Archive for June, 2019

Brendan on Jeff Austin

I’m not sure that I can say anything about Jeff that he hasn’t already said himself. He was a talker. And a really funny one at that. If you ever saw him perform, then you already got to know him. There was no act, what you saw and heard was honest and real… and raw. Basically, he was just like a giant tidal wave… a genuine force of nature that you simply could not ignore. …

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Halloween and Philadelphia 2019

Umphrey’s McGee is pleased to announce Halloween Weekend 2019! We return to The Anthem in Washington D.C. for a hell-raising night of Halloween revelry on October 31st followed by two knockouts at The Fillmore in Philadelphia on November 1st and 2nd. We are leaving the mash-ups behind this year and have a festive surprise in store for the 31st. Special guests Star Kitchen – the exciting new project comprised of bassist Marc Brownstein (The Disco …

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Red Rocks 2019 Couch Tour

Update: We are unable to include tonight’s Led Zeppelin set on the live video stream. UM’s documentary Reel To Real will air in its place during Set Two. Sets One and Three will air as planned, with the first note at 6:00 pm MT sharp. Let’s rock. ### June 21, 2019 Join us this weekend for three very special nights of Umphrey’s McGee from the Garden of the Angels – Red Rocks! And you can …

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Meet & Greet at Lightshade on Thursday

Join the entire band for a “Weed & Greet” at Lightshade Dispensary in Federal Heights, Colorado (9364 Federal Blvd, to be precise) on Thursday, June 20th. The casual hang and BBQ will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 pm with Umphrey’s McGee around to say hello to your beautiful faces from 4:30 to 5:30. Pick up your Day Nurse and Night Nurse bundles in advance of the weekend’s festivities. \mm/

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Art That Feeds Food Drive – Red Rocks

THE EVENT: Umphrey’s McGee x Conscious Alliance ‘Art That Feeds’ Food Drive Artist: Peregon Creative WHEN: June 21-23, 2019 Food Drive opens 30 minutes before Doors WHERE: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Colorado SCORE A POSTER: Attendees who donate 20 non-perishable food items (or suggested monetary donation) to the ‘Art that Feeds’ Food Drive will receive a limited-edition poster by Peregon Creative—while supplies last. DROP YOUR DONATION: Donation bins will be located in the Trading Post …

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We Are Lions and Anchor Drops

Umphrey’s McGee has teamed up with We Are Lions (WAL) to present a new line of merchandise to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Anchor Drops. WAL is a Chicago-based nonprofit apparel and design company, that features artists with disabilities’ artwork on everyday products. Working with individuals with disabilities and mental illnesses around the world, WAL provides social and economic opportunities to these marginalized populations, all while churning out some pretty bad-ass art. In February of …

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Breaking: Jamband Sells Weed In Colorado

In an unforeseen turn of events, rock stalwarts Umphrey’s McGee apparently dabble with the devil’s lettuce. Their partnership with cannabis virtuosos MedPharm Holdings sends a clear message to the burgeoning industry that they are no longer reliant on Uncle Danny for their grass, they are here to play. It’s a move few saw coming. Some did see it coming — and forgot. But now both industry vets and “Am I supposed to feel anything yet?” …

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