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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 6d

I think I can get you a reserved table. DM me on the other site.

Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 7d

See you Friday night with Jake in Traverse City at the Alluvion! Just a handful of tix left…

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 13d

I had the great privilege of playing Whatcha Gonna Do by Pablo Cruise on the pool deck of jam cruise in one of the yacht rock iterations. It brought me real joy to sing and play that banger.

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 13d

Conrad is the main reason we keep coming back to First Ave. He was such a sweet, humble and hard-working guy. He made that room & venue feel like home every time. Gone too soon. Thanks for showing us how to do it all the right way, Conrad.

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 14d

We’ve got some stuff in the works for 2026 that you’ll be happy with Skoi

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 14d

You’re welcome back anytime, NicNac. It’s a great time to hop back on the Umphrey’s train 🤘🏽hope all is well in your world :)

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 21d

It was much funnier to play Africa at the first show back from Africa. No one has a problem with Material Girl, I don’t think. But we’re focusing energy on Scotty playing new originals for him every show and doing covers that we all mostly know.

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 23d

Pine Creek shows are now up on Nugs

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 24d

Closed out @umphreys.com’s summer tour with a 3 song set 2 @ Pine Creek Lodge.

Thanks to everyone who came out to the show & made this summer tour so special.

We’ll see you in New York next month!

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 24d

Last night @umphreys.com made our debut at the incredible Pine Creek Ranch in Montana. Last night of tour here tonight. Let’s run it back!

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 25d

Early Wilco definitely played a few UT tunes… not sure if they still do but wouldn’t surprise me if they busted one out once in awhile.

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 25d

We just created a Blueprints playlist with all of the @umphreys.com source jams you, the fans, voted for to create the songs on the album. What’s your favorite?

Personally, I’m rediscovering little parts & possible jumping off points for future improv!

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 27d

Probably the biggest concern we’ve heard consistently from our UM ski team

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 27d

Hey skiers - our Icelantic Nomad 105 UMskis are now on sale for $799! I’ll be back at the merch table after this Saturday’s show in MT to talk skis & skiing and sign anything you want. Spread the word, these skis rule & I’ve been on em for 10 years. merch.umphreys.com/product/UYAM...

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 28d

It’s the last @umphreys.com week for a month & what a run it’s been.

We close it out Fri/Sat at the incredible Pine Creek Lodge in Livingston, MT.

If you ever wanted us to play your backyard but along the Yellowstone River, this is your chance.

What are you hoping we play?

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 28d

Thanks Pat. Glad you got to be there for this incredibly special weekend for the band. But only 4 hours? Surely there were more highlights than that.

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · 29d

Last night at the Mish was a blast. We opened with WTF/Domination & busted out Onward & Upward for the 1st time in 8 years!

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · Sep 14

If you like jams, we’re ready for you to try again

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · Sep 14

Never miss a Sunday show.

Bust out you could never predict?

See you at the Mish for the final night of he @umphreys.com run!

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · Sep 14

Normal UM songs have much worse arrangements than the way we rolled dice to arrange Blueprints

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · Sep 14

Night 2 at the Mish was one for the books

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · Sep 13

Two 5 song sets from @umphreys.com last night at the Mish… improv was flowing…

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · Sep 13

Brendan & I were interviewed on @npr.org by Scott Simon for Weekend Edition. It’s airing today but you can listen here. We talk about the creation of Blueprints & the Lego building process. Enjoy!

www.npr.org/2025/09/13/n...

What are 'legos' in rock band Umphrey's McGee's music and how the concept developed

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Brendan Bayliss and Joel Cummins of Umphrey's McGee about "Blueprints," their new album that's rooted in improvisation but also gave fans some say in the final product.

www.npr.org

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Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · Sep 12

I can’t remember what the 4th piece was that was cut from Concessions… would probably have to look at the voting to figure it out.

Joel Cummins @goldlikejoel.bsky.social · Sep 12

It’s Blueprints release day! It’s @umphreys.com ‘s first real “jam” album. Maybe the first album ever done as a collaboration between band & fans? We’ve split up the legos for you to see how we made it, but the full tracks are looooong.

Which is your favorite & why?

Now streaming everywhere

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