SWAMI & THE BED OF NAILS, the new band formed by Rocket From The Crypt, Drive Like Jehu and Hot Snakes frontman John Reis, hit the UK for a run of dates next week.
The shows follow hot on the heels of the band's highly praised debut album All Of This Awaits You. The nine-song album evolved out of the final Hot Snakes writing sessions, transforming into what Reis describes as “a growing tributary” following the passing of his longtime friend and bandmate Rick Froberg.
“I’ve never thought much of self reflection, at least not the deep kind,” says Reis of the feelings that underpinned the album's creation. “I dunno, I think I felt that kind of introspection would somehow derail my rock'n'roll instincts and objective. My goal has always been to make explosive music, exciting records, play meaningful shows, shake hands, kiss babies and then repeat. I never treated anything I did artistically as being precious. There is always going to be a next thing that I would hopefully love even more.”
Check out the video for the single 'Ketchup, Mustard And Relish'....
Tour dates start on 17 September in Bristol, culminating at Oslo in Hackney, London on 28 September. Full dates are....
17 Sept - Bristol, Beacon
18 Sept - Manchester, Night & Day
20 Sept - Belfast, Ulster Sports Club
21 Sept - Dublin, The Workman’s Club
23 Sept - Glasgow, Broadcast
24 Sept - Edinburgh, Voodoo Rooms Ballroom
25 Sept - Newcastle, The Cluny
26 Sept - Nottingham, Boat Club
28 Sept - London, Oslo
Buy All Of This Awaits You here.