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.

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