41

Late March 1994 (The 22nd), thirty years ago, the Ricans of Swell exhibit their third opus, the magnificent 41.

This was a rare and special event for fans of Swell, a San Francisco cult band who haunted the peripheries of ’90s underground rock and gradually drifted away. It was part of a reunion tour, yes, but the inspiration for it was anything but typical. The members regrouped for a four-date West Coast trip to pay tribute to their late leader, David Freel, who passed away last year at age 64.

By Wouter De Sutter

A tribute to David Freel (1958-2022)
“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get” Forrest Gump said in the print of the same name. A hell of a one-liner. Albeit one in two chunks. Expect the unexpected, but better worded.

Especial Swell. Everyday Sunshine: Tribute to David Freel European Tour 2023. Author: Chals Roig. A Special dedicated to the band Swell who are back on a tribute tour to the late David Freel, founding member and main songwriter of the band.

Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Coopérative de Mai, the guys from Swell gave, on the occasion of a perfect tribute to David Freel, who passed away a year ago, one of the most moving concerts I have seen.