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Umphrey's McGee Will Join Widespread Panic in Tuscaloosa This Fall July 8, 2016 16:54
Just over a month ago, jam pioneers Widespread Panic announced that Umphrey's McGee would be joining them for an opening set at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Georgia on Friday, September 16th. Last night at Avondale Brewery in Birmingham, Joel Cummins (keyboards) of Umphrey's McGee announced that they would be seeing the Birmingham crowd again soon in Tuscaloosa, AL with Widespread Panic. Both bands confirmed the announcement via Twitter earlier today. It should be noted that Widespread Panic will still play two full sets at each show.
The two bands have performed together several times in recent years, including a two night run at theFamily Circle Cup in Charleston SC in October of 2013, as well as shows at Jones Beach in Wantaugh, NY and Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA in June of 2015.
Hooray! @UmphreysMcGee join the band Sept. 15 at @TuscaloosaAmp! Tickets on sale now: https://t.co/d0mblfRYqz pic.twitter.com/RmdHqS14b2
— Widespread Panic (@WidespreadPanic) July 8, 2016
Watch Widespread Panic perform w/ members of Umphrey's McGee in Charleston, SC in 2014 here:
CBDB and Members of The Werks Will Play Umphrey's Afterparty in Birmingham July 6, 2016 11:53
If you're heading to see Umphrey's McGee at Avondale Brewery on Thursday night, you're going to want to plan accordingly for your after show plans. One of the southeast's hottest young bands, CBDB, is scheduled to play the official Umphrey's McGee afterparty at Zydeco, and they're preparing for an extra special occasion. Joining CBDB will be several members from The Werks, who is currently on tour with Umphrey's and opening up Thursday night's show at Avondale Brewery. Music is scheduled to begin at 11:00 PM, so head on over to Zydeco as soon as Umphrey's wraps up at Avondale.
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We spoke with CBDB's Kris Gottlieb (guitar) earlier today, and it's clear that this is a night that the band has been looking ahead to for some time:
"This is going to be our first official Umphrey's afterparty. We went on tour with The Werks back in April, so we're really excited to have a few of those guys join us. We just recently got home from a run through the northeast. Our last show was on Father's Day in Brooklyn, NY. We've been off since then, so we're really excited to play this week. It's always great to get back to Birmingham, especially for such a special occasion. We're very grateful for the opportunity, and we hope everyone shows up ready for a great show." - Kris Gottlieb (guitar) of CBDB
Watch CBDB's official music video for "Somewhere to Fall" here:
CBDB is a progressive rock/jam band formed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, whose stock is rising fast. Fresh off the release of their third album, entitled The FAME EP, they are seeing a pattern of snowballing momentum with large, energetic crowds hungry for their unique brand of progressive jam-rock, dubbed Joyfunk. CBDB blends soulful vocals and virtuosic instrumentation with smart, tasteful songwriting resulting in a sound that can be enjoyed by the casual listener and audiophile alike. On stage, they parade tight, ambitious compositions that seamlessly gives way to loose, adventurous improvisation and have quickly become a must-see act.
Umphrey's McGee Announces Two-Night Halloween Run In St. Louis June 21, 2016 23:25
Photo by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
Umphrey’s McGee has announced it's return to The Pageant in St. Louis on Saturday, October 29th & Sunday, October 30th for what is sure to be a rowdy Halloween celebration. The six-piece jam sensation has become known for their Halloween "mashups" over the years, where they combine the music of both Umphrey's originals and popular covers into one. The band's official announcement mentions “the band will weave unique musical mash-up concoctions into the two-night run.”
Pre-sale and umVIP on-sale begins this Friday, June 24th at 10am CT (including a limited amount of early-bird 2-day tickets for just $50), public on-sale begins Friday, July 1 at 10am CT. Full details on our website.
Watch Umphrey's McGee's mashup of Aerosmith's "Sweet Emotion," Run DMC's "Walk This Way," and James Gang's "Funk No. 49" ("Walk This Sweet Funk Emotion") here:
Peach Fest Announces "After Midnight" Sets From Umphrey's, moe., + More June 20, 2016 14:15
Photo via ThePeachMusicFestival.com
Just when you think that The Peach Music Festival's lineup couldn't get much better, the festival has revealed several exciting details for this year's "After Midnight" sets. These late night sets will include a special Pink Floyd tribute set from moe., as well as performances from Umphrey's McGee, Electron performing 'Fearless' (A Tribute to Pink Floyd), The Floozies, Cabinet, Consider The Source, and Flux Capacitor. This news comes in addition to an already stacked lineup which features the likes of Trey Anastasio Band, Gregg Allman, The String Cheese Incident, The Gregg Allman Incident, Gov't Mule, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, and many more.
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The Peach Music Festival is a music festival started by The Allman Brothers Band and Live Nation Entertainment that has been held annually since 2012 at the Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Montage Mountain Ski Resort in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This year's festival is scheduled from Thursday, August 11th - Sunday, August 14th.
Watch the official after movie from Peach Fest 2015 here:
Celebrate Red Rocks' 75th Anniversary With Five Killer Performances June 15, 2016 17:28
Photo via RedRocksOnline.com
Today, the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre celebrates it's 75th anniversary, and that's something that simply cannot be overlooked. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a rock structure near Morrison, Colorado, 10 miles west of Denver, where concerts are given in the open-air amphitheatre. There is a large, tilted, disc-shaped rock behind the stage, a huge vertical rock angled outwards from stage right, several large outcrops angled outwards from stage left and a seating area for up to 9,525 people in between. The amphitheater is owned and operated by the City and County of Denver, Colorado and is located in Red Rocks Park, part of the Denver Mountain Parks system.
The earliest notable rock-and-roll performance at Red Rocks was by The Beatles on August 26, 1964, the only concert not sold out during their US-tour. The beautiful and unique setting has led to the venue becoming a favorite for many performers, including Jimi Hendrix on September 1, 1968. U2 performed at the amphitheatre on June 5, 1983 during their War Tour, in front of a crowd of 9,000 people.
Red Rocks was one of the favored venues for The Grateful Dead and the venue has become a traditional stop for many subsequent jam bands. Widespread Panic holds the record for the most sold out performances at Red Rocks (48 shows). Blues Traveler has played the venue every Fourth of July since 1993, except 1999 when lead singer and harmonica player John Popper was unable to play due to heart surgery. The venue has also seen numerous performances from the likes of Phish, My Morning Jacket, Tedeschi Trucks Band, String Cheese Incident, Umphrey's McGee, STS9, and so many more.
In honor of Red Rocks' 75th anniversary, we've included video footage of five of our favorite performances below. We feel confident that we can speak for the all music fans when we say, "Thank you, Red Rocks, for providing an endless amount of memories to music fans far and wide!"
Watch Widespread Panic entire show at Red Rocks on 06.28.2002 here:
Watch Phish's entire first set at Red Rocks from 07.30.2009 here:
Watch String Cheese Incident's "Incident on The Rocks" from 07.23.2013 here:
Watch Umphrey's McGee's entire show at Red Rocks from 06.07.13 here:
Watch My Morning Jacket's entire show at Red Rocks from 05.29.16 here:
Umphrey's McGee Announces 2nd Annual Chucktown Ball in Charleston May 9, 2016 14:30
Photo by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
Press Release via Umphreys.com
Umphrey’s McGee will return to Charleston, South Carolina on September 23rd and 24th for the second iteration of Chucktown Ball at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. As some members of UM now call the Charleston area home, the Chucktown Ball is rapidly evolving into a unique Umphrey’s celebration. Riverfront Park is situated on the beautiful banks of the Cooper River, surrounded by graceful oak trees; this picturesque outdoor setting will be the backdrop for a two-day full blown Umphrey’s McGee event. Each night, two sets of UM will be preceded by very special guests: Moon Taxi and Dead 27s on Friday September 23rd; and The Floozies, Dangermuffin, and The Hip Abduction on Saturday September 24th. UM will also feature local food, libations, and vending, along with a umVIP elevated concert experience and umVIP travel packages.
For those of you interested in upgrading your Chucktown Ball experience, UM offers travel and umVIP offerings that will rock your socks off. Packages include tickets to each show, a umVIP lounge with discounted bar pricing, preferred viewing in front of the stage, a separate umVIP entrance, a pre-show BBQ on Saturday with an open cocktail hour, MP3 downloads of all UM shows, a commemorative laminate, and a dedicated staff throughout the weekend. UM is offering you two choices for our hotel packages to best suit your needs, both located in historic downtown Charleston. The brand new Dewberry Hotel and the Hyatt Place are both walking distance from Charleston’s many phenomenal restaurants and nightlife. UM will also offer transportation from your hotel to the venue.
Watch an interview with Ryan Stasik from last year's Chucktown Ball here:
Pre-sale and umVIP on-sale will begin on Tuesday, May 10, at 12:00 pm ET. During pre-sale, we will offer a limited amount of deeply discounted two-day early-bird tickets for $55.00. Snag these while supplies last. Public on-sale begins Thursday, May 12, at 12:00 pm ET.
Early bird two-day GA passes are $55.00, regular two-day GA passes are $75.00, single-day GA tickets are $45.00, umVIP only two-day packages are $359.00, umVIP Friday only are $169.00, and umVIP Saturday only are $199.00.
Chucktown Ball will contribute a portion of proceeds to the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, to aide in the incredible work they do for South Carolina families.
Watch Umphrey's McGee perform "Ringo" at last year's Chucktown Ball here:
Flashback: Umphrey's McGee Jams with Huey Lewis on Jimmy Kimmel Live (2006) April 15, 2016 10:25
Friday is a day meant for excitement, celebration, and anticipation for the two days ahead of you. We are here to do everything in our power to help you finish the week on a strong note and head full speed into the weekend. On that note, we have decided to take a look back one of our favorite moments in Umphrey's McGee history.
While supporting the release of the band's fourth studio album, Safety in Numbers, Umphrey's made it's late night television debut on the ABC network's Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a performance of "Women, Wine, and Song" and "Nemo", both of which were featured on the new album. Umphrey's called on their friend Huey Lewis for the special occasion, who had recently joined them in the recording studio. Video footage from the live performance from ABC studios can be found below. Umphrey's manager Vince Iwinski can be seen jamming on the front row at the 1:50 mark.
Safety In Numbers is Umphrey's McGee's fourth studio album, released on April 4, 2006. Huey Lewis and Joshua Redman both make appearances. Lewis makes appearances on both "Women, Wine, and Song" and "End of the Road", while Redman appears on "Intentions Clear". The album contains many slower, acoustic songs and a simpler, stripped down approach with little jamming or progressive rock elements. The artwork for the album was done by Storm Thorgerson.
Watch Umphrey's McGee perform "Women, Wine, and Song" w/ Huey Lewis here:
Watch's Umphrey's McGee perform "Nemo" during soundcheck at Jimmy Kimmel Live here:
Umphrey's McGee Announces 2016 Summer Tour Dates March 24, 2016 10:53
Press Release via Umphrey's McGee
Umphrey’s McGee Summer Tour rolls through a town near you as we traverse the East Coast, Midwest, Colorado, and the South. In addition to a smattering of festival appearances and solo Umphrey’s shows, we'll be joined by a diverse supporting cast, including The Werks, The Main Squeeze and Brownout Presents Brown Sabbath along the way.
Pre-sale and umVIP package on-sale begins Monday, March 28th at 11 am ET. Public on-sale begins Friday April 1st at 11 am ET. Check our Tour Dates page for full details.
06/02 - Mountain Jam - Hunter Mountain, NY - Tickets
06/03 - Rapids Theatre - Niagara Falls, NY - Tickets
06/04 - Bunbury Music Festival - Cincinnati, OH - Tickets
06/16 - Riverbend Festival - Chattanooga, TN - Tickets
06/29 - Brenton Skating Plaza - Des Moines, IA - Tickets
06/30 - Summerfest - Milwaukee, WI - Tickets
07/02 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO % - Tickets
07/03 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO $ - Tickets
07/07 - Avondale Brewing Company - Birmingham, AL * - Tickets
07/08 - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, SC * - Tickets
07/09 - The Fillmore - Charlotte, NC * - Tickets
07/15 - Pier Six Pavilion - Baltimore, MD ** - Tickets
07/17 - The Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury Park, NJ ** - Tickets
08/03 - CrossroadsKC - Kansas City, MO ** - Tickets
08/05 - The Lawn at White River State Park - Indianapolis, IN - Tickets
08/06 - Iroquois Amphitheater - Louisville, KY ** - Tickets
08/11 - Higher Ground - Burlington, VT - Tickets
08/12 - Blue Hills Bank Pavilion - Boston, MA *** - Tickets
08/13 - The Peach Music Festival - Scranton, PA - Tickets
08/14 - F Shed at the Market - Syracuse, NY *** - Tickets
08/18 - Minglewood Hall - Memphis, TN - Tickets
08/19 - Tennessee Theatre - Knoxville, TN - Tickets
08/25 - Lockn’ Music Festival - Arrington, VA - Tickets
% with special guests Sinkane & Zappa Plays Zappa
$ with special guests The Main Squeeze and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead
* with special guest The Werks
** with special guest The Main Squeeze
*** with special guest Brownout Presents Brown Sabbath
LOCKN' Festival Announces Additions to 2016 Lineup March 24, 2016 09:59
Watch Umphrey's McGee Honor David Bowie With "Space Oddity" > "Fame" Encore January 22, 2016 12:05
On Thursday night, Umphrey's McGee kicked off the first of three night's at New York City's Beacon Theatre. UM is back on the road with New York-based four-piece, TAUK, who will provide support on the majority of the upcoming tour. The weekend run at the Beacon Theatre has become a highly anticipated annual tradition for Umphrey's, with 2016 being the first year to to play three, rather than two nights.
Early in the second set, the band payed tribute to the late Glenn Frey, founding member of The Eagles who passed away last week. A special twist on "Booth Love" featured an extended jam and lyrics from The Eagles song "You Belong To The City." After finishing out another heavy-hitting rock show, UM delivered an encore which few will forget. Jake Cinninger took lead vocals on David Bowie's "Space Oddity," a tune which Umphrey's had never performed live. It wasn't long before a seemless transition led into "Fame," another Bowie favorite which brought the night to a close.
Watch Umphrey's McGee perform "Space Oddity" > "Fame" here:
Video by MKDevo
Setlist: Umphrey's McGee at The Beacon Theatre, New York, NY - 1/21/16:
Set 1: Goonville > Plunger > 40's Theme, In The Black, Roulette > Kimble, Attachments, Rocker Part 2
Set 2: All In Time, Booth Love[1], Bridgeless > Remind Me, Tribute to the Spinal Shaft[2] > Bridgeless
Encore: Space Oddity[3] > Fame
[1] with You Belong to the City (Glenn Frey) jam and quotes
[2] with Xxplosive (Dr. Dre) teases
[3] debut, David Bowie
Umphrey's McGee Introduces New "Reel To Real" Benefit Concept September 22, 2015 21:49
Press Release via Umphrey's McGee
Umphrey’s McGee cordially invites you to join them for the debut of Reel To Real on the inaugural evening of 2016. This one-of-a-kind benefit kicks off with a hair of the dog happy hour with Team UM. After libations & sustenance, you’ll take your seats for the premiere of a Nothing Too Fancy Music retrospective. Comprised of unseen footage from the camcorder archives, join UM as they take you on a visual journey into the early touring years of the band.
Upon conclusion of the ‘Reel', they'll pivot to the ‘Real’ and journey into the songs that have accompanied them through the years. The format will be a set of original music, with commentary on the history and circumstances surrounding the writing, recording and evolution of a slew of UM tunes.
In addition to the film and performance, the night will feature an open bar, theatre treats, raffle, and more. Partnering with good people of Conscious Alliance, Umphrey's will be raising money to feed those most in need, all while sending you home with a limited edition UM+CA event poster.
Reel to Real tickets go on sale Thursday, October 1st at Noon MT.
Press Release via Umphrey's McGee
Photo by Live & Listen: Avondale Brewery - 09.10.15
Umphrey's McGee Brings "Power Of Soul" To Avondale Brewery September 11, 2015 10:49
Thursday night, progressive jam rock band Umphrey's McGee took the stage at Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham, AL. A rabid, rowdy crowd welcomed the group with open arms, just one night before the band was scheduled to close out Friday night at Lock'n Festival in Arrington, VA. While Avondale has quickly established it's strong reputation for live music since it's establishment in 2012, Umphrey's would be the brewery's biggest show to date, with roughly 2000 fans in attendance.
Umphrey's took the stage promptly at 8:00 PM CST, opening the show with "No Crying in Mexico," which progressed perfectly into "Bright Lights, Big City." Next up was "Rocker Part 2," which appeared on the band's latest release, The London Sessions. "Water" an oldie from the band's first album, Local Band Does O.K., would follow and segue into "Mad Love."
The band's metal side was showcased with a heavy hitting take on "#5," allowing lead guitarist Jake Cinnenger, bassist Ryan Stasik, and guitarist/vocalist Brendan Bayliss the first of many opportunities to face off and trade licks center stage. "No Diablo," arguably the band's biggest hit off last year's release, Similar Skin, provided a nice change of pace and made for a nice sing-a-long for the lively crowd. "The Bottom Half," the title track from the band's 2007 release, would round out the first set.
The second set kicked off with "The Triple Wide," an instrumental, spacey dance tune which has developed into one of the band's bigger jam vehicles over the years. A smooth transition led directly into "Red Tape," the first and only tune of the night off of the Mantis album. The always uplifting, reggae-ish "FF" had everyone on the property grooving, showing off the band's inner Bob Marley. A sudden, powerful drop into "All in Time" sent the Birmingham crowd into a frenzy, before an early exit into "Booth Love" pulled things back into a steady, baby-makin' groove.
The band dug deep in the archives with "Out of Order," one which was recently rerecorded for the release of The London Sessions. Few songs truly embody the full package for Umphrey's more than "Out of Order." Constant chord progressions, swift vocals, winding riffs from Cinninger, and an eventually explosive build up. Having played all originals thus far, it was only a matter of time before a bust out cover, which came in the form of Jimi Hendrix's "Power of Soul." Drummer Kris Myers and percussionist Andy Farag held down a tight rhythm, allowing for Bayliss and Cinninger to pay homage to the legendary Hendrix. Hearing nearly 2000 people singing "With the power of soul, anything is possible" as the set came to a close was inspiring to say the least.
After a brief exit, the all too familiar opening notes of "In The Kitchen" provided a proper warning for an absolutely rocking encore. Bayliss guided the Birmingham crowd through one of the band's biggest hits to date. Many had forgotten that "All In Time" had been left unfinished, as usual. The drop back into "All In Time" gave one last shot of adrenaline before settling into one of the more peaceful, soothing segments of any Umphrey's tune. Bayliss's lyrics during the closing bridge always hit home and make for a powerful sense of nostalgia.
Umphrey's McGee heads to Arrington, VA today to play a late night set to close out the festival's opening night. For all additional info and tour dates, head over to Umphrey's official website and social media outlets.
Official Website: Umphrey's McGee
Set 1: No Crying in Mexico, Bright Lights Big City, Rocker 2, Water > Mad Love, #5, No Diablo, The Bottom Half
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