A good friend of mine tells me that he has always experienced any troubles getting to a show as a good omen that said show is going to be a barn burner. This could all be in his mind, but the adage has rung true for me over this past week while following around Umphrey’s McGee. I’m a bit ...view article
New York, NY (April 22, 2022) - Particle Kid, aka Micah Nelson’s experimental, psychedelic, future-folk project has released their magnum opus, TIME CAPSULE, a 26-song musical journey through time, space and consciousness. Available digitally, on compact disc and inside a limited edition hempcrete ...view article
Since 1998 Umphreys Mcgee has been turning heads, and getting in the grimy spots of what is so called “jam” music, and changing Rock as we know it. On July 3rd 2011 with new intros, songs, and fans this was no ordinary show. This marked the 2nd annual ...view article
Fourteen months ago, on Halloween, Umphrey's McGee played one of the most impressive shows I'd ever seen. The buzz surrounding the event was undeniable and the actual show was religious. At the time the band was on the precipice of some major changes. Light design artist Jefferson Waful was ...view article
This year, Merlefest celebrated its 22nd year of music and art in the unbelievable heat of Wilkesboro, NC. The festival boasted accommodations for young and old alike, mixing a variety of bluegrass knowns and unknowns with local art, food, and family activities. Smoking was not permitted during ...view article
The Aragon Ballroom in Chicago was a storm of rock and roll energy on the second to last day of 2009 as hometown heroes Umphrey's McGee laid musical carnage on a few thousand lucky ears. This New Year's run marks the 12th anniversary of the momentous three days of fury that is to Umphrey's fans ...view article
The excitement can be seen on every one of the other 49 faces in the Crystal Ballroom's waiting area as the anticipation for the Umphrey's McGee's second StewArt event reaches it's peak. After a few moments, the door opens and pianist Joel Cummins enters the room first, followed closely by the rest ...view article
Led by drummer José Medeles (Breeders, 1939 Ensemble, Revival Drum Shop), Railroad Cadences & Melancholic Anthems is a drummer’s tribute to guitarist and DIY iconoclast John Fahey. Joined for a series of guitar and drum duets with M. Ward, experimental guitarist Marisa Anderson, and Chris Funk (Decemberists, ...view article
The international singer-songwriter Raffaella Piccirillo announces the publication of her new Concept-EP "AIRAM R. - the other SIDE of me" by Believe Music, available on all music digital stores and streaming platforms to provide a new listening experience in EDM music influenced by various and manifold ...view article
The Northbound drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, as the sun set to the West and the nearly full moon beamed like a spotlight to the East, set the mood for a relaxed and cheerful celebration of the life and music of Bay Area musician: Jim McPherson.17356
McPherson, a blues inspired musician ...view article
.jpg "Umphrey's McGee - 6/3/2010: House of Blues; Dallas, TX")
.jpg "Umphrey's McGee - 01/16/2010: The Regency Ballroom; San Francisco, CA")
.jpg "Umphrey's McGee - 12/30/2009: Aragon Ballroom; Chicago, ILL")
.jpg "Umphrey's McGee - 10/24/2009: Umphrey's StewArt (S2) Crystal Ballroom Portland, OR")
