Umphrey's McGee with STS9 - "Let's Dance" Chicago, IL 8/17/13

Umphrey's McGee & STS9 with Liquid Horns during the encore from Northerly Island, Chicago. Filmed by www.TourGigs.com

[@michaelrosen-pyros1639]

You know, I'm 61 and my son turned me on to both these groups. A lotta folks my age think music isn't interesting anymore…assholes, obviously. These guys are just sensational, proficient and incredibly beautiful. Thank you all for keeping music alive and well. You rock! Peace (yes, I'm old Woodstock stock!)

[@derekcampau5440]

Also 61, no kids, discovered UM on my own. As an avowed Deadhead, I haven't seen a better band than UM. I'm going to see them for the first time in March 2018 in Oakland Cannot wait!!!

[@jwalkrr]

Derek Campau i saw them for the first time this year on the NYE run at the Fillmore and OHHHH MAN did they absolutely KILL IT!! It was such an experience. Im definitely making that trip out for the 3 nights at red rocks in 2018!

[@derekcampau5440]

Rick C-137 I can't wait for the Oakland show!

[@ampc4k365]

Both groups are incredible live, #STS9 #Umphreys 💘

[@Swaderz9]

@@jwalkrr that was my first 3 night run of UM. It was absolutely incredible. Locked down for 2019 now!

[@johnirby388]

in peoria il, they played fame by bowie, no sts9 tho

[@Rob42dXb]

9:05 is why zack is my favorite drummer. Holy shit lol

[@randypearl1189]

+Rob Meza Really? Kris Meyers does that shit twice every song. Jucy McFrodotoes 2 years ago in reply to Evan Roberts Every drummer noticed...haha trust.. not trying to hate but the vast difference in skill level is definately noticeable Carson Bork 2 years ago in reply to Jucy McFrodotoes I noticed right away and was like um where the hell did chris go and why is every fill basically the same thing?

[@jasongravely7217]

@@randypearl1189 my initial thought is, why would you do that 2x every song lol? Dude is just trying to show some love

[@LorcanMiller]

umprhey's is playing top ten FBS football. sts9 is playing FCS football, possibly in the playoff picture, depending how strong their conference is.

[@pantalapampanaga]

if by "douchey," you mean "everything except douchey," then yes, i concur.

[@thisjustin616]

87 people are both blind and deaf. I'm rather impressed they were about to navigate to this page.

[@drock9083]

horns...wrong key

[@mongo4utube]

Just stumbled on UM and WoW these guys can play music!!!! I've come back to this song at least a dozen times and it keeps getting better.

[@jayzrat]

Absolutely sick! The best cover version that I’ve heard so far. Favorite Bowie song! And penned by the great Nile Rogers.

[@srkfurthur]

best "let's Dance" cover ever. that's about as rippin as it gets.

[@Zenjedi99v2]

That serious moonlight yeaaah!!! My last Tribe w/Murph show, probly like 5-6 rows back Jake syde. Not a bad one at all. I do believe that it was a full moon o'er lake Michigan that nite as well. R.I.P. David Bowie. :-...(

[@steamfish9]

Well Done! also to that Dude that's letting his girlfriend "back-Surf" him throughout this beautiful performance

[@Charlestonbeachlife]

but for real though how the fuck can you dislike this?

[@botorock]

Well Done, you can see how much they all enjoy the music they are playing. It's a place that all musicians strive for. When all the moons align, band(bands in this case) and audience become as one.

[@Pariah_Larry]

Who the fuck disliked this?

[@cleverprofilename2312]

Or Jrad fans.

[@johnnyt5465]

Wish I was there. Looks like suuuuch a groovy time. Buddy has been trying to get me to go for years. Shall I go? And see a face melter?

[@pectenmaximus231]

The last minute or so is concert perfection

[@jeffarato]

one of my fav UM covers. that jam at the end is the shiznatch

[@meganceleste8185]

That’s medicine! Thank you! UM & STS9🙏🏼💜

[@colfaxmm1980]

The brass section is totally off an interval. And they don't even notice it. You can tell Jake is not too excited about that at the end.

[@johnwerner4925]

They're totally in the wrong key for 95% of what they play. UM nailed it though, but should have told the horns to sit it out.

[@mchandler7625]

Yes, they’re the same filler until the jam in the middle & that sounds like it’s in the wrong key

[@562mjohnson]

What ever dude. It sounds great

[@jpvdw1961]

Improvisational music isn't always perfect

[@lukebrown5813]

anyone else think it's fuked up they might not be as noticed as they should be.. they are literally impeccable... everything from David Bowie to rage against the machine, I've seen them cover "the misfits" in Jersey.. the improv speaks for itself...

[@jobabe1856]

A serious moonlight oh yeah!!! Really never heard these guys before. Glad I have now!

[@brycederosia7398]

I get goosebumps watching this

[@atleticomadrid4life]

same dude

[@JohnSmith-zh9hm]

So much goosebumps.

[@benjaminfredrick5791]

So this was the last time I'm gonna see Murph with Sector 9? I had a good time.

[@jeffcook3467]

im glad i was there too

[@thomasdavis3733]

So awesome but the worst placed ad in KZbin history in the peak of jam.

[@nscatchell]

umph loved covering this... now it will continue forever. RIP DAVID BOWIE

[@joshua9097]

must have been a great show for that one chick

[@noahwinkler6876]

Joshua lmfao

[@pbldrum]

Obviously sitting atop her lucky boyfriend!

[@collekt]

Idk, back of his neck was probably sweating like crazy

[@calcalif]

That really tall one ? I seen her too

[@devins1195]

She got dead fished

[@YouLikePhishSticks]

Bowie, Tribe, & Umph. Trifecta of awesome.

[@juliosanchez95]

this is sucks

[@juliosanchez95]

they should stick their boring little faceless grooves, please don't sing

[@BieberXholeX69]

I love sts9 but as musicians, they are so much worse than um. Daniel Westerberg is musically unintelligent.

[@jeffcook3467]

Jared Garcia nice expression "hippie elitist ignorance" yeah i love moe. til i die i also enjoy UM and STS9. i have lost face to all 3!

[@Dheath]

jeff cook me too bro... me too

[@austinbru]

Who is Daniel Westerberg and what does he have to do with STS9?

[@brianzak]

Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@ehed510]

why wouldn't you use a gopro on stage...

[@damon6852]

Please increase the level of that timeless funky bass line devised by Nile Rodgers please!!!

[@bycarolbarber]

I have got to see y’all in person to feel the vibration through my body and to be entranced by those glorious light shows. 🤩

[@marsbolt6266]

Just to cover a Bowie song takes balls. What an amazing jam. WOW!

[@bobdavis2792]

If you don't move from this....

[@brennanc4321]

Quite possibly one of the greatest cover getting ready for there winter tour UM RAGE ON

[@michaelallen6876]

Hey I'm 67 and love how these old school songs are kept alive by these bands

[@kingkari1496]

I love umphrey McGee light show

[@VeeDrummer]

Driving up to Alpharetta tomorrow from Jacksonville. Can't wait!

[@lbeats01]

7:30+ 🤤

[@ZennTense]

Favorite part: Chris and Zach switching places on the drum kit without anyone noticing.

[@sierrareynolds420]

& suddenly... instaCHILLZ

[@cb6866]

DAMN.....thank you doesn't seem like enough ! But , for sharing the gift ? It works for me .

[@WookofWallstreet]

This is byfar one of my most favorite songs of 2023 and probably 2024.

[@WookofWallstreet]

Still my favorite song on youtube. 🖕 the ops

[@MarshallATV]

My new favorite band! Fucking hands down! These guys are way beyond the word awesome!

[@bryanoconnor435]

one of the best umph collabs ive ever witnessed

[@bonnieallsup]

Love to all of you 💕 3

[@edwardssistershands]

I see that woman boosted above the crowd, but all I can think of is that miserable bastard whom she convinced to lift her.

[@pantalapampanaga]

"don't mind my drum fill on your floor tom real quick.."

[@craigcecchini]

jesus...holy fuck

[@adampohl1875]

This is murderous

[@TheAtomom]

For another treat by Nile Rogers/Adam Lambert, check out their AFTEE performance. Adam is so dancey and charismatic, and Nile Rogers is perfectly guitarry.

[@josephguertin311]

fuck yes

[@scottmorra5948]

Is Murph actually even trying to play his bass?

[@matthewolson5189]

Lol your Alana fan too??? She is the bass queen 👑

[@scottmorra5948]

Alana is so much more talented, it’s not even close.

[@Rising-xu3gn]

Yes

[@AliceMulle]

❤😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

[@blakegowan6623]

amazing stage lighting...and Bowie. ..

[@courtneyferguson6738]

Love it

[@Giftforgaia]

Zach is the best drummer alive.

[@jimgoldstein8280]

+Taylor Mazza He's great but not even in the same league as Neil Peart from Rush.

[@Giftforgaia]

+Jim Goldstein lol true. he's just my favorite drummer and plays in sts9 my favorite band. shoulda changed my wording.

[@jpvdw1961]

Just absofuckinglutely awesome. Thank you.

[@alexkane1]

this sounds good, i can never hear stasik live though. they need to turn him up

[@meganceleste8185]

I think you’re sleeping on everyone else that’s involved! Yes Ryan is great but don’t sleep on the rest of the crew

[@jasari1986]

@alex kane. the duel guitar dynamic that IS umphrey's mcgee doesn't work that way. if they have to turn Ryan up, they have to turn Jake and Brendan up as well. They've messed with it and I think he's right where he should be. IMO, (of course) That being said, he should lead more jam and have a longer 'leash' so to speak.

[@CrustyWhiteBread]

Holy shit...No idea Jake did such a great Bowie.

[@aportilla007]

Love these guys, but that sax solo sucked - he should have learned it first then improvised on top of it.

[@benkane7272]

It was a pretty bland performance but it didn't suck, just wasn't that good. What was so bad about it in your opinion? For me he didn't really explore, nothing connected.

[@aportilla007]

ben kane I think he was winging the solo and never learned it in the first place. In essence he is starting off with a poor foundation. I speak as a musician and music lover. This might be the reason he wasn't confident or able to explore the solo.

[@aportilla007]

Apologies if "sucked" sounded too rude...

[@benkane7272]

No worries man, just curious. Aren't solos typically supposed to be completely improvised ? Of course you throw in your common licks but you're saying you're supposed to already have a pre written solo then improvise on top of that?

[@aportilla007]

ben kane That is the solo in the song. He should have learnt it before improvising. Its like trying to paint a Picasso style painting without first studying his artwork.

[@matrfm14]

They give david bowie a run for his money on this cover

[@drumbum615]

Every drummer noticed...haha trust.. not trying to hate but the vast difference in skill level is definately noticeable

[@ramzabelouve619]

If they had a 6th man award for bands in terms of lighting, Waffel would be in that running every year, their lighting is so good

[@frankdurp]

+Jared Garcia except for the front washes.....they're kind of essential to seeing the band :)

[@Carson_Bork]

I noticed right away and was like um where the hell did chris go and why is every fill basically the same thing?

[@johnnyt5465]

Wish I was there. Looks like suuuuch a groovy time. Buddy has been trying to get me to go for years. Shall I go? And see a face melter?

[@iceryan.]

yes

[@spookgook4903]

Hey cup girl, how drunk were you? Lol

[@jongray4828]

Still smokin after all these years! Nice job boys!

[@GusFraga]

Fabulous, amazing!

[@calmontoya44]

omfg fuck fuck fuck that was amazing. chills all up and down my spine

[@berlow7]

I was at this concert. 9 years later I still find myself coming back to videos of it because it was the best concert I’ve been to.

[@iceryan.]

its good cameras/video recorders are a thing

[@PMcBurrous]

CAN.NOT.WAIT. for the show tomorrow in Alpharetta! TRIBE & \mm/

[@hownowbrauncow]

velmer is such an under - rated drummer

[@danjohnson05tx]

Very cool cover. Really unleashed it. Great production. Thanks for posting!!

[@davidoverstreet8323]

Fuckin’ awesome🤪

[@elyseosterbind8919]

Take it all the way home, right now.

[@bskinner1865]

Alphafuckinretta is gonna be sick

[@davidstraub1858]

Tight on

[@davidstraub1858]

What what?

[@davidstraub1858]

I was just saying that this version is fun right. Tight

[@jh9992]

This is unbelievable.

[@Jonesphillipscott]

Just drove from Chicago! Road tripping!

[@clking69]

Umphrey’s McGee let it

[@deadstar21]

The disliker is out of his mind

[@matthudson6686]

Badass Guitar Player on stage right.

[@cleverprofilename2312]

Christ. What a heater!!

[@JordyIsAG420]

Absolutly flawless . \mm/

[@HeyImBrim]

Alpharetta sir, Alpharetta

[@bcnsucks]

I love the goon with the go pro on at 1:10 lol. These guys are having way too much fun. Such a sick version. Way better than "just" a cover of it.

[@rossminott]

this would be better if I knew the date it happened

[@JohnSmith-zh9hm]

It's not hard to find out.

[@The93ssfd]

you would probably know best.

[@FoxtrotBF3]

Verizon amphitheater!!

[@pickinscumsl6871]

Goodness gracious

[@Deetchmaster]

8/17/13 in Chicago

[@sully010579]

Ridiculous! 👍

[@caribouhunter64]

you have no idea

[@dakotaboysnomadicadventures]

4:53 gawd yes

[@jwalkrr]

I came

[@Lacakagog03]

Stasik excellent!