Getting To Know Supersofar
From the land of mountains & salt flat deserts comes Supersofar, a Salt Lake-based band whose refreshing sound and accessibility, trips you through melodic vocals and instrumental dynamics, ranging from as heavy as the sky falling to wide open spaces and all points in between.
Formed in 2002, Supersofar quickly became a noticeable name locally and regionally with strong word-of-mouth, and impressive area shows.
Supersofar is W. James Woods, vocals/ guitar/ piano; Bob Hanson, Drums/ samples/ vocals; Mike Stipanov, guitar/ vocals; Marc Hanson, guitar; David Briggs, bass/ vocals; Jonni Lightfoot, (also of Air Supply)bass/ guitar/ studio; known for their melodic approach in songwriting, they continue to ride the wave to success and show no signs slowing down.
Their popular Blessing Of The Curse and SUM garnered many favorites with the fans, including, "Mind Your Manners," "Ocean Breathe," “Circles,” and "The Mess”.
2008 brings the release of The Drama Club EP, a fresh approach with this effort, focusing more on songwriting, production, and musicianship, etc. “We are constantly growing as a band, individuals and as song creators. Everybody has a hand in that pie, a good song never goes out of style” James explains. Their songs hit you as catchy without being novelty and uplifting without being pompous.
Supersofar continues their craft with a fervent following in their wake. Thanks to hard work, determination, radio and ever growing web presence, Supersofar is definitely a band to put on your radar.
Supersofar's live shows are joyous, intense and powerful with undeniable chemistry with their audiences. The band is hard to categorize and their songs impossible to keep out of your head.
"We will be playing where ever, whenever and however we can.to support all releases. Thanks for supporting us!
Buzz Notes
"Woods has strong & assured vocal lines. His range is impressive. His voice can go from an insistent pleading to a gravelly sort of growl over the course of a single song w/o the shift ever sounding strained or awkward". -- Peter Conroy (West Coast Performer - CA.)
. SUPERsoFAR, a sleek and unique guitar-rock outfit that's equal parts crunch and melody. -- Bill Frost (Salt Lake City Weekly)
