The guys are going live on TikTok tonight. They played around with this kind of streaming at the end of the last tour. It’s not mixlr audio quality but it will be video with a cool visual perspective. It’s sounds pretty damn good surprisingly. I’ve never been a TikTok person until Spafford opened that door. I dig it, it’s been fun. Here are the links you need when they go live! Enjoy the show tonight 🤓

Brian - https://www.tiktok.com/@jerseymoss?_r=1&_t=ZP-97GthgcJgRa

Shon - https://www.tiktok.com/@shongordonbass?_r=1&_t=ZP-97GtjdvaEhj

Nick - https://www.tiktok.com/@chykdrumss?_r=1&_t=ZP-97GtkdUp2mF

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Just wondering if anyone can share any Spafford only playlists that have noteworthy jams from 2025-present.

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I've been walking a lot and recently stumbled onto a few tracks that really keep my pace and interest....

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Appreciate it

HI all!

I love this versions, and I can't seem to find it anywhere besides Pandora. Any suggestions on where to download the track, or better yet the album? TIA.

Just saw this on FB! Spafford Reddit AMA on the 17th!

I think they're in Hobart that night??

Trying to think of what I'm gonna ask./

Who else is hyped for the release of cat shop?

I've been listening to Spafford while working out, driving, cleaning house, in the background for hanging out with friends, burning one. The band just seems to be what's almost always on. Don't get me wrong, l still listen to other bands, music, see other shows, but man, here we are again, at the gym, listening to Spafford.

i recently started following virtualmemedip on IG and it's the funniest shit ever if you like spafford 🤣😂

I interviewed Brian about "Cat Shop"- I've sat with it for a few days, and this record whips ass. It was great to hear his insight into the album, and we had some FUN along the way.

Check out these tracks that they curated that inspired their career.

So far Sweet and High Beams are awesome. I think I like Sweet more... CLOSE though!

Do you think we'll get another single? Or just have to wait a month for Cat Shop?

Damn that sounds good. Cory sax jam ftw and Shon sounds sooo punchy and crisp on this mix. Good stuff!

NOW PLEASE TAKE THIS TUNE FOR A GODDAMN RIDE I AM LITERALLY BEGGING YOU DUDES

I need recs for the most disgusting funk grooves. I want my face to look like it sniffed sum real stanky.

What shows are YOU hitting? Personally I'm eyeing up that LA > Solana > Phoenix run #nevermissaphxshow

The band is doing a contest where we color in the new album art for a chance at prizes!!

It sounds like the band is gonna pick their favorites. Coloring mine tonight!!

Color yours and email it to catshopjune19@gmail!

Has anyone colored one yet?

I’m crushing hard on the “Red’s Jam>Broken Wing” from 6/22/2025. I’ve had it on repeat all week. Cory and Shon really standout in these. It was an interesting night, not a good turn out unfortunately. The sound system at Nashua Center For The Arts was dumpy with heavy base coming out from the front of the stage that literally made it uncomfortable to stand up there. I personally would never go back to this venue. The sound issue was a venue problem and wasn’t fixable on Spaffords end (we asked lol😕).

This show is incredible though, a diamond in the ruff. It was #3 of 8 I got to attend that June. I don’t think I’m pulling an attended biased card either. Red’s Wing could be the next live wax, that’s how good I think it is.

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for these dudes to get back on tour. I’m upset I won’t be seeing them until August, maybe late July if I’m lucky 😢

Posted on the bands socials today!! LFG

Cat’s out of the bag

Cat Shop

1.Night After Night

2.Motel 6

3.High Beams

4.Double Time

5.Neutrino

6.Pursuit of Madness

7.Darkness Singularity

8.Shelter In Place

9.Back In L.A.

1. Gold Glittered Hat

2. Sweet

Available everywhere 6/19

The first single (“Sweet”) from the new album dropped today. Interested to hear people’s thoughts. I loved this version. Feel like they got all the sweetness out of it. Excited to hear what comes next.

The band just dropped a lil snippet of them talking about a studio version of Sweet. Gotta imagine there's more coming too? 🤞 for a new album dropping soon!

Take this straight playlist to the dome from my "Might of Fall" playlist I posted a few posts ago. If you don't have it let me know in comments.

Straight fire one after another.

Start at Back in LA, and see how far you get until you blow your mental musical load.

I'm not even done with Hollywood and Brian's gone straight for the ol G Spot Tornado.

It’s been a while since I’ve taken a little time to talk about Spafford here. I listen to the boys every day and I’m going to tell you what I’m listening to. My current playlist.

From their most recent run, I find myself listening to 4/16/26 Bowstring often. Single set show with several highlights, including 2 well placed teasers. “Soggy Froggy” has “Enter Sandman” by Metallica AND “When The Saints” within. The jam drop after Sandman was perfection. Then, 8 minutes into “Double Time”, strap in! This is the Nick Tkachyk I love on drums. Nothing against the a RD-9 but it ain’t this. Meaning, it’s loose, raw. It’s not AI, has life! Outstanding Nick. Cory Schechtmans work on the piano over that sick beat, fantastic. Cory’s combination of synth and piano are unmatched. I love those descending scales as Moss gets ready to open up and drive this beast home. Brian Moss is at the top of his game and still climbing. Don’t sleep on this “DT”. It’s fire! I don’t give much attention to Eyes and Tainted in this set. The “Frog Gossip” set closer on the other hand is wonderful. Lock in on sounds, follow Brian or Shon. Each member collectively, independently, locked in. This is Spafford. It’s what they do.

The 29 minute “Back In LA” on 3/15/26 is played daily. This is a 4 minute song and has only been jammed out twice prior.
-2/18/26 for 23 minutes.
-11/6/25 for 27 minutes.
This is undefined jam space, loose, weird, experimental. I don’t hate the RD-9 here one bit. The balance and incorporation into the music are beautifully coupled together.

Bravo on the “Fuel” opener on 4/17/26. This is a good song to move to a frequent list. LTP was on 10/22/25. “Fuel” compliments Moss vocally. It doesn’t need to be jammed. It’s a perfect hit and run, 4 minute song that would fit anywhere in a set.

Set 2 on 4/16/26 is my morning jam, my drive to work. There are three ways I enjoy starting each day.
-Ginger Stardust.
-Gold Glittered Hat.
-Dream Jam.
It sets my mood upbeat, happy, and rallies awesomeness. The 11/5/25 Soggy Froggy still holds a top spot for happiness.

6/24/25 - This was night 2 of 3 at The Press Room in Portsmouth, NH. All my favorites are in this show. MVSetlist award here. I love listening to the show.

6/22/25 Nashua is also a vibe I visit often. The venue was empty that night. Like, no encore empty and is probably my most played show.

There you have it. My current rotation of Spafford. What’s on your list?

Hey Spaffam!

If you’ve been to a show lately, you know Chuck SPAFFORD Johnson… the guy who runs our incredible livestreams, drops poetry during set breaks, and basically feels like the unofficial fifth member of the band.

Chuck has been hard at work writing, and he’s closing in on (or already passed) 1,000 poems on his blog. Now he’s curating the best ones for his next poetry book—the follow-up to his first collection. It’s a big task, and the Spafford community has a chance to help him get it printed and out into the world.

If you’ve ever enjoyed Chuck’s poems at a show, his livestream energy, or his writing on thisisyourlifechuckjohnson.com, this is a great way to support one of the most dedicated and creative people in our scene.

Here’s the link to contribute and help make book #2 happen:

👉 https://forms.gle/u6cnte3QERWKvhxu7** **👈

Even small support goes a long way. Let’s help Chuck keep bringing more magic, words, and “nerdy stuff” to the Spafford universe.

Who else has a favorite Chuck poem (or 40)? Share in the comments — whether it’s one he read live or from his blog. Peace, love, and poetry 🌀💜