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REVIEW: Umphrey’s McGee – Death By Stereo

Artist: Umphrey’s McGee Album: Death By Stereo Genre: Progressive rock Label: ATO Records The bizarrely-named Umphrey’s McGee are described as “progressive improvisation” or “improg,” an apt description for their brainstorming musical antics. Much of their music – at least on this evidence – feels a bit random, as though they’re jamming or making it all […]

Umphrey’s Mcgee, 3 Michigan Shows

Midwestern monsters of improvised rock, Umphrey’s McGee consisting of Brendan Bayliss (guitar, vocals), Jake Cinninger (guitar, synthesizers, vocals), Joel Cummins (keyboards, vocals), Andy Farag (percussion), Kris Myers (drums, vocals), and Ryan Stasik (bass), enters its second decade together with their most progressive, melodic and artistically cohesive material to date. A three-night stand in Michigan is […]