Listen: The Black Swans “Portsmouth, Ohio”

Posted on April 24, 2012 by | 3 Comments

The Black Swans are wasting no time, releasing a second album in as many years on Misra Records. Titled Occasion For Song, it comes out July 16 and “deals with the death of founding member and violinist Noel Sayre. Noel died tragically in a swimming accident in Portsmouth, Ohio – July of 2008”

The first song being streamed, “Portsmouth Ohio”, chronicles the day of Noel’s death. Listen below and keep reading for upcoming tour dates.

4/25: Brooklyn, NY @ Zebulon
4/26: Hudson, NY @ Spotty Dog
4/27: Becket, MA @ The Dreamaway Lodge
4/28: Belfast, ME @ Free Range Music Festival
4/29: Bitteford, ME @ The Oak & The Ax
4/30: Boston, MA @ Zuzus
*5/12: Charlottesville, VA @ Tom Tom Festival

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3 responses to “Listen: The Black Swans “Portsmouth, Ohio””

  1. Fitz | May 1, 2012 at 5:45 pm |

    Great job Jerry and Co. Always good to remember Noel. Good luck with the record.

  2. Cori Churdar-Wilejto | May 2, 2012 at 12:07 am |

    Aw. I miss Noel. This is sad and beautiful.

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