Umphrey's McGee - Much Obliged - Bridgeless - 12/29/2010

Performed live at The Riviera Theatre in Chicago Illinois. The Second set opener for the first show in a series of three. Download this show and other high quality live recordings at www.umlive.net
Cameras/Edit: Brett Saul

[@makisupa110]

God, Bridgeless just kicks my ass every time.

[@hulgamcswine8155]

My Gawd! I heard these guys for the first time on a radio concert last night -- smart, tight, funky, jazzy and downright intellectual.

[@seanlamb4132]

They are pretty amazing.

[@lynxei5494]

I have seen them in concert over 60 times. Best band ever. UMPH for life! Every show is something new!

[@MusicAsMedicine88]

best prog/jam band of all time, seen like 30 sets of theirs

[@nickjohnson4745]

Im not gonna say they're the best band ever, but in my humble opinion they are the most skilled band ever. the shit they pull off on stage is second to none. so freaking good

[@dckuha]

I cannot stop watching this video.

[@dougmiller820]

Never heard of them before Bonnarro 2014, they were the best thing I saw/heard there!

[@19celts]

This improv is just awesome everybody creating one thing.

[@strocat25]

seen them 4 times live and they are my favorite band outa any genre and ever.. umphreys is my favorite band of all time no matter what genre.... yes I just said that 2 times in a row cause they are that fucking good....... wanna know what a good live show is??? just go see them and I guarntee you'll love it

[@xsuchasinkerx]

my 46 UM show thank you boys again for making me go home with chills and a inspired mind!! TRUE TALENT!!!!!

[@darkstarbux]

7:40 - 9:20 is honestly some of the most amazing sounds i ever heard put together, seen these guys 20+ times and every show is still better than the last.

[@guitarplayer11112]

years later and i've seen them 99 times and this is probably my favorite memory being at this show!

[@terrymcdonaldbassguitar]

Favorite um song

[@JonPopa-l7o]

Dis cut far doe.

[@connacoustic]

yes awesome songs on my birthday

[@JGBMOY]

These guys never disappoint and are always getting better. I remember this song from 5 years ago... they have come a LONG way. Cheers!

[@fliphkd4293]

This comment holds up

[@urmomsrealson]

i have much umph love for this band this band has showed the way of life

[@RhennCahoe]

I. Love. Umph. Umph = Life

[@beastcobain]

this is too good... oh man... am I glad to have discovered this tonight. everyone in this band is very talented..

[@ChristopherRalphralph734c]

Gotta love Umphrey's McGee! Always great music. I have to get out to see these guys again soon. Can't believe I missed their show here in Cincinnati just a few days ago!

[@andrewbowermusic]

gotta get to one a these guys shows! uhhhnn!

[@comfortablycurt]

I fucking love this band. They do things to my head and my soul that no force on Earth should logically be able to do. Every time I see them, I leave my melted face laying on the ground in front of the stage.

[@caribouhunter64]

Umphreakingbelievable!

[@johnwboston]

Best analogy ever

[@GustavoSwift]

What a batch of kick ass songs, can't wait till I can see them again!

[@LakeofJordan]

I WISHHHH I COULD BE THERE TONIGHT!

[@caribouhunter64]

umph in tulsa thursday!!! holy shit im going crazy for some of this incredible shit live... its so much better when ur there.

[@NIUHUSKIESROTC]

Chicago this weekend! Lets rock!

[@matthewgregor3330]

See you there!

[@kellyhh2519]

Saw these guys last night. What a great show it was!

[@ryanstriker9]

This is a solid one. Nice jobs y'all.

[@pbprof21]

They put on the best performances I can't wait to see them at Summer Camp

[@GivatiCUTiger]

I was there. I almost fell into a coma from the awesomeness.

[@dooooods]

stuck in awe. truly truly spectacular

[@AnalyticCynic]

Go see them live and you will have a new found respect for them.

[@TheBlazingBassist]

can't wait for Summercamp 2013

[@wfly81]

OMG!! You can actually hear Joel's keys!!

[@matthewgregor3330]

Holy balls this is so good, watch on repeat. See you in Detroit tomorrow!

[@radiantzeo1]

OH hell I was there for my first UM show ever---damn they are simply bad to the bone!

[@gascan1125]

Nothing like this to get ready for the show tonight! Welcome to SLC UM!

[@JethroRush]

This stuff is so damn fucking good there are no words to describe it.

[@evankane4491]

Phenomenal stuff. One of the best live performances by one of my favorite bands. Jake is so incredibly talented...he's definitely in my top 5 list of the best guitarists of the past decade.

[@rookiem8]

He is the best. his ear for any sound and style is beyond anyone else’s range, while Always laying down the fuckin sickest licks and solos..

[@rionkatz9364]

AAHHHHHHHH!!!!! The last new years eve run in chicago. This brings back some great memories.. Killed it. MAKE SURE TO CATCH UMPHREYS IN MADISON @ ORPHEUM THEATER FEBRUARY 16TH 2013!! CELEBRATING 15 YEARS AS A BAND. PRETTY INCREDIBLE.

[@SCHLOBABABER]

9:19 . I get shivers

[@chrismurray1278]

im having the worst possible winter ever. until i listen to this.

[@100percenttigerblood]

No one is wearing a hat at this performance. That's weird.

[@benjaminbrannen1405]

😂 this is the best comment

[@RhennCahoe]

See you tonight fellas. Thanks for coming to me even though I sadly had to leave Chicago.

[@jthomas390]

love you guys! Can't wait til your back in b-more!!!

[@GivatiCUTiger]

I was there. Amazing.

[@kaylapayne3360]

i was there. And it rocked!

[@arr9325]

\mmmmm/ Goddamn I love this band

[@drtbyker123]

There concert in Myrtle Beach last night was ridiculous. Great setlist they had.

[@michaelritz395]

The Rhythm section is stellar...

[@americaphuckyeah]

omg this sounds so great

[@domine21]

@Josiahmace81 They will always be different than the dead. Neither better nor worse. Different bands. Both awesome. It ain't a competition. No need to turn it in to one. Sometimes Ump is a jam band. Sometimes they aren't. Jammin' or not, they are Ump. That is all that matters. Enjoy the music, folks.

[@Deependvideos]

The tightest much obliged i've ever heard!! Amazing, K-zoo Nov. 4th !!

[@mb1065]

These guys are the shit!!!

[@caribouhunter64]

@1prostock idk i think they are my #1 FAV of all time

[@moopymitchell182]

Jake's solo at 7:46 GOD DAMN SON

[@AH-yd3wp]

I think you mean at 8:46, that tapping solo is too legit to quit

[@ilikebikes21]

creaming too early...bayliss topped it off. psssht

[@jettdead]

I could listen to that solo on repeat all day for the next ten years and still feel it

[@alexbailey7939]

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[@jesusluvincognito3630]

give Brandon more solos 🤣🤣🤣

[@stevenheimer113]

3:30 to 9:20 one epic buildup. only umphrey's can make a 6 minute instrumental buildup so exciting and awesome

[@johnnypk1963]

Thx jon.

[@dakotalk418]

unreal

[@pstash1993]

Not bad. From groove to jam to metal thrash ending. Creative. Have to listen to more before I decide...

[@malcolm2142]

glad they're added to hangout fest lineup! can't wait to see this and apparently good doses will be around

[@HolyEyeWasHere]

Out-fuckin-standing!

[@tott688]

I tried to write a comment describing how amazing this is but I failed multiple times.

[@handyman4209]

Better choose your steps. It's easier to mark your way Place your order now It's easier to make some kind of change Where does all this point to? What will I find out? Once is all I have and not enough Think about your time Don't sit and let it pass away Swallow up your pride Be glad they even know your name Where does all this point to? What will I find out? Once is all I have and not enough

[@eazybleezy]

If you download the audio from them at Stubbs 4/20 I guarantee it's always their best show of the year!!

[@julianfoster5087]

good point. i say #3 tho. i love me some moe., gotta put them at #2,and they have been doing it for 20+ years. its all good tho. they are all top three no doubt. im happy as long as one of the three are playing

[@brandensalah9756]

lol i was at stubbs on 4/20 also. best show hands down. i lost it when they covered the new daft punk.

[@thewhitetie]

i saw a band called the "heavy pets" open for them once....they were pretty awesome

[@nathanpflughoeft227]

gonna see them at summerfest in a couple hours, so jacked.

[@seandaron5801]

YES I was at Stubbs 4/20/2011!! talk about your face melt!

[@nebula34]

@snaredrm5 hes still using the Oldfield head he had for a while..its now a custom tolex and his own JC100 addition.. i talked to Paul the owner of Oldfield about one them..it uses Kt77 tubes i believe...much more reliable and rounder sounding than the new el34s out there these days...

[@jcpringle2053]

I know I know, it's on my list ...

[@Corona4B]

If only we could convince The Bridge to come back to B-more as well.

[@ianoneill5189]

Wow

[@smith449]

umphreys fuckin rules! go to a live show, pretty badass

[@paulmstoller]

The guitar 7:50 - 9:00 is particularly amazing. Love those bends.

[@soocool78]

@1prostock ...yes, you are the only one...everyone else thinks they are the #1 jam band of all time

[@domine21]

@datsikxdubstep Umph is #1. So is Phish. That's the awesome thing about two bands that are similar yet different yet awesome. They can both be #1 at the same time.

[@dckuha]

This is really fucking great

[@rigo62982]

Brendan Bayliss for president

[@rnehrenz]

ha!!! thought the same thing!

[@johnnypk1963]

Im a recent UM fan, so excuse my ignorance but the song bridgeless (which is amazing) is on their new release similar skin but its in this set from 2010?? Someone help explain this pls......

[@jthenson88]

It's an older song that was never recorded in the studio until recently, They frequently play songs that have still not been recorded in the studio. Not that out of the ordinary for a tour-heavy "jam band."

[@grantspathis2750]

Jon Henderson Excellent explanation. Search 4 is a similar, except that song isn't awesome like bridgeless.

[@nolanrusso8712]

just got to say bridgeless kicks ass i was at the 5 night run in atlanta and they started the last set of the last show with it and then ended with it. umpherys is so good

[@halfstep44]

The dead has songs like that. Dancing in the streets is one. I think some of the songs from in the dark were like that

[@ilikebikes21]

burlington 08 begs to differ, glad i thought of that show. gem.

[@infloydwetrust1]

Woah, Jake with no hat.

[@caribouhunter64]

@cpchro i think it was just an observation

[@troyslinkard5817]

Yup, next to a rpiture of me -)

[@JonnyGisMe]

Listen to the band "Audiobakery". You might like them... maybe.

[@TairyGreen89]

@aratoj I was just thinking that

[@MisterDopeTunes]

Awesome! What program did you use to edit?

[@Videomendez]

Bass gets unplugged @ 11:31 but sounds pretty good!

[@mdtblues12]

those bends at 9:04 dirty..

[@moshea909]

@AnotherLollacaust who is your favorite band?

[@cpchro]

@whynotsocialism of course they get better everyday......try practicing something....you get better...usually

[@snugglebear97653]

waka2012!!

[@thewolfwitch]

I wish Ryan Stasik looked like my dentist!!!

[@AWAKEN748]

13:30 enough energy to take flight lol

[@snaredrm5]

What kind of amp is Jake playing???

[@evankane4491]

Are you a Phish fan? I'll go to see them live anytime and love it, but I don't listen to them at home. Umphrey's is a completely different sound to me. If you don't like the genre though and are just lumping them in with Phish, you're wrong. I think UM is far more structured...both with the overall direction of their songs and with their guitar breakdowns. But I guess that's just how I hear it...

[@markyb53]

i feel like i just went through a space warp...

[@BanginzMusic]

not gonna lie I luled alittle at 1:54

[@wadewaggoner]

any body know how to replicate that phaser/washy tone?

[@claypolak8158]

i know jake uses a boss PH-3 phaser on his board, but I'm sure a lot more than that plays a role in that tone

[@sdsupple]

Pant Movement!!

[@oborojin]

This shit is my shit

[@raysherry9598]

the bass player looks like my dentist