Florida's newest sensation, Swamp Donkie is comprised of international recording artist JOHN WHITELEATHER and South Carolina's own MARY BETH PONDER. In the short time they've been together, they've created quite a buzz amongst a growing audience and venues alike. Delivering a raw, energetic, and at times, humorous approach to music; Swamp Donkie's spontaneity keeps folks coming back knowing that each performance will be a fresh and unique experience. Whether it's classic rock-n-roll, rockabilly, Celtic, or their own ORIGINALS worth dancin' to....this talented acoustic act will definitely keep you entertained and wanting more. Those who come as strangers always leave as friends, so visit our Gig Schedule and come on down and ROCK WITH US!!! ABOUT OUR MUSIC.....Anything ROCK, anything ROLL, and everything in between: Our acoustic remixes AND originals are incredibly eclectic, influenced by classic rock, country, rockabilly, swing, rock-n-roll, blues, and even Irish/Celtic...classics from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's.....all the way up to modern day. Some of our favorite influences include Johnny Cash, Eagles, Elvis, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, Hank Williams, Mellancamp, Springsteen, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, David Allen Coe, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cook, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, Stray Cats, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Pogues, Dubliners, Flogging Molly, Steve Earle, Simon & Garfunkel, Beatles, Charlie Daniels, Leonard Cohen, Stax, Motown, Kid Rock, Cross Canadian Ragweed, CCR, Old Crow Medicine Show, Rehab, and ole Hank's legacies........oh, and those ORIGINALS: great rock anthems of real life written and arranged by John Whiteleather himself.
