Guitar Teacher REACTS: SPAFFORD "The Postman" 3/1/19 | LIVE 4K

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[@MikeinAustin]

I'm a huge Spafford fan. I've seen Phish 200+ times and I still think Trey (and Phish) created a ton of composed music that I had thought was mostly lost in the death of Prog Rock and Zappa level compositions. Spafford (as a team) creates as exciting of compositions that I have ever heard and when they go into Jams, their ability to "hook up" or get into a true "in the zone" groove is amazing. Spafford is way more than a jam band. They write very very cool music, and instrumentals, and deep tracks, and drop great covers. Everyone should see Spafford when they are in town if you love great musicians.

[@mattmueller1921]

You are able to see and describe things that I like about this style of music that I didn't even know I was listening to

[@you_define_me9924]

I think you would really enjoy Khruangbin. Gotta check this trio out. Rock solid drummer, grooving bass, lightspeed guitarist.

[@faretheewell3711]

They are the shit!

[@andrewmorin898]

yo he totally would love them

[@Morriefresh]

@@NYdetectingLightspeed is a reach, but theyre good!!

[@boonerowen8127]

i know Im randomly asking but does any of you know a tool to log back into an instagram account..? I stupidly lost the account password. I would love any tips you can give me.

[@kaleblucas5942]

@Boone Rowen instablaster ;)

[@TheJabber]

Nailed it re: hooks! Spafford are MASTERS at creating mini-hooks within their songs. It sounds composed but it's not. It's just their skills and creativity. They write as they jam...just incredible.

[@artimus89]

"Guitar Teacher Watches Jamband for First Time" ---- Loved the video and the appreciation for the music.

[@brendanl2603]

You should do an updated Spafford review with their new guy on keys and Nick back on drums. They are putting out some serious grooves

[@edkerry87]

yes!!! Spafford!

[@owenladner6496]

edkerry87 fuck yeah they rule

[@RedFive511]

A musician myself, from the first time I heard Spafford, it drew me in immediately. Everything about these guys is phenomenal. I've only had the privilege of seeing them a few times but its epic. #superpros in every aspect

[@Guitargate]

That’s my takeaway too. You just don’t sound that good by accident.

[@Andrewjpritchard]

Your expansive observations across such an array of topics/skills to analyse in these bands is very much appreciated. Thank you.

[@Bob-qv1jx]

Don’t sleep on Fayetteville!! Arkansas’s hidden gem. I was at this show the venue George’s always pulls in great acts.

[@DabsDad]

Like Kimock

[@TheOminousbeanbag]

One of the bands I'll actually travel to see. And you're 100% on the bass player he's probably my favorite bassist to vibe on live.

[@evangreen2140]

"It gets the music nerds excited". Great quote. Love this guy.

[@jeffreyliebowitz4473]

Need to check out Goose! Before the pandemic hottest up and coming jam band around! You'll dig their stuff

[@mcn1979]

I came here to say this!

[@michaelhatch881]

@@mcn1979 Me too

[@bswerves12]

Goose for sure

[@dustinmeier1288]

Goose !!!

[@vtdivsky]

Yes! Question is what show/song?

[@usernamewaster]

The Moss boss can shred! Excited to watch this one. These guys quickly became my favorite band back in 2018. Have been to 20+ show since. These guys can play.

[@budderfingerz7109]

Caught these guys opening for umphreys back in like 2015 and it was the first time I'd ever heard them and I was like holy fuck who the hell is spafford

[@peaksandvalleys1187]

I saw them for the first time in 2017 in Asheville with Leftover Salmon. They took the night. Been hooked ever since. I’ve seen every show within 3 hours of me. I think my total right now is around 15-20. They fucking kill.

[@deepspacenine]

Dude I love that somebody can finally put into words what I've been hearing in these bands for decades. I've never been about to explain well enough why they are so good. Thanks bruh

[@jongray4828]

It’s fun to see you get jazzed about this band! I just saw them two nights in a row here in Denver and they blew me away!

[@mDicey22]

Cam, the drummer here, was standing in for their original drummer Nick who rejoined the band in Spring of 2019. Nick has the chops

[@mountain9954]

Is this really Cam? Miss your drumming dude!

[@vossy003able]

@@mountain9954 I think they are saying the drummer in this video

[@mDicey22]

I'm not Cam, meant "here" in this vid

[@theranter]

Cam IS way better than Nick. Cam is one hell of a drummer. I'm pretty sure Brian wanted Cam gone because started getting more attention than him, and Cam wouldn't play worse so Brian could be the center of attention again. That's why Brain would lose his shit at Cam on stage... Brian felt like he was being upstaged by Cam.

[@georgereichardt5275]

Ranter... I love Cam.. but your HIGH and very misinformed if you think that's why he isn't in the band anymore. Nick IS the Spaff sound. The end

[@ridesingletrack]

Someday I hope someone says "he is the one that is stitching the warm blanket" when talking about my playing, haha. Newer to your channel, but digging these videos. Giving me lots to think about even on songs I've heard a million times. You've got a new subscriber! Thanks man.

[@christopheroconnor2632]

If anybody wants to hear this amazing show it is on nugs.net. for streaming or download. This postman is part of a 4 song second set with the last 3 songs clocking in at about 51 minutes ( 19 + 19 + 13). Enjoy.

[@MrDrumdrumhaha]

Pumped you got to check out Spafford! I toured with the guys as their monitor engineer 2017-18 and they were a pleasure to work with every day. First and foremost was the importance of how they were represented sonically in the room and recording, they are very particular about their sound for sure and it shows. Spafford certainly opened my eyes to the world of Jam music and I am thankful! Beautiful music and solid dudes. Try and see them live when they hit the road again after all this craziness.

[@Guitargate]

Dude it shows!! Thx man

[@jacksoncrapps4106]

Saw this band live twice now and got lucky enough to Catch a postman my first time. Awesome band!

[@johnathonjepson5466]

Thank you for doing this!

[@FromtheSoultotheFretboard]

What a great band and review!! MOE PLZ-MOE PLZ-MOE PLZ

[@mikemcdonald82]

Just stumbled on your channel last week. This is by far my favorite of your videos that I have seen so far. Spafford is so good!

[@ethanrutter2553]

These guys are fantastic. Gotta catch them live!

[@aleaming]

More Spafford please!!!

[@bradylambert6820]

Forced myself out of the house last March 10 days after having my hip replaced to see these guys for the first time in Portland. Saw them again in Dewey Beach over the summer, only got one song repeated. These guys are incredible. Give Ghost Light a listen, big jams and segues... make you wait for it.

[@danwebb1756]

Got tickets for next Saturday. Can’t wait!

[@susangraves7088]

Each of these incredibly talented musicians are so great. Its awesome to see the expressions when your listening to this and describing them. These feelings and descriptions are exactly why this band is my absolute favorite. Thanks for the share of this video.

[@vossy003able]

Love love love this video. Spafford is one of my favorites. Brian really has the chops. I love you breaking down the videos, but I also lovee you playing along. Some of my favorite parts. Keep these videos up man

[@vossy003able]

Finishing this video up. Brian is the king of faces

[@Coltsteryo]

Your videos always get me even more excited about my favorite bands. 🙂

[@jefflovesfishing2002]

I love this band, I see them everytime they're in Florida

[@DWDrums1228]

Seen these guys almost 20 times now. They always deliver some absolutely fire jams.

[@slicksloth2156]

One of my favorite jam bands 🔥

[@jstantino]

Dude I love your channel I just discovered it about 2 hrs ago It’s now 7am and it all started w your video on brown eyed woman and I was at that same dead and co. Show at Bristow!!

[@PhantasyKingpin]

Texture Hooks...I like that explanation. Glad you are getting into the "Building & Peaking" style of improv. Can't wait for the next live stream 🎸G8.

[@iwantmy2dollars11]

Wow! Adding them to my playlist!!

[@TheJabber]

This. Was. Amazing to watch!! Thanks!!!

[@remyremy6808]

Wow! I've seen em live & really enjoyed it, but damn.... this is nice!

[@isween1985]

Thanks so much for diving into spafford!

[@toddgregson3820]

I have been so lucky to have had Spafford here in AZ for the past 10 years. Believe it or not the tightness and sound this band produces hasn't changed since I first started watching them in the Sail Inn in Tempe. Glad you picked up on it and enjoyed!

[@melian9999]

"Hello relative major our old friend", you are getting me thru this lockdown brother thank you. Never heard of this band, and I was grooving out, will check them out. Peace

[@SPTbull]

Jordan Fairless is the stitching to my warm blanket too. : )

[@peaksandvalleys1187]

I call him Fearless Fairless for a reason.

[@jdeanhorton]

Love your reactions to all the little things! I totally understand what you're talking about its hard to put into words but those textured hooks made perfect sense to me! Spafford is up and coming for sure and only getting better

[@jdeanhorton]

Also do a review of the band Goose next please!

[@richardmurrayjr.2338]

Mike, Thanks for bringing to light groups and musicians that are reminiscent of the heyday of music. Mid late 60's thru early 80's. Beastie Boys in my opinion ushered in the end of music and lyrics. Just turned 63, my kids are discovering the magic contained within the analog of vinyl. Just passed along my collection to my daughter who can't believe what's she's been missing from digital versions like those from Fleetwood Mac. Thanks again.

[@bretthousman8317]

This band is in the pocket more of the time than most others. They had a one song set last year or the year before.

[@richardmurrayjr.2338]

Music and musicianship is making a comeback in a big way and that is good for everyone's soul.

[@samstern4483]

This is great, love to see this dudes mind opening up to jam bands! You can tell it’s clicking for him. I’d like to see one of these for all the other hot jam bands: Umphreys McGee, Moe, Twiddle, goose, pigeons playing ping pong, Lotus, STS9, aqueous etc

[@darkelive660]

The version from the Fillmore Detroit in 2017 is the first I heard. 5 minutes in and my life was forever altered..

[@levelapr]

Loved your work brother. New BIG fan!

[@absolutsteve]

Spafford rips! Can't wait to see them live some day

[@FaceMelter328]

I really enjoy your content! Spafford kills it. Great breakdown on this one. I really like Jordan Fairless' bass style/tone also. I'm a bass player myself. Keep doing what you're doing bud!👍

[@franknbeans2039]

It's all about finding that pocket, Mike. Waiting for it isn't really what's going on. It's getting in that pocket and letting it ride.

[@dangriffin43]

If there is going be one thing that gets me through all this social distancing it will be the phrase " Summing Sasquatch". That comment during the peak of Brian Moss's solo made my smile wrap all the way around my head. Thanks Michael!!!!

[@NystromProductions]

Texture Hooks, love it brother, thanks for the great review of my favorite band!

[@arthurmcdonald7373]

Howdy Michael. I know this is off topic, but wanted to say how awesome last nights live stream of Dinner and a Movie was. Absolutely the highlight of my month so far and I really really needed something like that. I'm telling every damn person I know to check your content out. Thanks brother.

[@Guitargate]

Arthur McDonald thanks!!! Hoping to do more!

[@stevehourihane1536]

how has nobody mentioned twiddle yet!!!!!! right there with spafford and goose

[@paulgibbons2370]

Please do Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne and others -- "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. One of the best!

[@bailey141414]

The warm blanket. The Musical blanket. Can't have that without the keys. Love your reviews

[@ryank732]

This band is so good.... "that's the face, the face when your having a good time" I like how you show the general concept of complex licks, usually that's all i need to learn new things.

[@bpfactor]

Chris Ericson was the FOH engineer at the time! He is a badass. The mix on the video is the board feed + room mics. His treatment and placements of all the tones on stage was freakin' masterful, glad you hear it!

[@synftw_]

Spafford is great live. Listen to Goose next!!!

[@gabeyamartino8124]

Echoing @Faron Square. You should do a video on Consider the Source. Those guys are truly one of a kind. Hard to describe, but seriously some of the craziest music I've ever heard.

[@andrewmorin898]

YES!!!

[@legionofbarry]

Smokin' band. So great live!

[@tylerrichman9]

This was really good. Really, really... good.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

FWIW... Relative Major gave me goosebumps.

[@daveypy]

"Free Guitargate" kept popping up in the comments during Joel Cummings live stream. Now, I'm here haha!

[@britt8018]

Yes!

[@coryobrien922]

Bro. I loved that lick opening lick. Particularly the stuff up the neck.

[@benjaminbrannen1405]

Saw them and CBDB in atl recently. was awesome!

[@michaelhatch881]

Really enjoying what you're doing...thanks and keep it up. Gotta check out Goose

[@patrickjohnson6997]

fuck yeah. saw these guys in ithaca in the fall. great show. awesome band

[@michaelb3682]

YES! SPAFFORD!!!

[@MirthFilms]

Top shelf version of this song!

[@indeliblyinked]

Great vid. Supposed to be seeing Spafford tonight in Arcata. Go O’s.

[@pettisUSA]

I follow your reaction videos in some part because I get introduced to bands and groups that I have never heard of before. Like Spafford. My first thought is that they sound like Yes or have borrowed ideas from Yes or even Kansas. I am going to watch this video again to track the number of movements or sections. There is a lot going on here in The Postman.

[@Guitargate]

Gary Pettis love it

[@wespoole7468]

Love me some Spafford

[@MartinMcCue19]

Love me some Spafford. Would be interesting to have you compare the evolution of this song over the last 7-8 years.

[@PhantasyKingpin]

Saw these guys open for Umphrey's!

[@budderfingerz7109]

Me 2 they're good.. check out spare parts

[@nathanc8399]

Late again. But much love for your eclectic tastes. Nobody breaks down jam bands like you. Keep crushing it

[@nathanc8399]

Oh and you should their live album from New Years 2021. The version of In the Eyes of Thieves is groove face melt.

[@spencermang9303]

Gooooosssseeeee

[@papaw2937]

Nice. In Johnson Ar right now working.next town over

[@dreyadams9655]

I highly lead out that you'll get a lot of requests for Ekoostikic Hookah but they're definitely worth a listen. I grew up listening to the band and have family ties with them they're great people. You should check out Life Is Good by Ekoostic Hookah ft Moe. Loving the content so much! Keep it up!

[@davedude1969]

I think he should listen to Hookah for sure Sweeney is off the hook!!

[@JayGator9]

Yesss! Sweney would blow this guy's mind!

[@hayesjohnny]

Love Ekoostik Hookah! Especially back when Ed and Cliff were there!

[@nathanielsnyder1323]

THE GREAT WENT GIN

[@faronsquare]

They are pretty spectacular. They get compared to Phish, Moe and Umphrey's and I hear that for sure, but they certainly have thier own thing going and they've got some chops. I've only seen them live once, but will def do so again when the opportunity arises. Have you reacted to any Aqueous? How about Consider the Source? If you want some real WTF moments, check out Consider the Source.... They get microtonal and base most stuff off of non western concepts, while still rocking hard.

[@gabeyamartino8124]

React to Consider the Source! Those dudes are not of this Earth, seriously.

[@brennanj7843]

Tempe, AZ!

[@mountain9954]

The weird time thing was a bar of 6 followed by a bar of 5. What's great is they really carry the groove so unless you're really listening closely it flows pretty well.

[@jordanalbert7614]

If you like this you'd like the Disco Biscuits. you should give House dog party favor, hot air balloon or once the fiddler paid a try, among so many others

[@jordanalbert7614]

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[@georgeaksich9017]

Hope it clicks with him because the jam vehicle tDBs provide is very unique and shoots you to the darkest corners of space. They aren't the most talented band but they definitely are the most sauced and my favorite.

[@ryankartheiser855]

Yes it definitely have a Allman Brothers band walk up and sound.

[@erichharvey10]

Love that you did Spafford! I just got into this band over the past year and love them. But gotta say, your guitar tone sounded pretty awesome. I can see you are playing a 594 but what amp were you playing through and/or pedals?

[@iG34RH34D]

Add another band I never listened to before now going on my list of regular listening.

[@paulgiza1681]

Love watching you get off on new bands. I have yet to see a moe. tune. Dueling guitars. Would be fun to see you gauge both of them and see what style u prefer. Chuck or Al side. Try rebubula or Brent black. Thanks for doing this. You’re killin it! (That’s a spaffnerd thing) you are.

[@tuckyboi3925]

You're 100% right about the discipline. Finding those texture pocket grooves involves leaving a lot of space open. Small changes over time looking for a groove that hits then time for trading solo leads. Patience, patience, patience.

[@jlbaxe]

Wow great band. Add them to my play list. Check out “Pigeons playing Pingpong” local Baltimore Md jam band. Beautiful PRS 594. 🤘😎🤘

[@cnigro211]

Hey man just recently subscribed to the channel and your videos are awesome and super informative so thanks for taking your time and skill to do this. Would love to see you react to some Josh Smith, Ariel Posen or Joey Landreth i think they would be right up your wheelhouse, just incredibly talented musicians and vocalists and just killer people.

[@Guitargate]

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[@LAfadeaway]

Spafford. We Jam. Glad to se you digging this. Postman kills every time

[@vegetarblessb]

Would’ve loved to see this on the remedy, the reprise, or electric taco stand

[@bgarg17]

Gotta check out Goose!!! They’re amazing

[@larispolarisful]

My boys from az!