Music in the Midlands: Umphrey’s McGee, The Machine, The Honey Drewdrops

Umphrey’s McGee

Umphrey’s McGee is the second well-known jam band to hit Columbia in as many weeks, following Widespread Panic’s two-night stand at The Township. Umphrey’s McGee plays what it calls “improg” or improvised prog-rock, which blends rock, funk, jazz and electronica. The group is going on 18 years since forming at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Last year, Umphrey’s McGee released a studio album, “The London Session,” that the band recorded in one day at Abbey Road Studios in the U.K.

9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 at Music Farm Columbia, 1022 Senate St. $29.50-$35. www.musicfarm.com.

OTHERS AROUND THE MIDLANDS

The Machine performs Pink Floyd: You aren’t able to experience a real Pink Floyd show, but you can get close by going to see Floyd tribute band The Machine. The New York-based band focuses on making every show an authentic Floydian experience, and sticks to “faithful renditions” of popular hits. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 at Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. $19-$39. www.newberryoperahouse.com

The Honey Dewdrops: Songwriters and Virginia natives Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish play Americana and folk music. The couple’s latest album, “Tangled Country,” documents their recent move to Baltimore. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at UU Coffeehouse in the social hall of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St. $15 in advance; $17 at the door; $3 for students. www.uucoffeehouse.org

The Fire Tonight: The piano-based rock band performs with indie pop group The Fishing Journal, Columbia circus metal band Sein Sum Tode and Atlanta rockers Radio Birds. 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $6 over 21, $8 under 21. www.newbrooklandtavern.com

Wayne Hancock: The old-school country player will be joined by King Cotton & The Remnants and Gerry Delgado. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $15. www.newbrooklandtavern.com