This is the first full length show that got me really into UM. I’d never heard of the band a few years back in ’07 when I grabbed this. I was scoping out a reunion trip to Chi and wondered if Biddy Milligan’s was still there. Saw a bunch of great bands there. Also Wise Fools, Cubby Bear, and the Vic. There was an online listing opf bands playing at the Vic and Umphrey’s McGee was listed. I thought, “With a name like Umphrey’s McGee – you know it’s got to be good jam.” If you get the joke- you’re admitting you age…

So popped in a web search and found out this band had the snot and jammed like a frumious bandersnatch. One on online thingy referenced this show.

If you absolutely must have long trippy Garcia like jams that ebb, flow, howl, and occasionally meander like the Colorado River – you may have to do a quick re-think. If you do punt this – you’re missing a great opportunity to catch up on a really hip band. I’m a player and these guy’s are the real deal – they bring it. Many shows later – I still love this show.

The Umphsters have matured as players in the intervening years and they have practiced much and truly honed their chops have mad skills. Dey got some real snot, dem.

For a nice big goober sample, check out the J-O > Triple Wide > GTLO medley. It’s all about fun.

the jo > 3x > zep medley is one of my favorite segues this band has done.

too bad i had just turned 13 when this show happened....

illumin, you're a douche! This venue always has great sound, and insane guitar is always better with great sound.

Sic....the canopy is always nuts....one of there favorite spots...mine to...just down the road at U of I campus...this is one hell of a show...i recomend this be massively downloaded like the 9:30 D.C. show in december...GREAT SOUND....WOW.... ~UMPH~

This is a fantastic UM show - great setlist, great sound, and even better playing.

This show holds a special place in my heart for a couple of different reasons and is one of the better I've seen live. One of the best of 2004 - Get it!

not worth listining too. second rate posers.

This is one of my favorite shows from year so far. I really don't think its that dark of a show, rather a mix of styles that shows what UM is capable of on a good night. There are some heavy tunes and jams (such as padgetts, snucka III, bridgeless), some great crowd pleasers (all in time, much obliged, august, etc), great mellower jamming tunes (20 min kabump, the Haunt, etc.), some rarities and surprises (q-bert, xxxplosive, Led Zepplin Medley). Show flows well and never really lets up. All in all, a 5 star performance and a recommended download.

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Lame opening song, but the rest of the show is HOT! 1st set couldn't have closed better, and the encore is incredible.

tighter than molasses, this must download will keep a smile onna you face-a for the duration. one of the top 3 shows out of the 70 i have listened to, the crowd and the band interaction is hilarious and just one more example of why i can't shake this band's talent out of my head. real guys- real feel, REAL good.