Atlanta-based Big Swig, "a honky-tonkin', rock 'n' rollin', good time", was established in 1999 by veteran musician, Arlan Gibson. A Mississippi born, county-raised country boy, Gibson came to Atlanta in 1989 to pursue a music career. After 10 years as a professional singer, songwriter and guitarist playing the Southeast, and abroad, in a variety of bands, Gibson formed his own band. Now, after a decade in existence, Big Swig is an experienced, professional, cover and original band that plays to all. The band's "traditional meets alt-country" sound is a roadhouse blend of influences by the legends and modern icons of country and southern rock.
Since its inception, Big Swig has entertained thousands of fans at hundreds of gigs at a multitude of venues and locations. They include classy joints, trendy bars, honky-tonks, festivals, colleges, private residences, corporate locations, country clubs, backyards, mountain tops and pastures among others. Big Swig is a full-service, self-contained, travel-ready band committed to providing entertainment at the highest standard.
The band, led by Gibson, is made up of a variety of talented, professional musicians from around the Atlanta metro area and the South. Big Swig is generally booked as a three-piece consisting of guitar, bass and drums. When budget allows, additional instrumentation such as pedal steel, fiddle and keys are available.
