KARL SWARTZ is a Minneapolis-St.Paul based performing/touring/recording guitarist and guitar instructor. Please check out the links by clicking on the "MORE" tab more information.

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LATEST NEWS - 

SEPTEMBER 2020:

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I hope everyone is safe and healthy! Even though Covid-19 has slowed down the production of the new Minstrel's Bazaar CD, recording is underway and we're aiming for a release date in December of 2020! Stay tuned for progress updates!

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I've been very busy lately playing the role of Mike Campbell with the Tom Petty Tribute Show "Free Fallin" out of Minneapolis. If you're a Tom Petty fan you'll want to come see this show! The band plays all over the U.S. Go to for more info or find us on Facebook.

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CLICK ON THE MUSIC & VIDEOS TAB ON THIS WEBSITE TO LISTEN TO ANY OF THE SONGS FROM OUR NEW CD FOR FREE!

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THE MINSTREL'S BAZAAR CD IS AVAILABLE AT AND MOST STREAMING SITES. PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE TOO.

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THE MINSTREL'S BAZAAR is an all original, collaboration of myself, violist Chris Chelgren and some of the finest Twin Cities musicians that ranges from "Prog Rock" to "Celtic/Acoustic" flavored songs. We're real excited about this CD and know you will enjoy it!

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