02.27.99 - Madison Oyster Bar, South Bend, Indiana
Ray's Music Exchange - Joel

Joel sat in on Soul Sacrifice

06.26.99 - Ripley's, Cincinnati, Ohio
Ray's Music Exchange - Joel, Brendan, Mike, and Andy

Joel and Brendan sat in on Red Baron, Mike and Andy sat in for Drums; last show at Ripley's

01.29.00 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
Ray's Music Exchange - Joel and Brendan


06.16.00 - Southgate House, Newport, Kentucky
Ray's Music Exchange - Brendan

Brendan "conducts" Ray's; Umphrey's opened that evening

06.30.01 - Dexter Lake Music Festival, Dexter Lake, Oregon
bluegrass band - Jake


10.19.01 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
Ray's Music Exchange - Andy

Ray's opened for Ulu

12.29.01 - Wise Fool's Pub, Chicago, Illinois
The Westfall - Joel

Joel sat in on D'Feta

12.30.01 - House of Blues, Chicago, Illinois
ekoostik hookah - Jake


01.06.02 - Green Mill, Chicago, Illinois
Sabertooth Organ Quartet - Jake

Jake sat in on Kabump and Cassidy (Grateful Dead)

01.10.02 - Wise Fool's Pub, Chicago, Illinois
Fareed Haque Group - Brendan, Andy and Joel

Andy sat in on Mr. Fatty, and Brendan and Joel joined him on Spain and Sissy Strut

01.13.02 - Green Mill, Chicago, Illinois
Sabertooth Organ Quartet - Andy

Andy sat in on A Night in Tunisia (D. Gillespie)

02.01.02 - The Canopy Club, Champaign, Illinois
Cornmeal - Jake

Jake sat in for Get Back On the Train (Phish) > Good Ol' Boys

05.01.02 - Cafe Brazil, New Orleans, Louisiana
Fareed Haque Group - Jake and Joel

Jake sat in on keyboards and, later, Fareed's guitar, and Joel sat in on keys

05.04.02 - Cafe Brazil, New Orleans, Louisiana
Garaj Mahal - Mike

Mike sat in for improv jam

05.04.02 - Green Mill, Chicago, Illinois
Sabertooth Organ Quartet - Mike

Mike sat in on Kabump

05.17.02 - Boulevard Cafe, Chicago, Illinois
Private Party - Brendan

Brendan sat in ("super jam" included DJ Logic, John Medeski, Frareed Haque, and members of Guy Smiley's Blues Exchange, Robert Walter's 20th Congress, The Slip, and Sound Tribe Sector 9)

06.05.02 - The Middle East, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Uncle Sammy - Joel, Jake and Andy

Joel, Jake and Andy sat in on keys, guitar and percussion, respectively, for the encore Feelin' Alright

06.22.02 - The Ballroom, Bonnaroo, Manchester, Tennessee
moe. - Brendan

Brendan replaced Al for the composed section of Rebubula, on Al's guitar

06.23.02 - Bonnaroo, Manchester, Tennessee
Particle - Jake

Jake sat in during Particle's early morning (4:30 - 7:00 am) set

07.06.02 - Vaudville Tent, High Sierra Music Festival, Quincy, California
Particle - Joel and Mike

Joel was on keys and Mike on drums for KneeKnocker; along with Mad Dog from Ray's and sax from Cabaret Diosa

07.07.02 - High Sierra Music Festival, Quincy, California
New Monsters of Rock Workshop - Jake, Ryan, and Mike

with Jake on guitar along with Charlie Hitchcock (Particle), Josh Clark (Tea Leaf Green), Tim Palmieri (Psychedelic Breakfast), Jason Concepcion (Network:Electric), and David Shore (Moonshine Still); Mike and Ryan were the rhythm section

07.07.02 - High Sierra Music Festival, Quincy, California
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe - Jake

late night set

07.07.02 - campground set, High Sierra Music Festival, Quincy, California
Psychedelic Breakfast - Jake and Joel

Jake sat in on Willie the Pimp and Joel sat in for Turn On Your Lovelight during the campground set

07.11.02 - Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, California
Particle - Joel

Joel sat in on Ed > Molly

07.28.02 - Riverfront Amphitheater, Niles, Michigan
Midwest Air and Water Movement - Joel and Jake

Joel and Jake played with Kahlil Smylie, Brett Padgett, and Brandon Nelson; complete improvisation

08.03.02 - Metro, Chicago, Illinois
Particle - Jake, Ryan, and Andy

Jake sat in on guitar and drums, Andy on percussion, and Pony on Particle's bass for Metropolis and a 40-50 minute jam

08.17.02 - Joe's, Chicago, Illinois
1000 Vertical Ft. - Andy


09.06.02 - Mishawaka Brewing Company, Mishawaka, Indiana
Innerstate Transit - Jake

Jake sat in on Police State > jam > unknown

09.13.02 - Studio Z at Transmission Theatre, San Francisco, California
Particle - Mike

Mike sat in on drums for Metropolis

10.06.02 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
Joshua Redman - Joel and Jake

opening set

10.26.02 - Metro, Chicago, Illinois
Particle - Ryan

Ryan sat in on bass for Another Brick in the Wall (part II)

10.31.02 - The Fillmore, Denver, Colorado
Leftover Salmon - Jake and Joel

Jake and Joel sat in on Big River

12.30.02 - The Vic, Chicago, Illinois
moe. - Jake and Joel

Jake sat in on Bring It Back Home and Joel sat in on Al's moog for a Jam out of Hi & Lo

02.07.03 - Georgia Theater, Athens, Georgia
Perpetual Groove - Jake

Jake sat in for Crockett and Tubbs

02.16.03 - Hard Rock Cafe, Las Vegas, Nevada
Particle - Ryan

Ryan sat in on Gould's bass for Kneeknocker

04.05.03 - Senate Park, Columbia, South Carolina
King Hippo - Jake and Kris

Jake sits in guitar for Eat the Question, Revolution, and Clouds; Kris sat in on drums during Cissy Strut (Al from moe. also sat in)

04.22.03 - Dave's On Dickson, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Eckobase - Joel and Jake

Joel and Jake sat in for some improvisation

05.02.03 - Orpheum Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana
moe. - all of Umphrey's McGee

Umphrey's came out during The Faker for a full band segue; Umphrey's played Glory and jammed as moe. switched back for Kids

05.02.03 - Mama's Blues, New Orleans, Louisiana
Willy Waldman Project - Joel

Joel sat in on Hammond (along with Al, Rob, and Vinnie from moe.)

05.12.03 - Joy Blue, Chicago, Illinois
jazz quartet - Kris and Ryan


05.16.03 - Newport Music Hall, Columbus, Ohio
Guest - Joel


05.24.03 - Summer Camp, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Illinois
moe. - Brendan

Brendan sat in on Recreational Chemistry

05.24.03 - Summer Camp, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Illinois
Particle - Andy and Jake

Andy sat in for Windjammer (along with with Oteil Bubrige on bass and Vinnie from moe. on drums), The Elevator (with Vinnie), and Metropolis > Meat (along with Vinnie, Rob, Chuck, and Al); Jake and Andy sat in on Whole Lotta Love jam (with Al)

05.25.03 - Summer Camp, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Illinois
drumming workshop - Kris

Kris participated in a workshop with Vinnie from moe.

05.25.03 - Summer Camp, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Illinois
bass workshop - Kris

Kris participated in a workshop with Oteial, Rob from moe., and a female bassist

05.25.03 - Summer Camp, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Illinois
guitar workshop - Jake

Jake participated in a workshop with Al and Chuck from moe.

05.25.03 - Summer Camp, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Illinois
moe. - Andy

Andy sat in on percussion for Buster > Spine of a Dog > Rebubula (Oteil Bubrige also sat in on bass for Spine > Rebubula)

05.28.03 - Lyons Den, Chicago, Illinois
Kick the Kat - Kris

Kris sat in with his old band

05.29.03 - Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, California
OM Trio - Jake

Jake sat in with the OM Trio for the second set and encore; the encore included the Umphrey's original Glory

07.05.03 - High Sierra Music Festival, Quincy, California
Improv Lotto - Kris, Jake, and Joel

"IMPROV LOTTO: It's High Sierra's favorite game of chance. Watch and listen as we randomly choose musicians from Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Umphrey's McGee, The Slip, Om Trio, and others to jam together and honor the true spirit of improvisational music."

07.06.03 - High Sierra Music Festival, Quincy, California
Perpetual Groove - Jake


07.07.03 - House of Glass, Dunsmuir, California
Marco Benevento and Joe Russo - Jake, Kris, and Andy(?)

sat in along with Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey

07.12.03 - Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, California
OM Trio - Jake, Brendan, and Kris

sat in for a jam that included the Umphrey's song Glory

07.24.03 - Boulevard Cafe, Chicago, Illinois
solo show - Brendan and Joel

One Set: Uncommon, The Haunt, Vienna (Billy Joel)^, Example 1^, August^ > Raymond^ > August^, Bullhead City^^*, Ain't No Sunshine^^ (Bill Withers), Trouble$ (Cat Stevens), Bleh$ (???), classical song$, Andy's Last Beer^*, Hajimemashite^ > White Man's Moccasins^ > Sweetness^#, Front Port^*, In the Kitchen^*, Uncle Wally^*, piano solo$$, We're Going to War^&, Poor Places^& (Wilco)
Encore: Fuck You Softly (Tenacious D)
Notes:
^ with Andy
^^ with Elliott Peck
* with Jake
$ Brendan solo
# with Slacker false start at the end
$$ Joel solo
& with Kris


07.17.03 - Double Diamond, Aspen, Colorado
Cali Mal - Joel

Joel sat in for the Eye of the Tiger encore

09.16.03 - Metro, Chicago, Illinois
??? - Jake


10.04.03 - 12th and Porter, Nashville, Tennessee
OM Trio - Jake


10.16.03 - Park West, Chicagao, Illinois
Particle - Kris, Jake, and Ryan

Kris, Jake, and Ryan sat in with Damon from Signal Path on Kneeknocker; Kris stayed for the drums that followed

11.18.03 - Siberia, New York, New York
a440 - Jake

Jake sat in on a cover of Bubblehouse (Medeski Martin & Wood)

12.18.03 - Bottom Lounge, Chicago, Illinois
acoustic show - Brendan and Jake

One Set: Mediterranean Sundance [Al DiMeola] > Crazy Train [Black Sabbath] > In the Kitchen^*, Two of Us [The Beatles], Never Cease to Amaze^ > jam^ > Water^ > Kielbasa Sausage [Tenacious D], Bullhead City^^, Baby's in Black [The Beatles], Lockspot$ [Ali Bab's Tahini], Bron-Yr-Aur [Led Zeppelin], Can't Find My Way Home^ [Blind Faith], #Bad Poker, That's the Way^ [Led Zeppelin], ##The Crooked One^ > Anchor Drops^, Father & Son [Cat Stevens], I've Just Seen a Face$$ [The Beatles]
Encore: Luckenbach, Texas [Emmons/Moman] > Nopener
Notes:
first annual Acoustic Christmas Show
Jake and Brendan on acoustics
^ with Andy on percussion
* with Hang Up Your Hang Ups teases for Ryan
^^ with Elliot Peck along with Andy
$ with Karl Engleman on vocals
# with Slacker intro
## with Unskinny Bob tease
$$ with Karl Engleman on bango and Unskinny Bob and The Triple Wide teases before the song started


12.29.03 - Bottom Lounge, Chicago, Illinois
Xoanon's Heartbreak - Jake and Joel

Late-night show with Joel on keyboards along with Eric Levy, Jake on guitars, Jon Paul on bass, Alan Hertz on drums, Michael 'Mad Dog' Mavridoglou on trumpet, and Wes Cichosz on saxaphones and guitar; they were joined by Mike Mirro on drums and Brian Felix on keys.

01.09.04 - Cervante's Masterpiece, Denver, Colorado
Tishamingo - Joel

Joel sat in on Dead Flowers during the first set

01.19.04 - Griffin's Public House, Chicago, Illinois
solo acoustic - Jake

Never Cease to Amaze, Hang Your Hat, Bad Poker, Bambino Careful, Liquid in My Head, "Jimmy Stewart", Easy Paco, Psychic Reservoir, Tape Machine Blue, She, Radio Waves

02.06.04 - Cervante's Masterpiece, Denver, Colorado
OM Trio - Jake and Brendan

Jake and Brendan sat in on a run of Bulbous > Mesh > Bulbous > Cherub Rock (with Brendan on vocals); OM Trio opend for Umphrey's

02.07.04 - Fox Theater, Boulder, Colorado
OM Trio - Jake

Jake sat in on Phobophobe and Paradise City to close OM Trio's opening set

02.20.04 - Bowery Ballroom, New York, New York
OM Trio - Jake and Brendan

Jake and Brendan sat in on Bulbous > Mesh > Bulbous to close OM Trio's opening set

02.23.04 - The Crowbar, State College, Pennsylvania
OM Trio - Joel, Jake, Ryan, Kris, and Brendan

they sat in on Demarcation > Umphrey's McGee Improv > Demarcation to close OM Trio's opening set

03.12.04 - Park West, Chicago, Illinois
Somewhere in Between - Jake

Jake sat in on The Gambler to close Somewhere in Between's opening set

03.27.04 - Cat's Cradle, Carrboro, North Carolina
OM Trio - Jake, Brendan, and Kris

Jake and Brendan sat in on Bulbous > Mesh > Bulbous; Kris sang on a cover of Cult of Personality (Living Color)

04.03.04 - The Rave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
OM Trio - Jake and Brendan

Jake and Brendan sat in on Bulbous > Mesh > Bulbous and Cherub Rock (OM Trio also covered Umphrey's song Glory in their opening set)

04.09.04 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
OM Trio - Jake

Jake sat in for the entire show; the show featured a Glory as well as Jake singing Faithfully (Journey) for the encore

04.15.04 - House of Blues, Las Vegas, Nevada
moe. - all of Umphrey's McGee

Umphrey's opened up moe.'s second set with Nothing Too Fancy, leading to a full band segue into moe.'s Seat of My Pants

04.17.04 - House of Blues, Las Vegas, Nevada
moe. - Andy

Andy sat in on percussion during Recreational Chemistry > Rebubula

05.12.04 - The Mercy Lounge, Nashville, Tennessee
Rob Wasserman - Kris, Andy, and Jake

Kris sat in on drums and Andy and Jake sat in on percussion for a few songs during Rob's opening set

05.13.04 - Newby's, Memphis, Tennessee
Rob Wasserman - Ryan, Jake, Joel, Kris, and Andy

Ryan came out and played bass during Rob's opening set; he was joined by Jake and Joel on guitars and keys, respectively; the three left the stage and Andy and Kris came out on percussion and drums

05.14.04 - Mississippi Nights, St. Louis, Missouri
Rob Wasserman - Kris and Jake

Jake and Kris both sat in on Wasserman's opening set for a song each

06.21.04 - Griffin's Public House, Chicago, Illinois
Jake Cinninger and Friends - Jake

featured Jake, Barry Brown (Jack Straw), Michelle Hallman (Acoustilingus), Jack Pieroth (Speargrass)

06.24.04 - HotHouse, Chicago, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris

featured Kris on drums, Brian Felix on keys (OM Trio), Chris Clementi on bass (Kick the Cat), and Kalyan Pathak on percussion (Fareed Haque Group)

07.15.04 - Chameleon Club, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Quagmire Swim Team - Brendan

Brendan sat in on November Rain (Guns 'n Roses) to close Quagmire Swim Team opening set

09.15.04 - George's Majestic, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Eckobase


09.20.04 - The Store, Chicago, Illinois
open mic - Jake

Jam > Peqoud > Jam > Rain Song (Led Zeppelin) > In the Beginning (Emerson, Lake, and Palmer)

09.23.04 - Abbey Pub, Chicago, Illinois
Addison Groove Project - Joel

Joel sat in for a few songs, including Nuggets the Shaker

11.17.04 - HotHouse, Chicago, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris

featured Kris on drums, Brian Felix on keys (OM Trio), Chris Clementi on bass (Kick the Cat), and Kalyan Pathak on percussion (Fareed Haque Group)

11.26.04 - Wise Fool's Pub, Chicago, Illinois
Somewhere in Between - Andy and Kris

Andy sat in on Leave it Behind and Jungles of Paraguay, and Kris sat in for Frankenstein

12.14.04 - Schuba's, Chicago, Illinois
acoustic show - Brendan and Jake

One Set: Resolution > Jam, In the Kitchen, That's the Way [Led Zeppelin], Never Cease to Amaze, Walletsworth^, Nemo^, Pequod^^, Women Wine and Song, "San Francisco Bay", I'm Only Sleeping [The Beatles], Bad Poker, Bullhead City$, Helplessly Hoping$ [Crosby, Stills, and Nash], The Crooked One, Kielbasa Sausage [Tenacious D], Bell Bottom Blues [Derek and the Dominos], Trouble [Cat Stevens], Willin' [Little Feat], Roulette^
Notes:
second annual Acoustic Christmas Show; proceeds benefited Keys 4 Kids
Jake and Brendan on acoustics
Andy was on percussion for most of the show
^ with Joel on vocals
^^ with Joel on "whale sounds"
$ with Elliott Peck on vocals


12.17.04 - Subterranean, Chicago, Illinois
Fantastic 4 - Jake

Jake sat in for a jam with the Fantastic 4 (Eric Krasno, Robert Walter, Cheme Gastelum, and Adam Deitch)

12.30.04 - The Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
The Drama - Brendan and Andy

Brendan sat in on guitar in the first set for Whole Lotta Love > How Many More Times > Whole Lotta Love, and Andy sat in for most of the second set; The Drama played a late-night show after the Umphrey's gig that evening

01.06.05 - Lido Pool, Carnival's Celebration, Jamcruise, Atlantic Ocean
North Mississippi Allstars - Jake and Kris


01.06.05 - Lido Pool, Carnival's Celebration, Jamcruise, Atlantic Ocean
Jazz Mandolin Project - Jake

Jake sat in on Going to California > What Is and What Should Never Be

01.07.05 - Endless Summer Lounge, Carnival's Celebration, Jamcruise, Atlantic Ocean
Moshi & Matov vs. Omen - Jake and Brendan

Moshi & Matov featured Aron Magner and Marc Brownstein from Disco Biscuits

01.15.05 - Subterranean, Chicago, Illinois
Chris Long - Kris


01.26.05 - Martyr's, Chicago, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris

featured Kris on drums, Brian Felix on keys (OM Trio), Chris Clementi on bass (Kick the Cat), and Kalyan Pathak on percussion (Fareed Haque Group)

03.05.05 - Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris

featured Kris on drums, Brian Felix on keys (OM Trio), Chris Clementi on bass (Kick the Cat), and Kalyan Pathak on percussion (Fareed Haque Group); Joel also sat in

21.03.05 - The Old Hall, Jam in the 'Dam, The Old Hall, Melkweg, Amsterdam
Keller Williams - Brendan

Brendan sat in on Bird Song (Grateful Dead)

22.03.05 - The Old Hall, Jam in the 'Dam, The Old Hall, Melkweg, Amsterdam
Particle - Jake

Jake sat in on Metropolis > Third Stone From the Sun jam > Metropolis

22.03.05 - The Max, Jam in the 'Dam, The Max, Melkweg, Amsterdam
Disco Biscuits - Brendan and Joel

Brendan and Joel sat in on Home Again

04.26.05 - The Theatre at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
North Mississippi Allstars - Kris

Kris sat in on drums for Psychedelic Sex Machine at The Jammys

04.28.05 - Orpheum Theatre, New Orleans, Lousiana
Gov't Mule - Brendan, Kris, Andy, and Jake

Brendan sat in on Sco-Mule, Kris and Andy sat in for Drums > Jam (Jam was with Les Claypool), and Jake sat in on Lively Up Yourself

04.30.05 - The Fairgrounds, New Orleans, Lousiana
Theresa Anderson - Brendan and Joel

Brendan and Joel sat in with Theresa during her Jazzfest set

05.04.05 - Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, California
Conspirator - Jake

Jake sat in with Conspirator during their opening set

05.05.05 - The Key Club, Hollywood, California
Conspirator - Jake

Jake sat in with Conspirator during their opening set

05.06.05 - Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, California
Conspirator - Jake and Brendan

Brendan sat in on keys and guitar, and later Jake sat in on guitar during Conspirator's opening set

05.18.05 - Martyr's, Chicago, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris

featured Kris on drums, Brian Felix on keys (OM Trio), Chris Clementi on bass (Kick the Cat), and Kalyan Pathak on percussion (Fareed Haque Group)

05.28.05 - Summercamp, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Illinois
Superjam - Kris, Jake, and Joel

the Superjam started with Kris, Jake, and Joel on stage with Rob, Al, and Vinnie from moe.; The Station then slowly replaced the musicians on stage and started a rotating cycle that included Futureman and members of Chicago Afrobeat, Groovatron, Ray's Music Exchange, and Brainchild

06.10.05 - Bonnaroo, Manchester, Tennessee
"Masquerade Ball" - Brendan and Jake

dressed as masked wrestlers, Brendan and Jake (on bass) were joined by Marco Benevento on keys and Darren Pujalet on drums for a surprise set in the Comedy Tent

06.15.05 - Skyline Stage, Chicago, Illinois
Gov't Mule - Brendan

Brendan sat in on Sco-Mule

06.15.05 - The Store, Chicago, Illinois
open mic - Brendan

Brendan sat in with members of Jack Straw

06.17.05 - Wakarusa, Lawrence, Kansas
North Mississippi Allstars - Jake


06.17.05 - Wakarusa, Lawrence, Kansas
Conspirator - Kris and Jake


06.18.05 - Wakarusa, Lawrence, Kansas
late night jam - Kris

for about 20 minutes, Kris played drums with Michael Travis (String Cheese Incident) as well as members of Groovatron, The Station, and Speakeasy, among others

06.18.05 - Wakarusa, Lawrence, Kansas
Jazz Mandolin Project - Brendan

Brendan sat in for What It Is and What Should Never Be and Sir Duke

06.23.05 - Griffin's Public House, Chicago, Illinois
Hack 'n' Wheeze - Brendan

Brendan sat in for Crossroads and Further On Down The Road

07.02.05 - Red Rocks Amphiteatre, Morrison, Colorado
Keller Williams - Brendan

Brendan sat in for a brief jam and Kielbasa Sausage

07.02.05 - Red Rocks Amphiteatre, Morrison, Colorado
String Cheese Incident - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris sat in along with Keller Willaims for the Freeker By the Speaker and Will It Go 'Round In Circles encore

07.06.05 - Summerfest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Keller Williams - Kris, Brendan, and the whole band

Kris sat in for Zilla > Tell My Feet I've Made It Home > Dogs, Brendan sat in for What I Got, and all of the band sat in for Keller's encore of Trenchtown Rock and stayed on stage seguing into their Divisions opener

07.07.05 - GMC Stadium, Sauget, Illinois
String Cheese Incident - Brendan, Jake, Joel, and Kris

Brendan, Jake, Joel, and Kris sat in for Impressions and Time Goes By as part of String Cheese's encore; Impressions also had Carl Young on saxaphone

07.09.05 - Alexian Field, Schaumburg, Illinois
Yonder Mountain String Band - Brendan

Brendan sat in for New Speedway Boogie, Freeborn Man, and Come Together along with Keller Williams

07.10.05 - The Lawn at White River State Park, Indianapolis, Indiana
Michael Franti and Spearhead - Brendan


07.12.05 - The Docks Concert Theatre on Polson Pier, Toronto, Ontario
Keller Williams - Kris, Brendan, and the whole band

Kris sat in for Keep It Simple, Brendan joined for Kielbasa Sausage, and the rest of the band came out for Trenchtown Rock, Long View, Black Water, Galavanting, More Than a Little, Fly Like an Eagle, and We Want the Funk

07.15.05 - Amphiteatre at Richmond Raceway, Richmond, Virginia
String Cheese Incident - the whole band

all Umphrey's sat in for jam > Lively Up Yourself during String Cheese's encore; Keller Williams was also on the jam, and Jeff Austin played on Lively Up Yourself

07.17.05 - Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Michael Franti and Spearhead - Joel

Joel joined in the percussion parade to start Spearhead's show as well as sat in on keys for Sometimes

07.19.05 - High Falls, Rochester, New York
String Cheese Incident - Brendan, Jake, Joel, and Kris

all Umphrey's sat in for the Bend Down Low and Will the Circle Be Unbroken encore

07.21.05 - Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn, New York
String Cheese Incident - Brendan and Jake

Brendan and Jake sat in for No Sleep Til Brooklyn during String Cheese's encore

07.22.05 - Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Yonder Mountain String Band - Jake

Jake sat in for Death Trip > Ramblin' in the Rambler

07.22.05 - Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
String Cheese Incident - Brendan, Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake and Kris sat in for San Jose and were joined by Brendan and Joel for Best Feeling during String Cheese's encore

07.23.05 - Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts, Mansfield, Massachusetts
Keller Williams - Kris

Kris sat in for Fire On the Mountain and Slo Mo Ballon

07.23.05 - Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts, Mansfield, Massachusetts
String Cheese Incident - the whole band

all of Umphrey's sat in for Quinn the Eskimo during String Cheese's encore, along with New Monsoon, Jeff Austin, Keller Williams, and Martin Sexton

07.24.05 - Ives Concert Park, Danbury, Connecticut
New Monsoon - Joel and Jake

Joel sat in for Blue Queen and Jake sat in for While My Guitar Gently Weeps

07.24.05 - Ives Concert Park, Danbury, Connecticut
Yonder Mountain String Band - Andy and Kris

Andy and Kris sat in for a They Love Each Other percussion jam

07.24.05 - Ives Concert Park, Danbury, Connecticut
String Cheese Incident - all of Umphrey's

Ryan sat in for Big Bottom while Brendan wrestled Kang in sumo suits; Could You Be Love featured all of Umphrey's

07.24.05 - Zen II at Exit2, New York, New York
JM2 - Brendan

Brendan sat in for part of JM2's encore along with Joe Russo, Michael Travis, and Tommy Hamilton (Brothers Past)

07.28.05 - Bell's, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Conspirator - Jake and Kris


07.30.05 - Metro, Chicago, Illinois
Conspirator - Jake


07.31.05 - Star Plaza, Merrilleville, Indiana
Huey Lewis and the News - Brendan, Jake, and Joel

Brendan, Jake, and Joel sat in for Heart and Soul and Bad is Bad

08.09.05 - The Cubby Bear, Chicago, Illinois
Jack Straw - Jake

Set One: Dire Wolf, Waiting for a Miracle, I Shall be Released, Loser, It Must Have Been the Roses, The Wheel, Shakedown Street, Midnight Moonlight, Eyes of the World^, Friend of the Devil^, Deal
Set Two: Mississippi Half-Step, He's Gone, Sugaree, Harder They Come, Tennessee Jed^^, Candyman, Brown-Eyed Women, Scarlet Begonias, They Love Each Other, Ramble On Rose, Bertha
Encore: Black Muddy River, China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider
Notes:
Jerry Garcia Tribute show
^ with Vince Welnick
^^ with Jake on drums


08.13.05 - The Store, Chicago, Illinois
Mike Mirro and Friends - Joel

Joel sat in with ex-Umphrey's drummer Mike Mirro and his band for Kimble and A Go Go

08.28.05 - 08.28.05 - F.U.N.K. Festival, Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground, Bean Blossom, Indiana
superjam - Jake, Kris, and Ryan

Jake, Kris, and Ryan joined Victor Wooten, Futureman, members of Ray's Music Exchange, and members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, among others

08.30.05 - Martyr's, Chicago, Illinois
Kick the Cat - Kris


09.01.05 - Hothouse, Chicago, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris


09.14.05 - Avalon Ballroom, Boston, Massachusetts
Conspirator - Jake

Jake sat in for Crunkalicious

09.15.05 - The Webster Theater, Hartford, Connecticut
Conspirator - Jake and Kris


09.16.05 - Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, Providence, Rhode Island
Conspirator - Kris


09.25.05 - Martyr's, Chicago, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris


09.29.05 - The Canopy Club, Urbana, Illinois
Talkin' Shoes - Brendan and Joel

Brendan and Joel sat in for Willie the Pimp; Brendan remained for City of Tiny Lites

09.30.05 - The Pageant, St. Louis, Missouri
Talkin' Shoes - Jake and Joel

Jake sat in for Illinois Enema Bandit; Joel sat in for ??? > Band of Gypsys jam > 3rd Stone From the Sun jam > City of Tiny Lites

10.02.05 - Barrymore Theatre, Madison, Wisconsin
Talkin' Shoes - Andy, Jake, and Joel

Jake sat in for Willie the Pimp, Andy sat in for ???, and Joel sat in for City of Tiny Lites

10.02.05 - Barrymore Theatre, Madison, Wisconsin
Talkin' Shoes - Andy, Jake, and Joel

Andy, Jake, and Joel joined in for the set-closing Whipping Post

10.29.05 - Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
String Cheese Incident - Brendan

Brendan sat for Hey Pocky Way; also sitting in were with Chris Cuzme, Dan Sears, and Phil Yaeger on horns

11.02.05 - Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
Vince Welnick and Friends - Brendan

Brendan sat on a jam out of Terrapin Station; also sitting in were Pat Mallinger and Barry Brown

12.01.05 - Griffin's Public House, Chicago, Illinois
Hack 'n' Wheeze - Kris

Kris sat in for Boogie On Reggae Woman > Bright Lights > Boogie On Reggae Woman, Let It Bleed, Funky Bitch

12.10.05 - The Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, California
Fully Loaded - Joel and Kris

Joel and Kris both sat in with Fully Loaded after there show across the street at The Fillmore (Fully Loaded featured Chris Stillwell, Will Bernard, Chuck Prada, Cochemea Gastelum, and Eric Levy)

12.14.05 - Park West, Chicago, Illinois
solo - Joel

One Set: In Memory of My Father (Bill Evans), KC Blues (Charlie Parker), Last Date (Floyd Cramer; with Jake on percussion), Linus & Lucy (Vince Guaraldi; with Jake on percussion), Sonatina #1 Op. 13 3rd Movement (Dmitri Kabalevsky), Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head (George Winston) > Midnight parts II & III (George Winston) > Carol of the Bells > improv > Work Song (Nat Adderley)
Notes:
Joel opened for Brendan and Jake's third annual Acoustic Christmas Show
Joel was on a baby grand piano


12.14.05 - Park West, Chicago, Illinois
acoustic show - Brendan and Jake

One Set: We are Going to Be Friends [The White Stripes], Great American, August* > Water > Mellow Mood [Bob Marley] > The Crooked One > Rainbow Country [Bob Marley] > The Crooked One, Thin Air^, Nemo^, Memories of Home^ [Cinninger], Dear Doctor^^ [The Rolling Stones], Come Up and See Me** [Bayliss], Vienna$ [also played at the 07.24.03 Brendan and Joel show], Susanah [Bayliss; similar to 11.13.04 JaJunk "Stewart"], American Tune$$ [Paul Simon], Resolution^^, Golden Slumbers% [The Beatles] > Carry that Weight% [The Beatles], Christmas Time is Here^ [Vince Guaraldi], Liquid^ > In the Kitchen^^
Notes:
third annual Acoustic Christmas Show; proceeds benefited Keys 4 Kids
Jake and Brendan on acoustics
^ with Joel on piano and Andy on percussion
* unfinished
^^ with Andy on percussion
** just Brendan on piano
$ with Brendan on piano, Jake on drums, and Joel on melodica
$$ Brendan with Barry Brown
% just Jake


12.15.05 - Griffin's Public House, Chicago, Illinois
Hack 'n' Wheeze - Brendan

Brendan sat in on vocals for Crossroads and guitar and vocals for Fool In the Rain

12.30.05 - The Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
Mike Mirro and Friends - Joel

Joel sat in on Nothing to Lose (along with John Wasem); Mike Mirro and Friends played a late-night show after the Umphrey's gig that evening

01.08.06 - Pool Deck, Jam Cruise 4, Atlantic Ocean
Everyone Orchestra - Joel


01.08.06 - Pool Deck, Jam Cruise 4, Atlantic Ocean
Keller Williams - Brendan

Brendan sat in on Kielbasa Sausage as well as Jane Says (with Michael Travis)

01.10.06 - Pool Deck, Jam Cruise 4, Grand Cayman Island
Michael Franti and Spearhead - Jake


01.10.06 - Pool Deck, Jam Cruise 4, Grand Cayman Island
Brain Damaged Eggmen - Brendan, Jake, Joel, Kris, and Ryan

Set One: Baby You're a Rich Man > I Am the Walrus > I've Got A Feeling, Dear Prudence > Norwegian Wood > jam > She Came In Through the Bathroom Window, Come Togther, Tomorrow Never Knows, Hey Jude*
Set Two: Young Lust > jam > Another Brick In the Wall part one > jam > Comfortably Numb, Have A Cigar > Breathe, Wish You Were Here^, Nobody^^, In the Flesh**, Brain Damage > Eclipse
Notes:
Brendan, Jake, and Kris joined with Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner for a set of The Beatles and a set of Pink Floyd
* with many musicians from the Cruise joining the band on stage
^ with Tony G. on keys
^^ only Jake, Marc, and Aron
** with Ryan replacing Marc and Joel replacing Aron


01.11.06 - Le Cabaret, Jam Cruise 4, Costa Maya
"Jam Room" - Joel and Kris


01.12.06 - Pool Deck, Jam Cruise 4, Atlantic Ocean
Everyone Orchestra - Joel


02.03.06 - Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois
moe. - Brendan

Brendan sat in on for the end of Hi and Lo > Moth to close the first set

02.03.06 - Wise Fools Pub, Chicago, Illinois
Garbage Mountain - Andy

Andy sat in for Puddle, Long Drive, and Black Betty

02.11.06 - Orpheum's Stage Door Theater, Madison, Wisconsin
Groovatron - Brendan and Kris

Brendan sat in for Bone Diggin and Kris sat in for Cissy Strut

03.04.06 - Martyr's, Chicago, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris

featured Kris on drums, Brian Felix on keys (OM Trio), Chris Clementi on bass (Kick the Cat), and Kalyan Pathak on percussion (Fareed Haque Group)

06.03.19 - The Max, Jam in the 'Dam, Melkweg, Amsterdam
Disco Biscuits - Brendan

Brendan sang on I've Got a Feeling in the middle of Mindless Dribble

03.31.06 - Martyr's, Chicago, Illinois
Perpetual Groove - Joel

Joel played keyboard on Prince's Kiss

04.20.05 - The Theatre at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Zappa Plays Zappa - Jake

Jake sat in for Florentine Pogen at The Jammys

05.02.06 - The Orange Peel, Asheville, North Carolina
Mother Vinegar - Andy and Joel

Andy and Joel sat in for Mother Vinegar's version of Syncopated Strangers

05.03.06 - Pour House, Raleigh, North Carolina
MOFRO - Brendan


05.08.06 - Subterranean, Chicago, Illinois
Pangea - Brendan

Brandan sat in with Pangea (featuring Chris Berry and Michael Kang)

05.09.06 - Martyr's, Chicago, Illinois
OHM - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris all sat in during the second set

05.22.06 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
Sticky Lupree - Kris


05.24.06 - The Cubby Bear, Chicago, Illinois
Jack Straw - Joel


05.25.06 - Summer Camp 2006, Chillicothe, Illinois
Groovatron - Jake

Jake sat in on Bone Diggin

05.26.06 - Summer Camp 2006, Chillicothe, Illinois
Disco Biscuits - Brendan

Brendan sang on I've Got a Feeling

05.27.06 - Summer Camp 2006, Chillicothe, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris

featured Kris on drums, Brian Felix on keys (The Make Believe), and Chris Clementi on bass (Kick the Cat)

05.27.06 - Summer Camp 2006, Chillicothe, Illinois
guitar workshop - Jake

Jake participated along with Al and Chuck from moe.

05.27.06 - Summer Camp 2006, Chillicothe, Illinois
keyboard workshop - Joel


05.28.06 - Summer Camp 2006, Chillicothe, Illinois
Split Squad 1 - Joel, Jake, Andy, and Ryan

One Set: Meeting in the Aisle (Radiohead), Achilles Last Stand (Led Zeppelin), You Know What I Mean (Jeff Beck), Shoot First (moe.), Watching the Wheels (John Lennon), In the Ghetto (Donnie Hathaway) > Syncopated Strangers, Po-Jama People (Frank Zappa), Bridge of Sighs (Robin Trower), Bodhisattva (Steely Dan)
Notes:
first Umphrey's and moe. Split Squad: Joel, Jake, Andy, and Ryan teamed up with Chuck and Vinnie


05.28.06 - Summer Camp 2006, Chillicothe, Illinois
Split Squad 2 - Brendan and Kris

One Set: Moth (moe.) > The Trooper (Iron Madien), In the Street (Big Star), All In Time* > Bring You Down** (moe.) > All In Time$, You Shook Me All Night Long (AC/DC), Havah Negilah (trad.) > Long Island Girls Rule (moe.) > drums^ > Life During Wartime^^ (Talking Heads), Farmer Ben (moe.) > Moth (moe.)
Encore: The Weight@ (The Band), Night Moves (Bob Seger)@
Notes:
second Umphrey's and moe. Split Squad: Brendan and Kris teamed up with Al, Rob, and Jim
* with Meat (moe.) tease
** with Fire On the Mountain jam
$ with Buster (moe.) tease
^ just Jim and Kris
^^ preceded by Crosseyed and Painless teases; with Joel on keys
@ acoustic; with both squads performing outside of the Barn


05.30.06 - Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines, Iowa
moe. - Jake, and then the whole band

During moe.'s set, Jake played shaker for Kyle's song. Also, the two encores following moe.'s set were with the line-ups from the Summer Camp Split Squads. The first encore was Jeff Beck's You Know What I Mean, played by the first Split Squad. The second encore was the Talking Head's Life During Wartime, played by the second Split Squad alon with Joel on keys. This also featured a fan from the crowd, Nick Christopulos from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, two days out of high school, al.'s guitar.

06.01.06 - Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa, Oklahoma
moe. - the whole band except for Kris

moe.'s Encore: Up On Cripple Creek* > Syncopated Strangers**, Fool In the Rain$ > Akimbo
Notes:
* the first SummerCamp Split Squad, along with Al
** all of Umphrey's with Vinnie replacing Kris
$ Brendan and Joel with Jim, Vinnie, Rob, and Chuck


06.02.06 - Westport Outdoors, Kansas City, Missouri
moe. - the whole band

moe.'s Encore: Join Together*, The Song Remains the Same**, Lively Up Yourself$ > Godzilla
Notes:
* the first SummerCamp Split Squad, along with Rob on mouth harp
** only Umphrey's
$ the second SummerCamp Split Squad, with Joel; with Chuck on percussion


06.03.06 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Colorado
moe. - the whole band

moe.'s Encore: St. Augustine*, Don't Fear the Reaper**
Notes:
* with Jake on guitar
** with all of Umphrey's on stage with all of moe.


06.05.06 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
Sticky Lupree - Kris


06.08.06 - New Knoxville Brewery, Knoxville, Tennessee
Mother Vinegar - Brendan and Jake

Brendan and Jake sat in for Latin Up Yer Ass and Resolution

06.09.06 - Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, Columbus, Ohio
Gov't Mule - Jake, Andy, Kris, Brendan, and Joel

Jake sat in for All Along the Watchtower, Andy and Kris sat in for Drums, and Brendan and Joel sat in for the Sugaree encore

06.12.06 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
Sticky Lupree - Kris


06.17.06 - Bonnaroo, Manchester, Tennessee
"Masquerade Ball" - Joel and Kris

dressed in masks, Joel and Kris were joined by Chuck Garvey on guitar and Jim Loughlin on bass (both from moe.) for a set in the Comedy Tent; Rob Marscher (Addison Groove Project) joined Joel on keys; the set included improvised jams along with Cissy Strut and a traditional blues number as the encore

07.07.06 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris

featured Kris on drums, Brian Felix on keys (The Make Believe), Chris Clementi on bass (Kick the Cat), and Kalyan Pathak on percussion (Fareed Haque Group)

07.08.06 - Canopy Club, Urbana, Illinois
Family Groove Company - Kris

Kris sat in for The Chicken

07.08.06 - Canopy Club, Urbana, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris

featured Kris on drums, Brian Felix on keys (The Make Believe), Chris Clementi on bass (Kick the Cat), and Kalyan Pathak on percussion (Fareed Haque Group)

07.12.06 - The Cubby Bear, Chicago, Illinois
Jack Straw - Kris

Kris sat in on Boogie On Reggae Woman and a drum solo

07.15.06 - All Good Music Festival, Masontown, West Virginia
DJ Logic and Friends - Kris

Kris took over for Stanton Moore; also playing were other members of Galactic and DJ Logic

07.24.06 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
Sticky Lupree - Kris


08.05.06 - The Vic, Chicago, Illinois
Brain Damaged Eggmen - Brendan, Jake, Joel, Ryan, and Kris

Set One: Come Together > Baby You're a Rich Man* > Norwegian Wood jam > I've Got a Feeling, Tomorrow Never Knows, Dear Prudence, I Am the Walrus > While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Mean Mr. Mustard@ > Polythene Pam@ > She Came In Through the Bathroom Window@, Golden Slumbers@ > Carry That Weight@ > The End@
Set Two: In the Flesh > #Another Brick in the Wall > Have a Cigar > Fearless@, Breathe**, Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb, Pigs on the Wing^, Nobody Home^^, Brain Damage > Eclipse
Encore: Hey Jude$
Notes:
Brendan, Jake, and Kris joined with Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner for a set of The Beatles and a set of Pink Floyd
* with Blackbird tease
@ with Jake and Brendan on acoustics
# with Goodbye Blue Sky intro
** with dub section
^ only Brendan on acoustic and Jake on vocals
^^ only Jake and Aron
$ with a number of guests on vocals (including Ryan, Kevin, Vince, Jon McLennand), with Joel and Barry Brown on keys and vocals, Jake replacing Kris on drums with Kris moving to the front of the stage to sing, and Jon Gutwillig (Disco Biscuits) on guitar replacing Jake


08.06.06 - The Abbey Pub, Chicago, Illinois
Bustle In Your Hedgerow - Brendan

Set One: The Song Remains the Same, Ramble On, Immigrant Song^, What Is and What Should Never Be, Travelling Riverside Blues^^, Four Sticks, Bring It Back Home
Set Two: Moby Dick, Over the Hills and Far Away, Fool in the Rain*$, Heartbreaker, All of My Love, Good Times Bad Times > How Many More Times*, The Ocean
Notes:
Bustle In Your Hedgerow, the Led Zeppelin Experience: Brendan with Marco Benevento on keys and Joe Russo on drums (the Benevento/Russo Duo) and Dave Dreiwitz on bass (Ween)
^ with Mike Keneally on guitar
^^ with Sarah Zimmerman (Philadelphia School of Rock) on guitar
* Brendan on vocals
$ Marco jumped off stage to play a different keyboard


08.07.06 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
Sticky Lupree - Kris


08.09.06 - The Cubby Bear, Chicago, Illinois
Jack Straw - Jake and Joel

Set One: Run for the Roses, To Lay Me Down, Here Comes Sunshine, Loser, Sitting In Limbo^ > Deep Elem Blues^, Eyes of the World^, Shining Star, Swing Low^ > Midnight Moonlight^, Shakedown Street^
Set Two: How Sweet It Is, Scarlet Begonias, Althea, The Wheel^ > Sugaree^^, Harder They Come^, Candyman^, They Love Each Other$, Lovelight$$
Encore: Ripple, Bertha
Notes:
Jerry Garcia Tribute show
^ with Jake on guitar
^^ with Jake on guitar and vocals
$ with Jennifer Hartswick, Wade Wilby, and Jake on vocals
$$ with Joel on keys and Jennifer on trumpet


08.13.06 - Wolf Trap, Vienna, Virginia
Marc Broussard - Jake and Kris

Jake sat in for two songs and Kris for one during Marc Broussard's opening set of the Acoustic Planet tour, before seguing into Umphrey's set

08.13.06 - Wolf Trap, Vienna, Virginia
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - all of Umphrey's McGee

the entire band sat in for the encore of this Acoustic Planet show, joining Marc Broussard and Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; the encore included MonkeeSee (Bela Fleck & The Flecktones) and What's Going On (Marvin Gaye)

08.14.06 - Pier Six Pavilion, Baltimore, Maryland
Marc Broussard - Jake

Jake sat in for two songs during Marc Broussard's opening set, before seguing into Umphrey's set

08.14.06 - Pier Six Pavilion, Baltimore, Maryland
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - all of Umphrey's McGee

the entire band sat in for the encore of this Acoustic Planet show, joining Marc Broussard and Bela Fleck & The Flecktones; the encore included Black Water, Don't Change Horses (Tower of Power), and Stomping Grounds (Bela Fleck & The Flecktones)

08.16.06 - Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta, Georgia
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - all of Umphrey's McGee

Brendan, Jake, Joel, and Kris sat in for Bela Fleck's Stomping Grounds during his set (Stomping Grounds included Wipe Out teases); then, the entire band sat in for the encore, joining Adrian Belew and Bela Fleck & The Flecktones; the encore was Come Together > Monkee See

08.17.06 - Innsbrook Pavilion, Glen Allen, Virginia
Marc Broussard - Jake

Jake sat in for two songs during Marc Broussard's opening set, including I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know

08.17.06 - Innsbrook Pavilion, Glen Allen, Virginia
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - all of Umphrey's McGee

Brendan, Jake, Joel, and Kris sat in for Bela Fleck's Stomping Grounds during his set (Stomping Grounds included Wipe Out and The Odd Couple theme teases); the entire band sat in for the encore of this Acoustic Planet show, joining Marc Broussard and Bela Fleck & The Flecktones; the encore was Don't Change Horses and Monkee See

08.18.06 - Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park, Cary, North Carolina
Marc Broussard - Andy and Jake

Andy and Jake sat in for a song during Marc Broussard's opening set

08.18.06 - Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park, Cary, North Carolina
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - all of Umphrey's McGee

Brendan, Jake, Joel, and Kris sat in for Bela Fleck's Stomping Grounds during his set; the entire band sat in for the encore of this Acoustic Planet show, joining Marc Broussard and Bela Fleck & The Flecktones; the encore was Little Wing, Monkee See, and Don't Change Horses

08.25.06 - F.U.N.K. Festival, Bean Blossom, Indiana
guitar and songwriting workshop - Brendan, Jake, and Joel


08.26.06 - Anita Dee II Yacht, Chicago, Illinois
opening set - Joel, Kris, and Ryan

Joel, Kris, and Ryan joined Brian Felix for an opening set on the Riverview post-show cruise; the cruise was a benefit for Keys-4-Kids

08.27.06 - Horning's Hideout, North Plains, Oregon
acoustic duo - Brendan

One Set: Susanah, Grave > Fly By, Backfire, Don't Let Me Down, Liar, Jesus Grant Me Mercy, Always Up, The Weight Around
Notes:
Brendan and Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band) played an acoustic set at the Northwest String Summit


08.27.06 - Horning's Hideout, North Plains, Oregon
Yonder Mountain String Band - Brendan

Brendan sat in for Steep Grade Sharp Curve during Yonder's first set; Darol Anger also sat in

08.27.06 - F.U.N.K. Festival, Bean Blossom, Indiana
drum workshop - Kris


08.27.06 - F.U.N.K. Festival, Bean Blossom, Indiana
Drop Q - Kris

featured Kris on drums, Brian Felix on keys (The Make Believe), and Chris Clementi on bass (Kick the Cat); Ernie Hendrickson sat in on guitar and Brian Abraham on e-drums for some of the set (both from The Make Believe)

08.30.06 - The Cabooze, Minneapolis, Minnesota
God Johnson - Brendan, Jake, and Joel

Brendan, Jake, and Joel sat in for Making Flippy Floppy; the show was a "Get Zane to Spain" benefit

09.02.06 - moe.down 7, Turin, New York
moe. - Brendan, Jake, and Kris

Jake first sat in on guitar during Faker; he then moved to percussion, then to drums; he was joined by Kris; later in the set, Brendan played guitar on Rebubula

10.09.06 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
Cornmeal - Andy and Brendan

One Set: Lively up Yourself, Cripple Creep > Franklin's Tower, Use Me > Feelin' Alright > Use Me, Low Rider, Down Under, Crossroads, unknown, Fool in the Rain
Encore: The Weight
Notes:
Andy and Brendan joined Cornmeal and members of Jack Straw and Mr. Blotto for this USTORM benefit show


10.13.06 - Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
U-Melt - Kris

Kris sat in for a cover of Medeski Martin and Wood's Bubblehouse

10.14.06 - Palace Theater, Albany, New York
moe. - Brendan

Set One: Seat Of My Pants, Hi and Lo, Bring You Down, Crab Eyes, Opium > 32 Things
Set Two: Stranger Than Fiction, Gone, Moth > Head, Spine Of A Dog > Rebubula
Encore: Nebraska, Time
Notes:
Brendan joined moe. this evening to help out on guitar (Al Schnier was on a hiatus from playing due to severe tendonitis)


11.24.06 - Chicago Theater, Chicago, Illinois
moe. - Brendan

Brendan sat in for Crab Eyes

11.25.06 - The Cubby Bear, Chiago, Illinois
Jack Straw - Brendan

Brendan sat in on guitar and vocals for Sugaree, One Way Out, Althea, A Go Go > Cissy Strut, and The Weight; the show was a benefit for USTORM

11.27.06 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
Sticky Lupree - Kris


12.01.06 - B.B. King's, New York, New York
Conspirator - Jake and Kris


12.07.06 - Joe's Pub, Chicago, Illinois
Hack'N Wheeze - Kris

Kris sat in for Burlap Sack and Pumps > Roses are Free

12.08.06 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal

12.09.06 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal

12.15.06 - The Vic, Chicago, Illinois
acoustic show - Brendan and Jake

One Set: In the Kitchen > Susanah [Bayliss] > Sweetness* > In the Kitchen, Greensleeves^ > Resolution^^ > Memories of Home^^, Rocker, Sugaree**, I've Loved These Days$ [Billy Joel], Bullhead City$$, Junk [The Beatles], Roulette^^, Arizona% [The Scorpions], Ride On^ [AC/DC], The Weight Around, No Expectations [The Rolling Stones], Great American^, Song for Moses%% [Paris Delane], Passing, Bad Poker^^
Encore1: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas#, End of the Road^^, Morning Song^^, Whish You Were Here## [Pink Floyd]
Encore2: Her Majesty [The Beatles]
Notes:
fourth annual Acoustic Christmas Show; proceeds benefited USTORM
Jake and Brendan on acoustics
* with Mediterranean Sundance tease
^ with Andy Farag and Kris Myers
^^ with Joel Cummins, Andy Farag, and Kris Myers
** with Kris Myers and Barry Brown on vocals
$ Brendan solo piano
$$ with Michelle Hallman on vocals
% with Joel (on vocals)
%% just Paris Delane on piano and vocals
# just Michelle Hallman on vocals
## with Michelle Hallman and Paris Delane


12.16.06 - Asheville Civic Center, Asheville, North Carolina
Gov't Mule - Brendan

Brendan participated in Warren Haynes' Annual X-Mas Jam; he sat in for Sco-Mule (with Dave Schools) as well as the Sugaree and I Shall Be Released (with Taylor Hicks and others) encore

12.18.06 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
Sticky Lupree - Kris


12.21.06 - Schuba's, Chicago, Illinois
keyboard duo - Joel, Andy, and Jake

Solo Set: Louisiana 1927 [Randy Newman], Prelude in C# Minor [Rachmaninoff], Orfeo, Improv > Root Beer Bar [Billy Joel], Where Have I Danced With You Before [Chick Corea], Blue In Green [Miles Davis] > Improv > Carol of the Bells [Leontovich] > Mad World [Roland Orzabal/Curt Smith] > Carol of the Bells, Linus and Lucy [Vince Guaraldi]
Duo Set: Canteloupe Island [Herbie Hancock], Spin Slowly [Felix], Here Comes the Sun [Harrison], Armando's Rhumba^ [Corea], Hippopotamus^ [Felix], Andy's Tune^^ [Farag] > Improv^^ > 1000 Places To See Before You Die^^ [Cummins/Cinninger]
Encore: The Triple Wide^^
Notes:
solo and duo keyboards with Brian Felix; proceeds benefited Keys-4-Kids
Brian opened up with a solo set which included origial music as well as pieces from Chick Corea, Tom Waits, and even Umphrey's Glory
^ with Andy Farag on percussion/groovebox
^^ with Andy Farag and Jake Cinninger on Moog Taurus II pedals


12.29.06 - Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois
North Mississippi Allstars - Kris

Kris sat in on drums for Goin Home as Cody played guitar

12.29.06 - Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
Cornmeal - Brendan

Brendan sat in for a cover of Up on Cripple Creek

12.29.06 - Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois
Los Lobos - Jake

Jake sat in for the closing Not Fade Away > Bertha

01.05.07 - Cotton Club, Jam Cruise 5, Atlantic Ocean
Rock Star Karaoke - Jake

Jake sat in on guitar for some karaoke, including Don't Stop Believing

01.05.07 - Teatro Dell'Opera, Jam Cruise 5, Atlantic Ocean
acoustic duo - Brendan

One Set: Liar, Backfire, Lick #6, Susanah, That's the Way, Jesus Grant Me Mercy > East Nashville Easter, Instrumental, We Are Going to Be Friends, Grave, Always Up
Notes:
Brendan Bayliss and Jeff Austin


01.05.07 - Pool Deck, Jam Cruise 5, Atlantic Ocean
Disco Biscuits - Brendan and Jake

Brendan and Jake sat in on an I've Got a Feeling encore

01.09.07 - Joey's Brickhouse, Chicago, Illinois
Barry Brown and John Sabal - Kris

Kris sat in on vocals for Dick in a Box, Eye of the Tiger, She Talks to Angels, and What a Wonderful World

01.12.07 - Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
Mother Vinegar - Jake and Joel

Joel sat in on keyboards and keytar for Memories of Frederick > Latin Up Yer Ass and Jake sat in on guitar for Kabump > Cold Beers at Mickey's Pub

01.27.07 - Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, Colorado
Jeff Austin and Friends - Brendan

One Set: Death Trip > Home Hold On > Death Trip, Free to Run, Susanah, Lick #6, Liar, Jesus Grant Me Mercy, ???, East Nashville Easter, Always Up, ???
Notes:
Brendan joined Jeff Austin and Nick Forrester for a set before moe.'s concert


01.27.07 - Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, Colorado
moe. - Brendan

Brendan sat in for a second set-closing St. Augustine

01.27.07 - The Store, Chicago, Illinois
Garbage Mountain - Andy

Andy sat in for Recipe, Turtleneck, Land of the Midnight Sun, Black Betty, and Ignition

01.29.07 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
Sticky Lupree - Kris


01.31.07 - Park West, Chicago, Illinois
moe. - Brendan

Brendan sat in for Moth

02.25.07 - Boone Saloon, Boone, North Carolina
EOTO - Brendan, Jake, Joel, and Kris

after their earlier show, Brendan, Jake, Joel, and Ryan sat in with Michael Travis and Jason Hann's (String Cheese Incident) side project

03.02.07 - Downtown Grill & Brewery, Knoxville, Tennessee
Mitch Rutman Group - Jake and Kris

after their earlier show, Jake and Kris sat in with the Mitch Rutman Group; they were joined by Jeff Coffin

03.08.07 - Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel - Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois
percussion recital - Kris

Kris performed various compositions with Glenn Kotche (Wilco), Rich Stitzel, and the Elmhurst Percussion Ensemble

03.09.07 - The Museum of Natural History, Chicago, Illinois
acoustic show - Brendan and Jake

One Set: The Crooked One > Passing, We Are Going to be Friends [The White Stripes], In the Kitchen > Mediterranean Sundance [Al DiMeola] > Pequod > Resolution > So What? [Miles Davis] > Resolution > In the Kitchen, Can't Find My Way Home [Blind Faith], Kat's Tune, Roll Me [?], Great American > Anchor Drops > Great American, Water, Two of Us [The Beatles]
Encore: Susanah [Bayliss]
Notes:
Jake and Brendan on acoustics


03.26.07 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
Sticky Lupree - Kris


03.27.07 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz trio - Kris

Kris played with Brian Daugherty and Vijay Tellis-Nayak

03.31.07 - Park West, Chicago, Illinois
USTORM birthday concert - Andy, Brendan, Jake, Kris, and Ryan

Set One: Always Up [1; Bayliss/Austin], #6 [1; Bayliss/Austin], Liar [1; Bayliss/Austin], Susanah [2; Bayliss/Austin], That's the Way [2; Led Zeppelin], Grave [3; Bayliss/Austin] > Jam [3] > Grave [3; Bayliss/Austin] > Willin' [4; Little Feat], Ain't No Sunshine [5; Bill Withers], Fearless [6; Pink Floyd], I've Just Seen a Face [7; The Beatles], Backfire [1; Bayliss/Austin], It Makes No Difference [8; The Band], Wish You Were Here [8; Pink Floyd], The Weight [9; The Band]
Set Two: In the Kitchen [10], Have a Cigar [10; Pink Floyd] > Jam [10] > Life During Wartime [11; Talking Heads] > Dear Prudence [12; The Beatles], Chameleon [13; Herbie Hancock], Ophelia [14; The Band], I Am the Walrus [6; The Beatles] > Willie the Pimp [15; Frank Zappa] > saxophone solo > Karma Police [16; Radiohead], Moth [17; moe.], Helter Skelter [18; The Beatles], Debra [18; Beck], Home Again [10; Disco Biscuits], Brain Damage [10; Pink Floyd], Eclipse [10; Pink Floyd]
Encore: Late In the Evening [everyone?; Paul Simon]
Notes:
concert celebrating the first birthday of USTORM
Off the Street Club opened with "Happy Birthday"
1. Jeff Austin, Brendan Bayliss
2. Austin, Bayliss, Jake Cinninger
3. Austin, Bayliss, Cinninger, Ron Johnson, Al Schnier
4. Cinninger, Johnson, Aron Magner, Schnier
5. Cinninger, Jen Hartswick, Kris Myers, Ryan Stasik
6. Bayliss, Marc Brownstein, Cinninger, Magner, Myers
7. Austin, Bayliss, Schnier
8. Bayliss, Hartswick
9. Austin, Bayliss, Hartswick, Magner, Myers, Schnier, Stasik
10. Bayliss, Brownstein, Cinninger, Magner, Myers, Schnier
11. Bayliss, Cinninger, Johnson, Magner, Schnier
12. Austin, Bayliss, Cinninger, Johnson, Magner, Josh Quinlan, Schnier
13. Bayliss, Cinninger, Johnson, Magner, Quinlan, Stasik
14. Bayliss, Cinninger, Magner, Myers, Quinlan, Stasik
15. Bayliss, Barry Brown, Cinninger, Johnson, Myers, Schnier
16. Bayliss, Johnson, Myers, Schnier
17. Bayliss, Magner, Myers, Schnier, Stasik
18. Bayliss, Hartswick, Johnson, Magner, Myers, Schnier


04.09.07 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
Sticky Lupree - Kris


04.22.07 - The Vic, Chicago, Illinois
Disco Biscuits - Brendan and Ryan

Ryan replaced Marc on bass while Brendan joined in on guitar and vocals

05.12.07 - Depaul University School of Music, Chicago, Illinois
Brian Felix's Masters Recital - Kris

Kris joined Brian Felix for his recital; Chris Clemente and Mike Pinto also played

05.14.07 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
The Hue - Brendan

Brendan played on Footprints to close The Hue's set at this USTORM Benefit show

05.14.07 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
Superjam - Brendan

Brendan played on A Go Go, Walkin' On the Moon, and Benny and the Jets to open the Superjam set at this USTORM Benefit show

05.25.07 - Summer Camp, Chillicothe, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris


05.25.07 - Summer Camp, Chillicothe, Illinois
Tag Team - all of Umphrey's

One Set: Xxplosive > Bridgeless > Timmy Tucker > Jam* > Running With the Devil > How Many More Times > Jam** > Kielbasa Sausage > Jam > Stir It Up > Jam > Enter Sandman > Jam > Partyin' Peeps
Encore: Life During Wartime
Notes:
all of Umphrey's joined all of moe. for a late night "tag team" show
* with lyrics
** with lyrics and 32 Things teases


05.25.07 - Summer Camp, Chillicothe, Illinois
Tea Leaf Green - Brendan

Brendan played guitar on Wet Spot

05.27.07 - Summer Camp, Chillicothe, Illinois
moe. - Kris

Kris sat in on Y.O.Y.

06.02.07 - Mountain Jam, Hunter Mountain, New York
Tea Leaf Green - Joel

Joel sat in on Freedom

06.02.07 - Mountain Jam, Hunter Mountain, New York
Gov't Mule - Jake

Jake sat in on That's What Love Will Make You Do

06.19.07 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz trio - Kris

Kris played with Brian Dougherty and Vijay Tellis-Nayak

06.20.07 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
Brian Felix Quartet - Kris

Kris played with Brian Felix, Chris Clemente, and Mike Pinto

06.22.07 - Double Door, Chicago, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris

opened for The Omega Moos; featured Kris on drums, Brian Felix on keys (OM Trio), Chris Clementi on bass (Kick the Cat), and Kalyan Pathak on percussion (Fareed Haque Group)

06.22.07 - Double Door, Chicago, Illinois
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal

06.23.07 - Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria, Illinois
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

closed the Universal Rhythm Assembly; The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal

06.24.07 - Roscoe Village, Chicago, Illinois
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

BAM!: Belmont Arts & Music Festival; The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal

06.29.07 - Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh, North Carolina
Conspirator - Jake

Jake joined Conspirator for their late-night show

06.30.07 - Masquerade Music Park, Atlanta, Georgia
Disco Biscuits - Brendan

Brendan sat in for I-Man > ending of November Rain

06.30.07 - The Masquerade, Atlanta, Georgia
Perpetual Groove - Joel

Joel sat in on a cover of the Butthole Surfer's Pepper

07.27.07 - Lupo's, Providence, Rhode Island
acoustic duo - Brendan

One Set: Liar, unknown, Susanah, Grave^
Notes:
Brendan and Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band) played an acoustic set before both bands played
^ with Jake on drums and Ben Kaufmann (Yonder Mountain String Band) on bass


07.28.07 - Hampton Beach Casino, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
acoustic duo - Brendan

One Set: Fly By, Susanah, Always Up, Lick #6
Notes:
Brendan and Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band) played an acoustic set before both bands played


07.28.07 - Hampton Beach Casino, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
Yonder Mountain String Band - Kris

Kris sat in on Catch a Criminal

07.29.07 - Double Door, Chicago, Illinois
Bustle In Your Hedgerow - Brendan

Brendan sat in on bass for Over the Hills and Far Away, Four Sticks, The Ocean, and Moby Dick

08.09.07 - Memorial Park Bandshell, Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton Municipal Band - Kris

Kris played with the Band for a concert of big band music

08.10.07 - The Vic Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
Jack Straw - Jake and Kris

Set One: Eyes of the World^, Big Railroad Blues^, Run for the Roses, Ramble on Rose, Swing Low Sweet Chariot^^ > Midnight Moonlight^^, Crazy Fingers@, Rosa Lee McFall^^, Ripple@@, Candyman, Shakedown Street^, Deal^
Set Two: Uncle John's Band, Black Muddy River, After Midnight^^ > drums$ > Scarlet Begonias^, Friend of the Devil$$, Althea**, Mr. Charlie^^, China Cat Sunflower^^ > I Know You Rider^^
Encore: Brokedown Palace, Franklin's Tower^^
Notes:
Jerry Garcia Tribute show
^ with Jake
^^ with Jake and Allie Kral (Cornmeal) on fiddle
@ just Jake and Jon Gram acoustic
@@ Jake and Jon Gram on acoustics, Barry Brown, and Allie
$ just Jake and Kris
$$ with Allie
** with John Sabal (Hacknwheeze) on keys, replacing Barry


08.23.07 - Redstone Room, Davenport, Iowa
Drop Q - Kris

featured Kris on drums, Brian Felix on keys (OM Trio), Chris Clementi on bass (Kick the Cat), and Kalyan Pathak on percussion (Fareed Haque Group)

08.26.07 - Riverview Music Festival, Chicago, Illinois
Tea Leaf Green - Brendan

Brendan sat in on Holiday Road

08.26.07 - Riverview Music Festival, Chicago, Illinois
Banyan - Joel and Kris


09.14.07 - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, Illinois
North Mississippi Allstars - Jake


09.18.07 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz trio - Kris

Kris played with Brian Dougherty and Vijay Tellis-Nayak

09.22.07 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
RAQ - Joel

Joel sat in on Late Nite

10.18.07 - Magic City Music Hall, Johnson City, New York
Gongzilla - Jake and Kris

Jake and Kris sat in during Gongzilla's opening set

10.19.07 - B.B. King's, New York, New York
Gongzilla - Jake

Jake sat in during Gongzilla's late night set

10.20.07 - Nokia Times Square, New York, New York
Tragedy - Brendan

Brendan sat in during Tragedy's opening set

11.13.07 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz trio - Kris

Kris played with Brian Dougherty and Vijay Tellis-Nayak

11.21.07 - Lucille's, Chicago, Illinois
live house - Kris

featured Kris on drums, Dylan Jones (Rhymefest, Elevation) on guitar, Tim Lincoln (Juice, Liquid Soul) on bass, Greg Spero (producer, keyboard extraordinaire) on keys, and DJ Savage (Treologic)

11.23.07 - Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
Drop Q - Kris

featured Kris on drums, Brian Felix on keys (OM Trio), Chris Clementi on bass (Kick the Cat), and Kalyan Pathak on percussion (Fareed Haque Group)

12.07.07 - The Vic, Chicago, Illinois
acoustic show - Brendan and Jake

One Set: Nothing Too Fancy > Passing, Great American^ > Two of Us^^ [The Beatles] > Great American^^, Under African Skies^^* [Paul Simon], Bullhead City*, Water^^, The Pequod, Can't Find My Way Home [Blind Faith], Bar Fly$ [Cinninger], Resolution^^$%, Susanah** [Bayliss], That's the Way** [Led Zeppelin], Plunger^, Hajimemashite^, Honey Bunch^$$, Pay No Mind^^$$ [Beck], August^^, Dear Doctor^^$ [Rolling Stones], 40's Theme^^$
Encore: Christmas medley#, Radio medley## > In the Kitchen^^$** > Night Moves^^$** [Bob Seger] > In the Kitchen^^$**
Notes:
fifth annual Acoustic Christmas Show; proceeds benefited USTORM
Jake and Brendan on acoustics
^ with Andy
^^ with Andy and Steve Krojniewski
* with Jen Hartswick on vocals
$ with Mike Rackey on pedal steel
% with Ringo ("Bunch of greasy animals") and Push the Pig teases
$$ with Adam Budney on vocals
# Jingle Bells > Deck the Halls > Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer > Menard's theme song
## Lady [Little River Band] > If You Leave Me Now [Chicago] > Taking Care of Business [Bachman-Turner Overdrive] > Hysteria [Def Leppard]
** with Kris


12.08.07 - Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
Jen Hartswick Band - Kris

Jen Hartswick on trumpet with Kris on drums, Tim Lincoln on bass, Greg Spero on keys, and Chris Siebold on guitar

12.15.07 - Caribbean Holidaze, Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Disco Biscuits - Jake and Joel

Jake sat in on unfinished Spaga into dub Mindless Dribble; Joel sat in on Run Like Hell

12.15.07 - Caribbean Holidaze, Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Brain Damaged Eggmen - Brendan, Jake, Joel, and Kris

One Set: Dear Prudence > Baby, You're a Rich Man > Mean Mr. Mustard > Polythene Pam > She Came in Through the Bathroom Window > Golden Slumbers > Carry That Weight > I've Got a Feeling^, Tomorrow Never Knows > I Am the Walrus > Breathe, In the Flesh^^, Happiest Days of Our Lives^^, Another Brick in the Wall, part 2 > Have a Cigar > Comfortably Numb^, Brain Damage^*
Encore: Hey Jude**
Notes:
Brendan, Jake, and Kris joined with Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner for The Beatles and Pink Floyd
^ with Tom Hamilton on acoustic guitar and vocals
^^ with Joel Cummins on vocals
* with Jen Hartswick on vocals
** with a number of people involved with Holidaze on stage


12.18.07 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz quartet - Kris

Kris played with Jennifer Hartswick, Brian Dougherty, and Vijay Tellis-Nayak

12.21.07 - Schuba's, Chicago, Illinois
keyboard duo - Joel and Kris

Solo Set: Blue Rondo a la Turk [Brubeck], Pour le Piano Suite: Sarabande [Debussy], improv > Orfeo > Carol of the Drum > Orfeo, Ruled By Secrecy [Muse], Mercy Mercy Mercy [Zawinul]^, The Way I Am [Sexton]
Duo Set: Spain [Corea]^, Blackbird [Lennon/McCartney], Linus & Lucy^ [Guaraldi], Santa Claus is Comin to Town^^ > Winter Wonderland^^ > White Christmas**, The Pequod^ > Robot World** > "Jimmy Stewart"**, Coming In From the Cold [Marley]$
Encore: Don't Stop Believin'[Journey]**
Notes:
solo and duo keyboards with Brian Felix; proceeds benefited Keys-4-Kids
Patrick Donley and Brian opened up with solo sets
^ with Patrick Donley on Rhodes and Kris Myers on drums
^^ with Kris Myers impersonating Robert DeNiro, doing spoken word on Santa Claus and Winter Wonderland
* with Patrick Donley on Rhodes while Joel stood up and sang with Kris
** with Mike Pinto on guitar and bass and Kris on drums
$ with Paris Delane on vocals, Mike Pinto on bass, and Kris on drums


12.30.07 - Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
Brainchild - Kris


01.17.08 - The Canopy Club, Urbana, Illinois
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal

01.18.08 - Bluebird, Bloomington, Indiana
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal

01.18.08 - Troubadour, West Hollywood, California
Gongzilla's NAMM Jam - Jake, Joel, and Kris

with Heath Bennett (Delta Nove), Andre Cholmondeley (Project Object, Delicious), Ben Combes (Particle), Rob Covacevich (Delta Nove), Jonas Hellborg (John McLaughlin), Charlie Hitchcock (Particle), Jim Loughlin (moe.), Jeff Pevar (Phil Lesh; Crosby, Stills & Nash), Don Preston (Frank Zappa), Jen Zielenbach (Antigone Rising)

01.19.08 - The Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal

01.22.08 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
solo set - Brendan

One Set: Nemo, The Weight Around, Trouble [Cat Stevens], August, unknown, Nebraska [Bruce Springsteen], Susanah, In the Kitchen, White Summer/Black Mountain Side [Led Zeppelin], Little Martha [Allman Brothers]
Notes:
opened for Half Pint Jones


01.22.08 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
Half Pint Jones - Brendan

Brendan sat in for The Bachelor [Half Pint Jones], Chi-Chi's [Half Pint Jones], Why Can't We Be Friends [War], and Ain't Nothin' But A Party [Dirty Dozen Brass Band]

01.25.08 - Riviera Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
moe. - Brendan

Brendan sat in for Bullet > 32 Things

01.25.08 - Metro, Chicago, Illinois
Jennifer Hartswick Band - Kris

Kris sat in with the Jennifer Hartswick Band, along withTim Lincoln, Greg Spero, and Dylan Jones

01.25.08 - The Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
Blaxle Rose - Brendan

to open the second set of Jack Straw's USTORM benefit show, Brendan played with Allie Kral (Cornmeal) and from moe., Vinnie Amico, Rob Derhak, Chuck Garvey, and Al Schnier; they played Lively Up Yourself and the theme from That 70s Show

01.27.08 - Tonic Room, Chicago, Illinois
duo show - Brendan and Jake

Set One: Jazz Odyssey > Resolution > #Hangover, Nemo^, End of the Road^, Thrasher [Neil Young], Bad Poker, Anchor Drops^^, Blackwater^^
Set Two: In the Kitchen, Passing, Bell Bottom Blues [Eric Clapton], Thin Air > Rainbow Country [Bob Marley] > Thin Air, Two of Us [The Beatles], Willin [Little Feat], 40's Theme, The Only Living Boy in New York* [Simon And Garfunkel], Mean Mr. Mustard > Polythene Pam > She Came In Through the Bathroom Window [The Beatles]
Notes:
Tonic Room Surprise Anniversary Concert
# with Roundabout tease
^ with Joel
^^ with Barry Brown
* with Dave on vocals


02.02.08 - The Cubby Bear, Chicago, Illinois
North Mississippi Allstars - Joel and Kris

Joel sat in for Po Black Maddie > Skinny Women > Po' Black Maddie at the end of the first set; both Joel and Kris sat in for Going Home > Mississippi Mud > Horseshoe Lake to open the second set

02.15.08 - The Fillmore, San Francisco, California
OM Trio - Kris

Kris sat in for some of the OM Trio's opening set

02.16.08 - The Fillmore, San Francisco, California
OM Trio - Jake

Jake sat in for some of the OM Trio's opening set

02.17.08 - BooM BooM RooM, San Francisco, California
OM Trio - Joel

Joel sat in for some of the OM Trio's late-night set, along with Brian Felix's father

02.22.08 - The Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
Dumonde - Kris

Dumonde is Kris on drums and samples along with Dylan Jones (Rhymefest, Elevation), Tim Lincoln (Liquid Soul, Juice, Treologic), and Andre Chahine

02.29.08 - First Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota
North Indiana Allstars - Jake, Joel, and Kris

North Indiana Allstars opened for Umphrey's; Jake, Joel, and Kris along with Andy Miller on bass and Willie Waldman on trumpet

04.08.08 - The House Cafe, DeKalb, Illinois
The Hue - Joel

Joel sat in for Greenest

04.22.08 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz trio - Kris

Kris played with Brian Dougherty and Vijay Tellis-Nayak

04.23.08 - Martyr's, Chicago, Illinois
North Indiana Allstars - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris along with Jim Loughlin on bass and Willie Waldman on trumpet

04.24.08 - Subterranean, Chicago, Illinois
Goodnight Nurse - Kris

Kris on drums, Roland SPD-S sampler; Brian Abraham on keyboards, drums, computer, Roland SPD-S; Aaron Koppel on guitar, Korg Kaoss Pad; and Tim Lincoln on bass guitar

04.24.08 - Subterranean, Chicago, Illinois
Dumonde - Kris

Kris on drums and samples along with Dylan Jones (Rhymefest, Elevation), Tim Lincoln (Liquid Soul, Juice, Treologic), and Andre Chahine

05.02.08 - Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans, Louisiana
Gov't Mule - Jake

Jake sat in for Gov't Mule's first ever Dear Prudence

05.03.08 - Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans, Louisiana
Gov't Mule - Andy and Brendan

Andy and Brendan sat in for Gov't Mule's first ever Who Knows, along with Grace Potter

05.07.08 - Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, New York
Headcount Allstars - Jake

One Set: Wilson > Run Like an Antelope > 2001, Maze^
Notes:
The Jammys
the Headcount Allstars were: Jake, Marc Brownstein, Jon Gutwillig, Kyle Hollingsworth, and Joe Russo
^ with Aron Magner also on keys


05.11.08 - Silvie's Lounge, Chicago, Illinois
jazz trio - Kris

Kris played with Brian Daugherty and Vijay Tellis-Nayak

05.14.08 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
USTORM Benefit - Joel and Ryan

Joel sat in on Bennie and the Jets and At Last along with another; Joel and Ryan sat in on Bubblehouse; other musicians included Jen Hartswick, Allie Kral, and Chris Nowak, among others

05.15.08 - Metro, Chicago, Illinois
Van Ghost - Kris

Kris played with Van Ghost (featuring Jen Hartswick); opened for Blind Melon

05.23.08 - Summercamp, Chillicothe, Illinois
acoustic duo - Brendan

Bredan and Al Schnier (moe.) played In the Kitchen > Moth > In the Kitchen

05.24.08 - Summercamp, Chillicothe, Illinois
moe. - Jake

Jake sat in on Moth

05.24.08 - Summercamp, Chillicothe, Illinois
North Indiana Allstars - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris along with Jim Loughlin on bass and Willie Waldman on trumpet

05.25.08 - Summercamp, Chillicothe, Illinois
moe. - Kris

Kris sat in on Queen of Everything

05.30.08 - Mountain Jam, Hunter Mountain, New York
Gov't Mule - Brendan and Jake

Brendan sat in on Sugaree, Jake played on Dear Prudence

06.24.08 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz trio - Kris

Kris played with Brian Daugherty and Vijay Tellis-Nayak

06.26.08 - Water Street Music Hall, Rochester, New York
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal

06.27.08 - Universal Rhythm Assembly, Peoria, Illinois
North Indiana Allstars - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris along with Tony Franklin on bass, Stephen Perkins on drums, and Willie Waldman on trumpet

06.27.08 - The Temptress - Rocks Off Boat, New York, New York
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal

06.28.08 - Lazy River Music Festival, South Elgin, Ilinois
Banyan - Jake and Joel

Jake and Joel sat in with Banyan

06.28.08 - Revolution Hall, Troy, New York
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal

06.29.08 - The Beat Kitchen, Chicago, Illinois
North Indiana Allstars - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris along with Tony Franklin on bass, Stephen Perkins on drums, and Willie Waldman on trumpet

07.02.08 - The Intersection, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Kick the McGee - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris with Chris Clemente

07.22.08 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz quartet - Kris

Kris played with Brian Daugherty, Vijay Tellis-Nayak, and John McClean

07.24.08 - Blender Theater at Gramercy, New York, New York
Sound Tribe Sector 9 - Jake

Jake sat in on drums during STS9's PA set

08.04.08 - Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, Iowa
North Indiana Allstars - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris along with Tony Franklin on bass and Willie Waldman on trumpet; Better Than a Dream festival

08.20.08 - The Independent, San Francisco, California
Big Light - Joel

Joel sat in for Sleep Wheels and Bonebreaker

08.20.08 - The Venue, Hammond, Indiana
Huey Lewis and the News - Brendan

Brendan played guitar and sang on Heart and Soul

08.22.08 - 12 Galaxies, San Francisco, California
Big Light - Joel


08.23.08 - River Roots Festival, Davenport, Iowa
Goodnight Nurse - Kris

Kris on drums; Brian Abraham on drums, abelton, logic, keys; Aaron Koppel on guitar and Kaoss Pad; and Tim Lincoln on bass

08.23.08 - Redstone Room, Davenport, Iowa
Goodnight Nurse - Kris

Kris on drums; Brian Abraham on drums, abelton, logic, keys; Aaron Koppel on guitar and Kaoss Pad; and Tim Lincoln on bass

08.26.08 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz trio - Kris

Kris played with Brian Daugherty and Vijay Tellis-Nayak

08.27.08 - The Dock Street Cafe - Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
Jack Straw - Brendan

a USTORM benefit

08.31.08 - Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, Denver, Colorado
North Indiana Allstars - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris along with Tony Franklin and Willie Waldman

09.26.08 - Bluebird Nightclub, Bloomington, Indiana
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

Set One: Masoko Tanga > You Should Be Dancing, I Can't Go For That, Out On The Tiles
Set Two: Girls On Film, Let It Whip, Double Vision > Sunglasses At Night, Easy Like Sunday Morning, Denmark Massive > Talking In Your Sleep, Working For The Weekend
Encore: Shine A Little Love
Notes:
The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal


09.27.08 - The Metro, Chicago, Illinois
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

Set One: Shine A Little Love > improv > I Can't Go For That > Double Vision > improv* > Girls on Film
Set Two: Green Eyed Lady > Controversy, improv > Sunglasses At Night > Home > Talking in Your Sleep, Working for the Weekend
Encore: Easy Like Sunday Morning, Let It Whip
Notes:
The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal
* with You Should Be Dancin (The Bee Gees) jam, with vocals


10.03.08 - Music Hall, Muncie, Indiana
North Indiana Allstars - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris along with Tony Franklin and Willie Waldman

10.10.08 - Higher Ground, South Burlington, Vermont
Conspirator - Jake and Kris


10.11.08 - Higher Ground, South Burlington, Vermont
Conspirator - Jake


10.12.08 - Toad's Place, New Haven, Connecticut
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

One Set: Double Vision > I Can't Go for That > Let it Whip, Green Eyed Lady, Girls on Film, Easy Like Sunday Mornin' > Turn it On Again* -> Masoko Tango -> Turn it On Again, Talkin' in Your Sleep, Shine a Little Love
Notes:
The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal
* with Hysteria teases


10.13.08 - Manhattan Grand Ballroom, New York, New York
Prison Shank - Jake and Ryan

Moogfest 2008; Jake and Ryan with Aron Magner, Joe Russo, and Jamie Shields

11.12.08 - Martyr's, Chicago, Illnois
Kick the McGee - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris with Chris Clemente

11.25.08 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz quartet - Kris

Kris played with Brian Daugherty, Vijay Tellis-Nayak, and John McClean

11.26.08 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
Goodnight Nurse - Kris

Kris on drums; Brian Abraham on drums, abelton, logic, keys; Aaron Koppel on guitar and Kaoss Pad; and Tim Lincoln on bass

12.04.08 - Fox Theatre, Boulder, Colorado
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

Set One: Shine A Little Love, Turn It on Again > improv > Green Eyed Lady, Let It Whip, improv > Talking In Your Sleep
Set Two: Double Vision > Masoko Tenga > Home, Easy Like Sunday Morning, Give Me All Your Love > Sunglasses At Night > Girls On Film > Out On The Tiles
Encore: Der Kommissar
Notes:
The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal


12.07.08 - Park West, Chicago, Illinois
acoustic show - Brendan and Jake

One Set: In the Kitchen > Mediterranean Sundance [Al DiMeola] > In the Kitchen, Passing, August > Bartender Blues [George Jones], End of the Road, Never Cease to Amaze*, So What^ [Miles Davis], Let's Get Away**^, Slacker > Sweetness, Greensleeves > Carol of the Bells, Sugar Mountain^^ [Neil Young], Search 4, That's the Way$, Oh Susannah$, Tribute to the Spinal Shaft$$, Let Him In*^ [trad.], The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down*^ [The Band], Bullhead City^, Take It to the Limit^ [The Eagles], 40's Theme
Encore: Hangover > E.T.I.$$ [Blue Oyster Cult] > Hangover, Come Sail Away%, Dead Flowers^$%% [The Rolling Stones]
Notes:
sixth annual Acoustic Christmas Show; proceeds benefited USTORM
Kids from the Off the Streets Club opened by singing and playing piano (the Off the Streets Club is one of the many foundations that USTORM helps support)
Jake and Brendan on acoustics
with Andy on percussion from August through the end of the show
* with Brendan on piano
** with Brendan on bass
^ with Jen Hartswick on vocals/trumpet
^^ wtih Robbie Williams on vocals
$ with Mike Rackey on pedal steel
$$ with Jake on bass
% with Barry Brown on vocals/piano; unfinished
%% with Barry Brown on vocals/piano and Kris on percussion


12.18.08 - Schuba's, Chicago, Illinois
keyboard duo - Joel and Kris

Solo Set: Classical piece, Mozart piece, Orfeo^, Mamu^, Great Gig In The Sky
Duo Set: Kimble, Scenes From an Italian Restaurant [Billy Joel], Frame By Frame [King Crimson], A Day In The Life [The Beatles], Bennie and the Jets [Elton John], Greensleeves, The In Crowd [Ramsey Louis], Snow, Gumballs and The Economy [original], Armando's Rhumba [Chick Corea]
Notes:
Third Annual Holiday Keyboard Concert: solo and duo keyboards with Brian Felix; proceeds benefited Keys-4-Kids
Brian opened up with solo sets
^ with Mike Mirro on drums
setlist may be incomplete


12.23.08 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz quartet - Kris

Kris played with Brian Daugherty, Vijay Tellis-Nayak, and John McClean

01.05.09 - Jam Room, Jam Cruise 7
Yacht Rock - Joel, Kris, and Ryan

One Set: What You Gonna Do, Breezin', Kiss Is On My List, Sailin', What A Fool Believes, The Pina Colada Song, Rosanna, No Can Do, Caribbean Queen, I Keep Forgettin', Kid Charlemagne
Notes:
Yacht Rock were Joel, Kris, and Ryan, along with Dan Lebowitz, and Jamie Shields; special guests were Karl Denson and Ron Johnson


01.24.09 - Cervante's Masterpiece, Denver, Colorado
North Indiana Allstars - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris along with Tony Franklin on bass and Willie Waldman on trumpet

01.24.09 - Three 20 South, Breckenridge, Colorado
North Indiana Allstars - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris along with Tony Franklin on bass and Willie Waldman on trumpet

01.25.09 - The Walnut Room, Denver, Colorado
30db - Brendan

30db is Brendan with Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band)

01.26.09 - B-Side Lounge, Boulder, Colorado
30db - Brendan

30db is Brendan with Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band)

02.05.09 - Tonic Room, Chicago, Illinois
Hacknwheeze - Kris

Kris sat in on Shakedown Street

02.07.09 - House of Blues, Chicago, Illinois
North Mississippi Allstars - Brendan and Kris

Kris played drums on A Real Mother For Ya; Brendan joined Kris and played guitar on Poor Boy

03.08.09 - AliveOne, Chicago, Illinois
concert - Joel

An Evening of Improvisational Music & Art with Joel Cummins & Norton Wisdom

03.16.09 - Jefferson's Riverside Center, Winona, Minnesota
Willie Waldman Project - Kris

Kris with John Avila (Oingo Boingo), Mark Grundhoefer (Down Lo), Steve Molitz (Particle, Phil Lesh), and Willie Waldman (Banyan)

03.17.09 - AliveOne, Chicago, Illinois
concert - Joel

An Evening of Improvisational Music & Art with Joel Cummins & Norton Wisdom

03.17.09 - Schuba's, Chicago, Illinois
30db - Brendan

Brendan with Jeff Austin

03.17.09 - The Rex, Duluth, Minnesota
Willie Waldman Project - Kris

Kris with John Avila (Oingo Boingo), Mark Grundhoefer (Down Lo), Steve Molitz (Particle, Phil Lesh), and Willie Waldman (Banyan)

03.18.09 - Schuba's, Chicago, Illinois
30db - Brendan

30db is Brendan with Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band)

03.18.09 - The Cabooze, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Willie Waldman Project - Kris

Kris with John Avila (Oingo Boingo), Mark Grundhoefer (Down Lo), Steve Molitz (Particle, Phil Lesh), and Willie Waldman (Banyan)

03.19.09 - The Orpheum Stage Door, Madison, Wisconsin
North Indiana Allstars - Joel and Kris

Joel and Kris along with John Avila, Mark Grundhoefer, and Willie Waldman

03.19.09 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
North Indiana Allstars - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris along with John Avila and Willie Waldman

06.17.09 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
acoustic duo - Brendan and Jake

One Set: Example 1, The Haunt > 2x2, Made to Measure > Lively Up Yourself [Bob Marley], August, Debra [Beck], In The Kitchen > Soul Food I* > #In the Kitchen, Kimble, Golden Slumbers > Carry That Weight [The Beatles], Big Bottom [Spinal Tap], 2nd Self
Encore: ##Bright Lights, Africa [Toto], Hangover, All Night Long [Lionel Richie]
Notes:
a USTORM Benefit Show featuring Andy, Brendan, and Joel
* with Bridgeless tease
# with Much Obliged tease
## with What'd I Say tease


05.14.09 - The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, California
North Indiana Allstars and OHMphrey - Jake, Joel, and Kris

the North Indiana All Stars featured Jake, Joel, and Kris, along with Tony Franklin and Willie Waldman; OHMphrey featured Jake, Joel, and Kris, along with Chris Poland and Robby Pagliari from OHM

05.15.09 - SOhO, Santa Barbara, California
North Indiana Allstars and OHMphrey - Jake, Joel, and Kris

the North Indiana All Stars featured Jake, Joel, and Kris, along with John Avila and Willie Waldman; OHMphrey featured Jake, Joel, and Kris, along with Chris Poland and Robby Pagliari from OHM

05.16.09 - Winston's, San Diego, California
North Indiana Allstars and OHMphrey - Jake, Joel, and Kris

the North Indiana All Stars featured Jake, Joel, and Kris, along with Tony Franklin and Willie Waldman; OHMphrey featured Jake, Joel, and Kris, along with Chris Poland and Robby Pagliari from OHM

05.20.09 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
Kick the McGee - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Jake, Joel, and Kris with Chris Clemente

05.23.09 - Summer Camp 2009, Chillicothe, Illinois
Sexy Bitches - Joel

One Set: Celebrate Your Youth [Keller Williams] > She Sends Me jam [moe.] > Impossible [Keller Williams] > Miss You [Rolling Stones] > Impossible [Keller Williams] > I Breathe [Keller Williams] > Deal [Grateful Dead] > Doobie [???] > Johnny Lineuup [moe.] > The Other One [Grateful Dead] > Birds of a Feather [Phish] > Sexy Bitches [???] > Freakshow [Ani DiFranco] > Birds of a Feather
Encore: Afro Bee [???]
Notes:
Joel along with Keller Williams, Al Schnier, Rob Derhak, and Vinnie Amico


05.23.09 - Summer Camp 2009, Chillicothe, Illinois
Easy Star All-Stars - Jake, Andy, Kris, and Ryan

Easy Star All-Stars performed Dub Side of the Moon with Jake, Andy, Kris, and Ryan

05.26.09 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz trio - Kris

Kris played with Brian Daugherty and John McClean

06.16.09 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz quartet - Kris

Kris played with Brian Daugherty, Vijay Tellis-Nayak, and John McClean

06.17.09 - Martyrs', Chicago, Illinois
acoustic duo - Brendan and Jake

One Set: #Jazz Odyssey > Water, Glory > The Girl Is Mine*, Search 4, End Of The Road, Resolution^, Susannah, Nothing Too Fancy > Don't Fear The Reaper$, Bad Poker, August > Nothing Too Fancy
Notes:
Brendan and Jake played an acoustic set opening for Half-Pint Jones
# with jam out of Blackbird played over the PA
^ with Steve Krojniewski on drums
$ with brendan on iPhone cowbell application


07.03.09 - High Sierra Music Festival, Quincy, California
workshop - various

"Join Umphrey's McGee and ALO as they give us a closer look at their styles and processes, from building songs to the logistics of jamming and improvising to making setlists and more."

07.11.09 - All Good Music Festival, Marvin's Mountaintop, West Virginia
30db - Brendan

One Set: original, Fly By, Susannah, One Man Show, Liar, Always Up
Notes:
30db is Brendan with Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band)


07.26.09 - Double Door, Chicago, Illinois
The Omega Moos - Brendan, Ryan, and Kris

Set One: Girls On Film, I Can't Go For That, Don't You Want Me Baby > jam^, Working For The Weekend, After The Love, Talking In Your Sleep
Set Two: She Blinded me With Science, Double Vision > I Wear My Sunglasses At Night, Home, Shine A Little Love
Notes:
The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal
^ with Kris switching with Darren on drums


07.26.09 - Ford Amphitheater, Vail, Colorado
The New Mastersounds - Joel

Joel sat in with The New Mastersounds

07.28.09 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz quartet - Kris

Kris played with Brian Daugherty, Vijay Tellis-Nayak, and John McClean

08.08.09 - Reggie's, Chicago, Illinois
Kris Myers Project - Kris

Kris played with Brian Daugherty, Vijay Tellis-Nayak, and John McClean

08.18.09 - Tonic Room, Chicago, Illinois
Audio Depth Device - Kris

Audio Depth Device (A.D.D.) is Kris, on drums, and Wyllys, on turntables

09.06.09 - moe.down, Snow Ridge Ski Area, Turin, New York
moe. - Andy, Brendan, and Jake

Andy, Brendan, and Jake sat on the first set closing She

09.19.09 - Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Telluride, Colorado
Buddy Guy - Brendan and Jake


09.22.09 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz quartet - Kris

Kris played with Brian Daugherty, Vijay Tellis-Nayak, and John McClean

10.17.09 - Tonic, Chicago, Illinois
Audio Depth Device - Kris

Audio Depth Device (A.D.D.) is Kris, on drums, and Wyllys, on turntables

11.07.09 - Bowery Ballroom, New York, New York
The New Mastersounds - Joel

Joel sat in on Carrot Juice

11.27.09 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal

11.28.09 - Electric Factory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal
The Omega Moos opened for The Disco Biscuits


12.05.09 - Park West, Chicago, Illinois
acoustic show - Brendan and Jake

One Set: Gulf Stream, Words, The Pequod > Simple Gifts > The Pequod > Turn and Run, Going to California* [Led Zeppelin] > End of the Road^, Made to Measure**^ > Who's Cryin Now$ [Journey], Resolution^^ > Hajimemashite^^, Dreams^^ [Fleetwood Mac] / From the Beginning^^ [Emerson, Lake, and Palmer], Nothing Too Fancy^^ > Carol of the Bells / What Child is This^^, Bullhead City^^$$, Unknown Legend^^$$% [Neil Young], Great American^^%%, Human Nature& [Michael Jackson], In My Life^^$$ [The Beatles]
Encore: Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters&& [Elton John], Nemo^#, Far Away Eyes^^%@ [Rolling Stones], Graceland^^$$%@@ [Paul Simon]
Notes:
seventh annual Acoustic Christmas Show; proceeds benefited USTORM
prior to the show, a choir from the Peoples Music School sang Christmas Time is Here and Hello, Goodbye
* with Brendan on mandolin
** with Jake on grand piano
^ with Andy on percussion
$ just Jake on grand piano
^^ with Andy and Steve Krojoniewski on drums
$$ with Jen Hartswick on vocals
% with Mike Rackey on pedal steel
%% with Mike Rackey on bow and saw
& just Brendan on piano
&& Brendan with Barry Brown on piano
# with Over the Hills and Far Away jam
@ with Barry on piano, Jen on trumpet, and Brendan on bass
@@ with Jake on bass


12.12.09 - Caribbean Holidaze, Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Yacht Rock - Joel, Kris, and Ryan

Yacht Rock features Joel, Kris, and Ryan along with Dan Lebowitz and Jamie Shields

12.12.09 - Caribbean Holidaze, Runaway Bay, Jamaica
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

The Omega Moos are Brendan and Ryan along with Darren Shearer and Jamie Shields of The New Deal

01.04.10 - Pool Deck, Jam Cruise 8
OHMphrey - Jake, Joel, and Kris

OHMphrey featured Jake, Joel, and Kris, along with Chris Poland and Robby Pagliari from OHM

01.23.10 - Quixote's, Denver, Colorado
North Indiana Allstars - Jake and Joel

Jake on drums and Joel on keys, with Tony Franklin on bass, Brian Jordan on guitar, and Willie Waldman on trumpet

02.04.10 - The Pageant, St. Louis, Missouri
Speakeasy - Jake

Jake sat in for War Pigs during Speakeasy's opening set

02.13.10 - Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, North Carolina
Tiny Boxes - Jake, Joel, and Kris


03.04.10 - Town Ballroom, Buffalo, New York
The Uglysuit - Joel


03.05.10 - Newport Music Hall, Columbus, Ohio
The Uglysuit - Joel


03.06.10 - Madison Theatre, Covington, Kentucky
The Uglysuit - Joel


03.10.10 - Iowa City Yacht Club, Iowa City, Iowa
2MUCHBASS - Joel and Kris

Joel on keys, Kris on drums, Tommy D Daugherty on bass, and Craig Erickson on guitar

03.17.10 - Schubas, Chicago, Illinois
30db - Brendan

One Set: Susanah, Fly By, One More, One Man Show, Return Item, Don't Let Me Down, Rag Doll, Fly By, Instrumental in D > Jesus Grant Me Mercy > ???, White Summer > Little Martha > Get In Line, Backfire, Night Moves, Grave^
Encore:
The Good Times Are Killing Me, Liar, Always Up
Notes:
30db is Brendan with Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band)
^ with Allie Kral on fiddle


22.03.10 - The Old Hall, Jam in the 'Dam, The Old Hall, Melkweg, Amsterdam
30db - Brendan

One Set: Lick #6, Susanah, One More, One Man Show, Always Up, Instrumental in D, Liar, Grave
Notes:
30db is Brendan with Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band)


22.03.10 - The Old Hall, Jam in the 'Dam, The Old Hall, Melkweg, Amsterdam
The New Mastersounds - Joel


03.10.10 - Iowa City Yacht Club, Iowa City, Iowa
2MUCHBASS - Joel and Kris

Joel on keys, Kris on drums, Tommy D Daugherty on bass, and Craig Erickson on guitar

04.16.10 - Echo Yoga Studio, Chicago, Illinois
trio - Kris

Kris played with Craig Erickson and Charles Levi for a Spring Yoga Gala

05.05.10 - aliveOne, Chicago, Illinois
duo - Kris

Kris played with My Boy Elroy (Liquid Soul's DJ)

05.06.10 - Cabooze, Minneapolis, Minnesota
30db - Brendan


05.07.10 - Barrymore Theater, Madison, Wisconsin
30db - Brendan


05.08.10 - Lincoln Hall, Chicago, Illinois
30db - Brendan


05.18.10 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz quartet - Kris

Kris played with Brian Daugherty, Vijay Tellis-Nayak, and John McClean

05.19.10 - Fox Theatre, Boulder, Colorado
30db - Brendan


05.20.10 - Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, California
30db - Brendan


05.21.10 - Tractor Tavern, Seattle, Washington
30db - Brendan


05.22.10 - Hop Haus, Chicago, Illinois
Raoul Duke - Kris


05.22.10 - Berbati's Pan, Portland, Oregon
30db - Brendan

One Set: One Man Show, Susanah, Lick #6, Don't Let Me Down, Automatic, Backbone, What the Night Brings, Liar, New Liberty, Handshake Drugs > One More, Get In Line, Used to Love Her, Always Up
Encore:
Return Item^, Backfire^, Jesus Grant Me Mercy^^ > It's All Over Now Baby Blue^^, Grave
Notes:
^ just Brednan and Jeff
^^ with Tony Furtado on guitar


05.27.10 - Summer Camp 2010, Chillicothe, Illinois
30db - Brendan

Brendan and Jeff Austin played an acoustic duo set as part of the Summer Camp pre-party

05.27.10 - Summer Camp 2010, Chillicothe, Illinois
Dumpstaphunk - Jake


05.29.08 - Summer Camp 2010, Chillicothe, Illinois
Big Light - Joel


05.29.08 - Summer Camp 2010, Chillicothe, Illinois
The Macpodz - Jake


05.29.10 - Summer Camp 2010, Chillicothe, Illinois
moe. - Brendan

Brendan sat in on 32 Things

06.09.10 - Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago, Illinois
The Chicago Bluesfest Kick-off Jam - Joel and Kris


06.18.10 - The Bad Genie Rock Lounge, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
jazz trio - Kris

Kris played with Brian Dougherty and John McLean

06.22.10 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz quartet - Kris

Kris played with Bryan Doherty, John McLean, and Vijay Telisnayak

06.23.10 - aliveOne, Chicago, Illinois
Dexterous Roy - Kris

Kris with My Boy Elroy, the DJ from Liquid Soul

07.20.10 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz trio - Kris

Kris on drums, with Bryan Doherty on bass, John McLean on guitar, and Vijay Telisnayak on keys

07.23.10 - Tonic Room, Chicago, Illinois
Dextrous Roy - Kris

Kris with My Boy Elroy, the DJ from Liquid Soul

08.17.10 - Reggies Rock Club, Chicago, Illinois
Dextrous Roy - Kris

Kris and My Boy Elroy of Liquid Soul

09.4.10 - Metro, Chicago, Illinois
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan

North Coast Music Festival After Party (Brendan and Ryan with Darren and Jamie of The New Deal)

09.05.10 - North Coast Music Festival, Chicago, Illinois
The Disco Biscuits - Brendan

Brendan on Home Again Pt 2

09.05.10 - Bottom Lounge, Chicago, Illinois
After Party - Brendan and Joel

North Coast Music Festival After Party with Brendan and Joel performing the music of Umphrey's, with very special guests

09.16.10 - Martyrs’, Chicago, Illinois
Ali Baba's Tahini - Jake


09.17.10 - Wuhnurth Music Festival, Spencer, Indiana
Digital Tape Machine - Kris

Kris with Dan Rucinski (Land of Atlantis), My Boy Elroy (Dj/ Liquid Soul), Joe Hettinga (Strange Arrangement), Kevin Barry (Strange Arrangement), and Marcus Rezak (Hue)

09.17.10 - Papa Pete's, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Ali Baba's Tahini - Jake


09.18.10 - The Bluebird, Bloomington, Indiana
Ali Baba's Tahini - Jake


09.19.10 - Wuhnurth Music Festival, Spencer, Indiana
Ali Baba's Tahini - Jake


09.19.10 - Niles Amphitheatre, Niles, Michigan
Ali Baba's Tahini - Jake


10.01.10 - The Depot, Salt Lake City, Utah
Big Light - Joel


10.15.10 - Martyrs’, Chicago, Illinois
Graham Czach - Kris

CD release party for "Lucid"

12.04.10 - Park West, Chicago, Illinois
acoustic show - Brendan and Jake

One Set: Happy Christmas (War Is Over)&^ [John Lennon], Sweetness > Passing, Resolution**, Bell Bottom Blues [Derek & The Dominos], Turn & Dub^^, A Second** [Karl Engelmann], Nothing Too Fancy^^ > Mellow Mood%^^ [Bob Marley], Morning Song%%, Christmas Time is Here%% [Vince Guaraldi], Jealous Guy%% [John Lennon], Bad Poker^^, Great American^^$@ > Susanah^^$@+ > Great American^^$@, Dirty Old Town^^$@$$ [Ewan MacColl], End of the Road^^$, unknown^^#, Teach Your Children^^## [Crosby, Stills, and Nash], Bullhead City^^##, In the Kitchen^^
Encore: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas#, Apeman [The Kinks], Dirty Work%% [Steely Dan]
Notes:
eighth annual Acoustic Christmas Show; proceeds benefited USTORM
the Chicago Childrens Choir opened
Jake and Brendan on acoustics
^ with the Choir
% with Jake on bass
* with Over the Hills and Far Away teases
** with Carol of the Bells and Deck the Halls teases
^^ with Andy Farag on percussion
%% with Brendan on piano
$ with Mike Rackey on pedal steel
@ with Allie Kral on fiddle
+ with Barry Brown on piano
$$ with Brendan on mandolin
# with Jake on piano and Brendan on bass
## with Michelle Hallman on vocals


12.22.10 - The Canal Club, Richmond, Virginia
The Tiny Boxes - Joel


12.30.10 - The Kinetic Playground, Chicago, Illinois
Digital Tape Machine - Joel and Kris


01.05.11 - Jam Cruise 9, Asea, Atlantic Ocean
Cornmeal - Joel

Joel played on The Road and When The World's Got You Down > Bennie And The Jets > When The World's Got You Down

02.18.11 - War Memorial, Nashville, Tennessee
Keller Williams - Brendan

Brendan sat in on acoustic guitar and vocals for the end of Freeker by the Speaker, Gate Crashers Suck, and Friend of the Devil.

02.20.11 - Richmond, Virginia
Wyllys & the New York Hustler Ensemble - Kris and Ryan

Kris and Ryan sat in on on Daft Punk is Playing At My House (LCD Soundsystem)

03.5.11 - 7th St. Entry, Minneapolis, Minnesota
After Show - Andy, Brendan, and Joel


03.27.11 - The Store, Chicago, Illinois
acoustic show - Brendan

Set One: ?, Susannah, Liar, Patience^ [Guns N' Roses], The Only Living Boy in New York^ [Simon & Garfunkel], Return Item [ ], Hold Me Now^ [Thompson Twins], All Night Long^ [Lionel Richie], ?, ?, ?, Sugaree^* [Grateful Dead], August
Set Two: Human Nature [Michael Jackson], Weight Around, ?^, Night Moves^ [Bob Seger], Trouble, I Can't Help Myself ^^ [The Four Tops], ?, The Boxer [Simon & Garfunkel]
Set Three: Elderly Woman Behind the Counter In A Small Town^ [Pearl Jam], ?^ [Little River Band], Easy [The Commodores], Faith [George Michael], Tiny Dancer^ [Elton John], Wanted Dead or Alive^ [Bon Jovi], Makes No Difference^ [The Band], Father and Son^ [Cat Stevens], 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover^ [Paul Simon], Up on Cripple Creek^ [The Band], Tangled Up in Blue / I've Got a Feeling^ [Bob Dylan / The Beatles], Sweet Melissa^ [Allman Brothers Band], The Weight^ [The Band], Sledgehammer^ [Peter Gabriel], Benny and the Jets^ [Elton John]
Notes:
^ with Dave (high school friend) on vocals
* with Barry Brown
^^ with Adam Budney


03.28.11 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz trio - Kris

Kris on drums, with Bryan Doherty on bass, John McLean on guitar, and Vijay Telisnayak on keys

04.08.11 - Bluebird Nightclub, Bloomington, Indiana
Kick the McGee and Digital Tape Machine - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Kick the McGee features Jake, Joel, and Kris along with Chris Clemente; Digital Tape Machine features Joel and Kris

04.09.11 - Martyrs' , Chicago, Illinois
Kick the McGee and Digital Tape Machine - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Kick the McGee features Jake, Joel, and Kris along with Chris Clemente; Digital Tape Machine features Joel and Kris

04.10.11 - Bell's, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kick the McGee and Digital Tape Machine - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Kick the McGee features Jake, Joel, and Kris along with Chris Clemente; Digital Tape Machine features Joel and Kris

04.21.11 - Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa, Oklahoma
MONTU - Joel

Joel sat in with MONTU

05.25.11 - Phoenix Bar & Grill, Mishawaka, Indiana
Ali Baba's Tahini - Jake


05.26.11 - Summer Camp, Chillicothe, Illinois
Ali Baba's Tahini - Jake

One Set: Strollin, Got Your Milk (Right Here), Vegetables, Veil, Runnin' Down A Dream*, Armadillo, Zero, Poster Prose, Carnival Chronicles, Second, Bikes
Notes:
* dedicated to Brendan Bayliss

05.26.11 - Summer Camp, Chillicothe, Illinois
30db - Brendan


05.26.11 - Summer Camp, Chillicothe, Illinois
Digital Tape Machine - Joel and Kris


05.27.11 - Summer Camp, Chillicothe, Illinois
moe. - Brendan

Brendan sat in on The Harder They Come encore

05.27.11 - Summer Camp, Chillicothe, Illinois
acoustic show - Brendan and Jake

One Set: Resolution > Hysteria [Def Leppard], The Girl is Mine > Jane Says > The Girl is Mine, Passing, Nothing Too Fancy > Dreams [Fleetwood Mac] > Nothing Too Fancy, Water

05.28.11 - Summer Camp, Chillicothe, Illinois
Big Light - Joel

Joel sat in with Big Light

05.29.11 - Summer Camp, Chillicothe, Illinois
Spare Parts - Joel

Joel sat in with Spare Parts

06.03.11 - The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, New Jersey
Newton Crosby - Jake

Joel sat in with Newton Crosby

06.04.11 - Mountain Jam, Hunter, New York
The New Deal - Ryan

Ryan sat in with The New Deal while Dan Kurtz (The New Deal) replaced Ryan, on different stages, for Home jams

06.24.11 - Wicker Park Fest, Chicago, Ilinois
Digital Tape Machine - Joel, and Kris

Digital Tape Machine features Joel and Kris

06.25.11 - Webster Wine Bar, Chicago, Illinois
jazz quartet - Kris

Kris played with Bryan Doherty, John McLean, and Vijay Telisnayak

07.15.11 - All Good Music Festival, Masontown, West Virginia
Rebel Alliance Jam - Andy and Joel

with Keller Williams, members of Toubab Krewe, among others

07.28.11 - Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, Vermont
Digital Tape Machine and Dexterous Roy - Joel, and Kris

Digital Tape Machine, featured Joel and Kris; Dexterous Roy, featured Kris

07.29.11 - The Big Up 2011, Ghent, New York
Digital Tape Machine - Joel, and Kris

Digital Tape Machine, featured Joel and Kris

07.29.11 - Bell's Brewery, Kalamazoo, Michigan
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan


07.30.11 - The 8x10, Baltimore, Maryland
Digital Tape Machine and Dexterous Roy - Joel and Kris

Digital Tape Machine, featured Joel and Kris; Dexterous Roy, featured Kris

07.30.11 - Park West, Chicago, Illinois
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan


08.20.11 - Hoxeyville Music Festival, Wellston, Michigan
Digital Tape Machine - Joel and Kris


09.09.11 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York
Digital Tape Machine - Joel and Kris


09.24.11 - The Norva, Norfolk, Virginia
The Mantras - Joel

Joel sat in on Magillicuddy

10.05.11 - Bell's Brewery, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Digital Tape Machine and Ohmphrey - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Digital Tape Machine, featured Joel and Kris; Ohmphrey, featured Jake, Joel, and Kris

10.06.11 - Majestic Theatre, Madison, Wisconsin
Digital Tape Machine and Ohmphrey - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Digital Tape Machine, featured Joel and Kris; Ohmphrey, featured Jake, Joel, and Kris

10.07.11 - The Canopy Club, Champaign, Illinois
Digital Tape Machine and Ohmphrey - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Digital Tape Machine, featured Joel and Kris; Ohmphrey, featured Jake, Joel, and Kris

10.08.11 - Park West, Chicago, Illinois
Digital Tape Machine and Ohmphrey - Jake, Joel, and Kris

Digital Tape Machine, featured Joel and Kris; Ohmphrey, featured Jake, Joel, and Kris

11.05.11 - The Rave Bar, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
after show - Andy, Brendan, Jake, and Joel

One Set: In the Kitchen > Hajimemashite, FF > Wellwishers > In The Kitchen, 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover [Paul Simon], Susannah^, Uncommon, The Triple Wide^^, Nemo > The Pequod > Nemo, The Weight Around, All Night Long [Lionel Richie]
Notes:
Brendan and Joel along with Andy will performed following Umphrey's concert at the Eagles Ballroom
^ with Jake on vocals and percussion
^^ with Jake and Joel both on keys

11.30.11 - Hard Rock Cafe, Las Vegas, Nevada
Digital Tape Machine - Joel and Kris


12.01.11 - Winston's, San Diego, California
Digital Tape Machine - Joel and Kris


12.02.11 - The Viper Room, West Hollywood, California
Ohmphrey and Digital Tape Machine - Joel and Kris


12.03.11 - Slim's, San Francisco, California
Ohmphrey and Digital Tape Machine - Joel and Kris


12.03.11 - aliveOne, Chicago, Illinois
Motorboat - Brendan and Ryan

Set One: Manic Depression [Jimi Hendrix], Cocaine [JJ Cale], London Calling [The Clash], 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover [Paul Simon], Time [Pink Floyd], Bell Bottom Blues [Eric Clapton], Freedom '76 [Ween], Crossroads [Robert Johnson]
Set One: Bennie & the Jets [Elton John], Fool in the Rain [Led Zeppelin], Lively Up Yourself [Bob Marley], How Many More Times [Led Zeppelin] -> Lively Up Yourself, Baby You're a Rich Man [Beatles], Godzilla [Blue Oyster Cult], Can't You Hear Me Knockin' [Rolling Stones]
Encore1: Ophelia [The Band]
Encore2: I Wanna Be Sedated [Ramones]
Notes:
Brendan and Ryan along with Chuck Garvey (moe.) and Cody Dickinson (North Mississippi All Stars)
^ with Jake on vocals and percussion
^^ with Jake and Joel both on keys

12.10.11 - Park West, Chicago, Illinois
acoustic show - Brendan and Jake

One Set: Sweetness > Water, August, Resolution^, Travelin' Man [Bob Seger], End of the Road**, Hajimemashite, Hey Hey What Can I Do@ [Led Zeppelin], Susanah**@^^, So Far Away^^$ [Dire Straits], Santa Odyssey$$, She's Always A Woman% [Billy Joel], The Only Living Boy In New York%% [Paul Simon], Bullhead City^**&, Who's Loving You& [The Jackson 5], Can't Get It Out of My Head^$&& [Electric Ligh Orchestra], Nothing Too Fancy
Encore: Never Tear Us Apart^@@# [INXS], Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas&, Drift Away^&# [Mentor Williams]
Notes:
ninth annual Acoustic Christmas Show; proceeds benefited The People's Music School of Chicago
prior to the show, a choir from the Peoples Music School sang Octopus's Garden [The Beatles] and Christmas Time Is Here
* People School of Music children's choir only
^ with Steve Krojniewski (Ali Baba's Tahini) on drums
** with Mike Rackey on pedal steel guitar
@ with Brendan on mandolin
^^ with Barry Brown on piano
$ with Brendan on bass
$$ Space Oddity [David Bowie] with Christmas-themed lyrics by Jake; with Can't You See teases
% Brendan on piano and vocals, solo
%% just Brendan on piano and Dave Thompson on vocals
& with Michelle Hallman on vocals, and piano for Who's Loving You
&& with Jake on piano
@@ with Brendan on piano
# with Jake on bass


12.16.11 - Teddy O's, Highwood, Illinois
Brendan and Friends - Brendan

Set One: Puppet String, Anchor Drops, Passing, Turn & Run, Nemo, Christmas Time is Here [Vince Guaraldi], Human Nature [Michael Jackson], Vienna [Billy Joel], Made to Measure^, Uncommon^, Wellwishers^, new song^, It Stoned Me^^ [Van Morrison], Susanah^^
Set Two: In The Kitchen^ > No Comment^ > In the Kitchen^, Liar^, ?, Weight Around^, Hajimemashite^, Benny & the Jets^^ [Elton John], FF^^, ?, August^ > "Jimmy Stewart"^ [11.05.11 Ringo] > August^, Blackwater^ [Doobie Brothers]
Encore: ? [Crosby Stills Nash and Young]
Notes:
^ with Mike Nolan
^^ with Mike Nolan and Barry Brown

01.11.12 - Jam Cruise 10, MSC Poesia
The Omega Moos - Brendan and Ryan


01.29.12 - Mayan Holidaze, Mayan Riviera, Mexico
poolside show - Brendan

One Set: Mellow Mood [Bob Marley], Freedom of '76 [Ween] > If This Is It [Huey Lewis], Bring On the Night [Sting] > Cruel Summer [Bananarama], Naive Melody [Talking Heads], Booze Me Up and Get Me High^ [Ween], Borrowed Time [John Lennon] > Eyes without a Face* [Billy Idol], Two Dips^^, Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes [Paul Simon], Don't Dream It's Over [Crowded House], Never Gonna Give You Up [Rick Astley], If It Hadn't Been for Love$ [Adele], Kaya [Bob Marley] > Tide Is High [Blondie] > Kaya [Bob Marley] > Tide Is High / Kaya, Human Nature [Michael Jackson], The Bed's Too Big Without You [The Police], Paper Plans [M.I.A.]
Notes:
^ with Vince Iwinski on vocals
* with Rhinoceros (Smashing Pumpkins) jam including lyrics
^^ with Wade Wilby on vocals
$ with Jennifer Hartswick on vocals


02.04.12 - Super Bowl Village, Indianapolis, Indiana
Twin Cats - Kris


02.16.12 - The Fillmore, Charlotte, North Carolina
The Mantras - Jake


02.17.12 - LC Pavilion, Columbus, Ohio
Twin Cats - Joel


03.17.12 - The New Parish, Oakland, California
Space Disco - Joel

Joel with Wyllys

04.13.12 - Athens, Georgia
Consider the Source - Jake and Kris


04.17.12 - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Speakeasy - Jake

Jake played on War Pigs at the after show

04.20.12 - Stubb's, Austin, Texas
after show - Andy, Brendan, and Joel

One Set: In the Kitchen > Uncommon, Red Baron, Nemo > Sweetness > Nemo, Made to Measure > 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, Much Obliged > No Comment > In the Kitchen, Susanah, Bennie and the Jets, Patience, Kimble, Hangover > Down Under

05.01.12 - The Maison, New Orleans, Louisiana
Toubab Krewe - Joel


05.04.12 - The Maison, New Orleans, Louisiana
Space Disco - Joel


05.09.12 - The Abbey Pub, Chicago, Illinois
Van Ghost - Brendan

Brendan and Jeff Austin sat in with opener Van Ghost for their closing cover of I Shall Be Released [Bob Dylan]

05.09.12 - The Abbey Pub, Chicago, Illinois
30db - Brendan

One Set: Grave, Susanah, Easy Rocker (?), new song, Fly By, Cut the Cable, Backfire, Instrumental in D > One Man Show, Something's Got to Give [Beastie Boys], Backbone, One More, Good Times Are Killin' Me [Modest Mouse], Liar*, Jesus Grant Me Mercy > Lick #6**
Encore: Return Item, Used to Love Her [Guns N' Roses], Always Up
Notes:
just Brendan and Jeff
* with Follow the Yellow Brick Road teases
** with Superstition (Stevie Wonder) teases

05.12.12 - Mission Control, Culver City, California
"supergroup" - Joel and Kris

Set One: Space Disco Jam > Hawaii 5-0, 50 Way to Leave Your Lover*, Cities*, Sympathy For the Devil*, Hang Up Your Hang Ups, Red Baron, Kiss
Set Two: Pass the Peas$, Cissy Strut$ > Jam$ > Not Just Knee Deep$ > We Want the Funk$, Sex Machine$ Legalize It$ > Dub Jam$, Eyes Of the World*$ I Can't Stand Losing You*
Notes:
Jeff Kravitz' 50th Birthday Party
Joel Cummins and Kris Myers with Erick "Jesus" Coomes (Lettuce, Snoop Dogg) and Jamie Kime (Zappa Plays Zappa)
* with Jeff Kravitz on lead vocals and guitar
$ with David and Jordan from Fitz & the Tantrums on sax and trumpet

05.19.12 - Rhythm & Ribs, Gulf Shores, Alabama
Late Night All Stars - Joel

Joel played with with Brian Stoltz (The Funky Meters), Raymond Weber (Dr. John & Dumpstafunk), Grayson Capps, and Jo-El Sonnier

05.24.12 - Summer Camp, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Illinois
Digital Tape Machine - Joel and Kris

Jagermeister Stage

05.25.12 - Summer Camp, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Illinois
keyboard clinic - Joel

with Matt Butler, and others; featured Red Baron as well as Straight, No Chaser

05.25.12 - Summer Camp, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Illinois
Wyllys and the New York Hustler Ensemble - Brendan

Vibe Tent

05.26.12 - Summer Camp, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Illinois
Brain Damaged Eggmen - Brendan, Jake, and Kris, with Joel

One Set: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band > In The Flesh* > Another Brick In The Wall (Part I), I've Got A Feeling, Fearless > Tomorrow Never Knows, Have A Cigar > Breathe, Baby You're A Rich Man > Comfortably Numb, I Am the Walrus > Brain Damage > Eclipse
Notes:
Brendan, Jake, and Kris joined with Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner for a set of The Beatles and a set of Pink Floyd
Red Barn
* Joel on vocals

05.27.12 - Summer Camp, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Illinois
Everyone Orchestra - Joel

Red Barn

05.27.12 - Summer Camp, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Illinois
drum clinic - Andy


06.01.12 - Stone Pony, Asbury Park, New Jersey
Tiny Boxes - Joel

Joel sat in during the after party; included Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out [Bruce Springsteen]

06.12.12 - Bad Genie, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Trio - Kris

Kris played with Bryan Doherty on bass and Andrew Tooms on keys

06.15.12 - aliveOne, Chicago, Illinois
solo - Brendan

One Set: One Set: Liar, The Weight Around, Mellow Mood [Bob Marley], Pigs on the Wing [Pink Floyd], Passing, No Comment > Eyes Without a Face [Billy Idol], original, August > What Is and What Should Never Be [Led Zeppelin], Cruel Summer [Bananarama] > August, original, Never Gonna Give You Up [Rick Astley], Always Up, Susanah
Encore: Cut the Cable, Puppet String, Life on the Drop [Stevie Ray Vaughan]

06.19.12 - Reggies Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Psycles - Kris


06.24.12 - NEARfest Apocalypse, Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Mike Keneally Band - Kris

One Set: Kevorkian 3 (intro), Kedgeree, Backwards Deb, I, Drum Running, Clapboard Bound, It's Raining Here Inside, 'Cause of Breakfast, Chee, Pretty Enough for Girls / Taster, Wing Beat Fantastic, Click / Hallmark, Dolphins Medley*, Your House, Life's Too Small, I Can't Stop / Uglytown / Audience improv, Lightnin' Roy
Notes:
Kris; with Mike Keneally on guitars, keyboards, vocals; Bryan Beller on bass; Rick Musallam on guitar; and Griff Peters on guitar
* with echolyn's Chris Buzby: Them Dolphins Is Smart, 1988 Was A Million Years Ago, Yep, Them Dolphins Is Smart, Alright

08.02.12 - The Abbey, Chicago, Illinois
Full Court Press - Kris

Kris with Ray White and members of Digital Tape Machine, Math Games, Twin Cats, and others

09.08.12 - Pisgah Brewery, Black Mountain, North Carolina
Tiny Boxes - Joel


09.11.12 - Reggies Music Joint, Chicago, Illinois
Mike Keneally - Kris

Kris sat in on vocals for Wing Beat Fantastic with Mike Keneally and Rick Musallam

09.14.12 - Red Rocks, Morrison, Colorado
Railroad Earth - Joel

Joel sat in on Elko during Railroad Earth's opening set

09.21.12 - 3rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill, Nashville, Tennessee
Conspirator - Kris

Kris sat in on Hard Acid during Conspirator's late-night set

09.22.12 - Iroquois Amphitheater, Louisville, Kentucky
Conspirator - Jake

Jake sat in on Tumbler and Park Avenue > The Commish during Conspirator's opening set