Umphrey’s McGee 10.02.09 Michigan Theater Ann Arbor

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Caught an amazing show in Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday night as Umphrey’s McGee kicked off their Michigan tour at the Michigan Theater. Opening band was Ann Arbor’s own The Macpodz throwing down their unique breed of jazz rock.

We hadn’t seen UM since Rothbury, and while a completely vibe in the historic Michigan Theater, the show’s energy was kicked up a notch by playing in such confined quarters. I found it interesting that after the Macpodz cleared the stage thrust UM still played where the normal stage and proscenium would have been. This extra 20′ seemed to give lighting designer Jefferson Wafful some room to play in, as we’d see later on in set 2 as the hydra invaded!

My own favorite? The “Rastaman Chant” cover in set two.

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Set list:

Set One
Sociable Jimmy > Sweetness > The Bottom Half > Can’t You See* > The Bottom Half, Mail Package > Kimble, Morning Song, 1348
Set Two
Plunger, Rastaman Chant > Der Bluten Kat > Keefer > Der Bluten Kat, In Violation of Yes, Hurt Bird Bath
Encore
Last Train Home, Turn & Run
Notes
The Macpodz opened
* first time played, Marshall Tucker Band; one verse only
Photos by B. Slayter

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Benjamin Slayter is a Honolulu-born, Michigan-based photographer who travels the country in search of the best artists and festivals in the jam scene. He's also an event producer, marketing director, connector, collaborator, technical director, consultant and content creator. He lives in Michigan with his wife @sweatymouse and flying dog, Rudy. Benjamin invites professional and industry connections through his Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminslayter and photo connections through Slayter Creative's facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/slaytercreative. Personal connections are encouraged through his personal FB page as well: http://www.facebook.com/benjamin.slayter. He writes a blog at http://www.slaytercreative.com/blog and is fairly active on twitter at twitter.com/slaytercreative

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  1. Tweets that mention Start your morn with pics setlist and Rastaman Chant from @umphreysmcgee friday at the Michigan theater at @bandsthatjam -- Topsy.com says:
    October 5, 2009 at 9:29 am

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  2. Keith Menne says:
    October 5, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Great stuff by my friend @slaytercreative UM show in A2 this past weekend. Check it out.

  3. Keith Menne says:
    October 5, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Great stuff by my friend @slaytercreative UM show in A2 this past weekend. Check it out.

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