Improvisational jam band RAQ has announced that NYC native Scotty Zwang (formerly of Dopapod, Sonic Spank, Greenhouse Lounge) will join the band on drums.

Zwang has a long musical history with members of RAQ, having played in several projects with Stoops over the years, including BangBang, Without A Net (a Grateful Dead Tribute), Robert Banks Trio with members of Twiddle, as well as Cosmik Playground (a Frank Zappa Tribute) with Marcus Rezak and original Zappa member Ed Mann. Zwang has also performed with Michetti on multiple occasions with Conspirator.

Beginning in December for a series of recently announced show dates, Zwang will join Todd Stoops (Keyboards/Vocals), Chris Michetti (Guitar/Vocals), and Jay Burwick (Bass/Vocals).

Upcoming RAQ Show Dates

12/15 - Westcott Theatre - Syracuse, NY

12/16 - The Capitol Theatre (w/ Twiddle) - Port Chester, NY

12/17 - Thunder Road Music Club - Boston, MA

For show details and ticket information, please visit RAQ’s Facebook page, facebook.com/raqmusic.