion, we cannot recommend Grant Swift highly enough. He is truly one of the best in the business, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had him perform at our wedding. Thank you so much, Grant, for making our day so special!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band
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Kari N. • July 13, 2021

Grant was fantastic!!!

Grant played for both our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and he was WONDERFUL. He was so easy to work with leading up to our wedding and everything went so smoothly. Our friends and family (and us!) loved hearing him play and I would highly recommend working with Grant for any event.

Hired as:
Guitarist, Jingle Writer, One Man Band, Pop Singer, R&B Vocalist, Rock & Roll Singer, Singer/Songwriter, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
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Brian L. • April 5, 2021

You need to hire Grant

Grant is absolutely fantastic. I would highly highly recommend him for any event. I had recently hired him to perform while I proposed to my girlfriend which required Grant to be positioned in a remote location before we arrived. He was more than willing to communicate with me as often as I needed during the planning phase of the proposal and absolutely nailed the performance exactly as we had discussed. I find that it is a rare occurence these days for someone to meet the expectations that the customer envisions, but Grant is everything that he promises and more! Great guy, great voice, great attitude, extremely reliable....there is no need to look anywhere else.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Cody C. • April 15, 2025

Grant Swift Turns Memories into Masterpieces!

Grant was absolutely incredible! He made our engagement truly special in every way. My fiancé and I have a favorite song that’s not very well-known, and Grant went out of his way to learn it just for us—and sang it beautifully.

He arrived early, was extremely professional, and genuinely kind throughout the entire experience. His voice is outstanding, and he has an amazing ability to elevate a special moment and make it unforgettable.

What really touched us was how thoughtful he was—while we were taking photos, he played another song just for us, adding even more magic to the moment.

Grant is truly spectacular, and we would hire him again in a heartbeat. Highly, highly recommend!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Cody, you're so kind! I appreciate you and wish you the best! Stay in touch for the wedding! ;)

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Patrick P. • September 11, 2024

Great experience with Grant

Grant performed at my daughter’s birthday party for ~100 people, half adults and half kids. He was punctual, professional and entertaining. He has very good range and engages well worth the crowd. I would highly recommend him for your next event.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much Patrick! It was a pleasure playing for your family and friends. You know how to throw a party!

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David D. • July 22, 2024

Great performance

My party guests all had raving reviews and I thought the same. Would book again in the future

Hired as:
One Man Band
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Response from Grant Swift:

Hi David, Thanks so much! I had a wonderful time playing music for you all.

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Caroline G. • September 21, 2023

Birthday Party

The guests loved Grant’s music. He was very easy to work with and did a great job!

Hired as:
One Man Band
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Karen M. • September 6, 2023

Labor Day Party

We have had many musicians over the years but Grant was exceptional. Everyone was raving about him. Would definitely recommend and use him again.

Karen Msstria
Mantoloking NJ

Hired as:
Guitarist
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David G. • September 5, 2023

Great Experience!

Grant performed at a birthday party we threw in Long Island. He was timely, professional and sounded great. The party had a wonderful arc, and by the end everyone was dancing and singing along. Would highly recommend Grant.

Hired as:
Cover Band, Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
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Joseph Q. • August 19, 2023

Wedding Reception Musician

Grant was amazing. We hired him for our wedding. I didn't want to go the usual route of hiring a dj. I think djs are tacky for wedding, and who wants to do the cha cha slide at a wedding? The wedding was in a barn filled with antiques and rustic decor. Having a musician made it fit the vibe better. Grant provided a list of songs that he knows- over 400 songs. I selected a bunch from jazz to indie that went with my theme. He also learned the songs for our first dances since they were not in his library. And if you are afraid that no one will get on the dance floor since there's no dj? You're wrong. Guests that were adults and kids were on the dance floor. Everyone had a great time and loved the music and his singing. My cousin who is a music teacher first thought it was a recording that was playing, that is how great Grant sounded. I would recommend Grant for any event

Hired as:
Folk Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
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Joseph Q. • August 6, 2023

Hire Grant

What can I say about Grant other then Hire Grant seriously his a Musical Genius and a wonderful amazing human being with a Angelic voice. We hired Grant for our wedding everyone loved his swinging including my wife. I Highly HIGHLY recommend Hiring Grant Swift
Absolutely Amazing 👍👍👍👍

Hired as:
Guitarist, One Man Band, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

You're too kind Joe! Thank you very much - it was my pleasure.

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Terri S. • June 16, 2023

Great music by singer/guitarist, Grant Swift!

Grant delighted our vendors and patrons as they attended our Farmers Market. We loved his music selection. It was a pleasure hiring someone with great pitch as well as a great guitarist. We highly recommend him for your event.

Hired as:
Folk Singer, Guitarist, Pop Singer
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Marc S. • June 12, 2023

60th Birthday Party

Grant was amazing!! Everything went as planned without a hitch. He showed up on time, played all the music we requested and performed brilliantly. Grant is a talented musician. All our guest were impressed with his performance. At the end of the night people wanted him to stay but all good things have to come to end. I would definitely hire him again for my next party.

Hired as:
One Man Band
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thank you Marc! Really appreciate you and your family/friends and I hope we can do it again!

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Victor C. • June 2, 2023

Excellent

Great and easy to work with!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Adam S. • May 1, 2023

40th Birthday Party

Grant was an incredible addition to my wife's 40th birthday party. A pleasure to work with and incredibly talented we would definitely hire him again and have already referred him to guests of the party that were equally impressed! Thanks Grant!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thank you Adam!

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Pranal A. • April 7, 2023

Executed To Perfection!

I invited Grant to perform on our special day and I just have to say he is an incredible vocalist and guitarist. I gave him about a months notice and he learned two Taylor swift songs (gf favorites) and played for the whole hour. My family and friends were amazed. Grant is a very kind soul and incredibly flexible for last minute changes. I could not recommend him more for any proposal .

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thank you Pranal!

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Jeanine C. • April 1, 2023

Best choice!

Grant made our event that much better! I’m so glad I went with him. He didn’t disappoint! The guests loved his song selections. He was super easy to work with and required nothing of me, except an outlet! Thanks again, Grant!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Cover Band, Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thank you Jeanine!

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Robert T. • December 19, 2022

Grant did a great job and I would definitely recommend him!

Grant sang for my anniversary party, He was polite, punctual and professional. He did all the songs I requested and played them very well, he was quick to set up and start playing and when he was done he quickly cleaned up knowing we had dinner reservations after the event. My wife and I were very happy with the outcome and we would definitely recommend Grant for other gigs.

Hired as:
Classic Rock Band, Folk Singer, One Man Band, Pop Singer, Singing Guitarist
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Srini M. • July 17, 2022

Great performance

Grant performed at my daughter's high school graduation party (outdoor) and everyone, from teens to older people, loved his performance. He was truly a one-man band and very talented. I would definitely hire him again.

Hired as:
One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thank you Srini! It was my pleasure. I'll see you next time!

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Nancy S. • June 27, 2022

Grant is fantastic!

Grant was a true pro. Highly recommend!!
He played the type of music needed for the event, a nice acoustic set.

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thank you Nancy! Much appreciated.

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Desiree F. • June 12, 2022

5 star performer

Great music. Played all my requests. Personable. Everyone complimented music!
Would book again!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Debra L. • June 3, 2022

Grant rocked the Park Pavilion at Seaside Park

Grant was outstanding! He was on time, played everything my friend wanted to hear, played chords for a song we sang especially for the occasion: a retirement party, and was pleasant, fun, and an all ground nice guy and great performer. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. My daughter asked for his autograph. He appealed to all ages in the room, young and us older folks. Thanks Grant!

From your biggest fans--the Long's & Hille's.

Hired as:
One Man Band, Rock & Roll Singer, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Aw thanks so much Debra! I had a wonderful time. Thanks for capturing some photos of the evening too!

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Adam P. • May 29, 2022

Thank you Grant!

Grant helped make my proposal as memorable and perfect as it could be. He absolutely crushed it, playing a few curated songs and learning a new one in just two days! He was super easy to work with, very professional, and I’d recommend/use him for events in the future. Thanks again, Grant!

Hired as:
Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks for having me Adam! Keep in touch if you'd like music for the wedding, and all the best to you and Leah.

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Jeremy O. • April 14, 2022

Grant is absolutely the best! Extremely talented musician

I hired Grant to help with a proposal and he absolutely crushed it. He was in constant contact about details and has a robust song list. Everything went exactly as planned and she loved it. I hope to hire him for another occasion soon!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Claudia C. • October 5, 2021

Super talented Grant Swift!

Grant was an ABSOLUTE pleasure to work with, from begging to end. He recently performed at my husband's 60th birthday party at home. He is a very talented and kind. He was loved by everyone. He definitely made the celebration more special! Would highly recommend him. We would definitely love to have him perform at a future engagement. A+++++

Hired as:
Guitarist, One Man Band
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Bs • October 4, 2021

Perfect for my husband’s 40th

Not only is Grant extremely talented, he is professional and absolutely lovely to work with. His response time is immediate and he made it very simple to book. I think we had two conversations that lasted less than 10 minutes each. So efficient! Everyone at my party raved about Grant. He drove all the way out from BK to the end of Long Island and then back to BK. He even stayed later than we had originally spoke about, without any complaints. He played everything from Billy Joel to Drake. When he was taking his breaks he kept the music going with background music. He exceeded my expectations and I would recommend Grant to anyone looking for a talented singing guitarist.

Hired as:
Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
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Daniel H. • October 3, 2021

Fantastic music!

Grant did an amazing job playing at my wedding. My now-wife had a very specific list of songs and genres of music she wanted and Grant was one of the very few with the range and talent to pull it off. He has an extremely broad repertoire and also has a number of original songs. I heard nothing but praise from my wedding guests during and after the reception.

My wife was ultimately extremely happy with the music. I also had a very complicated wedding due to beyond-the-norm in-law disagreements and complexity, but Grant was the one single wedding person I dealt with who from beginning to end was a consummate professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. We also made a significant additional on-the-spot change (extending the music) for which we reached an agreement in probably 30 seconds, and he gave me a discount to boot. Hire this man.

Hired as:
Acoustic Band
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Mike S. • April 10, 2021

Great Service

Grant works with you to make the experience you want happen. Very professional service and great quality of music

Hired as:
One Man Band
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Chris L. • April 6, 2021

Grant helped make our special day perfect!

I contacted Grant to play some music for when I proposed to my now fiance as she is a huge fan of acoustic.
I was nervous to reach out to someone I didn't know and put faith in them on such an important moment in our lives that required some careful coordination and timing to get it right.
Grant nailed it! He responded quickly and was extremely helpful through out the process. We chatted on the phone beforehand and he really took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and how to make the day special.
We even had a last minute re-scheduling due to family member of ours getting covid, and Grant was very understanding and we re-scheduled without worry.
The day of was perfect. Grant was set up on time right where we asked him to be when my fiance and I approached and did an excellent rendition of a few of her favorite songs.
My fiance still talks about how great it was.
We HIGHLY recommend Grant to anyone looking! Thank you so much Grant!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Alex M. • April 5, 2021

One Man Mega Band

Grant performed at my charity art show; great job.

Showed up on time with all equipment, pleasure to work with, and accommodating to all requests from the people. Very talented singer and guitar player with wide range of songs from Whitney to Wallflower.

Highly recommend and will definitely be using Grant again at next event.. if he is available. Rock on 🤘

Hired as:
One Man Band
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Bruno C. • April 5, 2021

The guy did great

Grant did great! My girl loved the way he played the song, even if in the moment I made my proposal maybe she didn’t understand too much what was going on!! Maybe the only thing, is that an amplifier for the guitar would have been better to have, there were other players on the Bow Bridge where we met, and at some point they were all playing at the same time! Except this, Grant did amazing!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thank you for the kind words Bruno!!
I'm so sorry that some of the sound got drowned out! Unfortunately amplification isn't allowed in Central Park. That string trio was there for a previous proposal in fact and they were supposed to have finished by the time you arrived. If I can make it up to you with some songs for a party or the wedding, just let me know!

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Mike T. • January 1, 2021

great job for our wedding

Grant gave us an ideal performance for our small wedding. He had a sense of music sequencing, responsive, easy to set up contract, on time, accommodated our musical taste, knew how to read audience, worked cooperatively with the venue. Was flexible with the iffy weather and limited space. A good value. I'd recommend him for any VIP event. I book entertainment for corporate events, so it was appreciated we could secure such a strong professional for our personal one.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Donald C. • December 14, 2020

Grant Swift Rocks!!!!!

Wonderful evening with Grant performing for just a few friends in our living room. Expansive repertoire and beautifully executed songs! Don Capoccia

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Thomas K. • November 15, 2020

Great!!!

5 stars!!!!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Al C. • October 16, 2020

Incredible musician for our small wedding - PERFECT!

We hired Grant to perform at our intimate wedding celebration. His music was beyond anything we could have hoped for. Grant kept our guests dancing from cocktail hour straight through the evening. The event was truly magical and we could not have done it without him.
Grant's music selection was perfect when dancing and while guests were dining. He adds extra beats while playing along with music/percussion from his ipad, so there isn't a need for a full band at all when he is playing. His song selection was versatile, classics and pop hits. Many guests asked for Grant's contact information throughout the night and everyone was full of compliments for him.
We plan to refer Grant to all our friends and family for future events! I could not recommend him more highly. Very kind, communicate throughout the process. Arrived hours ahead of schedule to ensure set up was perfect and played amazing music throughout the night. THANK YOU!!

Hired as:
Guitarist, One Man Band, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
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Paco A. • September 8, 2020

My Accomplice in an Anniversary Surprise!

Grant has great vocals, skillful guitar fingers, and a really positive vibe all around. He helped me pull off the details for an anniversary surprise for my wife and even added a few new tunes to his repertoire on our behalf. He was great to communicate with and made our day feel special, even during awkward Covid times. I'd hire him again in a heartbeat.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Luke T. • August 23, 2020

Perfect!

My wife's 40th birthday was this past May, mid-Covid shutdown. Grant came and played for us for an hour and was absolutely wonderful. He made her birthday very special in a difficult situation. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

Hired as:
Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much Luke! It was my pleasure to have been able to make the backyard party more special.

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Madeleine L. • May 11, 2020

Grant is the best!

We can’t speak highly enough of Grant and his band. We had a Sunday afternoon wedding and were pretty specific in what we were looking for - Grant was responsive, collaborative, creative, and a joy to work with both leading up to the big day and the day of. Grant performed solo (during our ceremony) and as a trio for the party. He and the band are so talented!! They played all the music we love and had a great mix of soft cocktail style music plus dance party Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston! It was the perfect balance of the different music styles we wanted. You can’t go wrong with Grant!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thank you so much Madeleine! You guys were a joy and such a beautiful couple. It was a wedding I will definitely not forget and I'm glad I could be a part of it.

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David W. • May 9, 2020

Great performance

Grant created a birthday video for a virtual celebration for my mother. He did an excellent job, and my mom loved the video. Thanks!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much David! It was a pleasure working with you. Happy 90th to Gloria!

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Kimmel Y. • December 9, 2019

Holiday Cocktail Party

Grant provided some SWEET tunes for our holiday party last evening and he was a huge hit. He was easy to work with, early to arrive for set-up, and very personable. Grant's lovely voice and the music was the perfect accompaniment for our get-together. We will for sure use him again! THANK YOU, GRANT!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks Kimmel! It was a pleasure to play for you all. Such a friendly crowd. Looking forward to the next time!

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Joe D. • November 17, 2019

Great Wedding Musician!

Grant played for our small wedding (40 ppl), but I would absolutely recommend him for any event size. From the first time we connected, Grant was extremely nice and easy to work with. Based on the size of the venue we discussed options and decided that he would play guitar along with another musician (bassist). He has a pretty extensive catalog, and Grant made it easy for us to pick specific songs, as well as give him a sense of the kind of music we wanted to hear. During the ceremony and reception, Grant and Sean (bassist) were incredible the entire evening. All of guests loved and complimented the music. I would highly recommend him for your wedding!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Wedding Band, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much Joe! You and Jamie were a pleasure to work with and such a lovely couple. Hope to see you again!

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Sarah L. • October 2, 2019

Fantastic, Professional and Genuinely Nice

Grant just played for our event last night - he is such a talented musician, and our attendees really enjoyed! He is professional and proactive, and at the end of the day was just so nice to work with. A+++ on all levels.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much Sarah! You were a pleasure as well and I really appreciate the kind words. Best to you and safe travels back to Texas!

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Cory J. • September 30, 2019

Made the moment perfect!

I used Grant for my marriage proposal in Central Park and he helped to make the moment all I hoped it would be. I could listen to Grant play all day and that is what made the difference for me when I chose him. He was great!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Aw thanks Cory! Congratulations to you both! It was a very magical moment and I felt lucky to witness it.

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Maggie M. • September 22, 2019

Grant was absolutely excellent!!!!!

Grant made this event so special. He was amazing! Thank you so much!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks Maggie! My pleasure. Happy to play for you again anytime!

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Vanessa A. • August 3, 2019

Absolutely Amazing!

Grant was so amazing at our wedding on 7/28/19. He was such a calming presence and beautifully played during our ceremony and cocktail hour. So many people enjoyed his work and he did a great job at keeping everyone calm and slowing things down ahead of the reception. Definitely hire him - you won't be disappointed!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much, Vanessa! It was my pleasure.

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Richard D. V. • July 31, 2019

Super Professional!!

Grant played an integral part in my proposal to my now fiancé! I was impressed with his level of professionalism. What I loved most about Grant was that he cares and is invested in your event as much as you are. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a singer/guitarist!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much, Richard! I very much appreciate the kind and thoughtful words. I love the picture too!!

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Rose J. • May 28, 2019

Grant is great!

Wonderful music & songs. Grant is a wonderful musician & follows the vibe of the audience due to his large repertoire! Our guests were very happy!
Thank you! We will invite him again!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much Rose,
Your family and friends were so lovely and I look forward to playing for you again!

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Clara V. • May 10, 2019

Grant was the perfect accent for my event!

Grant was on time! His voice and guitar playing was just a perfect background music to my event, I will book him again.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks, Clara! Had a great time playing for you all and I'm looking forward to next time!

*Details for potential clients wondering about the 4/5 nature of this review* - I followed up with Clara to see if there is anything I could do to garner a 5/5 review next time. It seems we had a miscommunication about the dress for the event and I was under-dressed. I specifically called Clara in advance of the event to ask about dress, but I misinterpreted her description of the dress code as "casual and informal" to mean that it would be appropriate for a blue button-down shirt, dark jeans, and derby dress shoes. In fact, most attendees were wearing full business attire. I regret the mistake, and look forward to making up the extra star next time around!

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Richard B. • April 29, 2019

Excellent

Grant played for our baby shower on last minute notice and did a great job. He went with the flow, played great songs that my family enjoyed, was pleasant, easy going, and on time. Definitely will be considering Grant for the next event.

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much, Rich! It was a pleasure to play for your family and friends and I look forward to next time!

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Jeff L. • April 1, 2019

Grant Swift Glidden

Thank you, Grant, for playing my 40th birthday party. You added the perfect touch to what was a fun night for my friends, family and I.

Grant is an accomplished, professional guitarist. He communicated with me several times before the event and most importantly played great music w ease at the event. Don't hesitate to hire Grant with confidence.

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much, Jeff! You and Erica and all your guests were a pleasure to play for!

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Helen P. • October 17, 2018

Fantastic friendly and fun

Grant (and Andy) were a huge hit at our wedding. We got numerous compliments from our guests about their performances during cocktail hour and dinner. When we met with them ahead of the event they were fun to hang out with but also very professional. Highly recommended!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks Helen and Josh!

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Laken M. • October 13, 2018

Great entertainment!

Grant was really friendly, talented, and entertaining. We had a 31st birthday party and his music was the perfect fit. He was easy going, had a laid back vibe, and was professional. There were a few babies at the party and he even dedicated songs to them before he sang them. Everyone loved him. Would absolutely recommend and would use him again!

Laken

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much Laken! Your family and friends and babies were all awesome. Thanks for having me!

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Diego C. S. • October 12, 2018

Made my proposal perfect

We arranged a surprise street performance for my girlfriend, Grant picked the perfect spot and made the moment just right. We will always remember him fondly, he is an excellent musician, professional and person. Thank you so much!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks Diego!! So nice to meet you both in person and glad I could help add to the magic of the moment!

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Joe F. • October 11, 2018

Wine & Cheese & Grant

We recently hosted a backyard wine & cheese party for my mother's retirement and Grant was the perfect pairing for the party. We had a range of ages at the party and Grant was able to accommodate all of our guests with a great song-list. His looping talents added a full sound to his music and he has an incredible voice. When the party called for background music that wouldn't drown out conversation, he went soft, and when guests were looking to sing-a-long, he picked it up. Everyone wanted his contact info and I strongly recommend him for any type of event!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much for the kind words Joe! Your wonderful friends and family made it super fun for me as well!
Grant

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Alison D. • July 31, 2018

A night we'll never forget

My husband and I could not have been happier with having Grant be a part of our wedding in Philadelphia. After searching and searching for the right fit of a wedding band, we felt as if we struck gold when we came across Grant. We wanted everyone to be upbeat and dancing along but still wanted the vibe of the music we love. Grant was extremely flexible with us and even threw a band together that you thought they would have been an official band together for years! Everyone at our wedding could not get enough of the music and the dance floor was filled with non-stop dancing. Do yourself a favor and have Grant play your wedding too!!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Wedding Band, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks Alison! Hello to you and Dylan and your whole family!

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Jaimie H. • July 10, 2018

The perfect way to kick off our wedding celebration!

What was a last minute decision to add live music during our wedding's cocktail hour ended up being one of the best decisions we could make! Grant set the scene beautifully and made sure to blow our guests away with his beautiful voice and guitar playing. He was sure to accommodate my Beatle-loving Dad's requests and was always so responsive and professional in the days leading up to our big day. We can't thank you enough, Grant, for making our day so memorable!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks Jaimie! It was a very beautiful wedding. I felt as if I was just complementing the already pristine atmosphere, so I'm humbled. :)

Grant

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Raoul M. • April 27, 2018

Great appearance at proposal!

I booked Grant for a proposal and he was great to deal with! In addition to Grant I needed a female vocalist and Grant was very helpful in that search. Their performance at the proposal was great and exactly what I wanted! Highly recommend!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Cover Band, Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much Raoul! It was a pleasure getting to play for you, and surprise your fiancé!

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Frank M. • April 25, 2018

Grant is probably the best

Like the title says. I'm not confident, but I'm pretty sure he's the best. Grant was touring down through the south and we were able to snag him for a night on a recommendation from a friend. He's a great singer, great guitarist, and had incredible range in his song selection. A lot of it was R&B or classic rock, but he also pulled out an amazing Territorial Pissings, by Nirvana, which was a delight. Can't recommend him enough.

Hired as:
Guitarist, Pop Singer, R&B Vocalist, Rock & Roll Singer
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Michael T. • March 31, 2018

Everything We Expected

Grant delivered. Thanks for making our event memorable.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thank you Mike! It was a pleasure playing for you.

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Liz H. • September 19, 2017

Mom's bday party

Grant played for my mom's 80th birthday party and was amazing. So flexible and easy to work with it. Showed up on time, played great tunes mostly from the 50s and 60s as it was an 80th bday party. He also was very polite with some demanding guests and made everyone happy.

Hired as:
Cover Band
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks so much Liz and Tom! I had a great time playing for you all.

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Lara C. • August 19, 2017

All of my guests were impressed!

We loved the music! Plus he's very professional but easy going. All of my guests were impressed and kept asking where we had met him. And a few even asked for his card. We definitely recommend him!

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Response from Grant Swift:

Thanks Lara! It was so much fun to play for you all!

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Jocelyn S. • June 12, 2017

Great guys, great job!

What nice guys and what a great job they did!! I got so many compliments on Mac/Glidden's music and everyone wanted to know where I found them! Used them for a charity event with people of varying musical tastes -- no easy crowd but Mac/Glidden was AMAZING!!! Would def. book again and highly recommend!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Oh and did I mention how nice they are?!!? :)

Hired as:
Acoustic Band
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Sarah S. • May 22, 2017

Fantastic entertainment for a wine tasting fundraiser!

We were so pleased with the performance of Swift Glidden at our fundraiser in October 2016. They were very professional and talented! Everyone loved their set so much, we ended up paying them to stay longer for an additional set! I highly recommend this group, it is a real pleasure to work with Grant.

Hired as:
Acoustic Band
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Thomas P. • December 10, 2016

Perfect for a wedding!

Swift Glidden played guitar to accompany our wedding ceremony in Prospect Park. His music was seamlessly part of the event, using musical transitions to indicate transitions in the ceremony. Procession goes on two times longer than expected? Don't worry, he can flexibly and subtly riff to extend songs or cut songs short.

He was also a huge help in choosing our music selection. While we had specific requests for some parts of the ceremony, we didn't have much of an idea what to do for others. He was able to draw on his extensive musical library to come up with the perfect songs to match the emotions we were going for.

His repertoire includes not only the usual acoustic songs, but a huge library of songs that are far from acoustic guitar in their original forms, which he has adapted into sometimes surprising, clever, and always great sounding music.

Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
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Melissa A. • September 26, 2016

Book this band! You will not be sorry!!

They were awesome! So friendly and really talented guys. Myself along with my guests really enjoyed their music. I was so happy with the whole process! booking with Gigsalad and correspondence with Andy was so easy. They set-up on time and were the perfect addition to my event. I highly recommend Mac/Glidden to anyone looking for music entertainment. They had a nice vibe and played most of my requests and a great variety of tunes that sounded great. I really liked the fact that the music wasn't too loud. You could really enjoy the music and still have a conversation which I think my guests really enjoyed.Definitely looking forward to booking Mac/Glidden for future events.

Hired as:
Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Singing Group, Singing Guitarist
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Stephanie • August 14, 2016

Perfect for my occasion

They were on time and totally professional . I received many compliments throughout the evening from my guests and many expressed interest in perhaps booking them for their upcoming events!!!

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Acoustic Band
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Allison B. • March 15, 2016

Perfection!

Thank you for making my husbands 40th bday a night to remember. Guests were raving about the music! Hope to have you guys at another event soon!

Hired as:
Cover Band
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Brooke R. • October 25, 2015

Great experience!

Mac/Glidden performed at our backyard party and were amazing! They had a great set list and were very professional. They helped make our party so special and we will definitely book them to play again.

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Marybeth D. • August 30, 2015

Talented musicians

Excellent music, great to work with, professional, polite and all around great guitar players!
I would hire them again anytime!

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Singing Guitarist
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Scott M. • August 17, 2015

Perfect engagement party

Couldn't have picked a better group! They played so many songs and sounded awesome. So many people at the party want to book them. They were the nicest guy's and catered their songs and sound to our room. Hoping to book them again for the wedding!

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Singing Guitarist
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Sue D. • August 3, 2015

Fantastic!!

We hired Mac/Glidden for my husband's birthday party, which was held outdoors with app. 130 guests of varying age groups. Andy and Grant did a great job and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their music!!
In addition, they were quick to respond to my communications/ questions before the event.
I'm so happy I found Mac/Glidden on GigSalad and highly recommend them!!!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band
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Michael O. • June 3, 2015

Outstanding Acoustic Duo!

Mac/Glidden played the cocktail hour at my wedding and they were fantastic. They were extremely professional and played amazing music that pleased the crowd which was very diverse in terms of age and musical tastes.

I will definitely use Mac/Glidden again for our next party and would recommend them to anyone!

Hired as:
Cover Band, Acoustic Band
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Alan G. • December 23, 2014

Simply Perfect.

Cannot say enough good things about Mac/Glidden. Organized, professional, responsive and best of all ... amazingly talented. Great music, great song list, great personalities. My girlfriend and I hired them for a small holiday party this past weekend and they, quite simply, blew the crowd away. We can't wait to see them again next year!!

Hired as:
Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Rock & Roll Singer, Rock Band, Singing Guitarist, Acoustic Band
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Thiago C. • October 13, 2014

Grab them before they become too expensive and famous

Mac / Glidden played here at Room 53 two times and was a blast! Twice.

Perfect melody and harmony. Beautiful vocal duet. Epic vibe and energy. Beautiful. The Room was extremely pleased and we had good times.

I recommend these two with my eyes closed. :-)

Besides -- they're both very nice people.

Hired as:
1960s Era Entertainment, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Folk Band, Indie Band, Pop Music, Pop Singer, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
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Amelia S. • October 2, 2014

The Best!!!

Andy + Grant played at our wedding reception at a local restaurant here in Brooklyn, we booked them a week out as we are big procrastinators, and they were absolutely fantastic from being MORE than accommodating with our ever-changing schedule to playing particular songs at our request to just being generally great guys..they are so talented and just blew our minds. I think literally every person at our wedding commented on how much they loved their performance and music selection and we couldn't agree more. I only wish we could have enjoyed their music all day long but I guess the day had to end at some point :) Thanks again to you guys - you made our wedding a hit!!

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Ali F. • August 31, 2014

These guys are fantastic!

I booked MacGlidden based on the recommendation of a co-worker for my husband's 30th birthday party.
I can't believe how much I lucked out with this band.. Andy and Grant were friendly and professional. They were beyond accommodating and played and sang BEAUTIFULLY! They played everything from The Beatles to No Doubt and were very sweet about taking requests and learning a couple of songs (including some Sam Cook and Hey Ya by Outcast!) that I asked them to play as a surprise.
Guests were dancing from the first song, and commenting on the great music all night! I can't recommend these guys enough!!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, 1960s Era Entertainment, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Folk Band, Folk Singer, Indie Band, Party Band, Pop Music, Pop Singer, Rock & Roll Singer, Rock Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist

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Price Range: $800 - $6000

Gig Length: 10 - 480 minutes

Languages: English

Insurance: $2,000,000 - Event Liability Insurance For All Events

Unions: AFM

What to Expect

Swift doesn't use backing tracks. When he needs to fill out the sound as a one-man band, some finely tuned loop pedal magic laces together threads of softly psychedelic folk-rock, hook-drenched power pop, and rollicking jangle boogie. Anchored by Swift’s deft and intentional arrangements, the songs are elevated by his fluttering, delicate, and truly striking voice. For those times where extra musicians are needed to turn it up to 11, he can rely on his network of NYC's best accompanists to fill out larger venues.

About

Swift is a New York City boy and the son of a preacher. Born in Manhattan, formed in the tri-state, and educated in the Bronx, he currently hails from Brooklyn. By deploying his eclectic training in Baroque and Classical music and drawing deftly from the palette of the R&B, Psychedelic Rock, Jazz, and Pop he played growing up, Swift crafts music that “brilliantly recreates a modern mashup sound" (Impose).

While studying at Fordham University, Swift served as the Music Director of ICCA Semi-Finalists, The Fordham Ramblers (Fordham University’s original all-male acapella group.) As he earned a full double major BA in Music Composition and Philosophy, Swift’s characteristically intricate vocal arrangements led the group to their first Quarterfinal placement.

In 2017 he and his songwriting partner had the great honor of being invited by the late, prodigious, two-time Emmy Award winning Music Director for Saturday Night Live, Katreese Barnes to perform in her home for her live stream concert series, Welcome 2 My House. Barnes wrote orchestral arrangements of Grant's songs for the concert and provided a full backing band. Barnes said, “Grant and Andy are keepers of the classic Music flame. It was a pleasure to work with them.”

The title of Swift’s latest original record, First Elephant, refers to the parable of the Blind Men and An Elephant, in which a group of blind men, encountering an elephant for the first time, try to describe what it is like while each only observing distinct parts of the elephant. They experience and describe the elephant in vastly different ways. Each of them is partly right, but all of them draw wrong conclusions.

Additional Booking Notes

For amplified performances (recommended for any performance to more than 2 audience members) a single 3 prong power outlet is required.

Some battery powered equipment is available upon request.

For outdoor performances, an overhead covering of at least 8' x 8' is needed. Alternately, you can discuss a contingency plan with Swift in advance of your event, in case of inclement weather.

He maintains yearly liability insurance.

Services Offered

Singing Guitarist Acoustic Band Alternative Band Americana Band Beach Music Blues Band Classic Rock Band Cover Band Crooner Guitarist Jazz Guitarist Jazz Singer Multi-Instrumentalist One Man Band Pop Singer R&B Vocalist Rock & Roll Singer Singer/Songwriter Wedding Band Wedding Singer

Influences & Inspiration

In No Particular Order: 
Bach, Durufle, The Beatles, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Sam Cooke, Joni Mitchell, Pink Floyd, Paul Simon, Van Morrison, The Kinks, Fiona Apple, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Nirvana, The Beach Boys, Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters, Roy Orbison, The Band, Bob Dylan, Crosby-Stills-and-Nash, Jefferson Airplane, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Yes, The Byrds, Eric Clapton, Third Eye Blind, The Pixies, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Billy Joel, Beyonce, St. Vincent, The Eagles, Peter Gabriel, Michael Jackson, Tom Petty, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Kylie Minoque, Elliott Smith, Fleetwood Mac.

Setup Requirements

A standard 3 pronged power outlet

A performance area of at least 5' x 5'

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