Midwest Augustana

Daniel Lopatin reclaims the uncanny sorcery of 'Garden of Delete' on 'Again', evanescing divergent styles into an unashamedly pompous roil of vapor-damaged harpsichord twangs, bombastic synth-prog workouts, damaged emo-pop, computer-controlled avant minimalism and fractal ambience. He's back.

"State Line Blues" is the re-released debut CD from Lew Jetton & 61 South. Selected as a "Pick to Click" on XM Satellite Radio's Bluesville (channel 74 and channel 854 on DirecTV), and honored as the 4th best Independent Blues Release in the United States by Real Blues Magazine for the year 2000. "State Line Blues" features 9 Jetton originals among it's 11 tracks, including the fan favorites "Homegrown Tomato," "Getting Colder" and the title track, "State Line Blues." –by cdbaby

Alex Jenkins & the bombers is a rythym & blues based blues band. In a time when bands are calling themselves a blues band but have a rock and roll sound Alex Jenkins & the bombers stays true to their roots of soul and R & B. From the first song until the last song the band will have the audience jumping to their feet to tapping their toes. The Band Consists of Veteran Guitar Player…

Umphrey's McGee and TourGigs proudly present Rage. Riv. Repeat., a two-disc compilation of the best of the three-night run in Chicago, IL from February 20-22, 2014. Chitown faithful packed The Riv each night in anticipation of the hometown throw-down, as the band prepared a blend of rarities and fan-favorites for the crowd. The first disc is a mix between the first and second nights of the run. The second disc blends songs from nights two and three…

Umphrey's McGee returned to Colorado for a highly-anticipated three-night run at the Fillmore Auditorium. Wasting no time, the band took the stage to Beethoven's "5th Symphony" which set an energetic, funk-focused groove for night one. Highlights in the first set include "Out of Order" into "Partyin' Peeps," along with Jake Cinninger's keyboard cameo with Joel Cummins on "Deeper." Set two brought fans "The Bottom Half," featuring a lyrical stew by Brendan Bayliss that was followed by a cover of the classic "Rock The Casbah." The segue grew into a drum solo, which found both Cinninger and Andy Farag collaborating on the percussion rig. Later, look for Brendan Bayliss utilizing a bottle of wine as a guitar slide during "Mullet (Over)." Needless to say, the band was having fun as the night came to an end with a soulful performance of "Believe the Lie."

Umphrey's McGee wee 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.

Umphrey's McGee packed Milwaukee's historic Riverside Theater over Halloween weekend 2013. For the sixth year running, the band presented their signature Mash-Up Extravaganza— a unique blend of originals, covers and improv that only Umphrey's can deliver. In keeping with the theme, the band donned multi-character costumes like "Batman and Robin Thicke" and "Silent Bob Seger," as fans in attendance followed suit. After "Night On Bald Mountain" set the stage on All Hallows' Eve, Umphrey's got down to business with mash-up performances like "Don't Fear The Doves, Snucka" and "Papa Can Change A Blurred Stone." The encore performance of "Electric Avenue To Hell," a blend of classic songs by AC/DC and Eddy Grant, raised the bar for the next two nights. Night two's performance showcased the band's untethered explosive energy. Look for Brendan & Jake playing guitar behind their heads; Saxophonist Kevin Sinclair's sit-in for a jazz-inflected jam of "Ringo," and "Wappy Sprayberry" as a massive improv vehicle…

Some nights defy explanation. Umphrey's 2014 return to Red Rocks could be summed up as such a night. Their first sold out show at the nation's premiere amphitheatre created a palpable pre-show energy that never relented. Those in attendance clearly knew they were in for a ride. The band stepped on the gas early and never let up. Set one started with the debut of a new original "Lucid State." "Conduit" got the early treatment and "Ocean Billy" lit up the rocks, complete with "Gents" sandwiched neatly in the middle. Jake Cinninger unveiled a treat as he performed "End of the Road" on Jerry Garcia's historic Travis Bean TB500 guitar. The band closed the set with Bob Seger's "Hollywood Nights" which turned into a crowd sing along, 9500 voices strong. Filmed in stunning HD, including aerial drone footage of the concert, paired with crisp soundboard audio make this one of the finest concert videos from UM to date…