Spafford

"Highlights for me were Anyone and the breakbeat GITL! "

"Jam-heavy first set!  Broken Wing features some Remedy-like jamming in the middle.  Kicked-off by Cory with some soulful piano, this section finishes with some heartfelt and inspired playing from Brian before returning to BW proper and funking-out for a few before slowing down and transitioning into the first Hollywood of 2024.  This transition is quiet and intimate a la the 7/7/19 version -> from VBD. Hollywood serves as a quick-but-blissful bridge to Alternate Ending, the first time the two songs have been paired together (I believe).  I don’t have medical training, but if you don’t feel a tug on your heart strings during this AE, you might want to see a doctor.  If nothing else, at least get a pulse check.  This song has always been taken to level 10, but some of the versions over the past 13 months – chiefly 12/31/22, 5/5/23, and 7/15/23 – have brought it to level 11.  File this one in with those. After AE they drop into Anyone and continue the theme from the night before -> Palisades.  That theme is taking a straightforward part of the song and taking it on a side adventure.  Last night it was an extended transition to Palisades, and tonight we have an extended (3+ minutes) intro into Anyone, focusing mainly on Cory, who goes ballistic during this time.  I’ve said it numerous times this tour: the level of comfort, communication, and musicianship is showing through in a number of places, and this is sort of “micro” jamming is an evident one (to me, at least).  The jam in Anyone is a dance party – driven by Jordan and Nick; themed by Cory and brought to the promise land by Brian – listen in a place where you can move as the music inspires you to.   Glenn Frey, founding member of the Eagles, was born in Detroit and raised nearby.  Brian sneaks in a few teases from Glenn’s “You Belong to the Night” towards the end of Giants in the Light.  The Jam out of Aeroplane is as light as a feather, floating gently into the All In set closer.  I don’t have anything to add about this version, so I’ll leave you with this:  All In was listed as “Combo Combo” (First Time Played – no name yet) on the audience recording from 2/21/15. "

"Love these versions of Giants and Ginger Stardust!"

"Love this bad and what they're doing so far this year, but I have to disagree with the poster above. I don't like the breakbeat version of Giants, sounds cheap and cringey to me. The original is much better IMO."

"I'm loving this break beat version of GITL"

"This was my first show. I was wildly entertained. I was locked in from start to finish of each set. Everything evolved beautifully. Masterful mix of skill and fun. I will be actively seeking out future live experiences!"

"These Guys are Absolutely killing it EVERY SHOW, NIGHT after Night after Night! It blows my mind you can see this kind of talent in the small rooms that they play in. No jam band comes close to what they are doing currently. If they are in your town or within a 2-3 Hour drive it's a must see event! Go see them Live!"

"Fantastic show and great first set! "