You may know John Reis from bands like Pitchfork, Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, Sultans, The Night Marchers, and Rocket From The Crypt, but he still had more than enough energy and inspiration left for an awesome solo album – as Swami John Reis. In the 10 energetic songs on Ride The Wild Night, 60’s and 70’s punk, folk and rock ‘n’ roll melt together, with a clear John Reis stamp. He’s backed by J. Sinclair K. (Hot Snakes), Joe Guevara (I Wish I), Chris Prescott (Tanner, Pinback) Gar Wood (Hot Snakes), Glen Galloway (Truman’s Water), Jacob Turnbloom (Mrs. Magician) and Jordan Clark (Mrs. Magician, PLOSIVS), but Reis’ signature “velvet yawn” vocals are always on the forefront. John Reis is a man who knows what he’s doing, and what he does, he does very well.
Ride the Wild Night is out on vinyl LP through Swami Records, John Reis’ own record label.