Album: A Forest of Arms by Great Lake Swimmers (2015)
Genre: Indie | Style: Folk | Mood: Relaxed
Record Label: Nettwerk
Format: Album

Description: "A Forest of Arms"   is the sixth studio album by Canadian folk rock band Great Lake Swimmers, released April 27, 2015 on the Nettwerk label.
The album was recorded in a variety of locations, including the Tyendinaga Caves in Ontario's Hastings County. The songs were inspired in part by bandleader and songwriter Tony Dekker's experiences working with the World Wildlife Fund on environmental projects.
Guest musicians on the album include Kevin Kane of The Grapes of Wrath.

Artist Background: Great Lake Swimmers is a Canadian band built around the melodic folk rock songs of singer-songwriter Tony Dekker. Originally from Wainfleet, Ontario, the band is currently based in Toronto. The current touring line-up includes Tony Dekker on lead vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica, Erik Arnesen on banjo, electric guitar and harmonium, Greg Millson on drums, Bret Higgins on upright bass and Miranda Mulholland on violin and backing vocals. Past members included Julie Fader, now a solo singer... Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Indie, Folk, Relaxed, 2010s, Album, Nettwerk


"A Forest of Arms"   is the sixth studio album by Canadian folk rock band Great Lake Swimmers, released April 27, 2015 on the Nettwerk label.
The album was recorded in a variety of locations, including the Tyendinaga Caves in Ontario's Hastings County. The songs were inspired in part by bandleader and songwriter Tony Dekker's experiences working with the World Wildlife Fund on environmental projects.
Guest musicians on the album include Kevin Kane of The Grapes of Wrath.

A Forest of Arms

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