Jake is one of the most talented and versatile guitarists on the planet. I’ve seen UM upwards of 65 times and I’m constantly amazed at what he pulls off each and every show. The other guitarist Brendan is no slouch himself.
This is another favorite, and an all-time live performance in the band’s history, Ocean Billy from Red Rocks 2012. the first 7:05 is composed, then it’s all improv/jamming until 15:16 when they go back into the composed ending. ruclips.net/video/9B1vJpOn1so/видео.html
Pat Dwyer : agreed. I was at this show with my wife. Got to eat pizza backstage for a VIP experience. I think they played Boulder the next night. Jake always seems to shred but the last time I was able to see them was at Woodlands Festival and Bayliss was on fire!
Pat Dwyer Agreed. I saw a show where Cinninger was sick and couldn’t play. Baylis handled ALL the guitar parts. And they didn’t phone it in. Played everything. I was absolutely blown away.
This is the appropriate reaction when hearing Umphrey's for the first time. As a fellow music teacher, I was equally impressed when I heard them for the first time. They are now my favorite band.
I haven't seen an Umphreys show in about 15 years but _this_ video almost made me cry. I've forgotten how good they are and that's a shame because I'm from Chicago and they were a huge part of growing up for me.
As a guitar played who loves UM, I would love to see some more from you on them. Honestly they'll blow your mind. Even if you don't do a video on it, you HAVE to check out the hour long Ringo inprov from colorado. You talk about how in tune they are with eachother, that video is one of the best examples of it.
You got a TON of new fans with that Dead video, myself included. You dont have to keep doing jam bands but I would not be opposed if you did! I LOVE seeing your face when you get into the groove.
Oh just wait. I’ve got a bunch of different stuff coming up, but I’m going to keep a steady jam band routine - especially dead - because there’s just such a strong want for it and I’ve never learned any of it before - and I’m hooked :)
@@Guitargate That Dew got me hooked. Love these so and I keep sharing with friends. My idea: Brandford & the Dead colab. Maybe bring in a horn player to talk about what Marsalis is doing with the boys.
He's had the Jerry appetizer he'll have his mind blown when he get's the entree like with JGB or Jerry & Merle. Garcialive Volume Six -4-5-73. 19 minute long version of My Funny Valentine✌🏼❤️
@@Guitargate I'm a fan of all music from Megadeth to the Dead to A$OP, but I pride myself on being open to all music and learning to play a bit of everything. Even if it's just sloppily jamming with some EDM. Had I had a guitar teacher like you 20 years ago when I was 13 I'd be a much more accomplished guitarist. In the mean time I'm more than thrilled to learn what I can from you and I love your open mindedness.
Your teaching style is like no other guitar instructor on RUclips. Engaging, informative, humorous, colorful, etc. My new go to guitar channel. Keep the REACTS going. Love them! Thank you!
I'm so glad you someone asked for Umphrey , i have seen them 3 times. They have 2 of the best guitars players there is. JAKE f'n is unbelievable. For real. Watch his video on here about his upbringing. This dude can KILL on the drums also. He said he is a better drummer than a guitarist. I have no idea how. Please see them live, you will leave dumbfounded. Ha
Love this. Check out Billy Strings --- metal background paving the way for the future of bluegrass. Billy Strings supported Umphrey's McGee in Asheville this weekend.
I laughed at the start of this. I thought....he will dig this one for sure. And at the end, i laughed my ass off, when you said, this dude is a great guitarist, you have only opened pandora box on this guy. I swear, he is just off the hook. GOT TO SEE THEM LIVE. Dude can play ANY style, he is an unbelievable chicken picker also. Follow up on this dude. TRUST ME
Umphreys is a GROUP of the worlds best touring musicians! They have been at this a long time! Jake Cinninger is by far their STUNT guitarist and Brendan Bayliss is a master riffer! I've been following them along time now and I'll constantly amazed at what they are pulling off live and mostly off the cuff! Talent and Knowledge at its absolute finest!!! Definitely follow up on this band, you won't regret it!
His Chicken Pickn video at NAMM will make you wanna play your guitar like you’ve never played before. Or just put your guitar down because where do you even begin? Lol
@@Dgendreau You said it best. They are EACH virtuoso's in their own right. But man...fucking JAKE. He's as consummate master of his craft. No one else can fucking touch him.
I wake up everyday hoping for a new jamband video and I cant get enough!! You reinforce my love for jambands through your breakdowns of song I've listen to for years!!!
Glad to see more people having their minds melted by Umphreys. Saw them live for the first time 4 years ago and it set the gold standard for live shows for the rest of my life. So far the only band that I have seen life that can match their energy is... more Umphreys. Been to 8 shows now and I can honestly say these guys have their shit together.
I grew up watching this guy play in my town (South Bend, IN) . Before I was 21 we used to go see his other band (Ali Baba's Tahini) in a coffee shop and other random venues, it was mind blowing for me just starting out on guitar.
First of all I have fallen in love with your videos. It’s like you’ve found a list of my favorite bands and are just nailing the subject choices. Second, Jake Cinninger is an absolute beast. The man can play any style and locks in with the rhythm section for some of the most syncopated polyrhythmic playing I’ve ever heard in a band that improvises large chunks of their show. The hooks to umphreys songs are incredible. Please please do a video on their song Mantis. It is an epic ballad that highlights what is possible with a group of players that all have an insane sense of time.
Awesome video! A point; This is a GREAT intro to Umphrey's as songwriters and musicians but there is so much more out there. I would reccommend "Bridgeless" for Proggy madness or even "Plunger" for a bit of everything that they do. They do these sets called "Jimmy Stewarts" where they "write" songs live via improv. Those can get really crazy as they can go literally anywhere. "Ringo" from their NYE show in Denver for 2019 is an example of a recent Jimmy Stewart and is worth checking out. It's an hour long but even 20 minutes in shows their wild, reggae, snappy side. The catalogue is vast and Phish-like in some sense but they are heavier. I have so much love for this band; if you get the chance to see them you will be hooked! Thanks so much for covering them. Love your work, style of video and humour!
I saw and heard Umphreys live for the first time in 07. They played glory for the opening song, I was close to crying by the time it was over and I've been hooked ever since.
I love all the young fan comments. It's so cool to see my favorite band last over the last few decades. I remember seeing umphreys for free at a college bar about 15-20 years ago.
the best band on the mother fucking planet right here. I see them about 10 times a year. Pretty much all my time off and vacations revolve around seeing them. Huge community. Dudes are fucking legends.
Ive always known these guys were amazing, but you helped put it into words and from a musician's perspective! I really really hope you dive deeper into this rabbit hole of a band! Best rock shows on the planet
this is like the feeling of when you show your buddy Jake cinniger for the first time. Its nice when someone who knows what they're talking about can actually appreciate how good these guys are.
I hope your channel continues to grow, love what you been covering. I'm trying to learn more theory and after watching a couple other channels, you make the mossense to me hah thank you
Kris Myers - Drums, Andy Farag - Perc, Jake Cinninger - Lead guitar, Breandan Bayliss rhythm guitar, Ryan Stasik - Bass, Joel Cummins - Piano. What Jake is using is called the Jake Blade instead of a whammy. he created it and sells them. Ive seen these guys more than 300 times in 13 years. they STILL blow my mind get better every show. If you ever want recommendations on full shows I got you. Or DL the Nuggs app they have like 2200 live shows on there of UM. Check out Fussy Dutchman, Wizard Burial Ground if you want metal UM, Glory, Get In the Van, and their mashup of Loser by beck and national anthem by Radiohead. They mix them together and it's beyond impressive. They have a whole album on Spotify called zonkey where they mash songs together. like electric ave and highway to hell. it's amazing. Glad to see these guys getting the love they deserve.
Did you happen to be at the IU amphitheater when they covered 'Hey 19'? One of the best shows I've seen other than the Big Summer Classic a few years before. I've lost count how many I've been to....lol
Brian Elstro Big Summer Classic at Blossom was my first Umphrey's show. Can't believe I'm coming up on 15 years of seeing them. Going to crack #40 in Iceland next month!
You're awesome, man. You breaking this stuff down as you listen is a game changer. I don't think I need to convince you to delve deeper into Umphrey's... Sounds like you gonna do that anyway. To maybe help with that, give 'Mantis' a listen. 'All In Time' is another classic. If you like the metal side of things, 'Wizard Burial Ground' will have your eye brows locked in a funky position for days afterwards. Brendan Bayliss (lead vocals in this vid) is a shred master in his own right, you don't see it so much in 'Puppet Strings' though. Every member of this band is top tier stuff. I digress... I gotta say that I've seen a bunch of your other vids too, and these things are really special. I'm not one to tell anybody what to do, but if I had a suggestion to make it's that you just keep on keeping on with these videos. Brilliant stuff brother!
Umphrey’s is my current obsession. I can’t get enough. Jake is a god. He can play any style of music. Sometimes all in the same song. Aside from Guitar he can also play drums & Keys & probably every other instrument under the sun. He’s a virtuoso. Brendan’s not too shabby either. He may not be on Jakes level but he can hold his own. Before I got into Umphrey’s I was really into the band moe. I still am. Chuck and Al and 2 of the most underrated guitar players on the planet. Rolling Stone once called them space rock guitar gods. As you continue on your Jamband quest I highly recommend you check them out. Some of my favorite songs include Rebubula, Recreational Chemistry, Plane Crash, Timmy Tucker. You can’t go wrong with any song of there’s. Back in 2016 I discovered a band from Belfast that absolutely blew my mind. The band I discovered was Electric Octopus. Electric Octopus are a new and exciting musical cabal that'll take your mind on a weird and wonderful adventure. They’re an instrumental trio comprised of guitar, bass and drums. They mix Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Psychedelic and whatever else they feel like playing. They throw out all the rules and make it up as they go along. They plug in and hit record and what ever happens happens. Every song is an improv that’s made up on the spot. You never know what your going to get. They jam harder then any jamband in the US. Most songs can easily go 20+ minutes. They have studio albums that clock in at over 3hrs. It’s an experience. It’s the perfect soundtrack to put on when you want to clean, fall asleep, get some work done, go on a road trip or rock out and play air guitar. You can’t go wrong with any album/song. Electric Octopus is the definition of prolific. They’ve released so much music in such a short period of time. However the band just put out a statement saying that they are going on hiatus. The bands lead guitar player Tyrell Black is a nomad. He likes likes to travel and live like a hippie. Before the band made the official announcement Tyrell was living in a van down by the river. He made a lot of instagram posts out and about in nature. He seemed like a very interesting person. He’s currently traveling around India. There is no timetable as to when he’ll return or when the band will get back together and jam. For more info check out the following links. ectricoctopusofficial.bandcamp.com m.ruclips.net/channel/UCU1xoUg6LqY4YQJS8uEREDAplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=3579731707244514300 m.facebook.com/electricoctopusofficial/
MOOOORREEEE I need MOOORRREEE.....Umphs, Phish, Dead, Goose, Aqeuous, String Cheese, keep the Jam coming man I love this channel look forward everyday to see what your watching! don't stop
Jake Cinninger is as good as any guitarist I've ever heard not named Derek Trucks🤩 Seriously he is such a versatile artist that I listen in awe. The whole band is great but, Jake is a prodigy in very rare air.
Jake is definitely my favorite with his versatility, shred, and creativity, but Derek's ability to make his guitar really sing with phrasing and dynamics is matched by noone.
Your channel is introducing me to so much new stuff, thanks so much. Keep it up. Every thing your saying is way over my head but it's fun to try to follow.
Awesome video and breakdown of UM! I subscribed to your channel in the hopes that you'll do some more UM! Long time fan and have seen them over 100 times if you would like some song suggestions. Out of Order, Mantis, Bridgeless, Miss Tinkles Overture, Plunger, gah there's so many!
Hey man, I'm yet another subscriber that found you after you started doing vids on dead, phish, umph, etc. So glad to see you get turned on to UM. My first experience with them was their show at the the inaugural Bonnaroo festival in '02. I went on the see them 40+ times, mostly from '03 to '08. And that guitarist.... I think you are gonna know his name is Jake Cinninger from now on lol.
Umph love they just did a two night run with billy strings on 2/14/20-2/15/20 check out the Friday show Billy comes up for two songs and it's on 🔥 Jake and Billy together it doesn't get any finer than that
I love hearing someone who knows music really well hear umphs for the first time. This was great. Go to their show next time they're in, you won't be disappointed :)
I’ve really become a fan of your channel lately. Excellent and informative breakdowns of some of my favorite bands. The internet needs genuine talent and people like you! By the way, space bar pauses and plays the video to make it easy for ya:) thank you!
Saw Umphrey's McGee the first time in Halloween 07 in Denver. Super fun time, great band! Glad you found them! We gonna see some Moe next? Just sayin'...
The drummer on the set is Kris Myers. You are very correct, the man is "killer", one of the best alive right now in my opinion. Pretty great singer too, which is especially tough to do when you're hitting those things like he does! Seems like you are an MD guy from your affinity for PRS and The Ravens, so here is a video of Umphrey's playing in the DMV this past Halloween at The Anthem. They played an assortment of Police tunes, hence the costumes (PS love these videos please keep em coming!): ruclips.net/video/2XZs92Xu82A/видео.html
I've seen umphreys a lot and they always blow my mind. Your reaction to this song is the same as mine. Whenever people are curious about them this is the song I share with them. They used to come to Baltimore every fall and Valentines day weekend. I haven't seen them in a few years so I'm not sure about the schedule now. I heard you say you live in Baltimore in another video. That's a great place for live music! I live not far away in Harpers Ferry.
seeing these guys and Disco Biscuits in one solid 4+ hour chunk of uninterrupted music late night at Bonnaroo (seriously, they changed drum sets piece by piece except the kick while still playing) was among the best experiences of my life
Guitar playing live music junkie here. Just found your channel. Watched John Butler review and now Umphrey's McGee... two of my absolute favorites that I have seen many many times! Loved seeing your reaction and breakdown of chords. So true about Umphrey's dynamics. I would recommend Steve Kimock Band - Tongue and Groove or a moe. song like Timmy Tucker, 32 Things or Recreational Chemistry. The band has two amazing guitarists and if you dig Umphrey's, moe. will blow your mind!!
Hey teach, just started your watching your channel when I saw your phish video the other day. Love seeing you get turned on to all these excellent jam bands. Phish, greatful dead, umphreys mcgee. Please please continue playing these jam bands. Twiddle, pigeons playing ping pong, and goose are a couple other incredible bands. If u choose to play one I could definitely recommend something good and even give you some background or what ever! Keep on jamming!
So pumped you finally got to experience some Umphrey's! Highly highly recommend doing a reaction video on Tedeschi-Trucks Band (or really anything with Derek Trucks). I saw you did a Billy Strings/Marcus King Band reaction and feel Derek Trucks would compliment that well.
3 minutes into this vid and I hit the subscribe button....so much appreciate how you approach\explain this song. Can't wait to start watching your other vids!
Dude killer video, got my like and subscribe. This video was perfectly timed I traveled from Chicago to Tennessee to Umphreys McGee play at The Caver, underground this weekend.
You should react to either the Reba or Divided Sky by phish from there 10/31/94 show at the glens falls civic center. There is video for both on youtube
So glad you can appreciate the awesomeness of Umph! These guys are the tightest rock improv band around currently. They play on the edge and can turn on a dime. I'm a huge Phish and Dead fan but as far as right now currently killing it every time they play. Go see them if you have a chance. Also all really nice guys!
Uh-Oh....now he's into Festival Prog Bands! Other than Umphrey's - You gotta check out String Cheese Incident, Moe especially and my new favorite...Goose! Love it, Brother!!!!
You gotta get into Billy Strings too, the guy is an insane shredder at 27 years old and taking Bluegrass into unchartered territory! Here he is (on Electric...pretty rare) with Umph ruclips.net/video/_0xOUbmw1iU/видео.html
These videos just started showing up on my feed and I watched this one immediately after the John Butler "Ocean" breakdown. Not sure the goosebumps on my arms can handle much more.
Been to 39 Umph shows, one of the best bands on the planet my dude. Hardest working band in the industry! UmphLove! Every player is at the top of there game and so in tune with each other.
We like all this jam stuff for its originality and inspired creativity. We see how talented you are, so we gotta ask, post/link up some of your original (or cover) performances! Do it, man! And, keep this up, too. It's beyond cool!
Dude! I highly recommend attending an Umphrey’s show. They are great to watch on your computer and I say keep that up so I can watch you dissect, but their shows are quite an experience.
Jake is the reason I now own a G&L and more precise a Comanche. I found it at the used rack at Guitar Center and couldn't put it down or leave without it.
There is a reason I've seen these guys around 40 times. Came here after the WBG video, we need you to keep breaking down the HOF (Hall of Fame) versions. These are special jams that us as fans vote for at the end of the year, then Umphreys compiles them into a yearly greatest hits, basically. That WBG was on the HOF.
You just got a new subscriber! Umphrey's has been my favorite band for some time now. Thank you for taking the time to check them out and make this video!!! Also, zebra print guitar?! sick :)
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Thanks for breaking this one down. Appreciate it. \mm/
Best band around
holly hell @guitargate !!
Hell yeah \mm/ !
Umphrey's McGee love yall
Jake is one of the most talented and versatile guitarists on the planet. I’ve seen UM upwards of 65 times and I’m constantly amazed at what he pulls off each and every show. The other guitarist Brendan is no slouch himself.
This is another favorite, and an all-time live performance in the band’s history, Ocean Billy from Red Rocks 2012. the first 7:05 is composed, then it’s all improv/jamming until 15:16 when they go back into the composed ending. ruclips.net/video/9B1vJpOn1so/видео.html
Pat Dwyer : agreed. I was at this show with my wife. Got to eat pizza backstage for a VIP experience. I think they played Boulder the next night. Jake always seems to shred but the last time I was able to see them was at Woodlands Festival and Bayliss was on fire!
Pat Dwyer Agreed. I saw a show where Cinninger was sick and couldn’t play. Baylis handled ALL the guitar parts. And they didn’t phone it in. Played everything. I was absolutely blown away.
@@DerBlutenPat1348 : OCEAN BILLY - MY all-time favorite UM tune!!! 💙
yup, been saying this forever, sincerely, a Moe.ron
Jake Cinninger is ridiculously precise, nobody plays like these guys. Very unusual and very under appreciated.
best rawk band ever \mm/
"this a real band right here" truer words never spoken, go see theme as soon as possible!!!
This is the appropriate reaction when hearing Umphrey's for the first time. As a fellow music teacher, I was equally impressed when I heard them for the first time. They are now my favorite band.
I love watching real, technically knowledgeable musicians get their first take of Umphyrey's. Parts of this movie gave me the goose bumps.
If you are looking for probably the greatest umphs tune for guitar look up Glory it will probably make you cry
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I haven't seen an Umphreys show in about 15 years but _this_ video almost made me cry. I've forgotten how good they are and that's a shame because I'm from Chicago and they were a huge part of growing up for me.
@@augustwest5356 Pearly Baker said hello
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@@augustwest5356 you are a crazy person. they're 100x better than they were 15 years ago. go see them again!
As a guitar played who loves UM, I would love to see some more from you on them. Honestly they'll blow your mind. Even if you don't do a video on it, you HAVE to check out the hour long Ringo inprov from colorado. You talk about how in tune they are with eachother, that video is one of the best examples of it.
was watching that on couch tour. kept turning to everyone at the party and being like "this is still fucking ringo" every 10 min
I second that here it is. ruclips.net/video/BMFUR-aA2lE/видео.html
I can’t love this enough. SOLD SOLD SOLD. I can’t wait to hear about when he gets back from the show
Just saw them In Ashville. My face is still growing back.
You’re never gonna fully recover. That’s the beauty🤌🤌🤌🤌
Dude, you are killing it! Thanks for the great content!
HOLY HELL MORE UMPHREYS PLEASE
wait til this guys sees what they can do with 9 more years of practice
Yeah I'd love to see him dissect 2x2 or All in time!
Or a Triple Wide or Nothing Too Fancy please!
Nothing too fancy would be really engaging musically
James W unreal show!!!! Happy birthday to Stasiks mom was epic. That whole night was one to remember. You snag a poster?
You got a TON of new fans with that Dead video, myself included. You dont have to keep doing jam bands but I would not be opposed if you did! I LOVE seeing your face when you get into the groove.
I don't know if he's doing it on purpose...but it'd be cool if he did ;)
Oh just wait. I’ve got a bunch of different stuff coming up, but I’m going to keep a steady jam band routine - especially dead - because there’s just such a strong want for it and I’ve never learned any of it before - and I’m hooked :)
@@Guitargate That Dew got me hooked. Love these so and I keep sharing with friends. My idea: Brandford & the Dead colab. Maybe bring in a horn player to talk about what Marsalis is doing with the boys.
He's had the Jerry appetizer he'll have his mind blown when he get's the entree like with JGB or Jerry & Merle. Garcialive Volume Six -4-5-73. 19 minute long version of My Funny Valentine✌🏼❤️
@@Guitargate I'm a fan of all music from Megadeth to the Dead to A$OP, but I pride myself on being open to all music and learning to play a bit of everything. Even if it's just sloppily jamming with some EDM. Had I had a guitar teacher like you 20 years ago when I was 13 I'd be a much more accomplished guitarist. In the mean time I'm more than thrilled to learn what I can from you and I love your open mindedness.
My favorite band!!!! Seen them like 80-90 times in the last decade. So glad to see you getting into them man, enjoy the journey!
just hit 75 at the caverns!
Samuel Vaughn nice bro! Congrats :)
I'm a small timer at around 20 but their late night Bonnaroo 06 set with Disco Biscuits was transcendent. Best 4+ hours of music i experienced live
Watching you get your mind blown in real time was hilarious. Welcome to the team.
Jake Cinninger 🎸 tightest band ever. Saw them in a small venue in Richmond years ago. Thought I was in an auditorium. Such magnificence
Matt Patterson which venue was it? Were they at the Broadberry?
Yep, they come to the National every year
Your teaching style is like no other guitar instructor on RUclips. Engaging, informative, humorous, colorful, etc. My new go to guitar channel. Keep the REACTS going. Love them! Thank you!
I'm so glad you someone asked for Umphrey , i have seen them 3 times. They have 2 of the best guitars players there is. JAKE f'n is unbelievable. For real. Watch his video on here about his upbringing. This dude can KILL on the drums also. He said he is a better drummer than a guitarist. I have no idea how. Please see them live, you will leave dumbfounded. Ha
I believe it. I think every musician should play drums. You can really tell.
Guitargate Jake Cinninger n Brendan Bayliss🤘🏼🤘🏼
Jake is an animal but calling Bayliss one of the best guitar players around is laughable
@@PapaGeorgio89 Jake literally says that.
@@PapaGeorgio89 wrong
Love this. Check out Billy Strings --- metal background paving the way for the future of bluegrass. Billy Strings supported Umphrey's McGee in Asheville this weekend.
He did a video with Billy Strings and Marcus King
Billy Strings actually has a bluegrass background first and foremost.
Jon Eisenberg that Voodoo Child!
I laughed at the start of this. I thought....he will dig this one for sure. And at the end, i laughed my ass off, when you said, this dude is a great guitarist, you have only opened pandora box on this guy. I swear, he is just off the hook. GOT TO SEE THEM LIVE. Dude can play ANY style, he is an unbelievable chicken picker also. Follow up on this dude. TRUST ME
Will do!!
Umphreys is a GROUP of the worlds best touring musicians! They have been at this a long time! Jake Cinninger is by far their STUNT guitarist and Brendan Bayliss is a master riffer! I've been following them along time now and I'll constantly amazed at what they are pulling off live and mostly off the cuff! Talent and Knowledge at its absolute finest!!! Definitely follow up on this band, you won't regret it!
His Chicken Pickn video at NAMM will make you wanna play your guitar like you’ve never played before. Or just put your guitar down because where do you even begin? Lol
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@@Dgendreau You said it best. They are EACH virtuoso's in their own right. But man...fucking JAKE. He's as consummate master of his craft. No one else can fucking touch him.
I wake up everyday hoping for a new jamband video and I cant get enough!! You reinforce my love for jambands through your breakdowns of song I've listen to for years!!!
Best guitarist reactions I've found. Thanks for putting in the time and effort to analyze what's going on.
Glad to see more people having their minds melted by Umphreys. Saw them live for the first time 4 years ago and it set the gold standard for live shows for the rest of my life. So far the only band that I have seen life that can match their energy is... more Umphreys. Been to 8 shows now and I can honestly say these guys have their shit together.
I grew up watching this guy play in my town (South Bend, IN) . Before I was 21 we used to go see his other band (Ali Baba's Tahini) in a coffee shop and other random venues, it was mind blowing for me just starting out on guitar.
The other guitarist, Brendan, is no slouch either. They do a lot of two guitar leads which are pretty fun to watch
Mickey's...Lula's...OG Oyster Bar... Wooooohooooo!
First of all I have fallen in love with your videos. It’s like you’ve found a list of my favorite bands and are just nailing the subject choices.
Second, Jake Cinninger is an absolute beast. The man can play any style and locks in with the rhythm section for some of the most syncopated polyrhythmic playing I’ve ever heard in a band that improvises large chunks of their show. The hooks to umphreys songs are incredible. Please please do a video on their song Mantis. It is an epic ballad that highlights what is possible with a group of players that all have an insane sense of time.
Got a new Umphreys fan right here! Great job on recommending this!
Awesome video! A point; This is a GREAT intro to Umphrey's as songwriters and musicians but there is so much more out there. I would reccommend "Bridgeless" for Proggy madness or even "Plunger" for a bit of everything that they do. They do these sets called "Jimmy Stewarts" where they "write" songs live via improv. Those can get really crazy as they can go literally anywhere. "Ringo" from their NYE show in Denver for 2019 is an example of a recent Jimmy Stewart and is worth checking out. It's an hour long but even 20 minutes in shows their wild, reggae, snappy side. The catalogue is vast and Phish-like in some sense but they are heavier. I have so much love for this band; if you get the chance to see them you will be hooked! Thanks so much for covering them. Love your work, style of video and humour!
this dude fucks. bridgeless and plunger are dope. divisions. all in time. this band rocks
Bridgeless is the song that made me a UM fan. Killer song. Killer band..
How couldi not have mentioned bridgeless? You are right. Bridgeless next.
I would love to watch this guy discover "Glory."
or Divisions!
It’s super easy, pretty much just a scale run. Miss Tinkle’s Overture into Mulches Odyssey, tho....
Yeah but from back in ‘07 when they really jammed it.
Yep!
I saw and heard Umphreys live for the first time in 07. They played glory for the opening song, I was close to crying by the time it was over and I've been hooked ever since.
I love all the young fan comments. It's so cool to see my favorite band last over the last few decades. I remember seeing umphreys for free at a college bar about 15-20 years ago.
the best band on the mother fucking planet right here. I see them about 10 times a year. Pretty much all my time off and vacations revolve around seeing them. Huge community. Dudes are fucking legends.
Ive always known these guys were amazing, but you helped put it into words and from a musician's perspective! I really really hope you dive deeper into this rabbit hole of a band! Best rock shows on the planet
They're on tour now. Hope they're coming to where you are. March 13 at the WILTERN in LA!
YESSS! So glad you're doing this. One of my favorite bands.
"That dude is a killer guitar player"...quote of the year.
So glad you did this one! It’s great watching you watch these bands for first time.
this is like the feeling of when you show your buddy Jake cinniger for the first time. Its nice when someone who knows what they're talking about can actually appreciate how good these guys are.
I hope your channel continues to grow, love what you been covering. I'm trying to learn more theory and after watching a couple other channels, you make the mossense to me hah thank you
Robert Dietterick thanks a good luck!
Umphreys McGee is a very talented group and cover many genres with amazing time signatures. Even better live too
That "thing" is called his "Jake Blade"
its a peace of motorcycle gas tank custom out of production currently.
@@um311 I saw Jake announced he was releasing some more Jake blades
Currently back in production*
@@berth8293 Great news!
So happy you did Umph. One of my favorite bands. More jam bands please! String Cheese Incident. Lotus. Disco biscuits. The possibilities are endless.
Kris Myers - Drums, Andy Farag - Perc, Jake Cinninger - Lead guitar, Breandan Bayliss rhythm guitar, Ryan Stasik - Bass, Joel Cummins - Piano. What Jake is using is called the Jake Blade instead of a whammy. he created it and sells them. Ive seen these guys more than 300 times in 13 years. they STILL blow my mind get better every show. If you ever want recommendations on full shows I got you. Or DL the Nuggs app they have like 2200 live shows on there of UM. Check out Fussy Dutchman, Wizard Burial Ground if you want metal UM, Glory, Get In the Van, and their mashup of Loser by beck and national anthem by Radiohead. They mix them together and it's beyond impressive. They have a whole album on Spotify called zonkey where they mash songs together. like electric ave and highway to hell. it's amazing. Glad to see these guys getting the love they deserve.
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Did you happen to be at the IU amphitheater when they covered 'Hey 19'? One of the best shows I've seen other than the Big Summer Classic a few years before. I've lost count how many I've been to....lol
Brian Elstro Big Summer Classic at Blossom was my first Umphrey's show. Can't believe I'm coming up on 15 years of seeing them. Going to crack #40 in Iceland next month!
You're awesome, man. You breaking this stuff down as you listen is a game changer. I don't think I need to convince you to delve deeper into Umphrey's... Sounds like you gonna do that anyway. To maybe help with that, give 'Mantis' a listen. 'All In Time' is another classic. If you like the metal side of things, 'Wizard Burial Ground' will have your eye brows locked in a funky position for days afterwards. Brendan Bayliss (lead vocals in this vid) is a shred master in his own right, you don't see it so much in 'Puppet Strings' though. Every member of this band is top tier stuff. I digress... I gotta say that I've seen a bunch of your other vids too, and these things are really special. I'm not one to tell anybody what to do, but if I had a suggestion to make it's that you just keep on keeping on with these videos. Brilliant stuff brother!
Thanks!! Will do
Great band, great song, great video and breakdown. If you EVER have the chance to see this guy live, they're fantastic.
Saw them about 15 or 16 years ago for the first time at Birmingham Southern College. Fantastic band. Huge fan ever since.
I love it, the looks on your face as you soak it in are worth the watch. Faces melted is the name of the Umphrey's Game.
Umphrey’s is my current obsession. I can’t get enough. Jake is a god. He can play any style of music. Sometimes all in the same song. Aside from Guitar he can also play drums & Keys & probably every other instrument under the sun. He’s a virtuoso. Brendan’s not too shabby either. He may not be on Jakes level but he can hold his own.
Before I got into Umphrey’s I was really into the band moe. I still am. Chuck and Al and 2 of the most underrated guitar players on the planet. Rolling Stone once called them space rock guitar gods. As you continue on your Jamband quest I highly recommend you check them out. Some of my favorite songs include Rebubula, Recreational Chemistry, Plane Crash, Timmy Tucker. You can’t go wrong with any song of there’s.
Back in 2016 I discovered a band from Belfast that absolutely blew my mind. The band I discovered was Electric Octopus. Electric Octopus are a new and exciting musical cabal that'll take your mind on a weird and wonderful adventure. They’re an instrumental trio comprised of guitar, bass and drums. They mix Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Psychedelic and whatever else they feel like playing. They throw out all the rules and make it up as they go along. They plug in and hit record and what ever happens happens. Every song is an improv that’s made up on the spot. You never know what your going to get. They jam harder then any jamband in the US. Most songs can easily go 20+ minutes. They have studio albums that clock in at over 3hrs. It’s an experience. It’s the perfect soundtrack to put on when you want to clean, fall asleep, get some work done, go on a road trip or rock out and play air guitar. You can’t go wrong with any album/song. Electric Octopus is the definition of prolific. They’ve released so much music in such a short period of time. However the band just put out a statement saying that they are going on hiatus. The bands lead guitar player Tyrell Black is a nomad. He likes likes to travel and live like a hippie. Before the band made the official announcement Tyrell was living in a van down by the river. He made a lot of instagram posts out and about in nature. He seemed like a very interesting person. He’s currently traveling around India. There is no timetable as to when he’ll return or when the band will get back together and jam. For more info check out the following links.
ectricoctopusofficial.bandcamp.com
m.ruclips.net/channel/UCU1xoUg6LqY4YQJS8uEREDAplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=3579731707244514300
m.facebook.com/electricoctopusofficial/
My fav of yours so far! So glad you got turned on to UM \uu/
saw them live in Portland just pre pandemic...bounced all night long...so amazing live.
MOOOORREEEE I need MOOORRREEE.....Umphs, Phish, Dead, Goose, Aqeuous, String Cheese, keep the Jam coming man I love this channel look forward everyday to see what your watching! don't stop
Don't forget the biscuits sweetie.
Man, yes.... Goose GOOSE.. They are the best thing to happen since Phish
Again, a great channel with great content full of all the music I'm into!
Jake Cinninger is as good as any guitarist I've ever heard not named Derek Trucks🤩 Seriously he is such a versatile artist that I listen in awe. The whole band is great but, Jake is a prodigy in very rare air.
Ahh I love seeing a fellow Derek fan!
I like Umphreys more than I like TTB but, Derek is hands down the best out there. Saw him a Trey go at it last year Lockn, absolutely amazing.
Jake is definitely my favorite with his versatility, shred, and creativity, but Derek's ability to make his guitar really sing with phrasing and dynamics is matched by noone.
@@nebulaton1137 well put
Your channel is introducing me to so much new stuff, thanks so much. Keep it up. Every thing your saying is way over my head but it's fun to try to follow.
Awesome video and breakdown of UM! I subscribed to your channel in the hopes that you'll do some more UM! Long time fan and have seen them over 100 times if you would like some song suggestions. Out of Order, Mantis, Bridgeless, Miss Tinkles Overture, Plunger, gah there's so many!
Holy schnitzel I’ve never heard these guys but they are phenomenal! Reminds me of like a super technical Dispatch on steroids🤩 Im now a fan!
Hey man, I'm yet another subscriber that found you after you started doing vids on dead, phish, umph, etc. So glad to see you get turned on to UM. My first experience with them was their show at the the inaugural Bonnaroo festival in '02. I went on the see them 40+ times, mostly from '03 to '08. And that guitarist.... I think you are gonna know his name is Jake Cinninger from now on lol.
Umph love they just did a two night run with billy strings on 2/14/20-2/15/20 check out the Friday show Billy comes up for two songs and it's on 🔥 Jake and Billy together it doesn't get any finer than that
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Oh man it does if you count Voodoo Child from Saturday
Was shocked how good they played together. Not a fan of bluegrass but he rocked with umps both nights.
Billy Strings went toe to toe with jake. Never seen that before, it was wild
I love hearing someone who knows music really well hear umphs for the first time. This was great. Go to their show next time they're in, you won't be disappointed :)
I’ve really become a fan of your channel lately. Excellent and informative breakdowns of some of my favorite bands. The internet needs genuine talent and people like you! By the way, space bar pauses and plays the video to make it easy for ya:) thank you!
Saw Umphrey's McGee the first time in Halloween 07 in Denver. Super fun time, great band! Glad you found them! We gonna see some Moe next? Just sayin'...
The drummer on the set is Kris Myers. You are very correct, the man is "killer", one of the best alive right now in my opinion. Pretty great singer too, which is especially tough to do when you're hitting those things like he does! Seems like you are an MD guy from your affinity for PRS and The Ravens, so here is a video of Umphrey's playing in the DMV this past Halloween at The Anthem. They played an assortment of Police tunes, hence the costumes (PS love these videos please keep em coming!): ruclips.net/video/2XZs92Xu82A/видео.html
Kris Myers is a freak of nature
Hardest working man in show business.
Kris Myers singing hot for teacher while playing the drums is something to see.
I can’t get enough of these videos and can’t wait for each new upload. I hope you revisit phish and UM again.
I love watching people ''Get'' Phish for the first time!
I've seen umphreys a lot and they always blow my mind. Your reaction to this song is the same as mine. Whenever people are curious about them this is the song I share with them. They used to come to Baltimore every fall and Valentines day weekend. I haven't seen them in a few years so I'm not sure about the schedule now. I heard you say you live in Baltimore in another video. That's a great place for live music! I live not far away in Harpers Ferry.
Iron maiden had a baby with Phish...that baby grew up listening to Yes = Umphrey's McGee
Thanks you for showing UMPH LOVE! Keep an eye out in a city near you!
seeing these guys and Disco Biscuits in one solid 4+ hour chunk of uninterrupted music late night at Bonnaroo (seriously, they changed drum sets piece by piece except the kick while still playing) was among the best experiences of my life
Guitar playing live music junkie here. Just found your channel. Watched John Butler review and now Umphrey's McGee... two of my absolute favorites that I have seen many many times! Loved seeing your reaction and breakdown of chords. So true about Umphrey's dynamics. I would recommend Steve Kimock Band - Tongue and Groove or a moe. song like Timmy Tucker, 32 Things or Recreational Chemistry. The band has two amazing guitarists and if you dig Umphrey's, moe. will blow your mind!!
1st Umphrey reaction ever, luv it brother. Keep it up
The Jaco Fish with melt your face straight off. Raiders of the Lost Ark every show!
Best live band in the country right now. Simply unreal how tight they are live. There light show is top notch as well.
Hey teach, just started your watching your channel when I saw your phish video the other day. Love seeing you get turned on to all these excellent jam bands. Phish, greatful dead, umphreys mcgee. Please please continue playing these jam bands. Twiddle, pigeons playing ping pong, and goose are a couple other incredible bands. If u choose to play one I could definitely recommend something good and even give you some background or what ever! Keep on jamming!
What's amazing is how much of what Jake (and the other guys) do is improvised! Jake's solos are nuts
Do some Mikey era Widespread Panic. Mikey had a very unique style.
Paul Haynes absolutely
So pumped you finally got to experience some Umphrey's! Highly highly recommend doing a reaction video on Tedeschi-Trucks Band (or really anything with Derek Trucks). I saw you did a Billy Strings/Marcus King Band reaction and feel Derek Trucks would compliment that well.
Glad to see some Umphrey’s! Kind of like a progressive rock/jam band. They should be more popular in my opinion.
Love that you got to sit in with them. So cool.
3 minutes into this vid and I hit the subscribe button....so much appreciate how you approach\explain this song. Can't wait to start watching your other vids!
This is so chill. Found this channel like three days ago and was like man i hope he does umphreys friggin next video right on
Umphreys is probably the best live band I've ever seen when it comes to a live performance
Love this song!! Ty
Dude killer video, got my like and subscribe. This video was perfectly timed I traveled from Chicago to Tennessee to Umphreys McGee play at The Caver, underground this weekend.
This version has stuck with me since Freshman year of college, one of the best Umph's tunes epic walkthru!
Um been killin it for years, mad respect
You should react to either the Reba or Divided Sky by phish from there 10/31/94 show at the glens falls civic center. There is video for both on youtube
That Divided Sky is definitely EPIC!
So glad you can appreciate the awesomeness of Umph! These guys are the tightest rock improv band around currently. They play on the edge and can turn on a dime. I'm a huge Phish and Dead fan but as far as right now currently killing it every time they play. Go see them if you have a chance. Also all really nice guys!
Oh yeah! Umphrey's McGee is something special! Great video, hope you do some more UM!
Welcome to the Umphreys Family! They are the best band out there!!
Uh-Oh....now he's into Festival Prog Bands! Other than Umphrey's - You gotta check out String Cheese Incident, Moe especially and my new favorite...Goose! Love it, Brother!!!!
And Dopapod ;)
You gotta get into Billy Strings too, the guy is an insane shredder at 27 years old and taking Bluegrass into unchartered territory! Here he is (on Electric...pretty rare) with Umph ruclips.net/video/_0xOUbmw1iU/видео.html
These videos just started showing up on my feed and I watched this one immediately after the John Butler "Ocean" breakdown. Not sure the goosebumps on my arms can handle much more.
Knew an umphreys vid had to be coming at some point love it
Been to 39 Umph shows, one of the best bands on the planet my dude. Hardest working band in the industry! UmphLove! Every player is at the top of there game and so in tune with each other.
Saw them 15 years ago when I was in college. Blew my mind back then.
We like all this jam stuff for its originality and inspired creativity. We see how talented you are, so we gotta ask, post/link up some of your original (or cover) performances! Do it, man! And, keep this up, too. It's beyond cool!
Seen umphrey a few times now and they can really take you places!
Dude! I highly recommend attending an Umphrey’s show. They are great to watch on your computer and I say keep that up so I can watch you dissect, but their shows are quite an experience.
Jake is the reason I now own a G&L and more precise a Comanche. I found it at the used rack at Guitar Center and couldn't put it down or leave without it.
Umphrey's McGee is amazing :)
Oh hell yes! My favorite band of all time
There is a reason I've seen these guys around 40 times.
Came here after the WBG video, we need you to keep breaking down the HOF (Hall of Fame) versions. These are special jams that us as fans vote for at the end of the year, then Umphreys compiles them into a yearly greatest hits, basically.
That WBG was on the HOF.
The tones you can get from those G & L pups are just sick.
You just got a new subscriber! Umphrey's has been my favorite band for some time now. Thank you for taking the time to check them out and make this video!!! Also, zebra print guitar?! sick :)