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

Known for their adventurous, unpredictable, and highly energetic live shows, the jam-heavy sextet effortlessly weaves through genres, transitioning from hard-hitting rock to spaced-out electronica in a way few bands can. Over the years, Umphrey’s McGee has delivered unforgettable performances in Montana, several of which have been captured in pro-shot videos of songs like “Draconian,” “The Fuzz,” “Cut the Cable,” and “Bad Friday.” Their performance of “Escape Goat” at The ELM even earned a spot on their Hall of Fame: Class of 2022 (Live) album.

For the past 27 years, Umphrey’s McGee has played over 2,500 shows and racked up more than 300 million streams. Always at the forefront of live concert innovation, they were the first band to launch their own single-artist streaming service and introduced the groundbreaking “Headphones & Snowcones” program, allowing fans to experience a soundboard-quality mix through professional headphones during their shows. They continue to be a prolific artists, continuously releasing new live footage every week as you can see on their YouTube. Their 14th studio album, Asking For A Friend, was released in 2022.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, no one delivers a live performance quite like Umphrey’s McGee. Get your tickets ASAP and prepare for a rock show unlike any other!