Zach Velmer

STS9 and Umphrey’s McGee roared into the windy city of Chicago and embarked on Northerly Island to rage the FirstMerit Bank Pavillion in front of the hometown masses. While the sun was still setting behind the beautiful Chicago skyline, STS9 kicked off the night with a bang, going straight into “This, Us.” The powerful set contained the Liquid Horns supporting the band for several tracks delivering the brass tax. A beautiful mid-set “Circus” was played, and later in the set David Murphy commented on the full moon shining upon the crowd before playing a gigantic “Moon Socket.”

STS9 erupted on the Georgia Theatre for the second night of their Athens run. The band played an explosive "Scheme" to start, followed immediately by the classic "Artifact" track "Vibyl". A rowdy "Instantly" had the crowd worked into a frenzy and a beautiful version of "Circus" followed. The old favorites kept coming with "Warrior", "Arigato" and "Blu Mood", which features a masterful guitar riff nailed by Hunter Brown. To kick off the second set, the band performed a dance-inducing version of "Kabuki". Set 2 continued the trend of STS9's most recent tour theme that blend the old with the new. Established favorites "F.Word" and "One A Day" were played amidst "20-12" and "March". During Rent, David Phipps' now famous haunting synthesizer riff had Athens fans waving their arms in unison. A powerful encore started with the funky "Wika Chikana". The band closed with "Kamuy", a song featuring Zach Velmer and Jeffree Lerner dueling on drums, showcasing the heartbeat of STS9.

Storied electronic rock heroes STS9 rounded out their fourth consecutive night in California with a massive live show at the Hollywood Palladium. The boys maintained extremely high energy throughout the show, picking up right where they left off in Oakland the night before. The first set was dominated by tried and true bangers "Hidden Hand, Hidden Fist" "Abcees" and "EHM," while the second was highlighted with newer tracks like "MOD", "March" and "Vapors" that are quickly becoming fan favorites. A jaw dropping "Glogli" was followed later in the set by the classic multi-layered jazz/funk crescendo “Aimlessly.” STS9 brought their Californian run to a close with an encore of the beautiful, inspiring "Circus" followed by the dance party known as "Moon Socket." With stunning lights and bone-shaking beats, STS9 earn the loyalty of their devoted fans night after night, show after epic show!

During their first coast to coast tour in over two years, live electronic legends STS9 played to an electric crowd in Oakland's historic Fox Theater. The first set roared with long-time fan favorites like "Arigato", "T.W.E.L.V.E" and "Warrior," while the second set saw STS9 take the stage joined by a three piece horn section. The crowd erupted with excitement during powerful covers of Jamiroqaui's "Revolution 1993" and Daft Punk's "End Titles," and the energy stayed high while the horns stayed on stage for STS9 originals "Be Nice" and "Firewall". For the encore, STS9 performed a perfectly balanced blend of old and new with "By the Morning Sun" and "Scheme". Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer, STS9’s live show is a unique adventure of light and sound you won't want to miss!

2006 welcomes the release of STS9's first ever concert DVD, "Live as Time Changes". Recorded over the course of the bands legendary sold out three night '05-'06 New Year's Eve run at Atlanta, GA's Tabernacle, "Live as Time Changes" for the first time captures the excitement, sights and sounds of the live STS9 experience on DVD. With both new, never released, songs and long time fan favorites, close-ups and backstage footage, "Live as Time Changes" is sure to please any music lover. This Fall Tour celebrates the release of STS9's "Live as Time Changes". Track Listing: Open E, Instantly, Moonsocket, Pianoir, Ramone & Emiglio, Aimlessly, Somesing, Warrior, Dance, Glogli, Music Us, Evasive Maneuvers, Kamuy, Baraka