The latest from the Canadian indie-folk-country group Great Lake Swimmers, Ongiara, was recently released in the US via Nettwerk. They recently completed the video for “Backstage With The Modern Dancers,” which was directed by Scott Cudmore. He worked with the group before, directing the video for “To Leave It Behind” as well.

The band is currently on the road, touring the US through July 1. Peep the dates following the video.

“Backstage With The Modern Dancers”

Great Lake Swimmers Tour Dates
06.07.07 – Arlington, VA (Iota)
06.08.07 – Philadelphia, PA (Tin Angel)
06.09.07 – Pittsburgh, PA (Garfield Artworks)
06.10.07 – Chapel Hill, NC (Local 506)
06.11.07 – Charleston, SC (The Map Room)
06.12.07 – Atlanta, GA (The Earl)
06.13.07 РBirmingham, AL (Bottletree Caf̩)
06.15.07 – Houston, TX (The Proletariat)
06.16.07 – Austin, TX (Emo’s)
06.17.07 – Dallas, TX (Bend Studio)
06.19.07 – Phoenix, AZ (Modified)
06.20.07 РLos Angeles, CA (Hotel Caf̩)
06.21.07 РSan Francisco, CA (Caf̩ du Nord)
06.23.07 – Seattle, WA (Tractor Tavern)
06.24.07 – Portland, OR (Holocene)
06.26.07 – Salt Lake City, UT (Kilby Court)
06.27.07 – Denver, CO (Hi-Dive)
06.29.07 РMadison, WI (Caf̩ Montmartre)
06.30.07 – Chicago, IL (Schuba’s)
07.01.07 – Minneapolis, MN (7th Street Entry)

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1. Great Lake Swimmers Return To The US
2. Channel Surfing – An Interview With Great Lake Swimmers’ Tony Dekker
3. The Swimmers To Kick Off NYC Residency
4. Reminder – The Tripwire & ASCAP Present The Swimmers, Bad Veins, Record Low & Smallwire
5. Video – Great Northern “Low Is A Height”