WIN TIX To see Umphrey’s McGee headline their first arena show here in Asheville

Leave a comment on this post and you’ll be entered to win a pair of tickets to see Umphrey’s McGee at the US Cellular Center in Asheville on Feb. 7. The show is Umphrey’s first headlining arena show, and it’s right here in Asheville. These guys are incredible musicians and they’ll rock your face off. I saw them a couple years back out at Pisgah Brewing – amazing show.

Here’s the press release:

Genre-defying sextet Umphrey’s McGee will perform at Asheville Civic Center on Saturday, February 7 in support of their album, Similar Skin (released June 10 via the band’s newly formed independent label, Nothing Too Fancy Music).

The album debuted at #49 on the Billboard 200 chart while receiving praise from a wide range of press. Rolling Stone said, “Umphrey’s McGee are a veteran act steeped in prog musicianship, metal power and genre-jumping inventiveness that thinks in terms of album-length statements… It’s some of the zestiest overthinking you’ll hear all year.”

American Songwriter said, “… this act never stops exploring and unlike many other jam oriented outfits, they are refreshingly eclectic…” Relixmagazine called Similar Skin “A heavy, unapologetic, rock-and-roll exhibition from start to finish that will have speakers everywhere trembling in fear from what is the Chicago sextet’s strongest work to date.”

Umphrey’s McGee’s dynamic sounds, virtuosic playing and cutting edge live spectacles continue to draw fans as they sell out major venues throughout the U.S. The band’s groundbreaking approach to fan-friendly, communal live experiences have raised the bar in the music industry.

Here’s a funny little video the band put out about their Asheville show: