Swamp Thing are a two piece blues rock band formed by Michael Barker and Grant Haua in Rotorua NZ 
2010. 

A long-time member of The John Butler Trio and touring drummer with Kiwi legends Split Enz, Michael 
Barker (drums/ percussion/ vocals) has joined with Tauranga singer-songwriter guitar great, Grant Haua 
to form power blues duo Swamp Thing. 

These two unique musicians share a wealth of experience to craft blues- flavored music with a deep 
groove and soulful spook. 
Swamp Thing’s first album Balladeer was recorded at Roundhead Studio in May 2011. In addition to 
appearances at Woodford Folk Festival QLD, Peatsridge Festival NSW and Blues at Bridgetown 2011 saw 

Swamp Thing support Tim Finn on his View Is Worth The Climb Australian tour.