(Reminder, New Year's Eve 2011 and Big Apple 2012 VIP Packages are also on sale; please visit www.umphreys.com/nye2011 and www.umphreys.com/bigapplevip12 for more information)

Thanksgiving VIP UPDATE

We are pleased to announce a brand new offering now included with our Aragon Ballroom VIP packages. Grab one of our Much Obliged or Turkey, Wine & Song packages and you will gain exclusive access to Saturday's sound check. Get the true behind-the-scenes look as you watch the show come together from the ground room floor.

In addition, you can expect some band and fan interaction with a bit of Q&A interspersed between botched rehearsals of All Things Ninja*. Maybe you can appeal to Joel's soft spot and sneak in that favorite song request? This is the first sound check offering we've ever included with a VIP package so who knows what may happen.

Soundcheck is slated for 3:30 pm and we'll make sure to update you before the event to confirm. Bring your air guitar and come grab a sneak peak at what the night may have in store.

* mistake-riddled song subject to change



10.17.11

Umphrey's McGee is pleased to announce details on their first ever home-town Thanksgiving weekend double-header at the Aragon Ballroom. Fresh off their Lollapalooza performance, Beats Antique has been invited to kick things off Friday, November 25th. Saturday, November 26th, Chicago's own Cornmeal will open the show, and with special guests Chicago Mass Choir to join Umphrey's McGee during their performance (video from their last performance with Umphrey's).

Umphrey's McGee will present a limited amount of VIP and Travel Packages for these two special shows. Pre-sale of VIP Packages as well as GA tickets begins at 12:00 pm CDT Wednesday, August 10th. Public on-sale of GA tickets will begin Friday, August 20th at 10:00 am CDT.

Package Details

Hotel Accommodations: two- & three-night packages, for 2 to 4 people
Hotel Monaco Chicago, a downtown Chicago 4-star boutique luxury hotel

VIP "Much Obliged" Package Highlights
• tickets to Umphrey's McGee hometown Chicago Thanksgiving event: The Aragon Ballroom (11.25 & 11.26)
• private reserved VIP balcony seating each night
• VIP bar adjacent to reserved seating area, drink tickets provided
• autographed Umphrey's McGee Thanksgiving limited edition poster
• commemorative UM Thanksgiving VIP laminate
• early entry each night to the Aragon
• UMlive digital download of each night's show
• VIP check-in at the Hotel Monaco Chicago (for hotel package purchasers)
• dedicated VIP liaison on staff throughout the weekend

VIP "Turkey, Wine & Song" Package Highlights
• includes all of the Much Obliged VIP package amenities, including tickets
• dining, drinks & dialogue in a private dining area featuring:
- a seated, four-course Thanksgiving Dinner with the members of Umphrey's McGee
- includes all your tasty holiday meal classics, featuring turkey, stuffing, wine, and dessert
- hosted at the Aragon Ballroom on Saturday, November 26th prior to early entry
• dedicated VIP waitstaff throughout the dining experience
• bring a friend, as these packages are only available in two-packs, for two people
• limited seating - 16 guests and UM band members will be seated together


Pricing Details

Three-Night Hotel + "Much Obliged" VIP - double occupancy: $1,249.00 ($624.50 per person; available in King link or Double link)
Three-Night Hotel + "Much Obliged" VIP - triple occupancy: $1,499.00 ($499.67 per person; link)
Three-Night Hotel + "Much Obliged" VIP - quad occupancy: $1,749.00 ($437.25 per person; link)

Two-Night Hotel + "Much Obliged" VIP - double occupancy: $999.00 ($499.50 per person; available in King link or Double link)
Two-Night Hotel + "Much Obliged" VIP - triple occupancy: $1,249.00 ($416.33 per person; link)
Two-Night Hotel + "Much Obliged" VIP - quad occupancy: $1,499.00 ($374.75 per person; link)

"Much Obliged" VIP amenities only - no hotel included: $249.00 (link)

Two-Night Hotel + "Turkey, Wine & Song" VIP - double occupancy: $1,249.00 ($624.50 per person; King link or Double link)

"Turkey, Wine & Song" VIP (two persons) amenities only - no hotel: $749.00 ($375.00 per person; link)

Hotel check-in dates are Thursday, November 24 or Friday, November 25, and check-out is on Sunday, November 27. Room configurations are based on occupancy, e.g. a triple occupancy package is for three (3) people in one hotel room, with two double beds; each person gets all Much Obliged amenities. All hotel packages require a 50% deposit; final balances will be charged on November 1st, via Umphrey's Ticketing.

If you have questions regarding the VIP and travel package offerings, please contact UM guest relations at VIP@umphreys.com.