Posts Tagged ‘Umphrey’s McGee’
Weekly Roundup | Lollapalooza Hangover
Lollapalooza wrapped up yesterday and the live music world is going to be a bit tired today processing all the great stuff that came out of Grant Park this year, and I can't stop thinking about the Radiohead performance on Friday night. I caught a video of the highlight... more
STS9 & Umphrey’s McGee @ Charter One Pavilion, Chicago 7/19/08
Last Saturday was a full-on mind and body exercise, complete with bike-riding, dancing, photography, networking, and hours and hours of wonderful music. The climax of the day was definitely the dual-bill featuring a couple of leaders in the independent music world. STS9 and Umphrey's McGee are as DIY as bands... more
Gathering of the Vibes 2008 Webcast on iClips
If you're not heading to Gathering of the Vibes later this week, you'll still be able to catch some of the action from home thanks to iClips. iClips is happy to announce the live broadcast of Gathering of the Vibes, from August 1-3.Gathering of the Vibes is a Four Day Music... more
Pitchfork 2008 | Saturday in Photos
Acclaimed as one the most eclectic and venturesome weekends in the gauntlet of summer festivals, the Pitchfork Music Festival 2008 provided Live Music Blog with some very memorable sets but like any festival, a few frustrating moments -- see below. Overall it was a solid three days with poor weather... more
STS9 and Umphrey’s McGee | Start in Madison, End in Atlanta
Last Thursday night one of the best tours of the summer kicked off in Madison, WI at Willow Park. The dual bill with Umphrey's McGee and STS9 will be roaring through eastern two-thirds of the U.S. for a little over three weeks. So far the tour has been in Madison,... more
Summer Camp 2008 | Day One, Day Two Review
It's been a while since we've heard anything out of Kane Jamison, the blogger who spent most of his time between classes working on Burning Oak. He hasn't had much time for blogging lately, but I convinced him to write up a review or two from the Summer Camp... more
Heady Links
This year's Bonnaroo has already begun. So if you're not already there, you're probably like me and only able to check out this year's festival from afar. Luckily for folks like us, there are even more opportunities in 2008 to enjoy the festival without actually being there. Here's a quick... more
Heady Links
In a continued set of signals that Trey is back, Mr. Anastasio showed up at a Clapton gig last night at Jones Beach to sit in with opener, Robert Randolph. Big Red joined Randolph and his Family Band for a few tunes, including "Deliver Me" and "I Need More Love,"... more
Umphrey’s McGee Benefit Concert SBD on the Archive
A week or so ago, Umphrey's McGee played a benefit concert in Dekalb, IL to raise money for the memorial fund setup for the tragedy that occurred back on Feb. 14. Just the other day following up the show, they announced that they were going to be giving away... more
Got Your Saturday MP3 (Right Here)
I recently caught Umphrey's McGee at the Vic and a recording got posted on the Archive. I figured it fit to share at least one song from it and I can't promise it'll be the last; the sound quality on this source is amazing. Umphrey's McGee - Got Your Milk... more
Coolest Name for a Podcast. EVER.
Smell the Glove, the Glide Magazine podcast. "What wrong with being sexy?" With this and Umphrey's McGee covering Big Bottom every time they get the chance recently, I'm lovin' it.
Tea Leaf Green Returning to NYC
Hello, folks, you might remember this reporter from such recent posts as "Blown Away By Tea Leaf Green" and "I've Got a Little Obsession, Folks." The latter title is especially fitting, as I've been trying to listen to at least one live TLG show per day. A little birdie told me... more
ISO: Umphrey’s Skyline Stage Shows
Where are they?
Vegoose at Night
It looks as though the final lineup has been locked and loaded for the Vegoose at Night Series. If you're going, make sure you check out these shows. They will clearly hold the gems of the weekend, and I would hate to miss the most anticipated part of... more
More New Year’s Eve Plans That I Didn’t Know About
Update: Steve Kimock Band has announced his NYE plans also. Check it on jambands.com. He'll be at the GAMH in San Francisco for four nights leading up to NYE, so this run should be a doozy! [9/10/05] After the Umphrey's shows this weekend and reading about YMSB's... more
Umphrey’s McGee at Skyline Stage Review Numero Dos
For the second night of the recent Umphrey’s McGee two-night stand in Chicago, the crowd gathered out front was greater than the night before. Apparently the all-ages shows don’t bring out the same wookie crowd looking for cheap tickets out front, because there were many more the next night.... more
Labor Day Umphrey’s McGee Skyline Stage Review #1
The two night run featuring Umphrey's McGee at Skyline Stage seems to be a new, summer rite of passage for many Chicago music fans. The first of two nights of some seriously predictable mayhem in the form of the typical Umphrey's McGee two-night explosion--I was in for a treat. I'm... more
Early NYE Plans Flowing In
On Saturday night, Joel from Umphrey's made it official... Umphrey's McGee w/ Keller Williams - Dec. 30-31, 2005 - Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL While this is excited, MANY of us are disappointed that this is at the Aragon. This place sucks. I haven't really ever seen a good show there.... more
Umphrey’s McGee at Skyline Stage #2
Guess what? The second night of Umphrey's McGee at Skyline Stage was even more special and exciting than the first night. Why, you ask? ROBOT WORLD! I know this song is all techno-y and it probably doesn't excite that many UM fans, but I'm sorry, this was the most amazing... more
Umphrey’s McGee at Skyline Stage
So, last night was the first of two nights of Umphrey's McGee at the Skyline Stage at Navy Pier in Chicago. DAMN! The show was incredible. Great setlist. Great crowd. Beautiful, Summer night in Chicago! I'll have a review in the near term. I'm going again tonight, so I'll... more
Local: Inaugural Wonderjam Festival Info
This Labor Day weekend, if you're not going to see Umphrey's McGee at the Skyline Stage, you should check out a brand-new music festival that just crossed my desk. It's Chicago-local for the time being, but I imagine if this first year goes well, this might be something that... more
