Now 20 years ago. Very fond memories of this hidden gem. 
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One of the shows my brother had on iTunes that helped me get into the band
Another “20 years ago today” bump!
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10/24/2007 is a heater
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This freakin show, one of my favorite 1st sets. Just flows as well as an ice cold beer on a crisp fall evening.
1st set on YT:
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Man the Orbit Room was such a dump…
You don’t like venues in mall parking lots?
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The Orbit Room was definitely a shithole.
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Felt like bumping these shows today, as I have some very fond memories of both nights. While I wouldn’t put these shows particularly high on my favorites list, this was a really fun 2 nights & great way to kick off UM’s move away from the Rave/Eagle’s days. It had been a long time coming & was such a great feeling to see them in such a wonderful room. I had a buddy Dan from La Crosse come in for his 1st shows, & he was picked up by OG bort friend Jason (Cleofus) who was living in Rochester MN at the time. They had never met, but I set up the ride & they got along quite well. I had played some shows for him & he ~kinda~ got it, but went into these shows basically on my suggestion that I felt he’d dig it. Told him that their originals & jams are where it’s at, but they also play a wide range of cool covers which encompass nearly all genres. So, after the 1st set of night 1, Dan was super impressed despite not knowing much of anything he heard. The fact that they happened to drop Cherub Rock mid set 2, then Mother as 1st song of encore blew his mind, as both tunes are right in his wheelhouse. The array of mashups from n2 had him reeling with excitement. His reaction to all these covers was a pretty damn awesome thing to witness.
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I had a blast at these shows. Not the best by any means, but just a fun fun time. Plus the talking heads opener was rad and a great energy starter
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Shoutout to the 16th anniversary of a top 5 show for me:
October 27, 2007 Umphrey’s McGee — House Of Blues — Las Vegas, [NV]
Set 1: Pay the Snucka → Push the Pig, 40’s Theme, Nothing Too Fancy > In The Kitchen > Dr. Feelgood > Pay the Snucka
Set 2: Bridgeless[1] > Bright Lights, Big City > In The Kitchen > Nothing Too Fancy, Dirty Love, Der Bluten Kat[2] > Dump City[3] > Der Bluten Kat[4]
Encore: Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies Can’t Have None)[5]
Footnotes:
[1] unfinished
[2] with Jake on percussion
[3] with David Murphy replacing Ryan on bass; unfinished
[4] with drums jam; with Hot for Teacher (Van Halen) tease from Jake
[5] the grim reaper appeared and “killed” the entire band, ending the show
**Show Notes:**late night show
last Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies Can’t Have None) 2005-10-02 (265 shows)
This late night show (think it started around 11pm or midnight?) was at the HoB in Mandalay Bay over a Vegoose weekend. Couple of incredible sets, including one of the most rockin’ Snucka Pt. 3s of all time. Also, the first part of Kitchen has an incredibly funky dance jam.
I think I went and tried to play some texas holdem during the setbreak? Or maybe did so after the show - can’t remember. Anyways, give it a spin - it’s 
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Great two nights and my introduction to the greatness that is the Riverside Theater. We held down the front row balcony both nights and had a blast.
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Had a blast on 10/26 too. Met some borters and was center balcony as well.
UM needs to come back to the Riverside soon, wtf
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11/2/2006 appreciation post
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it’s 11/2/11 day
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listening to this beauty now. great show
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Mad appreciation for all the great recs on this thread. Wish I saw more shows 04-09.
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