Comments on: Umphrey’s McGee | Fall 2008 Tour Dates, New Year’s Eve

By: Ross

Ross — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:27:29 +0000

Justin –

Oh I really like both bands (Galactic and Secret Machines). I’ve only seen SM once tho, and it was a short set @ the “On The River” thing in Philly. The last time I saw Galactic I had an insanely good time tho (ALO opened which made it that much more fun).

I’ll probably do both. It’s not so much a “opt out of some” issue here in Vancouver, there are SO FEW good shows that you pretty much take what you can get. But its been very consistent here – months and months go by w/ nothing interesting at all, then in a couple week span there are a bunch of shows. One of those “when it rains it pours” kinda deals, which only makes sense, since it rains here 7 months of the year.

By: Leilani

Leilani — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:13:31 +0000

Was having doubts about Um due to a series of unsatisfying concert experiences. But saw them in ATL this past weekend and it was the hotness. My hubbie and I are currently planning our next jaunt, prolly to DC.

By: justin

justin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:02:09 +0000

Galactic was pretty solid when I saw them here at Outside Lands, but that said…you’ve got to opt out of some shows every once in a while. If you go to three shows in one week, it’s going to be a little less special for you unless you can find a right way to stay motivated.

Which band are you more of a fan of?

By: Ross

Ross — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:36:35 +0000

I’m psyched they’re coming back to Vancouver. Already got my ticket, and Richards on Richards is a very small club. I’ll be there early in line so I get a spot in front of the stage.

My current dilemma is if I should go to Galactic the night before Secret Machines (both also at Richards on Richards). SM is a no-brainer, but w/ Galactics current ‘rap phase’ I’m torn. I applaud them for branching out and doing something different for a while, it’s just not my thing. Decisions decisions.