Fans of Spafford had the treat of seeing the band perform two nights at Last Exit Live, a venue situated in the band’s home state of Arizona. The Phoenix, AZ celebration was one for the ages, as Spafford took fans through a jam-fueled journey in honor of the spooky holiday.
The second night was the true Halloween party, with the band debuting a number of covers for the occasion. Spafford opened the show with the “Ghostbusters” theme song, and even included Green Day and Herbie Hancock covers in their first set. The cover of Herbie Hancock’s “Canteloupe Island” also featured saxophonist Mike Cunningham, adding some extra oomph to the first set closer. The show also featured debut renditions of Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love” and Todd Rundgren’s “Bang On The Drum All Day” in the second set, throwing it back to the 80’s for a great night of music!
Fortunately, thanks to taper Grout, we have audio to share from this Halloween show. Check out the stream below!
Setlist: Spafford at Last Exit Live, Phoenix, AZ – 10/29/16
Set One – Ghostbusters(1) > Todd’s Tots, Ain’t That Wrong, Longview(2), Backdoor Funk, Cantaloupe Island(3*)
Set Two – Tainted Love(4), The Reprise > Salamander Song, America > Galisteo Way > Dis Go In 5? > Galisteo Way, Bang The Drum All Day(5*)
Encore – Leave The Light On > Ghostbusters
Notes:
1 – Ray Parker Jr. cover FTP
2 – Green Day cover FTP
3 – Herbie Hancock cover FTP
4 – Soft Cell cover FTP
5 – Todd Rundgren cover FTP
* – ft. Mike Cunningham(saxophone)
Spafford has a number of exciting shows coming up, including two nights supporting Lotus this weekend in Chicago. They’ll also be playing with The Magic Beans in New York, NY post-Phish at MSG, and will then go on to tour with Umphrey’s McGee throughout winter of 2017! Details and tickets for all shows can be found on the band’s website.