Since forming in 2005, Current Swell’s west coast influenced sound—an infectious combination of blues, roots, pop and rock—have earned the Victoria, B.C.-based band scores of devoted fans from Canada to Brazil. They started with modest expectations, playing shows in settings that ranged from backyards to beaches and using social media to grow their audience. They have since supported artists like Xavier Rudd, K’Naan, K-OS, The Beach Boys, Dispatch, The Tragically Hip and more. Last summer, Current Swell not only headlined a Canada Day concert in front of a crowd of 45,000, but they also earned first place at Vancouver’s Peak Performance Project, a professional development program designed to help emerging artists. Current Swell—Scott Stanton (vocals/guitar), David Lang (vocals/guitar), Ghosty Boy (bass) and Chris Petersen (drums)—have continued to grow as songwriters and live performers over the years, while keeping their sound authentic to who they are as individuals and as a unit.