The Swon Brothers Itinerary

The Swon Brothers Itinerary

Zach and Colton Swon got an early introduction to performing live while playing Oklahoma shows throughout their childhood. Drive through their hometown, Muskogee, to see the church where they got their start, as well as some of their favorite haunts. From there, pay a visit to Wagoner to see another town that impacted their childhood music experience. Finish out the tour in Tahlequah, where Zach befriended fellow Oklahoma musician, Carrie Underwood, and check out some of the annual events where the brothers make regular appearances.

Muskogee


New Hope Assembly of God
110 W 58th St S
Muskogee, OK

Stop 1: New Hope Assembly of God

Visit New Hope Assembly of God, where Zach and Colton Swon tested out new instruments and honed their musical talents as praise and worship leaders. While both brothers sang, Zach gravitated toward keyboard, while Colton specialized in bass.

Start from: 110 W 58th St S, Muskogee, OK

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Arrive at: Hilldale High School, Muskogee, OK

Hilldale High School
Hilldale High School
Muskogee, OK

Stop 2: Hilldale High School

Stop by Hilldale High School, where Zach got the opportunity to play the Pittsburg State University Jazz Festival with fellow classmates.

Start from: Hilldale High School, Muskogee, OK

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Arrive at: 401 S 3rd St, Muskogee, OK

Left to Right: Zac Swon, Jim Paul Blair, Colton Swon and Jermaine Mondaine at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame during filming of an episode of The Voice and presentation of the Rising Star Award in 2013
401 S 3rd St
Muskogee, OK

Stop 3: Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame

The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame & Museum served as a constant source of inspiration for Zach and Colton during their separate stints of employment here. Take a tour of this music museum and find the Swon Brothers’ photo hanging up alongside other major Oklahoma musicians.

Start from: 401 S 3rd St, Muskogee, OK

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Arrive at: 425 Boston St, Muskogee, OK

The Muskogee Civic Center has an impressive stage and large meeting facilities.
425 Boston St
Muskogee, OK

Stop 4: Muskogee Civic Center

Catch a show at the Muskogee Civic Center, and get a sense of what it feels like to crowd the stage when these Okies from Muskogee make a return to their hometown stage.

Start from: 425 Boston St, Muskogee, OK

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Arrive at: 220 W Okmulgee Ave, Muskogee, OK

The Roxy Theater
220 W Okmulgee Ave
Muskogee, OK

Stop 5: Roxy Theater

Sit inside the Roxy Theater, and see where the Swon Brothers mixed a live album in 2011, a few years before they tried out for “The Voice.”

Start from: 220 W Okmulgee Ave, Muskogee, OK

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Arrive at: 501 N Main St, Muskogee, OK

Arrowhead Mall
501 N Main St
Muskogee, OK

Stop 6: Arrowhead Mall

Shop ‘til you drop at Arrowhead Mall where the Swon Brothers performed live shows, gaining plenty of early experience regionally before making their mark in the national music scene.

Start from: 501 N Main St, Muskogee, OK

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Arrive at: 3003 W Okmulgee Ave, Muskogee, OK

Runts BBQ
3003 W Okmulgee Ave
Muskogee, OK

Stop 7: Runt's Bar-B-Q

Come by Runt’s Bar-B-Q and dive into a plate of delicious eats at this Swon Brothers’ favorite local spot. Choose between the breaded catfish and hush puppies or juicy ribs and baked beans.

Start from: 3003 W Okmulgee Ave, Muskogee, OK

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Arrive at: 3510 W Okmulgee St, Muskogee, OK

Chet's Dairy Freeze located in Muskogee, Oklahoma
3510 W Okmulgee St
Muskogee, OK

Stop 8: Chet's Dairy Freeze

Chet’s Dairy Freeze hot dogs come highly recommended by the Swon Brothers. Order your own chili cheese dog and see what all the hype is about.

Start from: 3510 W Okmulgee St, Muskogee, OK

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Arrive at: 301 S Grant Ave, Wagoner, OK

Wagoner


Wagoner Civic Center
301 S Grant Ave
Wagoner, OK

Stop 9: Wagoner Civic Center

See the Wagoner Civic Center, another local music venue the Swon Brothers frequented in their formative years. As kids, Zach and Colton would join their parents on the Wagoner Civic Center stage for summer variety shows.

Start from: 301 S Grant Ave, Wagoner, OK

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Arrive at: 600 N Grand Ave, Tahlequah, OK

Tahlequah


Northeastern State University
600 N Grand Ave
Tahlequah, OK

Stop 10: Northeastern State University

Take a tour of Northeastern State University, where Zach took music classes. One of these he shared with Carrie Underwood, who remains a good friend of the Swons.

Start from: 600 N Grand Ave, Tahlequah, OK

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Arrive at: , , OK

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