Shows for a new enthusiast?
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Just saw Spafford for the first time, I was blown away. Looking for more..
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https://forum.spaffnerds.com/topic/166/listen-now-oktoberfest-six-pack
https://forum.spaffnerds.com/topic/100/spafford-summer-six-pack
These two threads are a pretty good place to start. They contain a bunch of shows spanning the band's career, and you should be able to get a sense of how their sound has evolved over the years. Then I would listen to some shows from the current tour, 2017-09-29 and 2017-10-08 are both great shows with AUD recordings available. They also most of their recent shows up on nugs if you have a subscription or want to buy a copy of the SBD.
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Welcome! We are SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE!!!!
@myanruth is right. The 6 packs are a great way to take a sip out of the band.
There are also a couple of topics on the forums that discuss "best shows" which are good to dive into.
https://forum.spaffnerds.com/topic/8/what-show-should-i-listen-to/
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https://forum.spaffnerds.com/topic/33/best-spafford-showeach have some good recommendations in there.
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Thank you! Diving right in
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Thank you, it’s so fun to catch a band on the upswing like this!
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@SpaffPrise said in Shows for a new enthusiast?:
Thank you, it’s so fun to catch a band on the upswing like this!
Glad to have you here! It really is an exciting time!
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those threads are great especially as a cross section over the years, but just trying to keep up with this Fall Tour as it happens isn't a bad "intro" to the band... they're bloody KILLING IT!
@SpaffPrise what's (one of) your favorite songs right now? maybe we can get a list of people's favorite performances of that song
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Listen to everything from this tour on the nugs app.
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Watch the full show video from the Baker's Dozen after show at BB Kings! All around great show and high quality video!
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@Johnny-Love
I don’t know how often they jam out Walls, but the Portland version was killer...also like America and reprise so far, among others...the West la fadeaway was great too(I know its a dead tune but great version) -
@SpaffPrise you're a nerd after my own ear, these are among my favorite songs! (along with all the other ones - lol) I don't think Walls sees the > 15min jam plateau too often (i could be wrong on that, i've probably only listened to 15-20 versions of it and it's been played 72 times). however a healthy 13min version of Walls, one of my favorites and one of the raging-est i've listened to, is from 2012-04-20 at The Birdcage. this is one of the band's earliest shows, probably the 2nd or 3rd time they performed Walls. Just be careful about operating heavy machinery when listening to this version... at least for me it has been known to cause spontaneous body convulsions and headbangs of an extreme nature. This same show has an America-Reprise (and a Dark Star cover) so you're in luck!! Not my favorite rendition of either, but they're great and fascinating as the 2nd or 3rd times these songs were ever "performed", although based on their tightness you wouldn't be surprised if it was their 100th time being performed. While you're at it, the next night-- 2012-04-21 at The Birdcage-- is a fantastic show and closes with a 17min Walls. There's also a Franklin's Tower > Fire on the Mountain cover that will steal your face right off your head. also the first version of Dream Jam that I ever heard and a beauty. peace!!
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@Johnny-Love
This place is great. Thank you for the wonderfully thoughtful and eloquent suggestions! Once I stop listening to this Portland show on repeat I have plenty to get after. Heavy machinery be damned. -
@Frito-Pie
Thanks, I’d love to, but I think I need to stick to auds for now. nugs.net too rich for my blood, looks like there’s plenty out there though -
@SpaffPrise have you put your name in for the drawing? It's totally free and we are giving away 2, 3 month subscriptions. Also, there's a 30 day free trial. Not sure of you need a credit card for that though.
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@damian
I entered, thanks! I really appreciate the unexpectedly warm welcome, yet another plus of my overall experience so far! -
@SpaffPrise Hey man, that's music to my ears. We're here to create that kind of community and we're glad you're a part of it. Pay it forward! Tell your friends. Bring people here that will bask in our glory and radiate our glow.
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@SpaffPrise I'm biased of course, but the Philly show had sick jams for both walls and America, and that whole show is fire (honestly they have all been this tour). I've only caught 3 shows now, but I love how after each one I have like 4 new favs I only partially appreciated before! This tour has been crazy, I don't know how the hell they do it 5 nights a week, they really are freaking killing it.
Props to @damian for putting together such a great gathering spot, this place really is top notch!
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@PhillySpaffnerd well thanks man. It'd just be an empty webspace without you guys. So thank you all for coming. Spread the word.
I too am a huge fan of that Philly show. It's straight hot fire from start to end. There are a couple of AUDs in the spaffbase as well as a link to the official release. Definitely worth a listen.
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@PhillySpaffnerd ^ those are great renditions and an all around insane show
