The Microdosio Tour: Two Nights with Papadosio & Friends!
Now that music venues are coming alive again with the sound of music after a long hiatus, Papadosio was back in Atlanta for a blistering, two (2) night stand (June 25th – 26th) at The Roxy. Athens, Ohio natives Papadosio made some wonderful memories while on The Microdosio Tour with some help from Atlanta natives Dollarsine (Night 1) and Space Kadet (Night 2) as the opening support. You may recall Papadosio gracing my column a few years back while they performed another two nightstands at Atlanta’s Terminal West. Check out the review from 2019’s The Road to Resonance Night 2 Papadosio featuring Space Kadet.
Atlanta’s very own David Dollar a.k.a. Dollarsine started off the weekend on The Microdosio Tour for the faithful that came to dance all night long to the smooth, groovy sounds of the night. The crowd was ready for Dollarsine to come on stage and perform his magic. Once he came out on stage, the early crowd that had gathered let him know by showing some major love his way. You could tell that many in the crowd were familiar with Dollarsine and expressed joy seeing him perform at the Roxy. Dollarsine had complete command of the crowd for the duration of his set, and he enjoyed every minute on stage that night. He ended his set featuring a new track coming off his brand-new EP, which according to Dollarsine is dropping very soon. Stay tuned to his website: www.dollarsine.com for more details! Want to check out Dollarsine? Follow this to Dollasine’s Official Soundcloud today!
Papadosio has been a favorite electronic/jam band of mine for some time now. My first time checking them out was at Bonnaroo (2016) during their Thursday set at That Tent. Their unique sound had me enthralled from the beginning. Formed back in 2006 by various band members from Ohio University, Papadosio consists of Anthony Thogmartin (vocals/production/guitar), Mike Healy (drums), Rob McConnell (bass), and Billy & Sam Brouse (two handed keyboards). Papadosio have never let me down over the years. Every time I witness their jam, I am left amazed at how well these guys are synched together and how they just let the music do all the talking. Tonight, was no exception as the band jammed through a specially crafted set list for the fans in attendance during Night 1.
Night 1 Set list
· We Are Water XL
· Utopiate >
· Shiitake >
· Utopiate
· Cue ][
· Fuse >
· Chaga
· Polygons XL >
· Cordyceps
· Euclidean Lights
· Encore: Unparalyzer
Local Atlanta darlings Space Kadet (and longtime pals of Papadosio) had the honor of opening for Papadosio’s epic second night at The Roxy. The band, Space Kadet, consists of Alex Etheridge (bass/synth/production), Rohan Prakash (drums/samples), and Thomas Garret (guitar). These guys are so much fun to watch play live. It was great seeing them play a larger venue this time around. More space for their sound to carry. Not only do they take the audience on a sonic journey through their set. You can see the band having so much fun performing for their fans (new and old alike). You can follow Space Kadet on JamBase to see if they are playing near you anytime soon. Space Kadet actually first graced my column here at Concerthopper when they opened for The Floozies / So Down / Space Kadet: Live at Variety Playhouse, so give that article a read (or re-read). Want to check out Space Kadet’s tunes? No worries. Follow this link to Space Kadet’s Official Soundcloud today!
When Papadosio came on stage and kicked off the second night of their weekender with “Cloud Found”, the crowd went absolutely nuts! And I thought the first night was incredible. Well, Papadosio stepped it up and made me question that exact thought. As they went through some great tracks like “Paradigm Shift”, “Lions Mane”, and “Madre” the crowd was entranced at every single note Papadosio played for them. Closing it out with their track “Holy Heck” was a great way to cap off an extraordinary weekend of music from Papadosio, Space Kadet, & Dollarsine!
Night 2 Set list
· Cloud Found
· 2AM >
· Fanfare for the Rain People >
· Paradigm Shift ][
· Lions Mane
· Dream Estate
· Madre ][
· Improbability Blotter
· Fire Rite XL
· Encore: Holy Heck
Bummed you missed this weekend with Papadosio? Do not worry you can still check them out this year on tour. Head over to Papadosio’s tour page and see if they are coming near you in 2021. Personally, I would suggest checking out the Resonance Music and Arts Festival that will feature three (3) sets from Papadosio during the weekend of September 16-18, 2021. Many other great acts on that lineup such as Umphrey’s McGee (2x sets), Lotus, Tipper (2x sets), Lettuce, and The Floozies to name a few.
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