In early September, Dopapod had big news for fans, announcing that the prog-rock jam unit would be taking 2018 to recharge. In the time since this initial announcement, the group has released a brand-new album MEGAGEM as well as kicked off their fall tour ahead of their upcoming hiatus. As such, fans have been rabid trying to get as much of the band into their systems before their break. Over the weekend, Dopapod continued their tour with Colorado funk giants The Motet, with dates at Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina; Salvage Station in Asheville, North Carolina; and Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, Georgia from November 16th through 18th.
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All three performances saw Dopapod in truly proper form, offering up the flawless segues and precise improvisation the group has become known for. With members of The Motet on hand, the group took full advantage. On Saturday night—Dopapod’s stand-out performance of the run—the group invited the Motet’s powerhouse vocalist Lyle Divinsky out to add his soulful vocals on a rendition of R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly”. The night prior, in Raleigh, members of The Motet also joined the group for a cover of TLC’s “Waterfalls”.
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Thanks to the wonderful Matt Moricle, you can hear full audio from Dopapod’s three-night Southern run with The Motet below. Enjoy!
Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC – 11/16/2017
Salvage Station – Asheville, NC – 11/17/2017
Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA – 11/18/2017
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