25% off ALL show downloads
For those of you who are just now awakening from a weekend long turkey induced coma, we wanted to let you know that ALL full shows on umlive.net are now 25% off through Wednesday. So go grab that last show you attended or take a chance with one of the top 10 bestsellers. Or give one of our favorites a spin...here are a few of our recent (and not so recent) picks.
06/05/08 The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI
Michigan shows are always special, with some of the most excited crowds we see around the country. This show featured one of the longest and best Intentions Clear improvisations that we have ever performed; I believe it clocks in at over 20 minutes. Radiohead's Meeting In the Aisle also appears in the middle of a 40's Theme sandwich, another rare treat. Overall, this show had immense energy and a lot of risk taking, which always keeps things fresh for band and fans alike. - Joel Cummins
10/24/10 The Bluebird, Bloomington, IN
Who doesn't like the Dirty Bird? We do, with its tiny backstage and PA equipment unable to hold the pure power of the lowend, this oldschool watering hole in Bloomington, IN is a favorite of mine and always has been. The show was packed with sweaty, ready to party Umphfreaks and the band delivered. It is really fun to rock out on such a small stage in such a grimy intimate location. Rock on Bluebird, see you next time! -Ryan Stasik
07/08/10
Party in the Park, Rochester, NY
Lots of interesting segues are featured at this free show from Rochester, NY, along with an appearance of the rare Visions of Parin. Cornmeal's Allie Kral joins us on the fiddle for a rousing rendition of Baba O'Riley and brings the house down. The 2nd set features a good deal of improvisation, including a Jimmy Stewart with improvised lyrics from Brendan. Classic adventurous and unpredictable set list from yours truly. -Joel Cummins
11/13/10 Bear Creak, Live Oak, FL
This was our last show of the regular season, so to speak. And although i haven't heard the tapes, I'd venture a guess that they sound very inspired. We started just before midnight, so it was a birthday party for Pony (he turned 24 at midnight during the set). I think everyone played with confidence and passion that night, as we all knew we were headed home after a long year and we wanted to end on a high note. - Brendan Bayliss
03/10/06 Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL
Some nights it just feels like everything seamlessly fits together. In arguably the best venue in Chicago, this was one of those nights for me. Legendary sound board maker & engineer Jim Gamble came to town to watch the show while I mixed on the flagship of his fleet, the Gamble DCX. A couple of acoustic songs kicked off the evening but with Stasik sporting a blue mohawk, it didn't take long for the rock to kick in. If memory serves, this was also the first time Liquid was performed. -Kevin Browning
12/21/07 Border's Books, Ann Arbor, MI
Awesome and absurd in every way. Until you've heard Wizard Burial Ground performed on a practice drum kit & mini amps as performed in the food & wine section of a bookstore, you really can't grasp the true essence of the song (rich & full bodied with a l o n g finish). This one is full of great banter as well, including Joel venturing into the audience with a wireless microphone for some Q&A. - Kevin Browning