Greensky Bluegrass + Umphrey’s McGee in Detroit

Michigan favorites Greensky Blugrass opened for Umphrey’s McGee two for the second night in a row. Photos by Erin Slayter.    

Umphrey’s McGee @ Red Rocks & Boulder Theatre 2012

Words: Max Filter Pics: Jake Plmack COLORADO – Umphrey’s McGee is a band that wears many hats.  From their variable  musical stylings to the unique approach that they bring to concerts such as the StewArt (s2) and UMBowl events, this is a group who has demonstrated their technical prowess, flexibility, and diversity time and time again.  Therefore it should not be surprising that a two-night run might showcase two very different sides of the same band.  It is even more fitting that UM selected these two nights to be the latest edition in their Live DVD series.  These two concerts were exemplary performances that captured all of the best elements of Umphrey’s in 2012, even…

Photo Essay: Umphrey’s McGee in Louisville

Sometimes, when your friends call and say “want to go to Umphrey’s in Louisville?” you just have to say yes.  I usually get three or four UM shows a year, but this has been a busy one, and I hadn’t been to church since 11/25/2011 (With Beats Antique opener – YUM.) I’d missed Detroit (had a paid gig) and Summercamp this year, then was tied up with Electric Forest and missed the Michigan show.  I couldn’t wait, and the six-hour drive south was filled with familiar sounds of past shows, interspersed with the tidings of JamOn. As we’re heading into the city, I get a text from an old friend, “Are you in Louisville?” to…

North Coast Music Festival 2012 Preview

Labor Day Weekend marks a last hurrah for music lovers in the Windy City and the crew running North Coast Music Festival has made sure there is a “little something for everybody” in this years line up. This is the third year of NCMF hosted at Union Park in Chicago, IL and the first act takes to the stage at 2:00 p.m. sharp. If you haven’t already bought your tickets, good luck! All but 3-Day VIP tickets have been sold out; if you’re lucky you can catch some of the after party’s going on throughout the city. Headliners include Pretty Lights, Girl Talk, STS9, and hometown heroes, Umphrey’s McGee. And when I mentioned there is…

Photos: Umphrey’s 6.29.12 Philly

Thanks to Bud Fulginiti for the gallery.  

Gallery: Umphrey’s McGee’s UMBowl III

Our thanks to Abby Fox Photography for sharing these images from the show.  #wafulvision enabled.

Gallery: Umphrey’s McGee NYE

(Editor’s Note): Photographer Abby (Fox) Matthews of Abby Fox Photography is a true Umphrey’s Fan with a talented eye, and her photos of this spectacular run are the next best thing to being there.  Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she’s a lifer at Midwest shows and festivals. Her UM photos have been published regularly on the band’s site, and used on album art.  We’re excited to present her full gallery of images from the recent bash. She shot us a quick note describing her experience: “The shows had such an intimate feel in comparison with years past. There was a great connection with the band and the fans because of this. Lights, energy, and the…

Umphrey’s McGee | 11.3.11 | Toronto

TORONTO, CA – Last Thursday night Umphrey’s McGee made a long awaited return to Toronto for hundreds of rabid fans. On the 2nd night of a four night run the nationally touring progressive rock masters Umphrey’s McGee delighted the crowd with an incredible two set performance. First set highlights included a masterful Turn & Dub > Booth Love > & Wappy Sprayberry funk dance party. To close out the set Umphrey’s brought on home town drummer Daren Shearer of The New Deal in place of Kris Myers. The second set featured another special guest appearance with Marla Joy joining the band for a bust out of G&R’s “Sweet Child of Mine.” The band had no…

Picture Show | Umphrey’s McGee @ HOB | 10.21.11

photos by Tammy Wetzel Cleveland, OH Stream 40′s theme with psychedelic Jake from this show (4 minute mark) Setlist: Set One Resolution > 13 Days, All In Time* > Hangover, Slacker > Baby You’re a Rich Man > Slacker, 40′s Theme** Set Two Miami Virtue > Deeper > Dump City > 2×2 > Ringo > “Jimmy Stewart”$ > All in Time Encore Pay the Snucka Notes * with Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ teases ** with Fly Like an Eagle teases $ with lyrics Download full show on The Live Music Archive Purchase set from UMLIVE

Electric Forest Festival Announces 2012 Dates

ELECTRIC FOREST ANNOUNCES 2012 FESTIVAL DATES: JUNE 28-JULY 1, 2012 Today, Electric Forest is pleased to announce the event dates for next summer: June 28 – July 1, 2012 Check out the announcement video here: www.electricforestfestival.com After an exceptional inaugural year, Electric Forest is thrilled to be returning to one of the country’s most beloved music festival sites – the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan – for another legendary weekend of music, artistry, and community. Electric Forest is produced by Madison House Presents and Insomniac Events. www.electricforestfestival.com www.facebook.com/ElectricForest twitter.com/#!/electric_forest www.youtube.com/user/TheElectricForest