3 Foot Swagger began with an invitation from Jake Cohan to guitarists Dave Cardello and Jeff Reusche, along with drummer Charlie McCoy and bassist Scott Lerch, to add some flavor to a special set at a North Georgia river outpost in the fall of 2007. Reusche, Lerch, and McCoy were set to play together again after the disbandment of their previous group Melodious Ground, and welcomed the opportunity to play new music with old friends. The end result is an amazing brand of rock 'n roll that traverses funk, bluegrass, psychedelia, and folk, providing entertainment to a dedicated following that continues to expand into a much larger fan base around the Athens area. Mixed into their diverse palette of musical elements is one that Swagger never hesitates to include: 'da funk. Each member of the band brings their own piece of the puzzle, and somewhat magically they all fit together harmoniously in the live setting. In addition to holding a steady tempo for the band, Charlie McCoy also provides an edge and tension to the group with his rolling snare, thumping bass, and tasteful cymbal work that push Swagger to explore deeper realms of their music. His contribution is intricate, constantly supporting Lerch's pounding bass, only to be brought full spectrum by the trio of strings up front. 'Danger' Dave Cardello's Eastern-vibed, zesty tone blends well with the foundation set by the band, intertwining his sound with the group by adding new elements and direction to the band with each melody he creates. Often found layering over Reusche's vocals or complementing Jake's country twang, Swagger offers a place where Cardello can truly soar. What would a band be without the hard knock of the bass adding some backbone to the sound? Scott Lerch does that and more to this enthusiastic group, combining low-end notes that seem to have no bottom with slaps that would knock any listener on the floor. His subtle melodies seem to evolve into untamed beasts when sharing them with his friends, and tone comes pedal-free, as he prefers to provide straight 'dirty funk'. Consider Lerch and McCoy the clocks of the band, keeping everyone on time, in gear, and always waiting for the next 'tick'. Vocalist and guitarist Jeff Reusche throws in a mix of southern flair with somber sincerity. On guitar, the open-chord strums from his G&L come alive with the underscoring of booms and dives from Lerch's bass and McCoy's precise snare hits - which in turn are accented by the swift strikes of Cohan's mandolin. The band has developed a growing, devoted fan base at home in Athens, Georgia, where they consistently play to large crowds at the renowned Georgia Theater, leaving every show-goer wanting just a bit more Swag. From their private abode above the garage in Athens, Georgia, to the live setting at venues across the state, this quintet is making its rounds in becoming a new powerhouse in local talent. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/3+Foot+Swagger">Read more on Last.fm</a>. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.