Featuring the powerhouse vocal tandem of Chelsea ViaCava and Nik Greeley, the band is releasing two new singles, “Lucky Bump” and “Reason to Be” to add to an ever-growing recording catalogue.
credits
releases February 13, 2017 
Chelsea ViaCava - Lead Vocals 
Nik Greeley - Lead Vocals 
Jake Leschinsky - 5 string electric bass 
Andy Bree - guitars 
Johnny Perry - drum-kit & percussion 
Greg Rosen - trumpet, background vocals 
Brian Blaker - tenor saxophone 
Ian Gray - trombone 
Devin Calderin - keyboards 



Music and Lyrics: Swift Technique, LLC © 2017 All Rights Reserved 
Executive Production: Swift Technique 
Produced by: Swift Technique and Joe Baldacci 
Recorded at Kawari Sound Recording Studio - Wyncote, PA 
Recording/Mixing Engineer: Joe Baldacci 

Single Design: Chris McElroy / Swift Technique

Lucky Bump

PHILLY FUNK

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Swift Technique, Philadelphia’s fiery funk extravaganza, is sprinting into their tenth year at full speed! Their unique blend of funk, soul, rock, hip-hop and relentless showmanship has propelled the group into their most successful period to date. Featuring the powerhouse vocals of Chelsea ViaCava, the band has released two new  music videos for their singles, “Lucky Bump” and “Reason to Be.” With bombastic horns, thunderous bass and drums, driving guitar and keys, and more dance moves than you can shake a booty at, Swift Tech’s live performances are unmatched in energy, musicianship and pure feel-good fun. And with a recent appearance on the award winning Netflix series, Orange is the New Black, the group is commanding national attention. 

After forming in 2007 Swift Technique has steadily toured, performed, and recorded all over the country. The band’s sound has evolved at every step, with the members constantly pushing their performing and musical limits. They have shared the stage with all varieties of world-class acts including: The Meters, Wu-Tang Clan, Snarky Puppy, Charles Bradley, DJ Questlove, Soulive, Lettuce, Break Science, Fishbone, The Disco Biscuits, Turkuaz, The Motet, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, The Main Squeeze, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Kermit Ruffins, Deep Banana Blackout, Kung-Fu, Orgone, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and Sophistafunk. In the past year they’ve also debuted at multiple major festivals including: Camp Bisco, Disc Jam, Xponential Fest, Domefest, and Rock & Roll Resort. They have successfully played at top-tier venues in some of the most musically rich cities in the country including: New York City, Boston, Baltimore, Washington DC, New Orleans, Nashville, Chicago, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and of course, their hometown, Philadelphia. 

For Swift Technique, every show is the craziest basement party you’ve ever been to. Representing Philadelphia in the funkiest way possible, Swift’s mission is to get you grooving, get you grinning, and fill you with the positive energy that world so sorely needs. Come out and see what thousands of satisfied funksters across the US have already experienced. With the hype around Swift Technique building at lightning speed, look for these gritty groove masters to take large leaps forward in the coming year!

Cole Wills is a multi faceted individual from the Philadelphia area whose primary instruments are the electric bass, and electric upright bass. He is also proficient in guitar, acoustic bass, keyboards, vocals, sound engineering, and music production. Much of Cole's music is associated with maniacal bass slapping, heavy wobble bass, and an unprecedented level of funk  He also has a degree in Communication Arts and Sciences from Penn State and studies group dialectics in creative collaborations that pertain specifically to the creative process of musical and theatrical performances. Cole Wills is also the owner of the Wills Estate Farm, which is a boarding facility for horses, as well as a sanctuary for rescued farm animals in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.

The Philadelphia-based trio draws their inspiration from such organ greats as Jimmy Smith and Billy Preston while combining funky grooves and dauntless guitar lines in the same vein as The Meters. Staying true to their jazz roots, Hambone Relay’s live shows are a mixture of danceable grooves, psychedelic overtones and improvisational jams that are sure to leave you wanting more.