Episode #43 - Davis White (Repercussion)

Jams for Man

Davis White got started playing live music late but more than made up for it. Once introduced to UK Subs by a neighbor, he bought a drum kit off a co-worker and started the band Media Disease. After appearing on the Mixed Nuts Don’t Crack compilation with the likes of Nuclear Crayons and United Mutation, they put out their first self-titled album in 1982. This then led to an eight month stint in the crossover metal-meets-hardcore band Malefice, also with Mike Clayberg. Soon after, Davis traded places with Colin Sears, joining the Reston band Pudwak, who then changed names, settling on Foundation. They recorded a few albums at Inner Ear and toured extensively, but White wanted to front a band before turning 30. He then left that band and formed Repercussion, discovering the burgeoning Reston scene and playing several Jam for Man concerts. They also recorded one classic album, The Trees and Flowers, in 1990. When this band broke up, White switched to mandolin and played with the band Lorelei, who recorded an underground hit single, “The Bitter Air”. They then switched to a three-man lineup with White on drums again and recorded the proto-Radiohead LP Everyone Must Touch the Stove. White went on to record many bands himself, including Jenhitt, and played in other bands like Uruku, Rambling Shadows, the Alice Despard Group, and Sansyou. He continues to play and record with the eclectic band We Capillaries, who are scheduled to appear at the 30th anniversary Jam for Man concert. You can find their music at http://koiote.bandcamp.com/album/people-food