Umphrey's McGee Appreciation Thread.

[mja271]

I'm torn, Jake is my favorite band member, I always want to see the full compliment of the band. However, the shows are not guaranteed to be unlike any other ones before hand, so that's very exciting.

[mja271]

I'm torn. Jake is my favorite member and I always want to see the band as intended. However, the shows are now guaranteed to inherently be more unique than basically any other show you can see from them, which is exciting.

[mja271]

I'm torn. Jake is my favorite member and I always want to see the band as intended. However, the shows are now guaranteed to inherently be more unique than basically any other show you can see from them, which is exciting.

[NextMovement41]

Yeah thats pretty much where I'm at too, mja. It feels so weird to know he won't be there but at the same time this is going to be very special. Josh being in the building makes the transition smoother.

[kto2122]

Hey All--

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[cry_minarets458]

I'm not die hard but I think they're on fire right now. Fantastic show so far

[mja271]

Amazing show. They did an awesome job covering for Jake's absence. Josh Redman is the dopest. I love this band.

[NextMovement41]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

I'm not die hard but I think they're on fire right now. Fantastic show so far

Originally Posted by mja271

Amazing show. They did an awesome job covering for Jake's absence. Josh Redman is the dopest. I love this band.

Glad to hear this! Setlist looks awesome, plenty of older material in there.

Classy encore too, how was the Joel solo Jessica?

[cry_minarets458]

Originally Posted by NextMovement41

Glad to hear this! Setlist looks awesome, plenty of older material in there.

Classy encore too, how was the Joel solo Jessica?

I enjoyed myself immensely. Final Word was probably my favorite take because Jake's fills throughout the whole song were absent and Joshua Redman did some awesome shit during that song. JR was on fire all night, wish he played more in the first set. But, fuck, man, as I said, I'm not entirely die hard, can't name all their songs in a set while listening or at a show, but I was hella impressed with Bayliss. He was doing much more than what I remember him doing, but it may just be me being naive, as I said I'm not a die hard fan. Definitely more than casual as I listen to them often, but mostly as in the background as I'm doing work and hanging out. Druing Slacker, maybe (?), there was one point were Bayliss did a pretty impressive run and then motioned the "nailed it" fist to Joel and Joel just started laughing. It certainly was a unique show. Definitely early, but closing run of set I with Joshua Redman I think is certainly a consideration for Hall of Fame for this year.

Set 1: Nipple Trix > Slacker, Wellwishers > Sociable Jimmy > Sweetness > Mad Love, Speak Up[1] > Booth Love[1]

Set 2: Der Bluten Kat[1] > Final Word[1] > Der Bluten Kat[1], Day Nurse[2] > Wife Soup[1], Dear Lord[1], Breathe[3]

Encore: Jessica[4], Uncommon > Down Under

[1] with Joshua Redman on saxophone
[2] with Joshua Redman on saxophone; with Working Day and Night (Michael Jackson) teases
[3] "dub" version
[4] instrumental; just Joel on piano
Notes:
entire show without Jake
Jessica played in remembrance of Butch Trucks


PS Spafford was hella awesome

[mja271]

Spafford was sick just wish we got a full hour instead of 40 mins.

Nice write up cry_minarets. BB definitely stepped up big time, a lot of times he's really holding down the layering and textures of jams so it was cool to see him step into that lead role and really shine. Redman though, man. What a player. He ripped up everything he was on and I think was huge to have there with Jake gone because it gave that harmonizing element that we normally get with the two guitars. It just was one of those shows were everything felt right. The set list was on point, the jams were all well done (I'll have to relisten to see if any hold up as a top notch HOF level, but either way nothing fell flat), and I really love that venue as well. Good times

[cry_minarets458]

Attachments in set one last night. Set two looks like fire. And the Metallica cover set closer. Man can't wait to grab last nights show--anybody there?

[TheLastPig]

This set at terrapin crossroads is insane right now.

[shaneo208]

I'm going to one of the Milwaukee shows and i decided I want to rent the headphones. I noticed it says you should be within 200 feet of the front of house mixer but it usually works further out than that. I was wondering if anyone here has used these before and know how close I have to stay. I'm a terrible judge of distance and I don't want to have to worry about being there early enough to get close enough for them to work. I also haven't been to the riverside theatre to know how big it actually is. Any incite on this would be greatly appreciated.

[TheLastPig]

Originally Posted by shaneo208

I'm going to one of the Milwaukee shows and i decided I want to rent the headphones. I noticed it says you should be within 200 feet of the front of house mixer but it usually works further out than that. I was wondering if anyone here has used these before and know how close I have to stay. I'm a terrible judge of distance and I don't want to have to worry about being there early enough to get close enough for them to work. I also haven't been to the riverside theatre to know how big it actually is. Any incite on this would be greatly appreciated.

I have no idea about that theatre but every place Ive seen them ive probably never been more than 100 feet from the stage so I dont think you have to worry about it. They dont play venues big enough for it to be an issue, I dont think. Especially if that place is just a GA type venue.

[mja271]

I've rocked the headphones multiple times and never had an issue at any spot. Taken them into the bathroom even and been fine.

[shaneo208]

Thanks for the responses. My only other question would are they worth it?


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[laverwater]

Originally Posted by shaneo208

Thanks for the responses. My only other question would are they worth it?


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I think that depends on a couple things. I've never paid for them, but the venues I've seen them at typically had great acoustics. I did, however, borrow someones during a show (super nice of that dude to let me experience it for a song), and it was pretty awesome. If you close your eyes you feel like it's just you in a private concert.

If you're willing to drop the $40 or whatever it is, I say go for it. I've never heard someone say it wasn't worth it. Unless, I suppose, you're with a group. Can be pretty isolating. Or it could be real cool to share among the group.

[NextMovement41]

Originally Posted by shaneo208

Thanks for the responses. My only other question would are they worth it?


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Only have done it once but it was totally awesome. (Rochester back in January.)

It truly drowns out all the morons yammering away during the quiet sections and jams. Can't beat that

[TheLastPig]

The opening run to start off last nights show was phenomenal. Go check out the video on their Facebook page

Depth charge>Wappy>Higgins>Wappy

[shaneo208]

Those headphones were totally worth it. I highly recommend trying them out at least once


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[TheLastPig]

HoF 2016 is great.. that Resolution is fucking smoking.


Wish so bad I was at Red Rocks

[mja271]

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

Wish so bad I was at Red Rocks

Ugh tell me about it. I'm seeing them twice next weekend so I guess it's ok but RR '12 is still one of my favorite UM memories

[420th jimi]

Originally Posted by mja271

Ugh tell me about it. I'm seeing them twice next weekend so I guess it's ok but RR '12 is still one of my favorite UM memories

2012 was my first RR experience and all other shows I've seen there have been UM. 2012 still stands out as the best! \mm/

[cry_minarets458]

beacon theatre roll call baby

[TheLastPig]

Tour opener in Pittsburgh!

I was gonna say if they skipped us again after not stopping this fall I was gonna be pissed.

[cry_minarets458]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

beacon theatre roll call baby

night 3 is their 20th birthday as a band, too. that's cool

[mja271]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

night 3 is their 20th birthday as a band, too. that's cool

and my 30th birthday. Going to be a blast

[420th jimi]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

night 3 is their 20th birthday as a band, too. that's cool

Originally Posted by mja271

and my 30th birthday. Going to be a blast

[mja271]

Also excited to hear this new album. I've heard from people close to the band they really like it and that it's only 2-3 older songs, which is exciting to me. As much as there are some live tracks I want to see get the studio treatment, I enjoy hearing a record of new stuff to get excited about. Like Mantis was.

[NextMovement41]

Definitely excited for the new album. Cap in two days! Love that venue.

Nodding to 10-18-2012 today, my favorite show I've been to and one of the best of the modern UM era