Victor Swift

I don't know what I would do without my guitar. It has been there for me through the good times, the difficult times and the crazy times.

I started playing in high school, teaching myself by watching the greats (Slash, Zakk Wylde, Paul Gilbert). I started playing with some local guys, shredding riffs and trading advice. Before long, a few buddies and I started The Hours After, a rock band. We played a few shows in Toronto and at local events, slowly getting hooked on the rush that comes with performing for a live audience.

I have a difficult time focusing on only one genre of music and before long I was also part of the local hardcore metal band, Fifth Effigy. Both bands allow me to express myself through personal guitar and lyric compositions.

However, I still felt best sitting alone with my acoustic guitar in my room, writing and singing and composing songs. This love for complete musical expression is what brought around Victor Swift; the solo performer. From these modest roots came my self-proclaimed CD, “Victor Swift.”

I put together a band comprised of the best musicians I know;
Kyan Parande: "Local Guitar God"
Ian Brown: "The Best Beat Master In Town"
and Becca Kennedy: "The Grooviest Bass Slinger I Know"
And we started to rock.
Our first show together as a band was epic; our sound was so tight and so sweet and the crowd went crazy begging for more.

I have no idea what the future holds for me, but as long as it involves music, I will be happy.

You can hear more Victor Swift songs on his myspace: www.myspace.com/victorswiftmusic

You can also watch Victor Swift on YouTube, Just search the user "victorswiftmusic". Victor puts new videos up almost daily.