Christmas Jam Photo Essay
We had an incredible time at the 22nd Annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam this past weekend. The pre-jam party at the Orange Peel kicked off the weekend Friday night, with our very own Kris Myers collaborating with Steve Miller and a host of musicians on the Miles Davis' standard, "All Blues." Saturday night's sold out Ashville Civic Center featured a fiery set of music from Umphrey's McGee, including a fantastic sit in from Widespread Panic's John Bell on the Bill Withers' classic "Ain't No Sunshine." Andy Farag also performed with the Warren Haynes Band, while Jefferson Waful lit the arena to perfection during UM's, Warren's and Steve Miller Band's set. Umphrey's McGee would like to thank Warren, Hardhead Management and everyone involved who made this fantastic and important charity event so special. It was truly an honor to be there.
Joel Cummins armed with his camera for this photo essay
Here's the show schedule for Xmas Jam 22. We were happy to be on early, the room was packed with over 7,000 people by the time we hit the stage!
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band's sousaphone has a commanding presence just off stage.
Andy is either gesturing for me to come closer, or maybe that's a different hand gesture about to take form.
Never seen a countdown set time clock before, but I think it's a great idea. We hit the end of All in Time right at the buzzer. Umphrey's wins!!!
Ivan Neville isn't jokin' around about the debut of the Warren Haynes Band. Don't worry Ivan, you killed it.
Jefferson Waful was on hand to light Umphrey's McGee, the Steve Miller Band and the Warren Haynes Band. Nice rig!
A look at Jefferson's Grand MA console LCD. My favorites are "Luck of the Iris" and "Knife Trance."
Steve Miller Band's setlist. But he cut Rockin' Me, Jungle Love AND The Joker. C'mon, Steve! The set was still very solid.
And for more pictures of entire event check out Allison Murphy's shots at www.ruthrocks.com