Umphrey's McGee is an American
progressive rock band originally from
South Bend, Indiana, whose music is often referred to as "progressive improvisation", or "improg". Although the band is part of the
jam band scene, like
Phish and the
Grateful Dead (with ever-changing setlists, improvisation, two sets per night, open taping policy, etc.), they are much more influenced musically by progressive rock artists such as
King Crimson,
Yes,
Pink Floyd,
Frank Zappa,
The Mahavishnu Orchestra, and early
Genesis, as well as
heavy metal bands such as
Iron Maiden and
Guns N' Roses. The band also identifies
The Police,
The Beatles, and
Led Zeppelin as primary influences. UM experiments with many genres including rock, metal, funk, jazz, blues, electronic, bluegrass, and folk.