Dopapod is on the cusp of something special. There is a natural, organic feel to the growth that is taking place between members Eli Winderman, Rob Compa, Scotty Zwang, Chuck Jones and Luke Stratton. Since their huge set at Bonnaroo a few weeks ago, the band is flowing effortlessly, with each member taking his opportunity to steer the jam. On Thursday night in Los Angeles at The Teragram Ballroom the band proved just that, playing songs from all four of their studio albums.

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The night began with “Bubble Brain” off of 2012’s Redivider, which is a song that, at times, makes you feel like you are in a futuristic version of Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Their performance at The Teragram Ballroom also featured a special guest, drummer Scotty Zwang’s old band mate and up and coming LA based blues guitarist, Lou Pine. Lou joined a super funky and soulful version of “Off the Cuff” that took a bluesy turn. Everyone in attendance seemed to thoroughly enjoy the interplay between the band and Pine.

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A second set “Bats in the Cave” allowed keyboardist Eli Winderman to go off on the keys, playing some seriously space-out and funky synth-organ tones. The “French Bowling” (off of 2011’s Drawn Onward) that Dopapod played to end the second set left everyone in awe as the band is able to play with this frenetic energy that brings the crowd into a sheer fevered state of bliss. This was definitely not a show to miss. Dopapod is currently on tour, check for tour dates here. 

Setlist: 7/9/15- Teragram Ballroom, Los Angeles CA

Present Ghosts, Bubble Brain, Sonic, Job for a Man, Off the Cuff*, FABA, World is Waiting for the Sunrise&, Donkey Kong Theme -> Jurassic Park Theme -> Indian Grits -> Bubble House^ -> STADA%, French Bowling, Psycho Nature

E: Upside of Down > Bluetooth

*w/ Lou Pine on guitar
&Les Paul and Mary Ford cover
^Medeski Martin and Wood cover
%completed version from previous night in San Diego

[photos courtesy of David Novin @DN Photos]