When Richard Swift died July 3 from complications stemming from his longtime alcohol addiction, the indie-music world lost a true legend. Not only did Swift do everything, he did everything better than pretty much everybody else. His work with the likes of the Shins, Arcs, Black Keys, Guster, Damien Jurado and Foxygen will live on forever. To celebrate the life and music of this multitalented genius, there were two Tribute To Richard Swift shows, with proceeds benefiting the Richard Swift Memorial Fund. MAGNET photographer Wes Orshoski attended the one at Rough Trade NYC in Brooklyn last week, featuring Nathaniel Rateliff, Hamilton Leithauser (Walkmen), Cults, Valerie June, Jessie Baylin, Sam Cohen (Apollo Sunshine, Yellowbirds), Elizabeth Ziman (Elizabeth And The Catapult), Patrick Hallahan (My Morning Jacket) and more.
