Emmet swimming

Emmet swimming

Infobox musical artist
Name =
Img_capt = Emmet Swimming
Background = group_or_band
Landscape =
Origin = Fairfax, Virginia
Genre = Rock
Years_active = 1991–present
Label = Screaming Goddess
Epic
Associated_acts = Quitter UK
Smartbomb
URL = [http://www.emmetswimming.com emmetswimming.com]
Current_members = Todd Watts
Erik Wenberg
Scott Brotemarkle
Tamer Eid
Past_members = Jim McNabb
Eric Kreinar
Adrian
Brad Wynn
John Alexander
Devin McGuire
Rob Shaw
Luke Michel
Mike Chocolate Thunder
Dude from FredVegas/ Charlottesville
Derrick Decker

emmet swimming is a rock band from Fairfax, Virginia that was formed in 1990 at George Mason University [http://toddwatts.blogspot.com/2003_02_23_archive.html#89848674] . The band's name is a misspelled reference to Emmett Till, who died after being shot and thrown into a river. "The idea of the name was basically that a 14-year-old boy should be swimming in the river, not dying in it," said singer/founder Todd Watts [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:dvfqxq8gld0e~T1] . "Emmet Swimming" is also the name of an early song the band wrote.

They are known for their extensive touring. The band continuously toured for over seven years, performing 200–300 shows per year. They played on the 1998 HORDE tour and have also played and toured with Dave Matthews Band and Barenaked Ladies.

They still regularly play venues such as the in Washington, DC and Ned Devine's in Herndon, VA. They have a large following of loyal fans who pack the house for their shows. The band has sold over 100,000 albums and has been nominated for 14 Washington Area Music Awards (WAMMIES) [http://www.ontaponline.com/view_article.php?article_id=10577] .

Band members

Current members

* Todd Watts – vocals, guitar
* Erik Wenberg – guitar, vocals
* Scott Brotemarkle (Therm) – bass guitar
* Tamer Eid – drums

Former members

* Jim McNabb – bass guitar
* Eric Kreinar – keyboardist, drums
* Adrian ??? – drums
* Brad Wynn – guitar
* John Alexander – guitar
* Devin McGuire – bass guitar
* Rob Shaw – bass guitar
* Luke Michel – bass guitar
* Mike Chocolate Thunder
* Dude from FredVegas/ Charlottesville
* Derrick Decker – drums

Discography

tudio albums

* "Bathing in the New Economy" (EP) (2003)
* "Big Night Without You" (1998)
* "Arlington to Boston" (1997)
* "Wake" (1995)
* "Dark When the Snow Falls" (1993)

Live albums

* "Earplugs 50¢" (1999)

External links

* [http://www.emmetswimming.com/ Band's official website]
* [http://www.archive.org/details/emmetswimming emmet swimming collection] on the Internet Archive's live music archive
* [http://emmet.hemisphire.com/ Setlist archives]

References

* [http://toddwatts.blogspot.com/2003_02_23_archive.html#89848674 Todd Watts' blog] , toddwatts.blogspot.com, February 23, 2003. Retrieved June 19, 2008.
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:dvfqxq8gld0e~T1 allmusic.com biography] , allmusic.com. Retrieved June 19, 2008.
* [http://www.ontaponline.com/view_article.php?article_id=10577 OnTap magazine] , ontaponline.com, March, 2007. Retrieved June 19, 2008.


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