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@Cody Thought i heard that. Thanks for the confirmation

@dontjudgedave Hmmm...good point. Hard Rock is opening a new hotel/casino this month. Maybe they'll have a room that could work. Plenty of theaters and bars in town but I can't think of a perfect fit for them. In a few years they'll be selling out Boardwalk Hall though!

Always down for 2x Philly, but a slight shift to Atlantic City would be dope AF! Party on the boardwalk!

@myanruth how did you get the Milkboy ticket?! All I got was a stamp on my hand.

@damian Thanks for all that you do for this site and community. I'll be sure to donate as well!

I'm interested! I'm flying in solo from Philly and would love to meet up with some folks before the show.

@SociableJimmy awesome story! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to rage with you!

@damian makes sense to not list all the jams unless they end up in the regular rotation. #trusttheprocess

Can we get a "Peach Jam" officially?! The band labeled the 8/12 pre-remedy jam as Peach Jam. Only played once

@Jayson1974 Good stuff! Can't wait to rage with you at Blind Pig!

Review: 9/29/2017, The Foundry - Philladelphia, PA

Leaving the 8x10 on Thursday night in Baltimore after Red & Co’s lovely rendition of Beautiful Day and waking up to a perfect autumn morning really set the tone for what would be a SpaffTastic evening. My excitement had been mounting all week. It was an opportunity to see a sellout show in my home town with many friends old and new.

Everyone had a great time at the pre-show meetup and I got to meet several s’nerds before the show. Around 8pm we headed into the venue and I snagged a bunch of new merch including the Philly print by Brian Bojo, which is so cool!

The stage was set, the house music bumping, and the “I’m Killing It!” stickers were being passed out all around me. It was certainly an amped up crowd eagerly awaiting an Evening with Spafford.

What better way to start off the show but with Dream Jam. The slow melodic buildup with Brian and Red exchanging jams throughout played right into the anticipation of the sell-out crowd. The peak was right on point and Cameron helped carry the smooth transition into Catfish John. Always a crowd pleaser, tonight’s version did not disappoint. As soon as I heard the opening notes of Walls I knew we were in for a special night. The energy level was fantastic and jams were tight with Brian taking the early lead guided by the tight rhythm delivered by Cam. Legend was a delicious change of pace before they unleashed a masterful version of Backdoor Funk. Cam and Jordan handled the song with precision and power that really helped guide several solos by both Red and Brian. A slow and dirty groove ultimately erupted into a Moss solo that had veteran fans and newcomers in awe. As if that wasn’t enough of a first set, they busted out Take Your Mama, the hard rocking cover by the Scissor Sisters that closed things out with bang.

(Photo by Kirsch)

Being just steps away from Independence Hall must have been on their minds as they ripped into the second set opener America. All four members totally in lockstep with each other brought the 500+ Foundry crowd along with them every step of the way. Space Gadget was a very pleasant surprise, the first one of the Cam era, and it had the crowd cheering and singing along before Brian stretched his go go gadget fingers to finish it out. Red’s Jam took center stage. Fast paced yet extremely patient, the jam that ensued was one of the best of the tour. The high octane continued right into a Weasel which gradually calmed into an ambient bliss before building back up to the goose bump inducing peak that you can only get from Weasel.

(Photo by Kirsch)

Philly is officially home to cheesesteaks, Rocky, and monster Postman jams. After the much loved cover Sweet, the band delivered The Postman for the ages and the second one the City of Brotherly Love has witnessed this year (see 01/24/2017).

It was a great night filled with amazing friends and amazing music. I can’t wait to see what more this fall tour will bring for the band as every night they seem to be getting better and better. The community of fans is becoming one of the most dedicated I’ve ever seen with live streams, social media posts, and of course a dedicated fan site. It’s an exciting time to be a fan of music and it’s an exceptionally incredible time to be following Spafford. They are truly great guys with incredible talent and a dedication to delivering great jams night after night. See you all on tour somewhere soon!

(Photo by Kirsch)

@Lopez Nice! See you in Ann Arbor!

@myanruth Noticed that 8x10 is e-ticket only. Kinda sucks. I am a huge stub guy. The one for the Philly show is legit though!

@Jon-Rose you're the man! Thanks, Jon!

Who would you consider to be your biggest influencers?

When you aren't creating art prints, what other ways do you express your creativity?

Are you surprised by the rapid growth in popularity of Spafford? And where do you see them in 5 years?

Curious about what path everyone took to get here (Spafford). For me I started seeing Phish and Disco Biscuits in 2000 and haven't looked back. More recently been catching UM and JRAD but definitely cought the Spafford bug. Seems like they are gaining fans from many different types of styles...so tell me...where'd you come from?

Hey everyone. Nearly two weeks away! If anyone wants an invite to the Facebook event let me know. You can then use that as a way to invite others. See you soon!

@Chunkerton88 Sent

@myanruth sent you an invite

Hey nerds! Kick off your Friday night and Spafford show pre-game with us at Garage Bar in Fishtown located right near the Foundry!

https://www.facebook.com/events/296365780831203