For the past five years, Umphrey’s McGee has performed a block of shows in Texas in mid-April.  This year’s Texas run began in Dallas on April 16^th.  The New Orleans Brass ensemble, Soul Rebels, has been supporting Umphrey’s for this part of the Winter Tour.  They opened the show ...view article

The Wheels of Soul Tour kicked off their second leg of the Tour in Texas this past weekend with a 3 day run across the state.  Featuring the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings and special guest Doyle Bramhall II, this tour is a must see.  No stranger to the Texas July ...view article

Umphreys McGee arrived early in St. Petersburg fresh off their Miami performance and were spotted at The Mandarin Hide bar in downtown St. Pete sampling some of their “Nothing Too Fancy Everyday Ale” and giving out free koozies to their fans. The Umphrey’s McGee beer is a session American Wheat ...view article

Rare is it in traditional folk music to encounter an artist so overtly involved in the activity of structured teaching.  But Evie Ladin is a teacher, a teacher offering beginning banjo lessons on the internet.  She has also studied African dance and, according to her website, created ...view article