3 Foot Swagger

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3 Foot Swagger began with an invitation from Jake Cohan to guitarists Dave Cardello and Jeff Reusche, along with drummer Charlie McCoy and bassist Scott Lerch, to add some flavor to a special set at a North Georgia river outpost in the fall of 2007. Reusche, Lerch, and McCoy were set to play together again after the disbandment of their previous group Melodious Ground, and welcomed the opportunity to play new music with old friends. The end result is an amazing brand of rock 'n roll that traverses funk, bluegrass, psychedelia, and folk, providing entertainment to a dedicated following that continues to expand into a much larger fan base around the Athens area. Mixed into their diverse palette of musical elements is one that Swagger never hesitates to include: 'da funk. Each member of the band brings their own piece of the puzzle, and somewhat magically they all fit together harmoniously in the live setting. In addition to holding a steady tempo for the band, Charlie McCoy also provides an edge and tension to the group with his rolling snare, thumping bass, and tasteful cymbal work that push Swagger to explore deeper realms of their music. His contribution is intricate, constantly supporting Lerch's pounding bass, only to be brought full spectrum by the trio of strings up front. 'Danger' Dave Cardello's Eastern-vibed, zesty tone blends well with the foundation set by the band, intertwining his sound with the group by adding new elements and direction to the band with

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