Some of you might be wondering: “What is UMS? It sounds like someone is mumbling the word umm in disgruntled thought” or “Is this actually going to take place underground in the sewers? Am I going to need galoshes?” Well, your friends at Ultra5280 are here to help. UMS is Denver’s premier indie music festival, featuring over 400 different local and national acts with a diverse lineup the entire family can enjoy. UMS has matured into a full-blown, dragon breathing beast of a festival and this year’s lineup has us swooning. We thought we’d compile a list of our 16 must see acts, you’re welcome.  (in no particular order)

Safe Boating Is No Accident,Thursday @ 11pm - Illegal Pete’s 

Roadkill Ghost Choir, Thursday @ 11:59pm - 3 Kings Tavern & Friday @ 11pm - Skylark Lounge & Saturday @ 6pm - The Hi Dive 

Varlet, Thursday @ 11:59pm - Irish Rover

Covenhoven, Friday @ 7pm - South Broadway Christian Church

Residual Kid, Friday @ 8pm - 3 Kings Tavern & Sunday @ 4:30pm - Main Stage at SSFCU

Navy, Friday @ 9pm - South Broadway Christian Church

Flashbulb Fires, Friday @ 11pm - Illegal Pete’s

South of France, Saturday @ 3:30pm - Main Stage at SSFCU

Miniature Tigers, Saturday @ 4:30pm - Main Stage at SSFCU

Two Tone Wolf Pack, Saturday @ 5pm - Skylark Lounge

Real Estate, Saturday @ 8:30pm - Main Stage at SSFCU

Shady Elders, Saturday @ 9pm - The Hi Dive

American Tomahawk, Saturday @ 10pm - The Hi Dive

Sunboy, Sunday @ 5:30pm - Main Stage at SSFCU

Red Fox Run, Sunday @ 7pm - Illegal Pete’s

Poet’s Row, Sunday @ 5:30pm - South Broadway Christian Church

Come celebrate Denver. We are a relatively new city, but with events like, The UMS, Denver is starting to stand out as an elite music hub. Not to mention that it’s a non-profit event and benefits the Denver Post Community Foundation. Buy your ticket here: http://www.theums.com/buy-passes (It’s for the children!) So come get drunk, listen to some good music, and get lost in the sewers. 

See you there!

-McClain Morris