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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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NYE 2023 – General On Sale

NYE 2023 – General On Sale

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 bringing it home to Chicago for three nights at the Riviera Theatre on December 29th, 30th, and 31st. We will be joined by our pals lespecial, on the 29th and 30th, and Mad Dog’s Filthy Little Secret Horns featuring Jeff Coffin, on …

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Kris Update

Kris Update

It should be noted that our friend Mike Greenfield will be sitting in with us on September 14, 15, 16, and 17! Looking forward to seeing all of you out on the road. ### August 3, 2023 Contrary to our long-held suspicions, it appears that Kris Myers is indeed human. Everyone who has seen UM perform knows that Kris leaves his heart on stage and dominates the drum kit every show. After over two decades …

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Asking For A Friend App Edition

Asking For A Friend App Edition

Continuing to explore innovative and fan-friendly formats, UM is pleased to roll out the Asking For A Friend app. Isolate instruments, adjust levels, alter speed, loop, and pan to fully control the listening experience. It is a unique new way to immerse yourself and explore Asking For A Friend. Download in the iOS app store now (Android coming soon). Watch Brendan explore 

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🎥 Frame x Frame Now On Vimeo

🎥 Frame x Frame Now On Vimeo

The 25th anniversary retrospective is now available on Vimeo.  http://fxf.umphreys.com/ Rent or buy and get access to unreleased bonus content including outtakes with David Fricke and Peter Shapiro, “Staircase” video, and “Remind Me” 360°.  “I will keep paying attention to a band who keeps challenging me to write something new…and that’s something I can thank them for.” -David Fricke

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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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