Over the weekend I was watching a local PBS station and Soundstage came on announcing Umphrey's McGee. I watched this group for the first time and was blown away. They combine progressive rock with jam band elements which I thought was very cool. Anyone else heard of this band?
Umphrey's McGee
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Found this about the band at wikipedia:
Umphrey's McGee is an American progressive rock jam band based in Chicago whose music is often referred to as "progressive improvisation," or "Improg" (As per a Progressive sampler released by the band in 2009)
Although the band is part of the jam-band scene, like Phish and the Grateful Dead (with ever-changing setlists, improvisation, two sets per night, open-taping policy, etc), they are much more influenced musically by progressive rock and jazz rock bands such as King Crimson, Steely Dan, Yes, Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Frank Zappa, and Genesis, as well as heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden. The band also identifies The Police, The Beatles, and Led Zeppelin as primary influences. The group has a cult like following. Their especially devoted fans are referred to as "Umphreaks" and have a website and following on Twitter.
Umphrey's McGee is an American progressive rock jam band based in Chicago whose music is often referred to as "progressive improvisation," or "Improg" (As per a Progressive sampler released by the band in 2009)
Although the band is part of the jam-band scene, like Phish and the Grateful Dead (with ever-changing setlists, improvisation, two sets per night, open-taping policy, etc), they are much more influenced musically by progressive rock and jazz rock bands such as King Crimson, Steely Dan, Yes, Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Frank Zappa, and Genesis, as well as heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden. The band also identifies The Police, The Beatles, and Led Zeppelin as primary influences. The group has a cult like following. Their especially devoted fans are referred to as "Umphreaks" and have a website and following on Twitter.
Oh Wow! They are pretty good.
they have cut quite a few albums, too. I got my hands on the 2009 Album "Mantis".
so far this group is what I would call a musician's musical band. Excellent stuff
they have cut quite a few albums, too. I got my hands on the 2009 Album "Mantis".
so far this group is what I would call a musician's musical band. Excellent stuff
Oh Wow! They are pretty good.
they have cut quite a few albums, too. I got my hands on the 2009 Album "Mantis".
so far this group is what I would call a musician's musical band. Excellent stuff
Yay! Another McGee's fan! I see that their Soundstage performance is available on dvd which extra footage and bonuses that was not aired on tv.
How's the Mantis album, Magic? Their Anchor's Down album looks promising. I gotta check more of them out. I find their music to be very inspiring.
Their stuff really cooks. Very creative and mind-boggling. Check em out if you can. I wish they were coming to my town.
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They do a lot of great covers like this one
I know people who have seen them live and they say it's a kick ass show. They mostly do jammy festivals.
I know people who have seen them live and they say it's a kick ass show. They mostly do jammy festivals.
I've heard of them and had them recommended to me...they sound really good. One thing - they need a really hot singer to put them over the top. Their vocals sound very much like Phish or the Dead - inoffensive but unremarkable. I'd like to see them live.
I forgotten about this thread. I recently bought Anchor Drops and it's great from start to finish.
One of my fave tracks:
The live version is even better with a kickass light show:
I recently ordered myself a copy of Mantis and I can't wait to get it.
One of my fave tracks:
The live version is even better with a kickass light show:
I recently ordered myself a copy of Mantis and I can't wait to get it.
