Umphrey’s McGee Team With The Shady Horns In New Orleans

By Scott Bernstein Apr 15, 2016 7:44 am PDT

Chicago sextet Umphrey’s McGee returned to New Orleans last night as part of their cross-country tour with TAUK. Umphrey’s was joined by The Shady Horns of Lettuce for portions of both sets as well as the evening’s encore.

Trumpeter Eric “Benny” Bloom and saxophonist Ryan Zoidis made their first appearance of the evening towards the end of the first set for “Headphones & Snowcones” and “Booth Love.” The instrumental “Headphones & Snowcones” was the night’s big bust out as Umphrey’s hadn’t performed the song since July 3, 2013 – a span of 275 shows.

A night filled with heavy hitters continued through the second set with “In The Kitchen,” “Ocean Billy” and “August” among the songs played before The Shady Horns returned to help end the closing stanza. Bloom and Zoidis contributed to “Example 1” and “Women Wine And Song.” Last night’s second set also included the 2016 debut of Who cover “Baba O’Riley.” A show attendee pulled a fire alarm during the “Bright Lights, Big City” encore featuring the horns, which led to power being cut as per UM LD Jefferson Waful.

A fan reports The Shady Horns took the opportunity to start a second line:

Umphrey’s McGee now heads to the Wanee Music Festival in Live Oak, Florida.

Setlist (via All Things Umphreys)

Set One: Mantis > Make It Right, Blue Echo > Mantis, Non-Compliance > Attachments, Headphones & Snowcones[1], Booth Love[1]

Set Two: Bad Friday, In The Kitchen > Ocean Billy, August, Baba O’Riley, Example 1[1], Women Wine and Song[1]

Encore: Bright Lights, Big City[1]

[1] with Eric Bloom on trumpet and Ryan Zoidis on saxophone

Notes: last Headphones & Snowcones 07.03.2013 (275 shows)

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