Category: 2012
Chronicle of Events from 2012.
Video ~ Lotus Winter Tour 2013
Lotus hits the road Jan. 24th, starting the 2012 Winter Tour off in Burlington, VT. View more dates. The band will also be releasing their latest album ‘Build’ on February 19th.
To download the latest free track “Kodiak” off their new album visit FreeTracks.org.
Websites & Links: LotusVibes.com | Facebook | Twitter | Vimeo | Archive.org
Available: Umphrey’s McGee Live from the Tabernacle NYE 2012
From Umphreys.com
“The eagle has landed. Blu-rays, DVDs and 1080p ultra HD downloads of our four night Tabernacle run are making their way into the hands of UM fans across the country. Clocking in at over 18 hours of pure video pleasure, this is some of the best live Umph released to date. Go big and grab the bundle—you won’t regret it.”
Websites & Links: Umphreys.com | UMLive.com | UMVideo
CashOrTrade.org Announces NYE Ticket Giveaway
From CashOrTrade.org
“CashorTrade.org, the official face value ticket trading community, would like to say Thank You for ‘Embracing the Face’ in 2012. To show their continued dedication and support to all who have participated, CashorTrade.org is giving away 14 tickets to 7 bands this New Year’s Eve. Join the voice and support this fair trade marketplace, the Internet’s own face value alternative. Spread the word and help the website reach 20,000 registered members. Click Here To Enter The Contest.”
Websites & Links: CashOrTrade.org | Facebook
Video: Umphrey’s McGee NYE 2012 – Ring In 2013 In Atlanta
Umphrey’s McGee will be at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA for a four night run, January 28th-31st, 2012. Tickets go on sale July 20th, 2012 at 12pm CT and can be purchased at UMTicketing.com.
Websites & Links: Umphreys.com | UMLive.com | UMVideo
Best Albums of 2012
In no particular order.
Best Albums of 2012
Featuring new albums from Little Feat, Anders Osborne, Old Crow Medicine Show, Keller Williams and The Travelin’ McCoury’s, Citizen Cope, Aesop Rock, Trey Anastasio, Dave Matthews Band, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Avett Brothers, Mumford and Sons, Flying Lotus, Snarky Puppy, Lupe Fiasco, Jimmy Herring, Papadosio, and Lettuce.
Free Download: SCI Fidelity Records 2012 Sampler
Websites & Links: SCIfidelity.com | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud
Video: Umphrey’s McGee – sUMmer School 2012 Recap
From UMVideo
“sUMmer school 2012 is an unforgettable week long music camp in the Catskills where Umphrey’s McGee pulls back the curtain to reveal details on songwriting, improvisational techniques, gear, business, marketing and more. Join UM for sUMmer school 2013.”
Websites & Links: Umphreys.com | Summer School | UMLive.com | UMVideo
Umphrey’s McGee Releases Game Tapes to Feed Them With Music
From Groupees
“Umphrey’s McGee is proud to unveil the first ever publicly available collection, Game Tapes. Shot with the band’s camera from the lighting board and paired with high quality soundboard recordings, these videos put you square in the catbird seat.”
“Choose from 12 videos, two classic studio albums or a live show download and create your custom bundle. All items offered at a fraction of the cost, and every dollar spent buys a meal for the hungry this holiday season via Feed Them With Music.”
“Top donor prizes include: 2 tickets to UM show, a customized voice message from a member of the band (perhaps you can have Joel convince your mom UM is a positive influence on your life or have Stasik tell your boss that you quit), and a umVIP backpack LOADED with Umphrey’s swag including and autographed Hall of Fame: Class of 2011 vinyl, and more. Help spread the word and encourage your friends to get in on the action as the band will roll out even more unreleased videos as various thresholds are met.”
Websites & Links: Game Tapes | Umphreys.com
Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger to Play Acoustic Show at Shedd Aquarium 12.11.12
From Priceless.com
“MasterCard® Priceless® Chicago is bringing families together this holiday season for priceless nights of music and fun at Shedd Aquarium! On Tuesday, December 11, Priceless Chicago will host an unforgettable concert experience featuring Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger of American progressive rock super band, Umphrey’s Mcgee.”
“The holiday fun will begin at 6:00pm where families will be greeted with a delicious Holiday feast and drinks. After fueling up, parents and kids will be able to meet and interact with some special Shedd residents, as well as enjoy a guided tour of the must-see Jellies Exhibit.”
“At 7:30pm, families will gather at the Shedd’s Oceanarium to enjoy the acoustic sounds, of Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger of Umphrey’s Mcgee. The band will play an array of their hits along with some holiday classics. Come and join us at Shedd Aquarium on December 11. Puchase your tickets now! This experience is recommended for children ages 6 and up. Children under 6 can attend free of cost.”
Websites & Links: Umphreys.com | UMLive.com | UMVideo
Festivals ~ December 2012
December 12th
King Pilow Arts Center & Terminal West in Atlanta, Georgia
Lineup: Flying Lotus • Nadastrom • Blockhead • Break Science • Teebs • Mindelixir • Eliot Lipp • Panther God • Marley Carroll • Roel Funcken • Ployd • Mr. Atomic • Spytek • Bookworm • Medisin • Samuel Paradise • Kebbi Williams • Cloudeater • Isness • Sonen • The Ruination • Asleep In The Weeds • Alpaca • Ahuff
Links: Trinumeral.com | Facebook
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December 17th-21st
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa in Tulum, Mexico
Lineup: STS9 • Umphrey’s McGee • The Disco Biscuits
Links: MayanHolidaze.com | Facebook
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Festivals ~ November 2012
November 8th-11th
Spirit of Suwanee River Music Park in Live Oak, FL
Lineup: Umphrey’s McGee • Soulive • Lotus • The Budos Band • Lettuce • Perpetual Groove • Bobby Rush • MarchFourth Marching Band • Break Science • Digital Tape Machine • The Heavy Pets • Zoogma • Headtronics (DJ Logic, Steve Molitz, Freekbass) • Bright Lights Social Hour • Charles Walker & The Dynamites • Ike Stubblefield & Friends • Grant Green Jr. & Friends • Khris Royal & Dark Matter • Moon Taxi • Jonathan Scales & Fourthestra • The Mantras • The Werks • Strange Arrangement • Flannel Church • Beeb’s & Her Moneymakers • Thomas Wynn & the Believers • Scholar’s Word • Kaleigh Baker
Links: BearCreekMusicFestival.com | Facebook | Twitter
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Umphrey’s McGee to Broadcast “All Night Wrong” 10.31.12
“Umphrey’s McGee has announced that they will be broadcasting their October 31st, 2012 show at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD. The “All Night Wrong” performance will be another unique experience for fans by allowing attendees and viewers to vote for the second set of the show. Fans are able to vote from a list of 40 cover songs, and can participate by visiting AXStv’s Facebook page: VOTE NOW.”
The live concert event will air at 9pm ET on AXStv.com, and on the following TV channels:
- Dish – 131
- Directv – 306
- AT&T – 1106
- Verizon – 569
- Check your local listings
Websites & Links: AXStv.com | Umphreys.com | UMLive.com | UMVideo
Video ~ Paper Diamond Night Vision Tour 2012
Tour Dates
10/3 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
10/4 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
10/5 – Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic
10/6 – Philadelphia, PA @ City Bisco
10/7 – Columbia. MO @ The Blue Note
10/10 – Iowa City @ Blue Moose
10/11 – Madison WI @ Majestic Theater
10/12 – Urbana, IL @ Canopy Club
10/13 – Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
10/18 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
10/19 – Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom
10/20 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
10/24 – Baltimore @ 8×10
10/25 – Providence, RI @ The Met
10/26 – North Hamnpton, MA @ Pearl St.
10/27 – Portland, ME @ State Theater
10/31 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
11/1 – Boston, MA @ Royale
11/2 – Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theater
11/3 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl
11/9 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
10/4 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
10/5 – Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic
10/6 – Philadelphia, PA @ City Bisco
10/7 – Columbia. MO @ The Blue Note
10/10 – Iowa City @ Blue Moose
10/11 – Madison WI @ Majestic Theater
10/12 – Urbana, IL @ Canopy Club
10/13 – Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
10/18 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
10/19 – Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom
10/20 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
10/24 – Baltimore @ 8×10
10/25 – Providence, RI @ The Met
10/26 – North Hamnpton, MA @ Pearl St.
10/27 – Portland, ME @ State Theater
10/31 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
11/1 – Boston, MA @ Royale
11/2 – Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theater
11/3 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl
11/9 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
Websites & Links: Paper-Diamond.com | Soundcloud
