We found 15 year old Josh Davis on guitar and 16 year old Jeff Mouck on drums who were friends and formed Viola Swamp after a character from a children's story. This band was one of the most musically intelligent bands that formed, not as fast and furious, but just as emotionally intense as in the past. The songs were deeply personal as we continued to grow as artists. Shawn's musical ability really shined through in this band. In the end Jeff, our drummer flaked, and Josh wanted to start doing his own thing, so we decided to break up. Josh formed the Texas Blues band The Core, and then moved to the immensely popular Speedtrucker, and now is touring with his own Josh Davis Music. Look below for some pics and here are a couple of song clips:
Full Length mp3s from oldest to newest:
Shawn's song about going your own way Find a Way
Shawn's song about his childhood home VancouverSong
Shawn's song inspired by orphans left behind Wednesday's Child
Thomas' song about self discovery and inner change Now
Thomas' song about the heartbreak of Robyn Grace
Shawn's song about Carrie's abusive relationship Forget My Words
Shawn's song about one's legacy left behind The Last Page
Thomas' song about his Grandfather (practice) Forgotton Man
Thomas' song about Robin Hood with a nod to Robyn's nickname (practice) Robyn the Hood
Thomas' song about a fallen soldier alone (practice) Soldier Victorious
Shawn and I move on again to Neverclear..
Where Are They Now Page