HEADS ABOVE WATER
 Something’s afloat in central PA. Since 2002, Quagmire Swim Team has emerged as a viable contender for Pennsylvania’s electronic crown through a number of marathon-length “swim meets.” Quagmire Swim Team first came together after Buzz, a drummer by trade, bumped into Nate Kruis, a bassist, at a mutual friend’s party. On a whim, Kruis encouraged Buzz to switch instruments and join his trio as a guitarist.
With keyboardist Pat Bowman serving as the group’s primary songwriter,
QST fine-tuned its creative process, venturing into dance-beat
poptronica akin to the Postal Service or Lotus. The quartet quickly
befriended local heroes like the Disco Biscuits and Brothers Past—Aron
Magner even partnered with QST for his “Gnarly Pool Party” project.
While the group embraces the jamband tag, songwriting remains a key
part of the Quagmire experience. “We are definitely moving into a more
song-driven period,” says Buzz. Perhaps the group’s secret weapon,
drummer Marshall Deasy is actually a wellrespected studio engineer.
“Marshall has had his hands on everything in the area, from rap to
bluegrass,” Buzz says. “We’ll record our rehearsals and use those ideas
to build songs.” www.quagmireswimteam.com Mike Greenhaus
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