Umphrey's McGee

The Riviera

Chicago, IL

Dec 31, 2004

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Show Notes

photography by Adam George

The Best Show on Earth circus theme - with side shows, acrobats (Erika Gilfether and Andrew Adams), jugglers, and balloon animals

Mini Kiss opened

Nopener with Mini Kiss on stage

first Ophelia (The Band)

a four-piece horn section (trombone, two trumpets, and tenor saxaphone) joined the band for Ophelia through Panama, and then for Sledgehammer through Auld Lang Syne, and finally for Late In the Evening through Good Morning

Nopener and Panama sung by Kris, "lounge" style, with Jake on drums

first Sledgehammer (Peter Gabriel)

first Don't Do It (Lamont/Dozier/Dozier, as performed by The Band and The Who)

Plunger and Wife Soup with two trapeze artists (Bridget Muldoon on audience right and Beth Stare on audience left) performing on trapezes at the front of the stage

Ringo included "My Name Is Mud" (Primus) tease

first Good Morning (The Beatles)

In The Kitchen started with Brendan and Jake playing while off-stage

Reviews

McWright — 12/28/2023 4:57:37 PM

"I can’t remember which organization named Wrapped Around Chicago the best jam album of 2004 but that’s what prompted me to first listen to Umphrey’s, and what turned me instantly into a fan. 20 years later, and 50 or so Umphrey’s shows later I now hear this album with a whole lotta sentimentality, while it’s still a ripping great performance. Perhaps my favorite Second Self, the Divisions opener is second to none. And remember when they used to play Anchor Drops???"

Joey — 4/17/2012 7:40:33 AM

"good show folks"

Frank — 4/17/2012 7:37:18 AM

"Love this show"

Fred — 4/17/2012 7:29:07 AM

"asd"

Michigan Monkey — 12/17/2011 6:58:02 PM

"if you ever thought to yourself...."ya know, I sure could go for a solid dose of sum EPIC Umphrey's right now!" then this is the show for you! UMbelievable sights and sounds around ever corner, on every level, in practically every way...you wont believe it UMless you take the time and experience them for yourself ! Ladies and Gentlemen...The Greatest Show o Earth...Umphreys Mcgee!!!"

Setlist at The Riviera, Chicago, IL on Dec 31, 2004

Set One

Divisions 1191

San Fran 195

Sociable Jimmy 488

Prowler>"Jimmy Stewart" 642

Anchor Drops 350

2nd Self 423

The Crooked One 510

Nopener 152

Set Two

Robot World 535

Party Peeps 443

Ophelia 296

Mail Package 393

Nopener 193

Panama 392

Miss Tinkle's Overture 512

Mulche's Odyssey 462

The Triple Wide 555

Sledgehammer 343

Women Wine & Song 254

Set Three

Don't Do It 335

Slacker 393

Bright Lights 333

Auld Lang Syne 286

Plunger 409

JaJunk 967

Push the Pig 603

Ringo 624

Late In The Evening 268

Wife Soup 1078

First Encore

Good Morning 326

Second Encore

In The Kitchen 774

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