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21st Annual Holiday Show

The Brendan and Jake Holiday Show will once again take place at the Park West in Chicago on Saturday, December 9th. The 21st annual celebration will benefits The People’s Music School, as is tradition, and will feature Andy Farag as well as special guests Mike Racky and Michelle Hallman. Tickets will go on sale starting at 10:00 am CT Friday, November 3rd, through axs.com. And as in years past, there will be a spectacular charity …

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2024 Tour Dates are Here

2024 Tour Dates are Here

Mark your calendars because we are coming to a town near you, complete with Kris Myers! Get your tickets! Umphrey’s Presale: Wednesday, October 18 at 10:00 am, Local Time umVIP: Wednesday, October 18 at 10:00 am, Local Time (Brooklyn & Aspen) General On-Sale: Friday, October 20 at 10:00 am, Local Time

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Hall of Fame: Class of 2021

Hall of Fame: Class of 2021

Hall of Fame: Class of 2021 is now available wherever you listen. ::Write a blurb announcing the new Umphrey’s McGee Hall of Fame: Class of 2021 album in the style of the Founding Fathers:: Of the people, by the people, for the people . . . Ladies and Gentlemen, In a most auspicious and electrifying manner, we are honored to present to you a momentous occasion in the annals of musical history. Behold, the resplendent …

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NYE 2023 – Guest Drummers Announced

NYE 2023 – Guest Drummers Announced

The kit has been set and the musicians are here. We cannot wait to rock with these fine gentlemen. December 29th – Mike Portnoy, Rory Dolan December 30th – Rory Dolan, Ben Atkind December 31st – Ben Atkind ### August 25, 2023 General on sale has begun. Please visit axs.com and join us back in Chicago! umVIP packages have sold out. ### August 22, 2023 To conclude the year-long 25th Anniversary celebration, Umphrey’s McGee is …

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Rock The Pink

Rock The Pink

Calling All Umphrey’s McGee Fans: Unite Against Cancer! In the harmonious spirit of unity and love that has always defined our incredible Umphrey’s McGee community, we invite you to join us in a heartfelt battle against one of life’s most formidable adversaries – cancer. Introducing our exclusive Umphrey’s McGee Rock The Pink Charity Line! Limited Edition Hat: A head-turning piece of wearable art that proudly boasts the UM logo and a design that encapsulates the …

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the Floor

Archive Roulette: February 21, 2004

Umphrey’s McGee first crossed paths with Joshua Redman when Jake Cinninger and Joel Cummins opened for Redman at the iconic Chicago club Martyrs’ in October of 2002. As the story goes, it was after that evening that Jake and Joel began to brainstorm on how they could have Joshua collaborate with Umphrey’s. By the fall of 2002, Joshua (son of jazz icon Dewey Redman) had released seven albums as a frontman, albums that featured Christian …

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Midwest Photo Recap

Midwest Photo Recap

All photos by Abby Matthews.

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Birthday Photo Recap

Birthday Photo Recap

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