Swing Shift Bio

Band references:

Crazy Horse Irvine CA
Opened up for Johnny Lee
Opened up for Asleep at the Wheel

Swallow’s Inn San Juan Capistrano CA 949-493-3188
Norwood Rodeo Telluride CO (5 years) 970-327-4969
Swallow’s Parade/Sarducci’s San Juan Capistrano CA (5 years) 949-493-9593
JF Shea Riding Center Fundraiser (7years) 949-240-8441
Saddleback College Fundraiser ( 2 years) 949-582-4479
Summer Concert Series Redondo Pier ( 9 Years) 310-891-0719
SWINGSHIFT named the “official band” of the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Assoc. www.swallowsparade.com

Swingshift has been around for about 10 years playing many venues in Southern California and outlying areas. Swingshift combines a tasty blend of East Coast, West Coast, and Texas swing, as well as standard and classic Country music. With one of the best fiddle players west of the Mississippi, Swingshift wows them all with Bluegrass, Cajun, and contemporary country and swing music. Their excellent vocals and three part harmonies add fullness to an already powerful show. Swingshift also has a great selection of classic rock and roll to please just about everyone.

Ed Riener/lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Allen Adams/backup vocals, drums
Art Holland/lead and backup vocals, electric guitar
Jesse Wegner/backup vocals, bass
Paul McIntire/fiddle, lead vocals
Danny Ott/lead guitar, lead vocals

ED RIENER; ACCOUSTIC GUITAR, LEAD AND BACKUP VOCALS

Ed Riener was born in Philadelphia, hooked on blues and swing. He has worked with Willy Nelson and Delbert McClinton in Austin, TX. Influenced by Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel, Ed put together Swingshift in 1993.
PAUL MCINTIRE; FIDDLE
Paul is a seasoned professional with decades of varied experience. He creates a unique blend of artistic expression, technical prowess and audience appeal. His extensive repertoire encompasses a diverse collection of musical styles.From his native California, across the United States, Europe, and Asia, Paul has shared his music to many people with his instrumental passion.
ALLEN ADAMS: DRUMS, LEAD AND BACKUP VOCALS
Allen is one of the most solid drummers in America today. He recorded the drum track for the band “Steam” on their hit “Na Na, Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye”. Allen had recorded on at least five record labels, and played with The Drifters, Bobby Rydell, Cindy Lauper, and many more.
ART HOLLAND; LEAD GUITAR, VOCALS, SMILES
He works non-stop, having been in great musical demand for over 30 years.
Art's talents have led him to many star-studded shows. Over the years, Art has played with members of Santana, Oingo Boingo, Crosby Stills & Nash, The Beach Boys, The Desert Rose Band, Dolly Parton, Boy Howdy, Deep Purple, Minnie Riperton, The Four Seasons, The Association, Nancy Sinatra and many others. Art has had endorsements from Fender/Guild guitars. He currently has an endorsement from John Pearse Strings.
DANNY OTT; LEAD GUITAR, VOCALS

“Ott comes off as a guitar hero of the first degree, able to serve up everything from flashing acoustic runs to notes that fall like teardrops on a honky-tonk floor. A marvelous player, he has more delicious tones and shadings at his disposal than a gambling cheat has face cards...his sizzling soloing simultaneously rings like a bell and tears like a saw.”
-Mike Boehm
Los Angeles Times
JESSE WEGNER; BASS
Jesse was born with a bass in his hands. He has played with just about everybody. He never smiles, and there’s a reason he wears sunglasses. When asked if he can play a tune, Jesse replies, “Can you hum a few bars?” But before you can do that, he already knows the song.

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