Although it’s hard to beat the comfort of listening to an album at home, a live concert lets you revel in favorite tunes without the dog’s constant demands to put on “Freebird.” Free yourself from canine hecklers with today’s deal for “Groupon Presents: Umphrey’s McGee”. Choose between the following options:

For $20, you get a concert package, which includes:

One general-admission ticket to “Groupon Presents: Umphrey’s McGee” at Lincoln Hall on Wednesday, October 19, at 9 p.m.. Doors open at 8 p.m and close at 1:30 a.m.

One copy of Umphrey’s McGee’s latest album, Death By Stereo (a $9.99 value)<p>

For $20, you get four show downloads from the Umphrey’s McGee Live Recordings Archive online (a $39.96 value).





Chicago-based prog-rock virtuosos Umphrey’s McGee dazzle aural cortices with ever-changing set lists and a heaping platter of new songs as they kick off “Groupon Presents,” a new monthly showcase for local artists. Blending rock styles from across the decades, the band fuses inimitable technical prowess with chemistry developed over the course of a friendship that dates back to their days at Notre Dame, ensuring no two concerts are alike. The band’s beloved live performances mesmerize fans with radiant light shows and at times encourages them to text suggestions for songs or hairstyles. Lincoln Hall’s advanced acoustic engineering ensures every riff and surprise alpenhorn solo soars clearly through the air. A copy of Umphrey’s latest album, Death By Stereo, gives attendees a danceable introduction to the group’s more compact, hook-centric studio sound.

The Umphrey’s McGee Live Recording Archives overflow with MP3s and videos of more than 739 live performances captured at venues ranging from the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in the Colorado mountains to the Brooklyn Bowl. In addition to scores of unique takes on the band’s massive catalog ($0.99/track, $9.99/show for most recordings), the archive also unveils treats such as demos for Death By Stereo and takes from a scrapped novelty album of President’s Day songs.

Be sure to check out Groupon Now! next week for special deals at some of Umphrey’s McGee’s favorite Chicago spots.