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SUPERsoFAR, a sleek ‘n’ unique guitar-rock outfit that’s equal parts crunch and melody. - Bill Frost
…”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
Discography
The Drama Club EP- Sept. 2008
Blessing Of the Curse EP- '07
SUM LP- '05
Segue E.P.- 2004
Day Stealer LP- 2003
*2005 Top 5 most played locals on KBER 101 Radio Salt Lake
*2005 "SUM" CD named #2 in Top 10 Local albums for 2005 by KXRK X96 Radio
*2004-05 Began participating in AMP from Mountain Dew college radio promotion.
*2003- Salt Lake City Weekly- Slammy Awards- James Woods- Best Male Vocalist
*2003- Salt Lake City Weekly- Slammy Awards- SUPER so FAR- Artist of the year
*2002- Salt Lake City Weekly- Slammy Awards- James Woods- Best Male Vocalist
*10/19/2003 The song Day Stealer is # 21 out of
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Bio
From the land of mountains & saltflat deserts comes Supersofar, a Salt Lake-based 5 piece who's refreshing sound and accessibility, trips you through melodic vocals and instrumental dynamics, ranging from as heavy as the sky falling to atmospheric like wide open space 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 gigs.
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, bass (also of Air Supply); 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.
Supersofars live shows are joyous, intense and powerful with undeniable chemistry. The band Indeed hard to categorize, and songs impossible to keep out of your head.
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