Great Lake Swimmers

Great Lake Swimmers is a Canadian folk rock band from Wainfleet, Ontario, currently based in Toronto. The band was formed by Tony Dekker in 2003. The group emerged in the early 2000s with a succession of heavily atmospheric albums recorded in old silos and rural country churches, with the music developed in that pastoral warmth, performed and recorded in acoustically unique and historical locales with a revolving cast of personnel. The band's style has been compared to Red House Painters, Nick Drake, Iron & Wine, and Neil Young, as well as Will Oldham (Bonnie "Prince" Billy) and Sufjan Stevens.

The current touring lineup is Tony Dekker on lead vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica, Erik Arnesen on banjo, electric guitar and harmonium, Ryan Granville-Martin on drums and backing vocals, Bret Higgins on upright bass, and Kelsey McNulty on keyboards and backing vocals. The band released two albums, "Great Lake Swimmers" in 2003 and "Bodies and Minds" in 2005, on the independent label Weewerk before signing to the larger Nettwerk in 2007, bringing them to a wider audience.

Their fourth album, "Lost Channels," was shortlisted for the 2009 Polaris Music Prize and was nominated for a Juno Award in the category of Roots & Traditional Album of the Year – Group, establishing them as a critical favorite in Canadian indie music. Their eighth album, "Uncertain Country," was released on April 28, 2023, and their ninth album, "Caught Light," is slated for release in October 2025. Great Lake Swimmers have built a dedicated following through their commitment to atmospheric, emotionally resonant folk music that connects listeners to the natural landscapes that inspire their sound.

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