(PR) Chicago’s own Umphrey’s Mcgee will blow out the year’s end with three nights at the beautiful Aragon Ballroom. The arrival of 2008 marks Umphrey’s ten year anniversary. Very special musical guests kick off the first two shows, with reggae legends The Wailers opening on December 29th and fusion rock outfits Tortoise on-board for December 30th.
On New Year's Eve, Umphrey’s McGee officially celebrates its 10th anniversary by hosting a Black and White Ball, Umphrey’s style. The band will roll out the red carpet and pop plenty of champagne corks; a special Ten Year Anniversary Video Tribute will open the show.
Show details are as follows:
Saturday, December 29th @ 6:00 PM (doors @ 5:00 PM)
with very special guests The Wailers
Tickets: $32.50 / All Ages
Sunday, December 30th @ 7:00 PM (Doors @ 6:00 PM)
with very special guests Tortoise
Tickets $32.50- 18 and over
Monday, December 31st @ 8:00 PM (Doors @ 6:00 PM)
New Year's Eve Black and White Ball
a very special video tribute to the first ten years of Umphrey’s McGee will open the show
Tickets $ $65.00 / 18 and over
The Aragon Ballroom
1106 West Lawrence Avenue and 4800 North, Chicago
Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com and at the Vic Theatre Box Office (3145 North Sheffield, Chicago)