Umphrey Mcgee was Awesome as always!
by Derek Brensinger on 1/15/24The Fillmore Charlotte - CharlotteRating: 5 out of 5What a fantastic show, it was great to see Kris back playing behind the Drum kit!!

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Chicago's eclectic rock band Umphrey's McGee has been keeping fans on their toes for nearly 27 years now. Though often pigeonholed into "jam band" circles, Umphrey's doesn't fit that traditional mold; and their fans don't either. Is it prog rock? Song-forward, Beatles-esque arrangements? Be careful, they might hit you with some metal riffs mid-set, too. Amongst 2,500+ gigs and 300 million+ tracks streamed, you-had-to-be-there moments include the band's performance at the first-ever Bonnaroo and selling more CDs (remember those?) than any other act on the bill. A leader in the live music world, Umphrey's McGee became the first group to launch its own single-artist streaming service with UMLive.net, which houses recordings of every gig since 2005. The service has since grown and now lives on through Nugs.net, which is used by the likes of Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, and more.
Beyond intimate backstage encounters and ski trips with their most diehard fans, Umphrey's McGee instituted the groundbreaking "Headphones & Snowcones" program, granting fans access to professional headphones and a soundboard-quality mix to listen wirelessly at shows. At their UMBowl, they empowered the audience to vote on the setlist in real-time and choose favorite improv themes via text message. In 2017, they stepped into another realm altogether by integrating themselves into the VR Platform Endless Riff. All of the above has earned the band status as kings of the live music scene with standing yearly engagements at iconic venues, their own events in Iceland (Rockjavick) and Mexico (Holidaze), and co-hosting Chillicothe, IL's long-running Summer Camp festival. In April 2025, Umphrey's McGee will lead their faithful fans on another bucket list musical adventure: Morockshow will feature three nights in Marrakech, Morocco, marking another signature event in an exotic location. Umphrey's McGee's latest release Asking For A Friend showcases more evolved songwriting and thoughtful arranging from a band continuing to grow and mature with their droves of die-hard, longtime fans.
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What a fantastic show, it was great to see Kris back playing behind the Drum kit!!
This venue gets great music, but it’s always overcrowded and it’s incredibly hard to see no matter where you are in the venue. Prices are pricey too
UM never disappoints. However, the drummer's cymbals were not mic'd or not turned up enough. The overhead condenser mic was a. single field mic, not picking up the individual cymbals/hi hats nearly enough. (Kris does great cymbal work, and as I am a seasoned drummer it's one of the reasons I like seeing them live). The Fillmore is typically a perfect sounding venue, no excuse.
These guys are ridiculously talented and will have you both rocking out, dancing and witnessing jaw dropping songs that cover multiple genres.
If progressive metal jam is your thing, look no further my friend! Umphreys never ceases to amaze me. That’s why ya girl does 15 shows a year :).
Umphrey’s was awesome as usual sad I couldn’t get the audio for the show
The band was amazing, the space was amazing and the staff was super friendly!
Great venue and awesome show! That was my first Umprey's McGee show, and now I'm definitely a fan.
Umphreys still killing it!! You don’t want to miss seeing them in a small venue!!!!
Overall excellent with the exception of the vocal audio which could have been better!
The venue is great in Baltimore Harbor, the city skyline is beautiful. Umphrey's McGee put on an excellent show with awesome originals and some entertaining covers. It was a nice way to spend a Friday evening with friends.
First brothers tune I’ve heard them play and just solid Umph besides that.
The best band ever!! Show was incredible and an awesome venue!
UM puts on an amazing show. It definitely takes 25 years of experience to put on a show like this. Umphrey's McGee tackles challenging harmonies and complicated rhythms expertly, with a "tightness"that makes them seem absolutely psychic. Serious energy and dance vibes throughout the entire show. I brought my 70 year old dad, Umphrey's spewed so much fire, I thought I was going to have to take him to hospital.
They were so tight! Other band members step in and really showed how talented they really are! Didn’t miss a beat! Seriously get the best ticket possible.
Umphrey's mcGee put in a great show as always, the state theartre is a fabulous venue!
Loved very second of it. Thanks for making a really fun experience.
You'll have a great time just sitting back listening to these guys jam, or dancing all night!
They were great, just blew me away. The band started right on time and the show lasted 3 hours with a 20-25 minute break. Highly recommend seeing rhjs. And if yoh like upbeat rock jams.
Everything was perfect! The band was AMAZING! The weather was perfect! I cannot say enough good things about the venue, it was laid back but like a well oiled machine! No lines for food, drink or restrooms even though there were a lot of people there! It was outstanding all around!