emmet swimming is a rock band from Fairfax, Virginia that was formed in 1991 at George Mason University. The band's name is a misspelled reference to Emmett Till, who died after being shot and thrown into a river. "Emmet Swimming" is also the name of an early song the band wrote.
They are known for their extensive touring. The band continuously toured for over seven years, performing 200–300 show...s per year. They played on the 1998 HORDE tour and have also played and toured with Dave Matthews Band and Barenaked Ladies.
They still regularly play venues such as the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC and Ned Devine's in Herndon, VA. They have a large following of loyal fans who pack the house for their shows.