Spyderhuff is a swampy and psychedelic blues-rock band with deep Detroit roots stretching back to the 70s. But it’s not just the city’s famous car industry that influences their name—it’s about honouring the unsung heroes who make things run behind the scenes. The name “Spyderhuff” actually comes from Ed ‘Spider’ Huff, an electrical genius who worked with Henry Ford in the early days of the automotive industry. Just as Huff helped power the machines that moved the world, Spyderhuff’s music moves through a mix of genres including rock, blues, country, and jazz-fusion. They always seem to find new ways to twist and turn familiar sounds into something fresh.

NEW Spyderhuff EP

Spyderhuff has a new EP entitled BARFLY AT THE BARN DANCE. We loaded up the family station wagon, headed down south, and dug up some country roots. Loaded with dry wit and sarcasm, this is Spyderhuff’s sixth EP and will be served up one plate at a time through 2025.

GENEVA is the fourth track from Spyderhuff's new EP entitled “Barfly at the Barn Dance”.

Geneva has a very laid-back bluesy and jazzy feel with a bit of sarcasm sprinkled on top. This song is about getting arrested in Geneva for having a laser pointer on board a jet airliner. Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction...you can’t make this up. A good friend of mine was on his way to give a presentation to help make the world a better place. Unfortunately, he wasn’t aware he was in possession of a deadly weapon. So, if you are flying the friendly skies make sure your laser pointer is not above a Class 1 rating. Admittedly, this a strange subject for a song…but we had fun.

"The delivery is where the magic lies. The vocals carry the wry humor and dry bite of Johnny Cash, laced with the moody, shadowed presence of Nick Cave. There’s no rush — every phrase is given room to breathe, as if the singer is leaning back in his chair, telling the tale with a half-smile."
- Chris Mariotti, Edgar Allan Poets

STRAY DOG BLUES is the third track from Spyderhuff's new EP entitled “Barfly at the Barn Dance”. My dog Sonny got loose one day, and I had to pick him up at the city dog shelter. When I walked in, I could hear and feel the K-9 pleas “take me, take me!” Then Sonny heard my voice, and he wailed like a siren. Sonny was glad to be back home on my lap. “But, what about them dogs…them stray dogs?"

"Spyderhuff doesn’t just perform this song; they seem to inhabit it. With Tom Kuhr leading the charge on slide, baritone guitar, and vocals, there’s an immediate sense of being somewhere dusty and raw, a place where stories are written in scars and sung in bars."
- Chris Mariotti, Edgar Allan Poets

 

GOOD LOVE is the second track from Spyderhuff's new EP entitled “Barfly at the Barn Dance”. Sometimes there's white hats and black hats in relationships. This country/southern-rock number has a little swagger coming from the person wearing the black hat. The lyrics display an attitude loaded with dry wit and sarcasm. Enjoy and don't take it too seriously.

Here's the first track from “Barfly at the Barn Dance”. This song is dedicated to those who love each other as they quietly ride into the sunset with the weight of life’s changes. Anyone that's ever been in a long-term relationship with ups and downs knows exactly what LOVE IS A COLD HARD BLISS is all about.

"Sonically, “Cold Hard Bliss” is like if The Eagles, Tom Petty, and Chris Stapleton got together for a late-night jam in an old barn with a few beers and no filter."
- Iain Johnson, Odyssey Magazines

 

TIME IS TURNING US BEHIND is Spyderhuff's Single!

"This is classic rock at its core, yet it refuses to stay confined, blending elements of psychedelia, Americana, and even subtle experimental touches. Spyderhuff’s strength lies in their ability to fuse genres effortlessly, creating a listening experience that feels unique yet nostalgic."
- Edgar Allan Poets

"Spyderhuff has delivered a track that doesn’t just sound incredible—it feels like something you’ve known all your life yet is only just discovering. There’s a weight to it, a richness that seeps in slowly and refuses to let go."
- Michael Jamo, SongWeb

TIME IS TURNING US BEHIND represents the band’s evolutionary sound at its finest. The mix is immersive and big thanks to Don Beyer. You can walk around in it for days. Joey Gaydos executes one the finest guitar solos heard anywhere because he manages to balance two important elements: emotion and composition.

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