PRESS

 “Gail definitely has a bright future in songwriting.” – Carol Bayer Sager  
 "Wonderful voice, great guitars." Rosanne Cash
  “She writes great songs!” Willie Nelson

  “Gail Swanson, Maui ’s reining “rockchick” packs houses wherever she plays.  Swanson’s carved a niche in the dicey world of Maui music with her smokey vocals and rockin grooves.  

GIG MAGAZINE - Ron Winkler  

  I am quite sure that many people will not only remember Gail Swanson's heart, but you can bet they will remember the deep and profound lyrics that she writes and sings.  That's where Gail's music comes from - straight from the heart.  
MAUI TIME - Rita Saka  

Swanson’s voice is appealing, the arrangements have depth, and the lyrics create memorable images.  Swanson could have opened for Sheryl Crow this month and not suffered in comparison

HONOLULU STAR BULLETIN – John Berger

“Swanson is hard wired for public display.  She loves to perform, but more importantly, she knows how to perform.  The audience is pulled along by Swanson’s energy as thought they were members of the band.  With her combination of musical skill and a strong business team, there is no mistaking where Swanson is going.

SOUTH MAUI WEEKLY

“This colorful, dynamic entertainer, who has opened shows for Willie Nelson, The Doobie Brothers, and David Crosby, has produced the strongest recording of her career which could easily attract mainland record label attention.  A very commercial sounding product that would fit any contemporary rock radio format…

MAUI NEWS – Jon Woodhouse

“Gail Swanson played to a full house of ticketed-only attendees and tight security, when Maui resident and living legend Willie Nelson appeared and stayed to play for a couple of hours and Steven Tyler from Aerosmith sat in for a couple of songs.”

MAUI ISLAND WEEKLY

“I’m not too aware of too many Maui-based entertainers on the club scene who have been more successful than the vivacious and talented Gail Swanson.  Not only has she developed a strong, loyal local following, but also has managed to single-handedly get herself a Nashville-based publishing deal, and will soon be reaching the entire world over the internet  at Henry Kapono’s “Aloha Internet Jam” broadcast live.”

MAUI TIME MAGAZINE – Steve Sparks

 “Gail Swanson is a talented dynamo with a big heart!”  MAUI NEWS - Liz Janes