Kris Myers

Umphrey’s rolled into Austin, Texas ready to rage at what has been their 4/20 destination spot for three years running: the famous Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre. Spirits were high as fans swarmed Red River and started flowing into the venue for the highly anticipated sold out show.

TourGigs is proud to present Picking Up The Tab, the very best cuts from four nights and four massive shows performed by sonic giants Umphrey's McGee. Eager Umphreaks packed the historic Tabernacle venue in Atlanta, Georgia as the band showcased their unique mastery of diverse sounds and styles.

Umphrey's McGee capped out their four night run in Atlanta's famous Tabernacle with an incredible three set New Year's Eve show. In set one, Joel and Jake effortlessly nailed the piano and guitar sections of Allman Brothers classic "Jessica." "Hajimemeshite" was dedicated to a fan who flew all the way from Japan for the New Year's run, illustrating that the fans will pull out all the stops to catch a stand out performance by Umphrey's. Stasik dedicated the cover of a personal favorite, Wang Chung's hit "Dance Hall Days," to his wife Mary Welch. Mad Dog's Filthy Little Secret horn section added a rich, full sound to the band throughout the night and Waful's gyroscopic lighting illuminated the venue's famous pipe organ. Umphrey's McGee rang in the new year with "Auld Lang Syne" and invited wives and family members on stage to share this momentous occasion with friends and fans alike.

By night three of their four night New Year's run, Umphrey's McGee had already blown the roof off Atlanta's Tabernacle Theater, leaving fans wondering how they could go any further. In the tradition of Umphrey's McGee however, they took everything up to the next level. Intense performances of "Depth Charge" and "JaJunk" had the venue pulsating. The band, the massive lighting by Waful, and the ecstatic fans were in perfect unison from shredding rock to ethereal jams, never skipping a beat. The set two opener that rolled from "Bright Lights, Big City" into "Cocaine" and back to "Bright Lights" is a one for the record books. The band was joined by saxophonist Jeff Coffin for an incredible "Night Nurse". During the "In The Kitchen" encore, in anticipation of one more enormous night, Brendan changed the lyricsto ask the crowd if "they'd" all come back tomorrow?" The roar of applause was his answer.

Umphrey's McGee took the stage of The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia for the second night of their New Year's run and treated their fans to yet another live debut, playing "Drink My Drank" to eager fans' satisfaction. The entire first set was on fire, but the beginning of set two gives you a way to see Umphrey's like never before. Each member of the band is sporting a GoPro camera. You'll get a close up view of shredding guitar solos via Brenden and Jake's guitar cameras. You'll get bass slapping and head-banging via Stasik's head mounted GoPro. There's a combination of spacey and beautiful keyboard licks you'll see from the "JoelPro," and you'll witness the heart of Umphrey's McGee beat through the chest-mounted cams worn by Andy and Kris as they power through "1348" and "Day Nurse." What do you say Umphreaks, are you ready to join the band on stage?

Umphrey's McGee headed to Atlanta for their first ever four night New Year's celebration at the legendary Tabernacle. Fans lined up around the block and sported "Umph Love" stickers as the excitement rose to a fever pitch. The band started their New Year's run with the debut of "Auf Wiedersehen" before dropping into the UM classic "Professor Wormbog". Arms were celebrating in unison as the band dominated the venue from the organ pipes to the depths of the upper balcony. The second set opened with a gritty rendition of "Phil's Farm" containing a monstrous Jimmy Stewart, the name of the band's famous improvised performances. As a standalone, this show is incredible. The fact that this was only the first of a four night run is something else entirely! Rage. Rest. Repeat.

In what has become an Umphrey’s tradition, the band followed up a legendary Red Rocks performance with an intimate Colorado theater show. With palpable energy filling the room well before the first note, the Boulder Theater crowd knew they were in for a treat. Never ones to leave anything on the table, Umphrey’s pulled out a set list with a slew of songs that hadn’t seen the light of day in Colorado for years. Rock it in the comfort of your living room in stunning HD. Hold on tight. Rage. Rest. Repeat.

Umphrey’s McGee was back and better than ever for this blowout at the storied Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Playing to a near capacity crowd, UM rose to the occasion and brought the thunder. Shot in stunning HD, these videos encapsulate the essence of the band: raw yet precise, energetic yet focused, relaxed yet tight. Including Radiohead’s Weird Fishes/Arpeggi, the band mixed old classics with fresh material for an engaging and raucous show. Hold on tight. Rage. Rest. Repeat.

Chicago natives Umphrey's McGee took the stage at Austin's famed Stubb's Bar-B-Q for the first time since 2007 and filled the amphitheatre with "Partyin' Peeps" in celebration of 4/20. Fan favorites dominated the first set of the band's 4-night TX/OK run, including "The Floor" and "Booth Love" from their recently released album, Death By Stereo (September 2011) - along with a cover of ZZ Top's 1980 hit single "Cheap Sunglasses." Set two kicked off with some old-school favorites, "Prowler" and "All in Time," and continued to pick up heat with a nearly 20-minute "1348." "The Linear" > "All in Time" closed out the killer show.

The band’s second DVD release Wrapped Around Chicago; New Year’s at the Riv, was filmed in their hometown on December 31, 2004 at the Riviera Theatre. The two-disc set offers three hours of performance and over an hour of bonus material. Expect jaw-dropping performances and a front row view of the band’s unique musical rapport during live shows, plus irreverent humor, madness, and serious nonsense…after all, this is Umphrey’s McGee.