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Dang y'all, JOHNNYSWIM knows how to make a music video. Their new offering, "First Try," a song from their highly-acclaimed album Georgica Pond, is partially set in Nashville's own landmark venue Exit/In--a glorious full-circle moment since the Music City is where their musical magic began. "First Try," which features their young son Joaquin and scenes from... Continue Reading →
Though husband-wife duo JOHNNYSWIM is based in Los Angeles, they will always consider Nashville their home turf; the pair brought their signature style of energetic pop n’ roll to the historic Ryman Auditorium recently, and we are still reeling from the greatness of it all. Touring in support of their intensely vulnerable new album, Georgica Pond, Abner Ramirez and... Continue Reading →
“We’re on our way to soundcheck in the minivan with the baby in the back. You may hear some high-pitched squeals. It could either be Joaquin or Abner,” laughs Amanda Sudano Ramirez, who, along with husband Abner Ramirez, make up endearing pop duo JOHNNYSWIM. The pair recently released their latest record, Georgica Pond, featuring their... Continue Reading →
With husband-wife duo JOHNNYSWIM’s new album, Georgica Pond, Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano invite us to join them on an intensely intimate and contemplative sonic journey. Present are the lush anthems to which fans have grown accustomed, yet there is an even deeper element of lyrical tenderness that is heart-wrenching and utterly refreshing at once. Named... Continue Reading →
If you want to enjoy some tasty music and rocking food...no, wait....some rocking MUSIC and tasty FOOD...that's better...then you need to look no further, because this year's Sevier Park Fest kicks off on TODAY (Friday, May 1st) with a special concert featuring Johnnyswim and Penny and Sparrow (that's right, y'all!!!!). The concert will take place in Nashville's... Continue Reading →
Hey y'all! I just watched this brand-spanking-new video from folk-rock duo Johnnyswim. I just watched it and was totally overcome with the feels. All of them. You've GOT to watch this. Ryan Booth, you are a genius. JOHNNYSWIM - Diamonds from Ryan Booth on Vimeo.
At the end of each summer, Nashville hosts a weekly outdoor (and free!) concert series called Live On The Green. Every year I eagerly await the lineup announcement, so I can plan accordingly of course, and this year's lineup was...in a word...spectacular. Unfortunately, the weather refused to cooperate the first two weeks, and since I know... Continue Reading →
