Man Forever

Man Forever: Man Forever is an exploratory percussion project helmed by John Colpitts (aka Kid Millions), one of New York’s most versitile and critically lauded collaborators and a founding member of Oneida.... Colpitts continues to be one of the most in-demand drummers in New York. Throughout 2013 he toured as a member of Spiritualized, performed in duos with Greg Fox and Jim Sauter, recorded a record with Akron/Family, released an album with People of the North on Thrill Jockey, and performed with Rhys Chatham as a member of Oneida. So far in 2014 he has recorded an album with Rick Moody and is performing with William Basinski at the Ecstatic Music Festival in March.

Kepone: Named after a lethal pesticide manufactured in their hometown of Richmond, Virginia, Kepone (pronounced Kee-pone), were a heavy three-piece that recorded from 1994-1997. Fronted by a former childhood preacher who subsequently played bass for Gwar, Kepone also featured players from DC’s Holy Rollers, Eek-A-Mouse, Hoi Polloi, Burma Jam, and Honor Roll. Although frequently compared to the Minutemen and tour-mates, The Jesus Lizard, the band was equally influenced by the Appalachian spirituals that surrounded them while they were growing up. Additionally, reggae, bluegrass, and ZZ Top were among the varied influences that informed this power trio throughout all three of their full-lengths.