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Directed by Umphrey's McGee's light designer, Jefferson Waful, "Forks" is a blast into the future following the events of a spectacular solar flare.

The Chicago prog jam outfit Umphrey's McGee were given 12 hours in the legendary Abbey Road studios. The funky and groovy "Bad Friday" is one of the results of that fruitful time in the studio.

Despite its good yet forgettable songwriting, Similar Skin is still uplifting and colorful enough musically to warrant at least a few listens.

The men of Umphrey's McGee did their best to triumph over the adverse conditions with a series of high-energy jams to get some good vibes going.

Many fans are simply enraptured watching Redman trade licks with Cinninger and Bayliss, a dazzling showcase of 21st century music fusion.

With relentless touring over the past decade, Umphrey's McGee have staked out a spot near the top of the jam rock mountain.

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It takes a supreme talent to inspire fans to travel across the country for a gig, and Umphrey’s McGee delivers with progressive rock that consistently demonstrates a high level of instrumental prowess and stylistic diversity.

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