Neal ‘Fro’ Evans Returns To Dopapod

New England jam act Dopapod has announced the return of original founding drummer Neal “Fro” Evans to the band’s lineup. The quartet’s current drummer Scotty Zwang, who joined the band when Evans left in 2013, will no longer be an official member of Dopapod.

The band also composed of guitarist Rob Compa, keyboardist Eli Winderman and bassist Chuck Jones made the announcement via a post on their Facebook page. Evans’ first appearances behind the kit with his old mates will be at the Resonance Music & Arts Festival in Thornville, Ohio on September 23 and at the Catskill Chill Music Festival in Lakewood, Pennsylvania on September 24 and 25.

Here’s the update from Dopapod:

Friends, Family, and Fans,

As we step out of another incredible summer and look towards what is sure to be an exhilarating Fall Tour, there is news that we’d like to share. Neal “Fro” Evans is returning to Dopapod behind the drums. For those unaware or needing a refresher, Fro was our drummer for the years that the band was really shaping its sound and stepping into full stride. We came to a bit of a crossroads with Neal back in 2013 and he needed time away from the band for personal reasons while we wanted to continue playing and growing as a band. Having already been good friends with Scotty Zwang, when the time came to look for a replacement, he made for an incredible fit. Since that point in time, the band has experienced an incredible ride of musical, personal, and career-building growth. As we count our blessings for every moment that we’ve experienced while surrounded by a wonderfully supportive family of fans, we’ve also found ourselves recounting the original chemistry that undeniably forged the path that we’re grateful to be walking. That has landed us in the present moment of welcoming Neal back to the fold and him being more than happy rejoin. Scotty will surely be staying on the map with other exciting projects and will always be a part of our family. We wish him the best and encourage everyone to support his new endeavors. In our time playing together, Scotty has truly become one of our best friends and we cherish the time he spent in the band with us. Neal’s first shows back will be Resonance Music & Arts Festival & Catskill Chill Music Festival. See you all soon!

Watch this GoFro Video of Neal behind the drums from February 22, 2013 in Boston, MA:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjOTDAoeGdo