Son Reis

Standards/Bop/Experimental

Josh VanEngen (drums) grew up going to see his mother play in the Symphony and going to epic rock concerts like Pink Floyd at Camp Randall Stadium. These early influences led to an aspiration to play music. Josh’s greatest influence was his older brother. The two began creating music and playing bars in Northeast Wisconsin as teenagers. Since then, Josh has seen the original music scene thrive in Appleton where he resides. Thanks to Wisconsin traditions, Josh has had the opportunity to stay busy performing with a variety of cover bands, along with the various original projects that he has been involved with.

Travis Worth (bass)is a multifaceted, genre-fluid Wisconsin musician with an education firmly rooted in both formal and informal training. Orchestra halls to night clubs; church sanctuaries to dive bars. Travis devotes himself to music that connects people to themselves and to each other. Catch him on a Saturday night playing original music somewhere in Wisconsin, and then again the next morning leading tunes behind a pipe organ at Algoma Boulevard UMC in Oshkosh.

Jason Goessl is a seasoned guitarist, whose musical journey began in Maribel, Wisconsin. Transitioning to a professional career in St. Paul, Minnesota, he honed his craft before making a significant impact in Seattle’s dynamic music scene. With a penchant for diverse genres ranging from surf to western, Brazilian to avant-garde, and jazz to metal, Jason established himself as a prominent figure. Now based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Jason manages Sun Goose Records and performs in various musical projects. Renowned for his captivating performances, Jason continues to inspire audiences statewide and on national tours with his remarkable talent and unwavering passion for music.

Jason Reisdorf is a Menasha based saxophonist, improviser , and composer. After graduating in 2013 from University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point with a degree in jazz studies, Jason moved to the Fox Valley in search of opportunities as a freelance musician. Eventually, Jason started playing in various cover and jazz bands and married his life partner, Karli, and together they started a band, Natural Satellite. With Natural Satellite’s focus on original music and non-traditional style, Jason has been at the center of pushing the boundaries, championing individuality, and expressing your truest voice in the Fox Valley. Regularly appearing with various original, jazz, and cover bands, Jason continues to hone his style and skills. When not performing or writing, Jason likes to spend time with his wife, Karli, and two children, Naima, and Ira.