Chris Swann Bio

Chris Swann doesn’t just play bass, he makes the earth move with it. Born in the heart of Washington, D.C., raised on Go-Go, and baptized in the fire of Led Zeppelin and Rush, Swann forged a sound that refuses to sit still. It’s dirty, it’s loud, it’s funk rock with teeth.

From grimy dive bars to legendary venues like The Fillmore and The Orpheum, Swann’s carved his lane with nothing but grit, soul, and a groove that won’t quit. With Mighty Big Richard, he brought high-voltage funk to stages alongside Jimmy Buffett, Switchfoot, and Jason Mraz. He’s thrown down with punk titans like Pennywise and now rides shotgun with surf icon Tom Curren, slamming sets that feel more like spiritual awakenings than concerts.

Offstage, Swann’s just as dangerous. He’s scored TV, film, and sports projects with raw emotion and razor-sharp precision: ABC’s 20/20 News, Disney originals, Lionsgate and ESPN’s A Date with Anna, and the surf epic The Search. Every note he writes punches through the noise.

His 2025 EP Fish Out of Water hit like a sucker punch—gritty, honest, and soaked in sweat. It’s a record that sounds like late nights, busted amps, and chasing something real.

Chris Swann is the storm on the horizon, equal parts soul and chaos. Plug in, turn it up, and hold on.