Umphrey’s is pleased to announce the latest addition to Team UM as we welcome Ben Factor aboard as our new Lighting Director. Hailing from New York, Ben joins UM at the spry young age of 24. Despite being a guitarist and graduating with a degree in Sound Engineering from the University of Michigan (a tough sell for Brendan), Ben’s passion lies in the visual realm. His innate talent, design instincts, work ethic, and all around …

Recored live at The Woodlands Music & Arts Festival in Charleston, SC on November 8th, 2019, featuring Arlo McKinley on acoustic guitar and vocals, with Nick Blasky on drums.  With the inaugural Woodlands fest in the books, let’s take a look back at the heat brought by the band, captured by Dave Levene.  

🚔We’re here to serve and protect, and melt faces.🚨 All photos by Dave Levene. Video replays at tourgigs.com, Audio streaming at nugs.net.

Umphrey’s McGee Lakefront Green music video series continues with “The Silent Type,” captured from the sold out show on August 10, 2019 in Chicago. Hang on tight. Check it out here with, more tracks to follow. Credits: Flight School Studio Director / Executive Producer: Pete Herzog Director of Photography: Ryan Hartsell Editor: Chris Collins Assistant Editor: Steven Happel Umphrey’s McGee: Band: Brendan Bayliss, Jake Cinninger, Joel Cummins, Andy Farag, Kris Myers, & Ryan Stasik Executive …

Feast your eyes on this incredible piece of property we’re lucky enough to call home for 3 days at The Woodlands Music & Arts Festival. 🎧: Whistle Kids Remix – Manic Focus Nov 7-9 | Charleston, SC | thewoodlandsfestival.com

In response to the tragedies that continue to plague our community, we have banded together with 50-plus music industry professionals committed to changing the narrative around mental health, and are launching a new industry-wide mental health initiative, Backline. Backline is a hub for industry professionals and their families to quickly and easily access mental health and wellness resources. Backline has partnered with leading support organizations and care providers to streamline access to a wealth of …

Umphrey’s McGee is back in the studio.     Pics by Kevin Browning.

(If you aren’t caught up on the series, you can start with Episode 1 – “Plunger” and watch the entire album straight through here. And if you would like to purchase the release, please visit Anchor Drops Redux.) Episode 13 – “The Pequod” “This was one of the first things that a lot of people heard Umphrey’s McGee do, and it’s something that I think we’re all still very proud of to this day.” And …

I’m not sure that I can say anything about Jeff that he hasn’t already said himself. He was a talker. And a really funny one at that. If you ever saw him perform, then you already got to know him. There was no act, what you saw and heard was honest and real… and raw. Basically, he was just like a giant tidal wave… a genuine force of nature that you simply could not ignore. …

Join the entire band for a “Weed & Greet” at Lightshade Dispensary in Federal Heights, Colorado (9364 Federal Blvd, to be precise) on Thursday, June 20th. The casual hang and BBQ will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 pm with Umphrey’s McGee around to say hello to your beautiful faces from 4:30 to 5:30. Pick up your Day Nurse and Night Nurse bundles in advance of the weekend’s festivities. \mm/

Umphrey’s McGee has teamed up with We Are Lions (WAL) to present a new line of merchandise to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Anchor Drops. WAL is a Chicago-based nonprofit apparel and design company, that features artists with disabilities’ artwork on everyday products. Working with individuals with disabilities and mental illnesses around the world, WAL provides social and economic opportunities to these marginalized populations, all while churning out some pretty bad-ass art. In February of …

Umphrey’s McGee and Conscious Alliance are thrilled to team up for an ‘Art That Feeds’ Food Drive at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on March 29th, & 30th! Patrons who are first each night to donate 20 non-perishable food items or a suggested monetary donation to the ‘Art that Feeds’ Food Drive will receive a limited edition poster! How To Donate: Donation bins will be located outside the main entrance of the venue where …