The Swallowtails

Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park, September 11th, 5:30 PM

Bio: The Swallowtails are a genre-bending acoustic duo that fuses rock, pop, and folk genres by-way of their unique instrumentation. Featuring Miki P on acoustic guitar/vocals, and Rachel Lovelace on bassoon/vocals, the songwriting duo from Kansas City is making waves throughout the Midwest and beyond. 

Established in 2018, they have released 2 full-length albums of original music: Right Where We Are (2020) & The World Still Spins (2023). In November of 2024, the band won “Best Local Band” in the Kansas City magazine The Pitch. The Swallowtails latest release is an EP named Lucky Penny (2024), marking the beginning of a new musical direction for the duo as co-songwriters. NPR’s 90.9 The Bridge says about the EP, “A lovely confluence of pastoral folk and baroque pop, these songs evoke the understated but poignant movements that we all encounter throughout life – in celebration, struggle, regrets and realizations.” Miki’s rhythmic guitar paired with Rachel’s soaring melodies creates an endearing and charismatic stage presence. The Swallowtails are redefining what a live music experience can encompass.

In connection to the theme: For our performance, we plan to play all new original unreleased songs we’ve written in the past year. The songs are about growth, acceptance, and empowerment. In order to seek wonder, you must be present. We want to encourage our community and listeners to be present. We believe performing music not available on phones or streaming platforms will allow people the opportunity to experience the art in its natural raw state. Wonder, be curious, and focus on the lyrics and how the sounds emphasize specific phrases.

Socials:

Instagram: @theswallowtails