Umphrey’s McGee took charge of Red Rock Amphitheater with authority and put on a show to rival any preceding it. This is no longer the new kids on the block’s band, but rather a road-tested cast and crew ready to own Red Rocks. And, they did. The music was tight, well-orchestrated, and left no doubt of their intentions. Lighting guru Jefferson Waful left his mark on the place, putting on a show better than any I have seen before it. I always felt that Phish was the best light show of any band currently touring, but with Waful at the helm Umphrey’s McGee has sailed off into a sunset only Jefferson could have painted, far surpassing anything else I have seen….and I see a few shows. Top tier bands better take note, UM is coming on strong with a constant stream of fresh new ideas, songs, and means of experiencing it all.
I was on assignment for Listen Up Denver! with Gary Mellini. Read his full review featuring some of my images here: http://www.listenupdenver.com/21957/umphreys-mcgee-june-7th-red-rocks-amphitheatre/
Delta Spirit and Dr. Dog opened the show and here are the images
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