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Umphrey’s McGee – March 9th – The Fillmore

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Umphrey’s McGee show at The Fillmore proved that these guys are without a doubt one of the tightest and most cohesive Jam bands playing today. They seem to think with one brain as they deftly transition from an intricate prog jam, to a deep funk pocket, and out into an intense metal climax. While that’s amazing on it’s own, Jeff Waful makes it a true thing of beauty as he uses the air around the stage as a canvas to create one of the most beautiful lighting displays around. Paired with Waful, Umphrey’s McGee really is the whole package

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Umphrey’s McGee – March 9th – The Fillmore

Estimated read time 2 min read

Fans who have followed Umphrey’s McGee for any period of time know that there are only two guarantees: you never know what you’re going to get, and Umphrey’s always delivers. Whereas this band’s stellar reputation is based on marathon concerts that mix original, technically demanding tunes with complex epics and, playful covers (ranging from Toto to Metallica), it has chosen the same kind of attention to melody, songcraft, and musicianship that make those artists stand apart.