Umphrey’s McGee Announce 2019 Wax On, Wax Off Tour
October 15, 2018
Announces 2019 “Wax On, Wax Off” Tour
Fan Club Presale and umVIP Tickets Available October 17th at 11am ET
General On-Sale Tickets Available October 19th at 11am ET
it’s you Out Now
“Umphrey’s McGee push their boundaries and challenge expectations…” – Relix
“it’s not us masterfully incorporates a slew of different genres over 11 tracks” – Billboard
“…a sonic rainbow…” – Forbes
“Undoubtedly, “it’s not us” includes some of the best melodies Umphrey’s McGee has recorded.” – Associated Press
“…a balance of fun and foreboding that few bands could pull off quite like Umphrey’s.” – Paste
“Expanding the notion of what a rock band can offer”- Time
“…the new album reflects that commitment to musical eclecticism. The first taste of that sonic rainbow comes from the album’s lead single, the fast-paced rocker ‘The Silent Type.'” – Forbes
Umphrey’s McGee has announced their 2019 Wax On, Wax Off tour, kicking off on January 11th with a double header in Richmond, VA and a rock show on the high seas on January 15th & 16th on the Jam Cruise. Umphrey’s McGee will also be heading to Brooklyn’s premiere new concert venue, Brooklyn Steel for three nights of Umphlove over Valentine’s Day weekend. The Wax On, Wax Off tour will bring Umphrey’s McGee‘s electric stage presence to major cities including Cincinnati, Portland, Brooklyn, Detroitand more. Full tour routing below.
Fan club presale and umVIP tickets will be available via TicketsToday October 17th at 11am ET until. General on-sale begins October 19th 11am ET. VIP packages will be available for Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Brooklyn and Detroit dates. All four offerings include private, pre-show soundcheck sets in an intimate setting of a nearly empty venue. All packages include open bar during the private set, early entry, a signed LE event poster, exclusive umVIP merch, commemorative laminate, and an MP3 of all shows including the private set. For all ticket details please visit www.umphreys.com.
Phenomenal support acts are lined up throughout the tour, to pack a musical punch for your night out with Umphrey’s McGee. Support in Richmond will be announced in the coming weeks; six-piece powerhouse, Big Something, joins Umphrey’s in Cincinnati, The Marcus King band in Milwaukee, and Robert Walter’s 20th Congress in New Haven, Albany and Portland. Then, they finish strong with Moser Woods in Fort Wayne and Michal Menert and the Pretty Fantastics in Detroit.
The tour announcement follows Umphrey’s McGee‘s surprise 10-track companion album, it’s you (PRESS HERE). Their most recent single, “Upward” from it’s you quickly became a fan favorite. PRESS HERE to watch the music video which highlights their contagious stage presence, smooth vocals, magnetic guitar solos, and stirring drum mastery.
Five months prior to it’s youUmphrey’s McGee, released it’s not us to critical acclaim – an amalgam of big, heavy rock elements and guitar wizardry, to softer moments, jazzy flourishes, propulsive percussion, and jams (PRESS HERE). PRESS HERE
to check out “Looks” and PRESS HEREto check out “Half Delayed” from it’s not us.
Stay tuned for more announcements from Umphrey’s McGee!
UMPHREY’S MCGEE TOUR DATES 2018-2019:
New Dates in BOLD
October 18 Urbana, IL @ The Canopy Clup
October 19 St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre
October 20 St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre
October 26 Charleston, SC @ Charleston Pour House
December 12 Puerto Morelos, MX @ Holidaze 2018
December 13 Puerto Morelos, MX @ Holidaze 2018
December 14 Puerto Morelos, MX @ Holidaze 2018
December 15 Puerto Morelos, MX @ Holidaze 2018
December 16 Puerto Morelos, MX @ Holidaze 2018
December 28 Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle
December 29 Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle
December 30 Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle
December 31 Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle
January 11 Richmond, VA @ The National
January 12 Richmond, VA @ The National
January 15 Caribbean @ Jam Cruise 17
January 16 Caribbean @ Jam Cruise 17
January 18 Cincinnati, OH @ Taft Theatre %
January 19 Cincinnati, OH @ Taft Theatre %
January 25 Milwaukee, WI @ The Riverside Theater *
January 26 Milwaukee, WI @ The Riverside Theater *
January 31 New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall ^
February 1 Albany, NY @ Palace Theatre ^
February 2 Portland, ME @ State Theatre ^
February 14 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
February 15 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
February 16 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
February 21 Ft. Wayne, IN @ The Clyde Theatre ~
February 22 Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore +
February 23 Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore +
KEY:
% Big Something
* The Marcus King Band
^ Robert Walter’s 20th Congress
~ Moser Woods
+ Michal Menert and the Pretty Fantastics
ABOUT UMPHREY’S MCGEE:
With a resume of over 2,200 live shows, eleven studio albums, and 20 years together as a band, Umphrey’s McGee continues to build a fan base that defies categorization. Attracting followers from across the globe and from different musical backgrounds, the band has devoted its craft to creating a community centered around meticulous attention to fan experience. At the cutting-edge of both music and technology, their live show offers immersive tech-fueled innovations, super-serving their massive following. The music itself also defies categorization. Comprised of six critically acclaimed musicians –Brendan Bayliss[Guitar, vocals], Jake Cinninger [Guitar, vocals], Joel Cummins [Keyboard, piano, vocals],
Andy Farag [Percussion], Kris Myers [Drums, vocals] and Ryan Stasik [Bass] – the group blends together multiple genres and sounds to make something very uniquely Umphrey’s McGee.
