Umphrey’s McGee have released a captivating and futuristic new visual for their track “Forks.” Featuring striking scenery from around the globe, the video finds the planet in the midst of a world-wide power outage caused by an apocalyptic solar flare that leaves mankind without phone, internet and all of the comforts of modern technology. Centered around the theme of light, the visual was directed by the band’s Lighting Designer Jefferson Wafu and is cut in a visual style that parallels the band’s acclaimed light show.
“Forks” is from the band’s wide-ranging 11th studio album it’s not us. Comprised of 11 vibrant songs the LP is a dynamic statement album that showcases the versatility and world-class musicianship that is at the band’s core, from big, heavy rock elements and guitar wizardry, to softer moments, jazzy flourishes, propulsive percussion, and jams. By harnessing the energy of their live performances into the precision of their studio craft, it’s not us encapsulates a range that is rarely found in a single band and displays their most succinct and accessible songwriting to date.
UMPHREY’S McGEE COMES TO SO CAL
The band is currently on the road for the second leg of their ‘it’s not us’ headline tour, which makes stops in Los Angeles and San Diego on March 24 and 25. This summer will see the band return to the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO on July 5th-7th to continue their Independence Day weekend tradition with a six-set triple-header. They will also make multiple festival appearances throughout the summer including stops at The Peach Music Festival in Scranton PA and LOCKN’ Music Festival in Arrington, VA.
UMPHREY’S MCGEE TOUR DATES:
March 22 South Lake Tahoe, CA @ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
March 23 Oakland, CA @ The Fox Oakland
March 24 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
March 25 San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
April 22 Atlanta, GA @ SweetWater 420 Fest
May 25 – May 27 Chillicothe, IL @ Summer Camp Music Festival
May 31 Mt. Pleasant, SC @ The Grove of Patriots Point
June 1 – June 2 Oak Hill, WV @ Mountain Music Festival
July 5 Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
July 6 Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
July 7 Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
July 19 – July 22 Scranton, PA @ The Peach Music Festival
August 23 – 24 Arrington, VA @ LOCKN’ Music Festival
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