The Eppard Brothers are Joey Eppard and Josh Eppard with an array of special guests. Their guests range from their father, Jimmy Eppard, to past band-mate Chris Bittner, past band-mate/current 3 electric guitarist Billy Riker, current 3 bassist Daniel Grimsland, producer Robert "Chicken" Burke, producer Dave "Wavis" Parker, Coheed and Cambria bassist Michael Todd, Darkworld Studio owner Dave Daw. The Eppard Brothers (Joey Eppard and Josh Eppard) formed the band 3 with Chris Bittner in 1993 in Kingston, New York. They remained in that formation until 1999 when local friends in the Nyack, New York trio, Shabutie, found themselves without a drummer. Departing drummer, Nate Kelley, recommended Josh Eppard replace him. Shabutie took (back) in Travis Stever as well and after a few name changes ended up sticking with Coheed and Cambria. Josh Eppard remained a creative force in Coheed and Cambria until July 2006 when he was replaced by Chris Pennie of Dillinger Escape Plan. He currently serves as MC and music maker for his solo project (which he describes as "Dungeon Hip-Hop") Weerd Science. Josh Eppard is currently also doing studio session drumming. Joey Eppard has remained with 3 to this day. In addition to his work with 3, Joey Eppard has worked with many other musicians and bands, including Parliament-Funkadelic and Bad Brains. He serves as a guitarist and vocalist for the psychedelic/funk band DRUGS: The Mis-Americans. During his career, he has performed throughout North America, Europe, Australia & Japan, both in bands, and as a solo artist. He also released a solo album in late 2002, called Been to the Future, which features studio recordings of some of his solo work. Most notable about Joey is his unique guitar technique that is best described as a combination of Spanish flamenco style and slap bass techniques. Joey Eppard’s vocals have been described as ‘siren-like’, while his ‘finger-pricked rhythms’ have gained praise. He has stated that Led Zeppelin had a profound influence in shaping his musical talents. He also has listed such artists as King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Ojos de Brujo and The Mahavishnu Orchestra as other influences. Chris Bittner left 3 in June of 2001. He went on to engineer records for Coheed and Cambria, Codeseven, Anadivine, Straylight Run, Divest, Weerd Science, Four Letter Lie, The Sleeping, George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic, The Static Age and many more. The Eppard Brothers occasionally get together at local venues (beginning March 22, 2008) to perform their original material for family, friends and fans who have traveled as far as Indiana and Canada.