On June 21, fans can join Dopapod and Raisinhead at the Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake, NY, as they kick off their Summer 2024 tour.
Formed in 2008 at the Berklee College of Music, Dopapod contains four members: Eli Winderman (keys, vocals), Rob Compa (guitar, vocals), Chuck Jones (bass), and Neal “Fro” Evans (drums). Originally, the band was only made up of two members: Winderman and fellow Berklee student Michaelangelo Carubba, who played drums. The duo performed in several venues around Boston for a year, before adding Rob Compa on guitar. For the next two years, Dopapod performed as a trio. In 2010, Neal Evans became the official drummer after Carubba’s departure.
Since then, Dopapod has provided an otherworldly live experience to each of their shows. The group draws inspiration from multiple genres, including funk, rock, bluegrass, jazz, and electronica. This combination of these genres has provided Dopapod with the ability to fully engross their audience in their storytelling. Their last self-titled album, released in 2022, is no exception. Stories about traversing time travel, palindromic labyrinths, and a greater cohesive mystery bind the band’s discography into one psychedelic and entertaining experience.
In regards to the buzz for their latest tour, Winderman is on the record saying, “We’re a live band. The songs are the vehicle for us to just express ourselves with the improv. That’s the main focus: to be in the present moment with each other, listening to each other, and creating on the spot. We love being on the tightrope and taking risks.”
Joining Dopapod on their tour is special guest Raisinhead. Since 2001, Raisinhead has committed to sticking to the roots of music through improvisation. The band consists of lead singer and guitarist Rob Beaulieu, Ted Grey (Guitar, Vocals), Brian Mangini (Keyboards), Tom Pirozzi (Bass, Vocals), and Jeff Prescott, Chadd Ploss, Scott Apicelli (drums). As a three-singer band, Raisinhead provides fans with an interactive evening of sound, energy, and pure fun.
Below is the list of tour dates for Dopapod. For more information, fans can visit here.
SATURDAY 15 JUNE
Northlands 2024
Cheshire Fairgrounds, Swanzey, NH, US
with Kendall Street Company
FRIDAY 21 JUNE 7:30 PM
Saranac Lake, NY, US
Dopapod at Waterhole Upstairs Music Lounge
with Raisinhead
SATURDAY 22 JUNE 7:00 PM
Jay, VT, US
Jay Peak Ski Resort
with Rigometrics
FRIDAY 12 JULY 9:00 PM
Portland, ME, US
Aura
SUNDAY 14 JULY 8:00 PM
Bridgeport, CT, US
Park City Music Hall
TUESDAY 16 JULY 8:00 PM
Waynesboro, VA, US
The Foundry
WEDNESDAY 17 JULY 7:00 PM
Wilmington, NC, US
Bowstring Brewyard
THURSDAY 18 JULY 6:00 PM
Virginia Beach, VA, US
New Realm Brewing Co. – Virginia Beach
FRIDAY 19 JULY 8:00 PM
Elkton, MD, US
Elkton Music Hall
FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 7:00 PM
Ludington, MI, US
Stix Ludington
with The Motet and TAUK
SATURDAY 3 AUGUST
Paw Paw, MI, US
Warner Vineyards
with The Motet and TAUK
SUNDAY 4 AUGUST 8:00 PM
New Berlin, IL, US
Danenberger Family Vineyards
with TAUK and The Motet
FRIDAY 30 AUGUST – SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
Summerdance Festival 2024
Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, Garrettsville, OH, US
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