Mar 18, 2016
Photo: Kristine Condone PhotographyFans of Umphrey's McGee really do appreciate how transparent and engaging the band members can be. The latest swing atnext-level fan interaction comes in the form of a self-produced documentary, Reel to Real, inwhich they openup the vault and tell the band's story in their own words, cultivated from hours of professional...
Mar 18, 2016
Words: Ryan Mannix | Photos: Kristine CondonCinningers guitar technique is precise, yet expansive. Stylistically and technically, he has no boundaries. Combine amastery of jazz harmony with a love of 80s-stylemetal shreddingand he canreally open things up. Hes capable of anthemic, melodic licks, and repetitive odd-time feels.Jakes one of the most creative, and unique guitarists playing...
Nov 30, 2015
By: Carmel O'Farrell | Photos: Michael Welter | Video: Charles IzenstarkThe Umphreys community in the Chicagoland area contains some of the most devout fans in the jam world.After all, this prog-heavy powerhouse rock sextet once called the Windy City their home and cut their teeth in many of the local venues like Martyrs and Schubas....
Dec 15, 2014
Another year, another Chicago holiday celebration for the Umphrey's principals. This year Brendan and Jake's charity event benefited The Mikey Fund, in honor of former UM drummer Mike Mirro. Bandmates Joel Cummins and Kris Myers joined for a few tunes, before their late night gig closing the chapter on their tenure with Digital Tape Machine....
Dec 11, 2011
Saturday, December 10th, 2011Park West, Chicago, ILOctopus's Garden*, Christmas Time Is Here*, Sweetness > Water, August, Resolution^, Travelin' Man, End of the Road**, Hajimemashite, Hey Hey What Can I Do@, Susanah@**^^, So Far Away From You^^$, Santa Odyssey$$, Always A Woman%, The Only Living Boy In New York%%, Bullhead City^**&, Who's Loving You&,...