A new Swami John project, dubbed Swami and the Bed of Nails, will release a 7" sold only at the band's upcoming March-April tour dates (listed below). The band will also perform song's off John Reis' solo album, Ride The Wild Night.
Swami John, aka John Reis, is known for his work with Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu, Rocket From The Crypt, PLOSIVS, and more. The band also features Tommy Kitsos (Night Marchers, CPC Gangbangs) on bass, Joe Guevara (Gary Wilson And The Blind Dates, Lady Dottie and the Diamonds) on piano and synthesizer, “session cat” Richard Larson on drums, and Mark Murino (Radio Wendy, Dirty Sweet) on second guitar.
More tour dates will be announced.
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MARCH
19 — Seattle, WA — Tractor Tavern
20 — Portland, OR — Mission Theater
22 — Albany, CA — Ivy Room
23 — Long Beach, CA — Alex’s Bar
24 — Phoenix, AZ — Rebel Lounge
25 — San Diego, CA — The Casbah
APRIL
06 — Baltimore, MD — Metro Gallery
07 — Philadelphia, PA — Johnny Brenda’s
08 — Somerville, MA — Crystal Ballroom
09 — Brooklyn, NY — Saint Vitus
11 — Detroit, MI — The Sanctuary
12 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean
13 — Cleveland Heights, OH — Grog Shop
