...upcoming shows

07/31:  Benefit for Bryan Ingraham. 4pm
Solana Beach, CA. Please join us for a benefit show to support our friend, Bryan Ingraham, who is in need of a kidney transplant. Red Fox Tails to open. Jon will play an acoustic set with Fernando Apodaca and Rob Machado. There will also be a silent auction, original artwork, surfboards, gift certificates, and giveaways.
08/27:  Summer Fun on the 101. time TBA
Encinitas, CA. Jon will be performing a solo acoustic set. Seth Pettersen to open.


...past shows

2010
07/19:  Nike 6.0 Roundhouse. 8:00pm
Hossegor, France. Jon and Rob Machado perform songs from the new Melali soundtrack as well as other Jon Swift originals in conjunction with a screening of Melali: The Drifter Sessions.
07/01:  FestivAlma 2010. 8:30pm
São Paolo, Brazil. Jon and The Melali Sessions Band present their original songs from the soundtrack of Rob Machado's Melali: The Drifter Sessions. The band will perform live to the film.
06/26:  Switchfoot Bro-Am After Party. 8pm
The Belly Up, Solana Beach, CA. The Melali Sessions Band (Swift, Machado, Hannigan, and Apodaca) will join the line up at the Bro-Am After Party.
06/19:  Roost House. 8pm
House Concert, Carmel, CA. Jon Swift, Sam Bolle, and Fernando Apodaca play new and old songs on guitar, banjo, standup bass and violin. Walter Rose will open.
06/05:  Zoey's Cafe. 8pm
Ventura, CA. Jon will be supporting Todd Hannigan at the new Zoey's on California Street.
05/27:  Life Is A Wave: Annual Fundraiser for Save The Waves Coalition 7pm
Live music by Jon Swift, Funky C, Xperimento, DJs, surf films, raffle, and live and silent auctions to benefit Save The Wave's environmental programs.
05/05:  The Penny Arcade: A Live Music Showcase. 8pm
in SF at the Make Out Room, with Eric Shea, The Aerosols and Mantra. Jon will play a solo acoustic set at 8:15.
04/28:  Backroad Pizza. 7pm
Jon will play a solo acoustic set starting around 7pm on his way through Santa Fe, NM.
04/23:  Momo's Club. 8pm
Austin, Texas.
04/18:  The Black Box Theatre. 7pm
Las Cruces, NM. Don't miss a special evening of old and new material by Jon Swift.
03/30:  Songwriters At Play! Music Showcase. 7:15pm
in San Luis Obispo at the Steynberg Gallery. Jon plays a guest set at 7:15. Showcase from 6:30-9:30pm.
03/26:  A Surfers Benefit for Chile. 8:00pm
at Brushfire Records in LA. Save The Waves Coalition fundraiser for earthquake and tsunami relief in Chile. Limited tickets by invite only.
03/25:  Songwriters At Play! Music Showcase. 7:30pm
in Santa Margarita at the Porch Cafe. Jon plays a guest set at 7:30. Showcase from 6:30-9:30pm. Featured Act: Laura Meyer. Guest sets by Jon Swift, Robert Jon, John Sandoval, and James Matteis.
01/30:  E Street Cafe. 7pm
Free, all ages show in downtown Encinitas. Fernando Apodaca will be joining Jon for the performance.

2009
12/06:  Wailua Community Center in Haleiwa, HI. 8pm
The Drifter premier show comes to the North Shore of Oahu. Tickets $10 at the door.
12/05:  The Bonzer Front. 8pm
The Bonzer Front in Haleiwa celebrates 40 years of Campbell Brothers Surfboards. Click here to see the poster.
12/03:  Ward Rafters. 7pm
Todd Hannigan and Fernie Apodaca join Jon for a evening of music at this unique venue. Come down to 3810 Maunaloa Avenue, between 15th and 16th Avenues in Kaimuki. Bring your dinner, drinks, and a merry mood.
11/25:  Zoey's Cafe: 8pm
Jon will be in Ventura playing round robin style with Todd Hannigan, Rey Fresco, and others.
11/20:  Patagonia, Cardiff: 7pm
The last of the California Drifter premier shows...
11/19:  Laguna Beach, CA @ South Coast Theater.
Doors at 7pm.
11/18:  San Luis Obispo, CA @ Fremont Theater.
Doors at 7pm.
11/17:  Santa Cruz, CA @ Del Mar Theater.
Doors at 7pm.
11/16:  Santa Francisco, CA @ Victoria Theater.
Doors at 7pm.
11/15:  Santa Barbara, CA @ Victoria Hall Theater.
Doors at 7pm.
11/12:  Manasquan, New Jersey @ Algonquin Arts Theatre .
11/11:  Virginia Beach, VA @ Contemporary Art Center of Virginia.
Doors at 7pm.
11/09:  Wrightsville Beach, NC @ Blockade Runner Beach Resort.
Doors at 7pm.
11/07:  Cocoa Beach, FL @ Coconuts.
11/05:  Los Angeles, CA @ Ricardo Montalbán Theater.
Doors at 7pm, music at 8pm.
11/04:  Encinitas, CA @ La Paloma Theater.
2 shows, doors at 7pm and 9pm.
05/10:  The Bonzer Front. 8pm
Stop by to see the premiere of Rochelle Ballard's new yoga video, visit with friends, and hear some good old fashioned songs.

2008
12/20:  The Doris Duke Theater. 6:30pm
Theater performance to precede screening of Sliding Liberia.
12/18:  Green Drinks. 6:30pm
Come by Breakers on this Thursday for socializing and sustainability. Music provided by Jon Swift and guests.
10/25:  The Bonzer Front. 7pm
Solo acoustic set to accompany the Oahu premeire of the film One Track Mind. For details see the flyer.
10/18:  The Big Sur Spirit Garden. 7:30pm
Jon will be perform a solo acoustic set in Big Sur, CA on the same bill as Todd Hannigan and Rey Fresco
07/26:  The Bonzer Front. 10pm
Acoustic set to accompany the Oahu premeire of the film Sliding Liberia. See the flyer here. The evening will include catered LIberian cuisine and music performances by Hope Atz, Kelli Heath, and a West African music ensemble.
06/08:  The Balcony. 8pm
Acoustic set with Rob Machado and Timmy Curran in Kuta, Bali.

2007
08/16:  Regency Lido Theater. 8pm-ish
Jon will be showing up at the Lido to play some new (and old) tunes. Also playing: Timmy Curran and The Watson Twins. This show is one of a three part concert series at the Lido called Live Catch.

2006
09/16:  Billy O's. 9pm-ish
Jon will be playing a show in Ventura, CA on Saturday evening around 9pm. The local band Plotz! will be finishing off the night with brilliant, up-tempo flashes of musicianship. Please come by for a nice evening of song and music.
09/15:  Table 13. 10pm
The American Red Cross is putting on a benefit on the behalf of Donnie Solomon at Table 13 in Ventura, CA on Friday night. Todd Hannigan, Shane Stoneman, and Kent Doonan will also be performing.

2005
05/21:  Anisq' Oyo' Park. 12:30pm
Come down to the park for some beer, food and music and support the Surfrider Foundation in their efforts to save the Naples Coast from development. Admission is free.

2004
01/31:  Ventura Theater. 8:30ish
Jon and the band will be at the majestic theater to play selected songs from the new album, "Coming & Going". They will be sharing the night with the Jonathan Raffetto Band, Crosby Loggins, and the premier of an east coast surf film.

2003
12/19:  Zoey's Cafe. 8pm
Jon will be joining Todd Hannigan, Fernie Apodaca and others for an acoustic show. The Jonathan Raffetto Band plays after.
11/13:  Martini Ranch. 9pm
Jon will be doing a solo performance. Also playing: White Buffalo and Tristan Prettyman.
09/28:  Hansen/Machado Surf Classic. 4pm
On the main stage located at the north end of the parking lot at Cardiff Reef in Cardiff, CA.
09/25:  Martini Ranch. 6pm
On Highway One in Encinitas, CA. Happy hour solo performance.
09/12:  Riding Waves Premier. 8pm
Solo acoustic performance at the Rio Theatre in Capitola, California.
09/04:  Riding Waves Premier. 5pm
Solo acoustic performance at The Surf Gallery in Laguna Beach, California.
09/02:  The Moonshine Festival.
At seven-degrees in Laguna Beach, California. Featured artwork by Thomas Campbell and many others. Live music performances from Jack Johnson, G-Love, Ray Barbee, and Xavier Rudd. Jon will be performing with Fernie Apodaca and Joshua Grange.
06/05:  Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. 2pm
Acoustic performance with Fernie Apodaca sitting in. Chris Mueller and Ananda also performing.
06/04:  Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. 2pm
Appearing at Oceanfest 2003 as part of an innovative 10 piece musical group with the working title The Best Dead Men. Participants include Fernie Apodaca, Mike Watt and Joshua Grange.
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