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S.W.I.M.

 
What is S.W.I.M.?
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It's an acronym for Saltwater Independent Music. This community is nationwide, with individually organized chapters throughout the country.
S.W.I.M. was formed in 2020 to support independent 
singer / songwriters and other musicians through a network of fans and venues

What does S.W.I.M. do?
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A. Local chapters help independent artists by:
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1) Providing connections to venues (including house concerts) where they can perform. Artists who are traveling as part of a tour to promote their music can contact S.W.I.M clubs located along their tour path. S.W.I.M. chapters work with local venues (and house concerts) who feature live music, to help arrange those live shows in their area. The amount of help a local chapter can provide varies from area to area, depending on the length of time the chapter has been established, and by the overall number of connections the local chapter has.
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2) Helping to promote those shows in their area, by utilizing an email list and social marketing to get the word out to listeners who have expressed a desire to hear and support original live music.
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3) In some cases (not always), local chapters of S.W.I.M. are even able to provide short-term lodging for traveling artists
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4) In some cases, local chapters can even provide spare audio or other equipment to the traveling artist for the performance in their area
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5) In some cases, local chapters are able to put artists in contact with other musicians in their area, who can be of assistance in the designated performance
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6) In short, a local chapter of S.W.I.M. can provide a short term support system and community for traveling artists while they are in that chapter's area 

B. Local chapters help fans in their area who desire a variety of live original music by:
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1) Working with local venues (including house concerts) to locate and set up communication with traveling artists who would be interested in performing in that chapter's local area
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2) Providing show and tour information to local music enthusiasts and live music supporters with a combination of email list and social media contact

So, its really a simple two part system: helping artists with original music to get their music in front of fans who want it; and helping fans in their area who are seeking a variety of new music and artists to enjoy. 
A TRUE "music community"

 
Trop-Rock music? 
Yes, the S.W.I.M. organization was formed primarily (but not exclusively) with the intention of promoting the "Trop-Rock" genre. We work hand in hand with local Parrot Head clubs. BUT, we also promote all kinds of acoustic/singer/songwriter original music from around the world

 
 
The Golden Triangle S.W.I.M. Club was founded by myself, Jerry Diaz. If you are a traveling artist, and want help with an upcoming tour through my area of SE Texas, please e-mail me at jerry@jerrydiaz.com
And even if you already have a show lined up in my area, but would like help promoting it, I'll be happy to do whatever I can to facilitate that 

FAQs
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1) Do I have to join to become a member? Hell no. We are not here to collect dues. Save your money for a local house concert by a traveling artist, or to buy their merchandise
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2) How can I participate? By attending shows in your area as often as possible. (that doesn't mean that anyone is going to shame you if you don't come to a show) It just means, whenever you are able, and wanting to hear some great live original music, come out to one of the shows. You'll soon find a group of like-minded individuals who enjoy the live music presentation just like you
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3) How else can I participate? Well other than #2 above, if you are looking to host a house concert, let me know. Or if you can't host a house concert, but know of a venue who is looking for new, original music, contact them (or me, if you'd feel more comfortable about that)
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4) How else can I participate? If you really want to help out a traveling artist, but don't necessarily have a space for them to crash, consider becoming a "lodging" angel. Traveling artists are always looking for a place to lay their heads, so hotel rooms are appreciated. I can arrange to put that hotel room on YOUR credit card instead of theirs. Just think of all the points and miles you can earn that way

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Upcoming Shows

Day Date Time Artist Town Venue
THU April 4 6:30p Christopher Dale Port Neches Neches Riv Wheelhouse
FRI April 5 7:00p The Tropicats Port Neches Neches Riv Wheelhouse
FRI April 5 6:00p Christopher Dale Kemah Palapa Bar
SUN April 28 5:30p Drop Dead Dangerous Kemah T Bone Tom’s

Venue Links
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The Neches River Wheelhouse
T Bone Tom's