Archive for July, 2015
UM + GTSport Racing
Music has a funny way of permeating through the world. We’ve been fortunate enough to accumulate countless experiences over the years, many of which we dreamed about as kids, many of which never crossed our minds. This one falls into the latter category. Today we find ourselves hurling around a rack track at 150+mph, in spirit anyway, as the UM logo dons GTSport Racing Jack Baldwin’s Porsche Cayman S. One of the greatest things about what we …
Ravinia: Pro Tips with Joel
As Umphrey’s McGee closes in on our return to Chicagoland’s beloved Ravinia Festival, I thought I’d offer you a couple tips on how to do Ravinia right. Growing up in the Chicago area, I’ve attended concerts at Ravinia since I was a kid, and have seen many outstanding performances there. A few of my favorites over the years have been Herbie Hancock with Wayne Shorter, Taj Mahal + Bonnie Raitt and Chucho Valdes with Horacio …
UM Trifecta at Wrigley Field
UM returns to Wrigley Field on August 11th for the trifecta. Come join us as we throw out the first pitch, sing the National Anthem and lead the 7th inning stretch. Sound fun? Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers at 7:05pm CT.
Umphrey’s to Return to Georgia Theatre
Umphrey’s McGee returns to the intimate Georgia Theatre for two nights on October 26th and 27th. The historic Athens venue – which recently underwent an extensive restoration – has remained a mainstay on UM tour over the years for good reason. Join us for this double header and experience the intimacy and energy first-hand. Tickets will go on-sale Friday, July 24th, at 10:00 am ET through Ticketfly (10/26 and 10/27). We expect these tickets to …