The Ex-Presidents, a band comprised of members formerly in other bands, made their debut at Backwoods Pondfest last weekend. With keyboardist Todd Stoops (formerly Kung Fu), bassist Eric Gould (formerly Particle), drummer Neal Evans (formerly Dopapod) and guitarist Andrew Block (formerly Gramatik) all performing together, the set was a smashing success.
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One particularly big announcement came after the cover of “Traitor”, when Stoops announced that Neal Evans would be taking over drum duties for the upcoming RAQ mini-tour. That should make for one fantastic run of performances next month.
Check out the full setlist for the debut Ex-Presidents performance below, which included sit-ins from Jeff Lloyd and Scott Flynn throughout the performance.
Setlist: Ex-Presidents at Backwoods Pondfest, Peru, NY – 8/8/15
Chicago > Fight The Power, All Apologies, Traitor*, Walk On The Wild Side**, Robot Rock**, Shaking The Tree > Are You Ready***
*Todd announced Neal Evans as the new drummer for RAQ
**w/ Jeff Lloyd on guitar
***w/ Scott Flynn on trombone