ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO SWAG LIVE BAND

SWAG, Albuquerque's live dance bandfrom New Mexico

Motown, soul, swing and the classics, played live by a real band from the Duke City. Weddings, parties, breweries and wineries up and down old Route 66.

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The four members of SWAG posing with an upright bass, drum kit and guitar

Greetings fromAlbuquerque, NM

Meet the band

Based in Albuquerque. We play anywhere within about 100 miles, from Santa Fe to Rio Rancho to Belen.

SWAG is a live band from Albuquerque, and our job is simple: get everyone out of their chairs.

We play the songs people grew up loving: Motown and classic soul, swing, and the pop and rock hits that fill a dance floor. Abby Maxwell sings lead and Ric Dorin plays guitar and sings, with some of Albuquerque's best players on bass, drums, sax and keys. We read the room, take requests, and keep the energy where you want it.

Need two moods in one night? We can play a mellow acoustic set over dinner, then plug in for a full dance party.

The name? Abby's daughter Hannah came up with it. Ask her about it.

You'll find us at North Valley wineries, brewery patios, wedding receptions, corporate parties and holiday bashes across New Mexico.

Albuquerque, NM Motown & soul Swing Classic pop & rock Acoustic dinner sets & duo shows Playing since 2010
Abby Maxwell singing into a microphone and playing shakers
Abby Maxwell on vocals at Havana Nights

Next stop

Public shows around Albuquerque. Most of our gigs are private events, so if you want SWAG at yours, get in touch.

Coming up

    In the rear-view mirror

      Want your event on this list? Check our availability.

      Poster: SWAG Band live holiday music at Steel Bender Brewyard, Tuesday, December 22, 2026
      Dec 22 · Steel Bender Brewyard
      Poster: Animante de Rondena at Casa Rondeña Winery, Friday, October 16, 2026, 6 to 9 PM
      Oct 16 · Casa Rondeña Winery
      Poster: SWAG Duo at Casa Rondeña Winery, Saturday October 10 and Sunday October 11, 2 to 5 PM
      Oct 10 & 11 · SWAG Duo at Casa Rondeña
      Poster: SWAG Band at DH Lescombes in Old Town, Saturday October 3, 6 to 9 PM
      Oct 3 · DH Lescombes, Old Town

      Jukebox & drive-in

      Sixteen SWAG recordings in the jukebox, and live clips from recent gigs on the big screen.

      SWAG16 selections · press play
      Hold On I'm Comin'
      Hold On I'm Comin' (2015)
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        SWAG Drive-InNow showing
        Cover of the SWAG CD Hold On I'm Comin', a colorful mandala design with a guitarist silhouette on a blue background
        On the record

        Hold On I'm Comin'

        SWAG's 2015 CD, recorded at Sanctuary Sound Studio in Albuquerque.

        When drummer Clay Lowder announced he was moving to southern Colorado, the band booked studio time to capture the lineup before he left. Then they kept the doors open and invited musical friends in for what the liner notes call a CD barn-raising: extra singers, saxophones, keys, violin and valve trombone.

        The result is thirteen songs from Bill Withers to Bob Marley to Paul Simon. Most of them are in the jukebox above.

        • Abby Maxwell vocals
        • Ric Dorin guitar & vocals
        • Guy Lagerway bass & vocals
        • Clay Lowder drums & percussion

        Plus guests Bonita Ferus, Tracey Whitney, Therese Williams, Hannah Maxwell and Michaela Bateman on vocals; Joshua Coleman and Justin Sanchez on sax; Jamie Harrison and Leo Bynum on keys; Jackie Jaramillo on guitar; Muni Kulasinghe on violin; Richard Bergman on valve trombone. Cover art by Christine Nelson, back photo by Artsy Eye Photography.

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        Snapshots from the road

        Stages, patios and dance floors around Albuquerque.

        Word on the street

        Verified reviews from GigSalad and The Bash.

        “They played songs we all knew and got everyone on their feet dancing.”
        55+ community event, Sept. 2025 · GigSalad
        “We wanted a band to play Motown and classics, and SWAG delivered.”
        Private party, Nov. 2019 · GigSalad
        “Very nice, talented and responsive. We loved having them.”
        Rhoda W., corporate function in Rio Rancho · The Bash

        Book SWAG

        Tell us the date, the place and the vibe. We'll tell you how we'd make it a party.

        SWAG NOW BOOKING Weddings · Parties · Corporate · Holidays

        Or request a quote on a booking site:

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