Full Show Saturday: Umphrey's McGee show from last night, including the all improvisation set w/Joshua Redman

Full Show Saturday: Umphrey's McGee show from last night, including the all improvisation set w/Joshua Redman 

 

Umphrey's McGee rolled into the State Theatre in Portland for a much anticipated show still a man down. Jake Cinninger is still in unable to perform while he suffers from a "Wicked Flue". The band was joined by saxophone prodigy Joshua Redman once again. The second set was scheduled for the improvisation set. 

Spafford continue on its mission of taking over the world one show at a time with an impressive opening set. Catch this band immediately! 

 

  Umphrey's first half was intense considering everyone was anticipating the second set. Joshua Redman sat in on practically the entire first set as well. They opened the eventful show with "2^2" and played an interesting first set. They are a very different band without Jake (obviously), but I enjoy it on many levels. U.M.'s stunning second stanza was a little over an hour of complete improvisation. I just listened to the complete second set and enjoyed it immensely. They would sound like Pink Floyd only for the groove to dissolve before reinventing itself Zappa-esque. The vocal portions of " Jimmy Stewarts" are epic. The show ended with an encore of "Much Obliged" into "Ophelia" by the band. Listen to the show yourself thanks to Jambase and Taper opsopcopolis. 

Full Show Audio (Taped by opsopcopolis)

Setlist (via All Things Umphrey’s)

Set One: 2×2[1], Bad Friday[2], Anchor Drops[2], When the World Is Running Down You Make the Best of What’s Still Around[2] > Professor Wormbog[2], Hajimemashite[2], Mail Package[3]

Set Two: Improvisation[4]

Encore: Much Obliged > Ophelia

• [1] with Feels So Good (Chuck Mangione) teases
• [2] with Joshua Redman on saxophone
• [3] with Joshua Redman on saxophone and Joel on vocals
• [4] including “Jimmy Stewart” with lyrics

• Notes:
• entire show without Jake
• the second set was completely improvised
• Support: Spafford

Umphrey's McGee play the first show without Jake Cinninger. Get the 411, Setlist and watch Videos

Umphrey's McGee play the first show without Jake Cinninger. Get the 411, Setlist and watch Videos 

 

  Jake Cinninger must have dined with Bob Weir because he has a "wicked flu" and U.M. reported yesterday he would be out indefinitely. His absence unfortunately will include the impending improvisation set with Jason Redman. Unlike fans stuck in Mexico, where it was a no brainier to continue the Dead scheduled show with Jackie Greene filling in. This however is a different situation entirely with some fans expressing negative  feelings on how Umphrey's McGee handled Jake's illness. They would have preferred to postpone a few shows, especially the highly anticipated improve show until Jake was feeling better. Well thanks to Jambase you can watch a few songs from last night's show and make up your own mind. Joshua Redman sat in last night and will again be with the band tonight for the all improvisation set. How did Brandan Bayliss sound as the only guitarist? I personally find it interesting but I was not planning on attending any of the effected shows. Personally, I can sympathize with all parties involved but at the end of the day...... The show must go on! Umphrey's McGee honored Butch Trucks by performing"Jessica" and also mixed up the setlist to keep things interesting. I know those in attendance had no arguments during the dub version of "Breathe". Tonight will be some shit!

Kevin Long 

  

[Jessica | Captured by mk devo]

[Breathe | Captured by Kelly D]

[Der Bluten Kat | Captured by Kyle Miller]

Setlist (via All Things Umphrey’s)

Set One: Nipple Trix > Slacker, Wellwishers > Sociable Jimmy > Sweetness > Mad Love, Speak Up[1] > Booth Love[1]

Set Two: Der Bluten Kat[1] > Final Word[1] > Der Bluten Kat[1], Day Nurse[2] > Wife Soup[1], Dear Lord[1], Breathe[3]

Encore: Jessica[4], Uncommon > Down Under

Notes:

• [1] with Joshua Redman on saxophone
• [2] with Joshua Redman on saxophone; with Working Day and Night (Michael Jackson) teases
• [3] “dub” version
• [4] instrumental; just Joel on piano
• entire show without Jake
• Jessica played in remembrance of Butch Trucks
• last Down Under 04.08.2014 (270 shows)