We’d like to welcome journalist John Coleman to Hidden Track for a report on a very special night for Umphrey’s McGee and two of their fans…
It wasn’t Fan Appreciation Night when Umphrey’s McGee played the Calvin Theatre in the quaint college town of Northampton, Massachusetts on April 8; but given that two of Umphrey’s biggest fans had their wishes granted and with fan favorites abound, one might get that impression.

[All photos by Sean Culligan]
As for the aforementioned fans: The first was Make-A-Wish recipient Derrick Meade. Meade, 18, was diagnosed with level-four lymphoma at age 17 but has been in remission for four months, according to a video interview with Meade posted on the band’s blog The Floor (which was posted here on Hidden Track earlier this week).
Meade said he rushed to get his Make-A-Wish paperwork in before his 18th birthday so the powers that be would allow him a day with his favorite band. His wish was granted.
READ ON for more from John on Umphrey’s at the Calvin…