Jordan Sweeney

Jordan Sweeney is an American rock solo musician. Sweeney is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer. He writes and produces every song on his records, and plays every instrument on them. He has released three full-length recordings internationally. Formerly the drummer for Southern California punk rock band, Sky Walker.[1][2]

Jordan Sweeney
OriginCamarillo, California, United States
GenresPunk rock, pop punk, acoustic
Years active2007–2008, 2018–present
Associated actsSky Walker (band), Greenroom, Saving Sebastian, Cant Relate
Websitejordansweeneymusic.com
MembersJordan Sweeney

Discovery and history

Foundation and Sometimes Sky (2007)

Jordan Sweeney, a 2002 graduate of Rio Mesa High School in Oxnard, California,[3] began playing music when he met Richard Galiguis in 2000. Jordan (drums) and Richard (guitar) formed a band called Cant Relate and served as the primary songwriters in many bands such as Greenroom 2001–2002, Saving Sebastian 2003–2004, and Sky Walker 2004–2007. After sharing the stage and playing shows with such bands as Yellowcard, Craig's Brother, Inspection 12 and Rufio, Jordan became sick after he was diagnosed with a chronic illness called Ulcerative Colitis and it became extremely hard to travel, tour and play shows.[4] "When I was diagnosed, I had to research it because I had no idea what it was," said Jordan to his local newspaper. "I asked a lot of people, and they don't know about it. I decided to dedicate my whole musical career (to) raising awareness about this disease."[5] A few months after signing a record contract with a small indie label, Midnight Rekords, Sky Walker called it quits in 2007. Jordan continued to write music but this time used his pain and suffering as his focus. Sweeney decided to dedicate his whole musical career to raising awareness about this disease. He recorded his first album, Sometimes Sky in 2007.[6] Sweeney used YouTube to help spread his message across to people who were suffering around the world, which caught the eye of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.[7] Though ulcerative colitis prevents him from touring extensively, Sweeney has played gigs in Nashville, Tenn., Philadelphia, Austin, Texas, and Los Angeles, Cali., with The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation A.K.A. (CCFA) Take Steps program whom has supported Sweeney on his tour.[8]

Road To Recovery (2008) and Hiatus

Sweeney recorded his second album Road To Recovery (2008) A month after the release of Road to Recovery, Sweeney announced his hiatus from music to spend time with his wife and soon to be born son[6]

Journey To Me (2019)

Sweeney's 3rd album, Journey to Me (2019) was released nationwide on February 12, 2019 on indie label, Recovery Records[9]

Collaborations

In February 2019, three collaborations featuring Allen Herme on track "All My Life", Richard Galiguis on track "33 Years", and Yul Vianzon on track "Dead Roses". All collaborations are featured on the album, Journey to Me (2019)[10]

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References
  1. "Jordan Sweeney – Jordan Sweeney Music – Band & Story". jordansweeneymusic.com.
  2. https://www.discogs.com/ru/Sky-Walker-Sky-Walker/release/5610179
  3. https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/illness-cant-keep-musician-from-stage/
  4. "Crohn's Disease Relief".
  5. "Jordan Sweeney Hitting The Road to Recovery – antiMUSIC News". antimusic.com.
  6. "Jordan Sweeney – Jordan Sweeney Music – Band & Story". jordansweeneymusic.com.
  7. Kallas, Anne (June 29, 2008). "Artist uses YouTube to spread message". Ventura County Star. Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  8. "Illness can't keep musician from stage – Camarillo Acorn". thecamarilloacorn.com. June 20, 2008. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  9. "Journey to Me by Jordan Sweeney on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  10. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/journey-to-me/1450459012
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