Man Forever is the composition project of drummer John Colpitts aka Kid Millions, best known for his 15-year involvement in experimental rock band Oneida. This evening serves as a portrait of his work for Man Forever, an ever-growing ensemble featuring the contributions of a number of key players in the Brooklyn music scene. On Friday he will be joined by the drummers Greg Fox (Guardian Alien), Josh Bonati (Aa), Ryan Sawyer (Stars Like Fleas), and Bryan Devendorf (the National). This performance celebrates his recent release, Pansophical Cataract, on the Thrill Jockey label. In addition to works for tuned drums, Kid will present new ensemble pieces for guitar and voices.
In 1997 John Colpitts aka Kid Millions founded the experimental rock band Oneida in Brooklyn, NY. Oneida has released upwards of 20 recordings and has toured North America and Europe extensively. In 2007 Colpitts began working closely with the Japanese group The Boredoms and has performed their composition Boadrum in North America, Japan and the UK. In 2010 he recorded his first solo album and founded the drum ensemble Man Forever which combines carefully tuned drum kits with aggressive and powerful ensemble playing. He has also recorded and performed with Brian Chase of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, White Hills, Soldiers of Fortune, Jah Division, People of the North and many other experimental ensembles. He lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. He was awarded a Millay Colony Composer’s Residency in May of 2011 and appointed to Millay Colony Jury for the selection of 2012 Composer Residencies, where he was named the 2011 Edward T. Cone Fellow.
