Conversation with Umphrey's McGee Lighting Director, Ben Factor. Ben and I talk about how he's been using this time off to get into better daily habits, how he got into lighting, his journey to getting the gig with Umphrey's McGee, what it was like to light up the Caverns in TN back in March, tells us more about what happened during the technical difficulties that threw him for a loop in Asheville and a whole bunch more! Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amon...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast A complete run down of the recent Umphrey's McGee live streams from Boondock Studios in Niles MI, June 10th and 11th 2020. Also featured this week, my conversation with Boondock Studio manager Jim Leep. Jim and I talk about all things Boondock studio, what it took to get the place ready for its first ever live stream event and even takes us on a tour of what's inside! Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.co...
Jul 07, 2020•2 hr 32 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast Conversation with the guys from funk, rock, jamband Mosey Beat . Tune in to hear Taylor talk about taking lessons with Jake Cinninger, Blair reminiscing about the time he went to a Kris Myers drum clinic. They tell us a little history about their band, share what Umphrey's McGee tunes they’ve covered, they pass along some news about their new EP coming this summer, and a shit ton more! Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast Conversation with Ali Baba’s Tahini founding member and bass player, Mother Vinegar guitarist, and the man who is responsible for some of the Umphrey’s McGee songs that you know and love. Listen as Karl talks about the various music projects that he’s been working on, dives into his love of taking apart guitars and making something that you can’t find in a store, we take a little walk down memory lane back to the days of ABT and Umphrey’s opening for each other and sharing a stage, where the OG ...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast Conversation with Umphrey's McGee road merch manager, Sam Sutton. We shoot the shit about how life has been going, what happened when Umphrey’s McGee found out they were not going to be playing their California run back in March, what he’s been up to at home with his family, shares some things that he’s grateful for during this time and more! Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ W...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast Conversation with life coach Mindy Lutch. Mindy and I talk about her first live Umphrey’s McGee show, shares some places she would love to see the band play live, talks about her friendship with the guys in the band, what she feels is key to a great marriage that lasts 20 years, takes us on a little journey through her own healing, and also offers some words of wisdom we can apply to life anytime, but especially now. Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthi...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast Conversation with author of The Pharmer’s Almanac: the unofficial guide to Phish Vol 6 and Mother Vinegar drummer, Kevin Cassels. We talk about what music he was into as a kid, going to his first Grateful Dead show, how he wrote his book, his first Umphrey’s show, opening for Umphrey’s and shares details about a very interesting project that he’s working on. Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppeda...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast A brief recap of JoelBowl2020! Also this week my conversation with 12-year-old guitar player Ian Maynhart. Ian and I talk about playing guitar, shares a few of his favorite guitarists, talks about meeting Jake Cinninger, Ryan Stasik and Joel Cummins and the Umphrey’s McGee song that got him interested in the band. Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongt...
May 19, 2020•25 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast Conversation with dad, husband, fellow umphreak and founding member of the group Much Obliged, Benji Rosenzweig. Benji and I talk about how social distancing is going for his family of 4, the purpose and mission of starting the group much obliged, gives a fantastic back story on the Yellow Balloons and shares a few really great recommendations for some must listen to UM tunes. Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.fa...
May 12, 2020•52 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast Conversation with writer, producer, and director of the film 'The Canyonlands', Brendan Devane. We talk about Brendan’s different path to film making, the process of how the idea for this movie came to fruition, Brendan Bayliss’ initial reaction to being approached about doing the music for the film, what it was like working at Skywalker Sound and a bunch more! Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dropp...
May 05, 2020•50 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast Conversation with online guitar teacher and founder of guitargate.com, Michael Palmisano. We talk about him and his family, his musical background and journey with music, why he started his YouTube channel and what he’s most excited about when he sees his first Umphrey’s McGee show. Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Umphrey'...
Apr 28, 2020•55 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast A full recap of Umphrey's McGee 3 night run at the Belly Up in Aspen Colorado on March 5th, 6th and 7th. Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Tour Dates: http://www.umphreys.com/tour/ Where to email of you have inquires about the Brendan and Jake Cubby Bear Show May 7th Cancelation: bands@duffentertainment.com Jimmy Rogers on T...
Apr 21, 2020•22 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast Finishing up the recent Umphrey's McGee pacific north west run this week on the show. We'll discuss the show at the Crystal Ballroom in Bend OR on February 28th + at the Showbox SODO in Seattle Washington on February 29th Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Tour Dates: http://www.umphreys.com/tour/ Episode 96: https://tinyurl....
Apr 14, 2020•23 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast A full recap of the recent Umphrey's McGee show at Midtown Ballroom in Bend OR February 26th + The McDonald Theater in Eugene OR February 27th. Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Tour Dates: http://www.umphreys.com/tour/ Episode 95: https://tinyurl.com/yx2dcge4 Article about the Eugene show: https://www.jambase.com/article/um...
Apr 07, 2020•18 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast Conversation with Ali Baba's Tahini Keyboardist, Justin Powell. Conducted over the recent Umphrey's McGee Asheville NC run over Valentine's Day 2020. We talk about parenthood, Ali Baba's Tahini's new album bottom feeders, seeing Umphrey's at Bonnaroo in 2004, what it was like sitting in with UM, and a ton more! Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthis...
Mar 31, 2020•29 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast A recap of the recent Valentine's 2020 weekend two night run at Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville NC, February 14th + 15th. Special guest this week: Rob Turner from "inside out with Turner + Seth" podcast Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Tour Dates: http://www.umphreys.com/tour/ Episode 93: https://tinyurl.com/rv3wlln E...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast Some news and updates about the recently canceled Umphrey's McGee shows in California March 12th -15th as well as the cancellation of the band's upcoming Rockjavik event in Iceland March 20th - 22nd. Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Tour Dates: http://www.umphreys.com/tour/ Episode 92: https://tinyurl.com/w5gaeb6 Umphrey's ...
Mar 17, 2020•18 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast A full rundown of the recent Umphrey's McGee shows on February 12th at Graceland Soundstage at Elvis Presley's in Memphis TN + the February 13th show at the Caverns in Pelham TN. Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Tour Dates: http://www.umphreys.com/tour/ Episode 91: https://tinyurl.com/t478vo7 Graceland: https://www.gracelan...
Mar 10, 2020•35 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast A rundown of the recent 2 nights at the Fillmore Auditorium in Detroit MI. Pleased to have special guest Eric Frutchey on again talking about the conclusion of his weekend, these twos shows, a little bit about the UMVIP set, Joel's master class + Omega Moos. Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Tour Dates: http://www.umphreys.c...
Mar 03, 2020•38 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast A run down of the recent Umphrey's McGee shows in Fort Wayne In on January 29th + in Northfield OH on January 30th. Special Guest on this week, show audio engineer Eric Frutchey Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Tour Dates: http://www.umphreys.com/tour/ Umphrey's returns to Atlanta: http://www.umphreys.com/2020/02/umphreys-r...
Feb 25, 2020•27 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast A rundown of the recent Umphrey's McGee show on January 24th at Stage AE in Pittsburgh PA + on January 25th at Express Live! in Columbus OH. Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Tour Dates: http://www.umphreys.com/tour/ Episode 88: Brooklyn Bowl January 19th + Penns Peak January 23rd Recap | Dropped Among This Crowd (simplecast...
Feb 18, 2020•17 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast A complete rundown of the Umphrey's McGee show on January 19th 2019 at the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn NY + the show on January 23rd at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe PA Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Tour Dates: http://www.umphreys.com/tour/ Red Rocks 2020 info: http://www.umphreys.com/2020/01/red-rocks-2020/ Episode 88: https:...
Feb 11, 2020•18 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast A full rundown of the recent Umphrey's McGee shows on January 17th + 18th at the Beacon Theater in NYC. Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Tour Dates: http://www.umphreys.com/tour/ Red Rocks 2020 info: http://www.umphreys.com/2020/01/red-rocks-2020/ Episode 86: https://tinyurl.com/rste7y4 Setlists for the shows discussed: Jan...
Feb 04, 2020•21 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast Finishing up the recent NYE run this week, the UMVIP set + show on December 30th are discussed, as well as all three sets on December 31st. Check out last week's episode for a recap of night 1 + 2, December 27th + 28. *Link can be found in the show notes* Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Episode 83: https://tinyurl.com/yje4...
Jan 21, 2020•30 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast A full recap of the first two nights of the recent Umphrey's McGee NYE 2019 run at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver CO. Tune in next week for the UMVIP set + night 3 on December 30th + all three sets of NYE. Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowd Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/ Website: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.weebly.com/ Episode 83: https://tinyurl.com/yje49cxj Umphreaks Anonymous 2019 year in review su...
Jan 14, 2020•25 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast My conversation with Ali Baba's Tahini drummer Steve Krojo. We chat about South Bend in the '90's, what it was like to bring all sorts of folks from the band's past in on the new record "Bottom Feeders" and why it made sense for Jake to continue his career with Umphrey's McGee when Ali Baba's was not sure of what direction to continue in. Also featured this week, my review of the new Ali Baba's Tahini album "Bottom Feeders". "Bottom Feeders' available on vinyl and music streaming services beginn...
Jan 07, 2020•58 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast A reair of episode 62 featuring an interview with Umphrey's McGee Keyboardist, Joel Cummins. Joel discusses travel with his daughter and his newly released book "A Realist Guide to a Successful Music Career" Email: umphreakparentspodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Umphreakparents Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UmphreakParentsPodcast/ Closed Facebook Group: Umphreak Parents Website: https://umphreakparentspodcast.weebly.com/ Episode 61: https://tinyurl.com/y2mclbd8 Swftcharge information: ...
Dec 31, 2019•41 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast A re-air of Episode 55 featuring interview with former Umphrey's McGee Lighting Director Jefferson Waful. Interview was conducted at Summer Camp Music Festival 2019 Email: umphreakparentspodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Umphreakparents Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UmphreakParentsPodcast/ Closed Facebook Group: Umphreak Parents Website: https://umphreakparentspodcast.weebly.com/ Listener Survey: https://tinyurl.com/y67tcxrx The "interview' project: http://umanon.com/projects/interview-...
Dec 24, 2019•59 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast A rundown of what I felt were the top 20 songs/jams of 2019 in addition to a complete recap of the Brendan Bayliss + Jake Cinninger holiday show at the Park West in Chicago IL on December 7th 2019 Email: umphreakparentspodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Umphreakparents Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UmphreakParentsPodcast/ Closed Facebook Group: Umphreak Parents Website: https://umphreakparentspodcast.weebly.com/ Listener Survey: https://tinyurl.com/y67tcxrx Tour Dates: http://www.umphrey...
Dec 17, 2019•28 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast A recap of the Umphrey's McGee shows on November 8th + 9th at the Inaugural Woodlands Music and Arts Festival in Charleston SC. Email: umphreakparentspodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Umphreakparents Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UmphreakParentsPodcast/ Closed Facebook Group: Umphreak Parents Website: https://umphreakparentspodcast.weebly.com/ Listener Survey: https://tinyurl.com/y67tcxrx Tour Dates: http://www.umphreys.com/tour/ Episode 78: https://tinyurl.com/uj6vsme The Doom Room: ht...
Dec 10, 2019•29 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast 
