Press Kit
The outdoors brought to your ears
Jake Swamp and the Pine is an Americana band born out of Boston, Massachusetts. Led by singer, songwriter and guitarist Drew Zieff, the band features 8 time Boston Music Award winner Jonathan Ulman on drums, Chris Haley on electric guitar, pedal steel and backup vocals, and Austin Beveridge on bass, among other talented musicians who sit in on special occasions.
What started as a songwriting project in 2018 quickly turned into something much bigger. Jake Swamp and the Pine cut their teeth at small basement shows, porch fests, and bars in the Greater Boston area - and are now regularly playing prestigious national festivals and major venues. Through this - and a genuine focus on connecting with fans at an individual level - Jake Swamp and the Pine continue to amass a following that the band lovingly coined ‘The Pine’ - a community of fans who not only connect with the music, but also appreciate the band’s ability to create a sense of camaraderie and intimacy, no matter the size of the room or distance between them.
The band has had the privilege of sharing the stage with artists like Alanis Morissette, Trampled by Turtles, The Wood Brothers, Ziggy Marley, and more.
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“Jake Swamp and the Pine was born to be heard live. You can feel the emotion in his guitar, and his vocals take you on winding journey, up and around bends of inflection. There’s sheer joy that resounds in the making of his craft. You can get all that just from listening to one song.” Country 102.5 FM
“Drew lulls you into a daze with his expressive vocals, having you hang on literally every word trying to connect the dots within his stories too. There’s a density about this record that begs you to come back for more, because there’s no way any average listener would be able to take it in on one full listen.” - We Write About Music | Jake Swamp and the Pine deliver big on impassioned debut, "Simpson & Banks"
“Local duo Jake Swamp and the Pine…are bringing the outdoors back to folk with their latest single ‘Chapstick and Change.’” - Sound of Boston | Premiere: “Chapstick and Change” by Jake Swamp and The Pine
“Deep down, their music strikes to the heart of what Americana music is all about, with some hints of The Avett Brothers but with their own unique twist and identity that makes everyone stop and take notice of the sheer beauty and talent omnipresent right in front of them. My heart is definitely beating faster because of these gents, and they will definitely leave a lasting impression on you by the time you're finished listening to them.” - MusicBoxPete | Somerville Based Americana Duo Jake Swamp and The Pine Release Debut Self-Titled EP
Awards and nominations:
Boston Music Awards 2023 (nomination): Folk Act of the Year
New England Music Awards 2023 (nomination): Americana Band of the Year, Male Performer of the Year
Boston Music Awards 2022 (nomination): Americana Act of the Year
New England Music Awards 2022 (nomination): Americana Artist of the Year
Boston Music Awards 2021 (nomination): Americana Act of the Year, 617Session
New England Music Awards 2021 (nomination): Americana Act of the Year, Roots Act of the Year
Boston Music Awards 2020 (nomination): Americana Act of the Year, Drew Zieff for Vocalist of the Year
Boston Music Awards 2019 (nomination): Americana Act of the Year, Drew Zieff for Vocalist of the Year
New England Music Awards 2019 (nomination): New Act of the Year