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More UM2010 Shows Announced! [NE, KS, MO, TN, GA, NC, SC, MD]

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  • More UM2010 Shows Announced! [NE, KS, MO, TN, GA, NC, SC, MD]

    Season's Greetings, music fans!

    We are pleased to announce the second wave of UM2010 tour dates! We will begin this leg on Tuesday February 2nd at the Slowdown in Omaha, Nebraska, followed by stops in Lawrence, Kansas on Wednesday February 3rd; St Louis, Missouri on Thursday February 4th; Nashville, Tennessee on Friday February 5th; Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday February 6th; Birmingham, Alabama on Tuesday February 9th; Ashville, North Carolina on Thursday February 11th; Charleston, South Carolina on Friday February 12th; Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday February 13th; and finishing up on Baltimore, Maryland on Valentines Day, Sunday February, 14th.

    Pre-sale for these February dates will kick off at Noon ET on Friday December 5th via Umphrey's Ticketing, with general on-sale December 11th and 12th. Check www.umphreys.com for show specific information!

    Just a reminder: this Saturday December 5th, join USTORM for Brendan and Jake’s seventh annual acoustic Holiday show at the Park West in Chicago. A limited amount of tickets are still available , so don't get shut out. Also, there are a limited amount of three show-tickets available for the New Year’s Eve run, so make sure to grab yours before they’re gone!

    We have released the UM Live recording of our first New Year's Eve show at the Aragon Ballroom from December 31, 2005. Head over to the Live Music Archive to stream or download the complete show!

    We hope to see you soon,
    Umphrey's McGee

    Brendan & Jake's Holiday USTORM Show

    Join USTORM this Saturday December 5th for Brendan and Jake’s Seventh Annual Acoustic Holiday show for a night of acoustic holiday cheer at The Park West in Chicago!

    Tickets are $20.00 and are available at the Park West box office (no service charges), Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, and by phone at 800.745.3000. There are a limited number of USTORM VIP tickets available for $75.00 each; these tickets include balcony seating and a four-hour premium open bar package and assorted snacks. We hope to see you this Saturday!

    NYE Mobile Contest and UM Mobile Show Alerts

    We are introducing UM Mobile alerts for each show through our service with Mozes. Each show will also have its own UM mobile keyword (which you can find on umphreys.com). By signing-up for mobile alerts of the show(s) you attend, you will receive news and special offers, plus you will be eligible to win a signed UMLive copy of that show (venue policy permitting). As always, you can text "umphreysmcgee" to 66937 to sign-up for UM Mobile.

    Will you be joining us for New Year's in Chicago? Text 'NYE2009' to 66937 to sign up for the latest text updates (and insider info) from UM HQ. By signing up, you'll be eligible for giveaways and special offers leading up to and during the shows. Starting next week we'll be giving away a prize each week, including a full set of UMLive CDs, VIP balcony passes for 12/30 and 12/31, and a complete set of signed posters from each show!

    New Year's Eve Run

    We are gearing up for our NYE run in Chicago, and hope you’ll be joining us. We have invited two of the biggest names in electronic music to be with us for this year’s end-of-the year blow out. Z-Trip will be opening up the show on Wednesday, December 30th and Prefuse 73 on New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31st. On New Year’s Eve, we’ll also be accompanied by our favorite horn section, Mad Dog’s Filthy Little Secret -- featuring Michael “Mad Dog” Mavridoglou and Jeff Coffin. Three-show ticket packages that include the show at the Vic Theatre on December 29th, and the two Aragon Ballroom shows on December 30th and 31st are available now via Ticketmaster or for no service charges at the Vic Box Office located at 3145 N. Sheffield Avenue.

    Ticket Giveaway Program Via UM's Facebook

    In 2010, we will be introducing a new program for all of our regular two-set shows. We will be giving away tickets to each show through its Facebook Event. In order to be eligible, RSVP as "Attending" to all shows you'll be attending (and invite your friends). A week before each show, we will pick one winner who can bring a friend (who must also already have RSVP'd as "Attending" or "Maybe").

    This contest will not occur for S2 events or other festival appearances.
    Check out Umphrey's Facebook Page & Events here »

    UM Holiday Sale is Here!

    Tis’ the season to be jolly, and nothing gives us joy like bringing you all the UMPH you can handle! As of today - Monday Nov 30th - our Holiday Sale is ON, which means tons of brand NEW items guaranteed to please the UMFan on your gift list. As a special thanks for being the best fans in the world, spend $100 or more and you are automatically entered in the hottest "Get Up Close and Personal with the Band" Contest we've ever had. Visit the UMerch online store for full details!

    Shopping for the fan who has EVERYTHING? We've got you covered. Introducing the exclusive UM branded USB drive, complete with the entire Umphrey's McGee discography spanning 11 years. This 8GB custom molded UM drive comes fully loaded with all 14 "official" UM releases in both high quality mp3 (256MB) and FLAC formats starting with our debut album, Greatest Hits Vol. III and finishing with Mantis. In addition, there are a variety of additional treats including a never before released show from 2006, unseen live video footage from classic performances and a slew of high resolution photos. And once you grab the audio, you'll have a 8GB hard drive keychain ready for portable action.

    You've wanted it. You've asked for it. And now it's finally here: the official Umphrey's McGee transcription book, "Umphrey's McGee: Select Songs 1998-2009". We've taken 18 of our most popular tunes and transcribed them note-for-note on guitar, resulting in nearly 250 pages of music and a glossy insert section with photos of the band for your enjoyment. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced musician, if you're interested in collecting everything Umphrey's McGee, or in search of the perfect holiday gift (mom: hint, hint) our new transcription book unlocks many of the secrets of the Umphrey's McGee catalog in a thorough and easy-to-read way. Get it now and learn how to play all of the songs and solos you've grown to love!

    Happy shopping, and see you at the Aragon on New Year's Eve.

    Jam in the 'Dam and CID Entertainment

    Jam in the Dam has returned after taking a year off. Fans will once again be flying across the pond to take part in "The Festival that Changed the Rules." This year's JITD will feature Umphrey's McGee, Les Claypool, Yonder Mountain String Band, New Mastersounds, The Bridge, and 30db (Brendan Bayliss & Jeff Austin). Join us!!

    CID Entertainment has secured rooms at both the NH Carlton Amsterdam Hotel in downtown Amsterdam and at The Inner Hotel for this year's Jam in the Dam. All packages are for four nights with check-in on March 20th, 2010 and check out on March 24th, 2010.

    For room type options and other information, please GO HERE »

  • Umphrey's Holiday Sale Bonanza! Great Deals, Contest, and More!

    Tis the season to be jolly, and nothing gives us joy like bringing you all the UMPH you can handle! As of today - Monday Nov 30th - our Holiday Sale is ON, which means tons of brand NEW items guaranteed to please the UMFan on your gift list. As a special thanks for being the best fans in the world, spend $100 or more and you are automatically entered in the hottest "Get Up Close and Personal with the Band" Contest we've ever had (see contest details below).


    Shopping for the fan who has EVERYTHING? We've got you covered.Introducing the exclusive UM branded USB drive, complete with the entire Umphrey's McGee discography spanning 11 years. This 8GB custom molded UM drive comes fully loaded with all 14 "official" UM releases in both high quality mp3 (256MB) and FLAC formats starting with our debut album, Greatest Hits Vol. III and finishing with Mantis. In addition, there are a variety of additional treats including a never before released show from 2006, unseen live video footage from classic performances and a slew of high resolution photos. And once you grab the audio, you'll have a 8GB hard drive keychain ready for portable action.


    You've wanted it. You've asked for it. And now it's finally here: the official Umphrey's McGee transcription book, "Umphrey's McGee: Select Songs 1998-2009". We've taken 18 of our most popular tunes and transcribed them note-for-note on guitar, resulting in nearly 250 pages of music and a glossy insert section with photos of the band for your enjoyment. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced musician, if you're interested in collecting everything Umphrey's McGee, or in search of the perfect holiday gift (mom: hint, hint) our new transcription book unlocks many of the secrets of the Umphrey's McGee catalog in a thorough and easy-to-read way. Get it now and learn how to play all of the songs and solos you've grown to love!


    Are you looking for some one of a kind, collectors items? Try out aJakeBlade!

    Looking for stocking stuffers? Get your hands on the new setlist book. Black, leather, debossed with ruled paper, and at 3x5, it fits great into a your stocking and your pocket! Get it for FREE with an $80 purchase while supplies last!Who doesn't love a new t-shirt?! We're thrilled to bring you the latest batch of UM tees, designed with love and mindful of how soft and lightweight your favorite t-shirt should be. Check out our new vintage burn-out On Tour Tee, adapted from a photo taken of our trailer headed towards the Rockies on our first trip out west. Or maybe your style is a bit more edgy, in which case the Rockin' Guitar Girl Tee is for you. We're also incredibly psyched to present the insanely soft Nothing Too Fancy Tee. Get it? Then get it!

    Ladies, show your Umphlove with our brand NEW super-soft raspberry colored Umphlove tee, and be sure to pick up a pair of Umphlove hot panties too. As our printer put it: "Now there's a rock n' roll idea if I ever saw one!"

    Not sure what they might want? No worries! 
    Remember, we always have gift certificates available.

    We're feeling particularly jolly this year, so we are also offering the following incentives to help you get the most bang for your buck:


    Black and White Ball magnet

    Spend $30
    ...and get the 2007/2008 commemorative Black and White Ball magnetfor FREE

    Spend $60
    ...and get the magnet, free standard shipping and a free one year subscription to Rolling Stone for FREE

    Spend $80
    ...and get the magnetfree shipping, the Rolling Stone subscription AND the new 3x5 Setlist Book for FREE

    Spend $100
    ... and get ALL the above, as well as the EXCLUSIVE downloadable UM Compilation featuring special year-end KB's 2009 picks AND automatic entry into our "Up Close and Personal" UM Holiday Sale Contest! ( see prizes below)

    Contest Prizes: (all entries over $100 will qualify):

    ONE GRAND PRIZE: Win two (2) Uber-VIP tickets to the New Year's Eve show in Chicago on December 31st*. We'll roll out the red carpet for you to attend the Aragon Ballroom show on December 31st in VIP style! You'll enjoy early VIP admissionVIP Reception with free appetizers and drinks; two (2) sets of UM NYE Run posters (3 posters for each ticket holder); Private entrance to VIP bar/balcony; two (2) exclusive UM NYE 2009 Zip up fleece jackets; and two (2) copies of the NYE UMlive show to take home with you! (*Tickets to 12/29 and 12/30 shows not included.)

    TWO FIRST PLACE PRIZES: Get Up Close and Personal with the band! An exclusive opportunity to get those answers you've been looking for. Two (2) lucky contestants will be able to submit 10 questions to the band via email, and receive a tailor-made video reply sent to you from the band in early January 2010!

    THREE SECOND PLACE PRIZES: Have you ever wanted to have a chat with one of the band members? Three (3) lucky winners will enjoy having a 10 minute one-on-one telephone conversation from their favorite member of the band on a mutually agreeable date in early January 2010.

    FOUR THIRD PLACE PRIZES: UMLive CD packages for each night of the NYE run (3 UMLive CD packages per winner) AND one set of the NYE run posters, signed by the band (total of 3 posters per winner)

    In addition, 35 additional winners will win RUNNER UP prizes, including discount codes worth up to 20% off future shopping trips!

    Happy shopping, and see you at the Aragon on New Year's Eve.

    Umphrey's McGee

  • UM2010 dates announced, Facebook event ticket & UM Mobile UM Live contests

    As we embark on the last week of our November tour, prepare for Caribbean Holidaze, and our NYE Run, we have some UM2010 Tour Dates to announce! The first leg of our 2010 tour will begin out West with a stop at at the Orpheum Theatre in Flagstaff, Arizona on Thursday, January 14th. Our next stop will be at the House of Blues in San Diego, California on Friday, January 15th, with our return to The Warfield in San Francisco on Saturday, January 16th. On Sunday, January 17th, we will make our debut at the brand new Knitting Factory in Reno, Nevada. Our Idaho debut will be on Tuesday, January 19th as we visit the Knitting Factory in Boise. The UM2010 Tour continues on to Salt Lake City, Utah at the Depot on Wednesday, January 20th, The Belly Up in Aspen, Colorado on Friday, January 22nd, and we wrap up the first leg of the tour at Denver's Fillmore Auditorium on Saturday, January 23rd. These are only the beginning of UM2010 Tour dates to be announced, with many more to come, so stay tuned.

    Pre-sale through Umphrey's Ticketing begins at 12:00 pm PT Wednesday, November 18th, with general on-sale Saturday, November 21st.

     

    New Ticket Giveaway Program Via UM's Facebook

    In 2010, we will be introducing a new program for all of our regular two-set shows. We will be giving away tickets to each show through its Facebook Event. In order to be eligible, RSVP as "Attending" to all shows you'll be attending (and invite your friends). A week before each show, we will pick one winner who can bring a friend (who must also already have RSVP'd as "Attending" or "Maybe").

    This contest will not occur for S2 events or other festival appearances.
    Check out Umphrey's Facebook Page & Events here »

     

    UM Mobile Show Alerts to Win Signed UMLive's

    We are also introducing UM Mobile alerts for each show through our service with Mozes. Each show will also have its own UM mobile keyword (which you can find on umphreys.com). By signing-up for mobile alerts of the show(s) you attend, you will receive news and special offers, plus you will be eligible to win a signed UMLive copy of that show (venue policy permitting). As always, you can text "umphreysmcgee" to 66937 to sign-up for UM Mobile.

  • November in the Northeast, S2 in DC, Cover It!, Moog Foundation Auction, NYE VIP package contest

    We have one more tour in 2009 before we begin preparations for our big New Year's Eve blow-out in Chicago, which will be our tenth consecutive year ending celebration in our home city.

    11.11 | Opera House, Toronto, Ontario
    11.12 | Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT | with Michetti to open
    11.13 | Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT
    11.14 | Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT

    11.15 | Port City Music Hall, Portland, ME
    11.17 | Northern Lights, Clifton Park, NY
    11.18 | Water Street Music Hall, Rochester, NY
    11.19 | Mr Small's Theatre, Millvale, PA
    11.20 | 9:30 Club, Washington, DC
    11.21 | 9:30 Club, Washington, DC

    11.27 | The Omega Moos | Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
    11.28 | The Omega Moos | Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA | opening for The Disco Biscuits


    S2 in D.C.
    We're excited to announce the third installment of the Stew Art Series (S2), which will take place at the 9:30 Club on Saturday, November 21st. Doors open at 3:30, with the hour-long event to start at 4:00 pm. We'll stick around after the performance and Q&A to snap some photos and hang out for a bit. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 4th at 12:00 pm ET, and will be $99 each. There will only be 50 tickets available, so grab yours this Wednesday! To purchase tickets visit www.930.com


    Cover It!
    A few years back, a couple of Umphrey's fans from Tennessee named Chris & Susan started showing up at many of our shows, always making their way front and center and rocking out on the rail. It was only a matter of time until we became friends with this amazing pair of loving people. Over the years, Chris & Susan have come up with the most thoughtful, heartfelt gifts for the band and crew to show their appreciation for the enjoyment they found at our concerts. At Caribbean Holidaze 2008, Chris presented us with a CD that he had created called "Cover It!", a double disc set of Umphrey's McGee covers from the last few years, complete with cover art that Chris had spray-painted on a Tennessee wall, and artwork to support this factious release.

    Chris passed away on August 20, 2009, leaving a void in the Umphrey's community that will never be replaced. In his memory, we'll be releasing his creation "Cover It!' this Monday, November 2nd at Noon CT exclusively on UMLive.net. Proceeds from sales will go to USTORM.org, a charity that Chris supported.
    http://www.umlive.net/music/0,4310,196/Umphreys-McGee-mp3-flac-download-Cover-It.html



    Bob Moog Foundation Auction
    In a continuing effort to support the Bob Moog Foundation's mission to educate and inspire people through electronic music, and their effort to build a Moogseum in Asheville, NC, Umphrey's McGee is donating the following items to be auctioned on eBay, with all proceeds going to the foundation:

    Auction items include:
    1) Signed Mantis Deluxe Edition
    2) Signed Poster from September 8, 2006 St. Pat's Park, South Bend Indiana
    3) Signed Poster from April 3, 2008 Egyptian Theatre, Dekalb, Illinois

    The auction will begin today, November 2nd at Noon CT, and will only go for seven days, so let the bidding begin!
    http://www.moogfoundation.org/2009/umphreys-mcgee-rocks-ebay-for-the-bob-moog-foundation/


    Enter to Win a CID NYE VIP Package for 2 When You Sign Up for TheToiletPaper.com
    Join fellow Umphreaks and be part of the sick daily banter at TheToiletPaper.com, Daily News for the Thinking Man. Stimulate your mind with ... information: shocking facts, stats, and quotes. You won't find 'em anywhere but their bitchin’ email newsletter. Join them on their mission of busting balls on breaking news. Sign up now and you'll be entered for a chance to win a Umphrey's McGee CID VIP New Year's Eve Package for two.
    http://thetoiletpaper.com/2009/11/ttp-three-nights-with-umphreys-mcgee/

  • Podcast #87 - Spring 2009 part 3

    128Kbps .mp3 [75Mb]

    • 00:00 Smell the Mitten (5.22.09 - Summer Camp, Chillicothe, Illinois)
    • 11:37 Higgins (4.07.09 - Lupo's, Providence, Rhode Island)
    • 25:34 The Floor (5.01.09 - House of Blues, New Orleans, Louisiana)
    • 33:08 #5 (4.08.09 - Calvin Theatre, Northampton, Massachusetts)
    • 40:06 Wappy Sprayberry >
    • 55:10 Last Man Swerving >
    • 65:56 Wife Soup (4.10.09 - Nokia Theatre, New York, New York)

    Total Broadcast Length 77:54

  • Stew Art Recap

    Greetings Friends

    Sorry for the delay in recapping the inaugural S2 event but we wanted to wait until we had this video ready for consumption.  We think this will give you a better feel for just how all this Stew Art business works.  

    Needless to say, we had an absolute blast diving head first into the world of crowd sourced, crowd directed improvisation.  Many thanks to the group of you that joined us for this ground breaking event.  Your willingness to take chances with us (knowing the possibility of a train wreck) is thoroughly appreciated.  We are already contemplating many more ideas for the future but thought the first outing was a definite success.  I had the pleasure of talking to most of you after the show and was glad to hear most of you felt the same way.  Thanks for the valuable feedback on the event, we've taken many of your thoughts and comments to heart as we continue to plan new S2 shows.  Additionally, we had such a good time hanging out at the last event that we are going to extend the meet & greet a while longer to further mingle, take pictures etc.  

    As most of you probably know, we will be hosting the next event at the historic Crystal Ballroom in Portland, OR on Saturday, October 24th. Only 50 tickets are available and they go on sale manana so get'em while you can.  We feel like we have barely scratched the surface of this concept so each event is certain to grow and evolve.  Stay tuned for a date near you, or just get in the van! (Let's see.... we've hit the Midwest and West Coast. Hmmm... Where to next?)  

    So enjoy this short clip documenting the inaugural run.  Please pass it around to your friends and coworkers, post it on your blogs, facebook, tweet it, send it to your mom. We know she'll love it.  You get the idea.  Spread it!

     

     

    Many thanks to Brett Saul who endured my "fun" list of edits while cutting this video.  His handwork is much appreciated.

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