As another Rocktober starts to pick up steam, plenty of New York City jamfans are looking forward to next week when Umphrey’s McGee hits the Big Apple for the MoogFest and three headlining gigs at the intimate Blender Theater. The Chicago-based sextet always seems to take it up a notch for their fall tours, and according to the reports from UM’s brief jaunt through the midwest this past weekend, Fall Tour ’08 – which kicks off tomorrow at Park West in Clifton Park, NY – should be no exception.
[Photo by Mike Sherry]
We know what you’re thinking: with the economy in the shitter how am I going to afford a string of three Umphrey’s shows? Well, as always, we’ve got your back. As part of our now-legendary Everybody Wins When I Plug Something And In Return They Offer Me Free Shit To Give Away, we’ve got a pair of tickets to all three shows for one lucky Umphreak.
How do you enter? Simply leave a comment at the bottom of this post describing your favorite time of the year to see music. One winner will be picked at random and notified on Monday.
Let’s go over the rules for this contest:
- To enter the contest leave a comment below telling us about your favorite time of the year to see music in 50 words of less
- Your comment must be left by 11:59 PM EDT on Sun. 10/12
- Don’t be greedy, only one entry per person
- One winner will be picked at random
- If you can’t attend the three shows, please don’t enter
- The winner will pick up their tickets at will call each night
- Winners receive two (2) tickets to each show
Double your odds by heading to Jamtopia and entering their giveaway for a chance to win two tickets to the first show at the Blender on the 14th.
- Previously on HT: Umphrey’s McGee and Mule Deliver in Morrison and Umphrey’s Lights Up the Northeast
- Other HT Giveaways: Win Mike Gordon’s new live album
- CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THESE SHOWS
31 Responses
April. Nothing like a crisp sunny afternoon to catch a band outside.
December, ie – New Year’s Eve
My favorite time of the year to see Umphrey’s is winter tour. I go to the show underdressed for the weather, expecting it to be hot as balls inside, dancing during the show, sweating all over. Then, walking outside and the chill of cold air sweeps me back to reality.
I love going to see live music in the fall! It’s especially nice when there’s a slight chill in the air, and it smells like leaves, and syrup, campfires…just thinking about it makes me smile!!
UMPHEBRUARY!!!!!!!!!! Flew from NY to San Fran in february this year for the three night run at The Fillmore and it was SIIICK
I love any time of year when I get to see Brendan!
I enjoy the hell out of summer shows when all the festivals are in full force. Sun on your face, your buddies jammin’ next to you, and a cold brew in your hand….nothing like it.
My favorite time to see music is New Years Eve. It’s honestly one of my favorite times of year. Every band plays their heart out during this time period. Since we’re staying in NY this year we’ll be able to catch Bisco, Mule and U-Melt all in one week! And at the end of it all there’s a lot of balloons, confetti and champagne!!
Winter, when you sweat so much inside that you’re positive you will pneumonia when walking outside.
November is my favorite. I always look back to The Phish Assembly Hall shows as a formative concert going experience, and Phil is keeping that spirit alive at the Nokia!
January because that’s when real fucking bands play, not like these hippie bullshit bands that think New Year’s is the end of the season.
Summer – because outdoor shows are the best
summer for roadtrips and festies… everyone is out and about.
no question the summer is the best – something about being outside in the warm weather jamming out
summer festival season, warm weather now work the next day and great outdoor live music. plus girls are wearing less clothes
I love seeing shows in the fall or winter, because it’s nice and cool out after seeing a show in a hot venue.
Springtime. Nice and cool outside, drives aren’t too bad either. School is winding down too so you get even more excited!
The way my schedule is, my favorite time of year is when I actually have the time to see shows. And this year, it’s fall!
Anytime in the winter. You get to warm up a little before the show with a few drinks and then the band just brings the heat. After being in a hot venue with so many people… that first breath of cold air just caps off the evening.
Summer is my favorite time to see music because of festies! Who doesn’t love them? It’s usually a 3 day rager!
my favorite time of the year to see music is definetely summertime. beautiful weather and great music are one of the best combinations in history. plus i love raging festies!!!!
I love seeing concerts on New Years Eve. Great blog, by the way!
What a great question. While you can beat catching a concert on a gorgeous summer day, I personally enjoy a crisp fall day on a college campus the best. When I went to Penn State I saw so many outrageous shows in the fall.
Rocktober, of course!
Outdoor concerts are my fav, so I’m saying July.
Summer!!! You gotta love the sun in your face.
anytime around 5pm
warm climate is best
definitely summertime
My favorite time of year to see a show is definately during the summer. The big festivals is where its at. I saw McGee last year at Mt. Jam and they were awesome.
No better time than the sweet fall. When a band tours all summer they have had time to fully expand their genius by summers end.