Spafford and Umphrey's-what say you?
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All, both these bands are playing in the NYC metro area this weekend. Have never seen Spafford, but I heard their live stream at Lock'n a few years ago and liked what I heard. Supposedly the drummer is gone now.
Saw Umphreys a few years back and they were a little harder edged than what I had expected.
Looking for some input on if I should catch one or both or any of these shows. Thanks folks!
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ken D.
I like Umphrey's more rock
I like Umphrey's more rock sound, but have to say I was underwhelmed by them last few times I saw them.
Saw Spafford last year for the first time and thought they were really good. Better than Goose IMHO.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Scott Schaffer
Thanks Ken! I am leaning
Thanks Ken! I am leaning towards Spafford as well.
Apparently these UM shows are 25th Anniversary or something....
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: El Nino
Umphrey's seemed like a metal
Umphrey's seemed like a metal jam band to me when I saw them. Not my thing.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Scott Schaffer
Agreed El Nino. I was
Agreed El Nino. I was suprised by their sound as well.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MarkD
I don't get UM. IMHO one of
I don't get UM. IMHO one of the most overrated bands of all time. And they act like they are the greatest band ever.
Don't think I have caught Spafford yet.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thumbkinetic
I liked UM when I saw them.
I liked UM when I saw them. Steve Berlin was there. And Jojo!
I haven't clicked on a Spafford link so far.
The name sounds like private school. Or the blonde, douche-y character in a comedy set at one.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Zzzzzz
Honestly, I always thought
Honestly, I always thought spafford was a nickname for another band. Had no idea they were actually a band themselves.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: 19.5 Degrees
The name sounds like private
The name sounds like private school. Or the blonde, douche-y character in a comedy set at one.<<<
I've been saying this for years! Not necessarily the name of a private school or character, but simply how their name is somewhat of a "liability".
They've played some late night shows in Vegas and the Southwest after Furthur in the past and had liked them. They can get a bit "repetitive" if you see them at length, but they seem to find some nice nuggets in the midst of it all ... and in a way that I find easier to roll with than bands that have more disjointed progressions (extreme would be Zappa) which Umphrees might have more of a foot in the door of that approach.
Back to the name: I've always thought of Spafford as a Giant Bernese Mountain Dog that hangs around with its brother named "Spaulding". In the end, it's the music that I care most about and not a name or band photo with everyone's arms crossed in some weird pose, but I still can't help to wonder about their trajectory if they had a better name?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Woz
Noise
Noise
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Punt, pass, and kick.
Punt, pass, and kick.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skyjunk
>The name sounds like private
>The name sounds like private school.
first thing that popped in my mind was that Kid in the movie Caddy Shack, the judges grandson. But that was Spaulding
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Don Volume
SPAFFORD!!!!
SPAFFORD!!!!