Umphrey's McGee is one of the most exciting, explosive forces in the progressive rock scene today. With influences ranging from Frank Zappa to The Beatles to Miles Davis to Tortoise and the ability to invoke visions of each band in one broad musical stroke, they will surprise you at every musical turn. The band's formidable chops are immediately recognizable, with repeated listens revealing careful detail to songwriting and composition. Each episode is a sampling of their expansive live repertoire of original songs and note-perfect covers, with a healthy dose of their continually evolving progressive improvisation.