By age 13, Swick had learned to play several instruments, including the bagpipes, military drums, piano and guitar.

[1] At age 19 he began playing in a Hamilton band but soon pursued a solo career.

In February 2006, Swick's song "A Night Like This" was released as the first single from the compilation album From the Heart.

[2] In 2006, Swick released his debut album, Stalled Out in the Doorway, which entered the chart at number 77.

He wrote and performed on the song "Leaving You Behind" and covered John Lennon's "Dear Prudence".