Spraynard makes two triumphant returns in one weekend

Spraynard are back in action. The boys from West Chester, PA decided to call it quits in late 2012, though the members were still active in other bands including NONA, Adult Braces, and Martin.  This February, Spraynard announced that they would be playing a reunion show at the First Unitarian Church on May 24th. The tickets sold out within a day, even without mentioning any support acts. The band later announced that Timeshares (New York), hometown friends Everyone Everywhere, Virginia indie rockers Sundials and in particular, Armalite would be supporting the show.  Armalite has been a “super group” band for almost ten years – a collaboration of Dan Yemin from Paint it Black, Adam Goren from Atom and his Package, longtime punk scenester Mike McKee and Jeff Ziga of Little Baby’s Ice Cream – but this only their sixth show ever.  It was an awesome and rare opportunity to watch them perform!

Due to the overwhelming demand, Spraynard announced a second show to take place the night before the big reunion. This show was at Grand Slam USA of Malvern, PA—a family entertainment center where Mark Dickinson (bass), Dos Ware (drums), and Pat Graham (guitar) have all worked at during some time in their life. The lineup included hometown friends John Crodian and Lavis Blake, DC pop punks The Max Levine Ensemble, and Bethlehem’s own Slingshot Dakota. Grand Slam is equipped with laser tag, bating cages, and more. A stage and sound setup was on a basketball court, and it was one of the most unique shows I’ve ever attended.

Later in March, after the announcement of the shows, the dudes confirmed that Spraynard is back. The compilation LP, The Mark, Tom, and Patrick Show was released, and they just announced a summer tour in July with Dowsing, Timeshares, and Colossal Wrecks. Check out the photos from Grand Slam with John Crodian, The Max Levine Ensemble, and Slingshot Dakota along with the photos from First Unitarian with Everyone Everywhere, Armalite, and Sundials below.