@umwowshow
“Wow” to the UMph degree. A podcast exploring the history of improv-prog rock band Umphrey’s McGee, one song at a time. Proud member of DATC Media https://the-umphreys-wow-show-with-rob-turner-jimmy-knowledge.simplecast.com/
2019: All in Time / Suxity
2022: Partyin Peeps / Escape Goat
2023: Small Strides / Silent Type
2024: Attachments / Speak Up
Fun to see what songs hit the UM zeitgeist each year as a look-back encapsulation + look-ahead glance at greener jam pastures
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2010: Mixed Bizness / Partyin Peeps
2011: Booth Love / Let’s Dance
2012: Triple Wide / Partyin Peeps
2013: Bath / Hit It & Quit It
2014: Bad Friday / Honky Tonk Women
2015: Bright Lights / JaJunk
2016: Kitchen / Golden Years
2017: Wappy / Silent Type
2018: Attachments / Resolution
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12.31.00: Andy’s Last Beer (last) / Q*Bert (first)
2001: Machine Gun / N2F
2002: Glory / Tinkles
2003: Triple Wide / Wife Soup
2004: Bright Lights / Plunger
2005: N2F / Resolution
2006: Bridgeless / Partyin Peeps
2007: Tinkles / Tinkles
2008: Wappy / Wappy
2009: Much Obliged / Bath
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23 #umphreys new years now officially rung in & 32 different songs (26 originals, 6 covers) w/distinction of being the *last* or *first* song (post Auld Lang Syne of course) of a given year.
10 have repeated in first/last slot (Partyin Peeps 4x!) while 5 can claim prize for both distinctions
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Enjoy a Nugs playlist of the Plungers highlighted in these Waves of “Wow” #umphreys
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Wave 4: 2015-2023
Since Umphreys started their annual HOF album series in 2010, Plunger has earned 4 nods:
7.16.15
8.15.19
6.16.22
7.2.23
Three set 2 openers + one mid-set 1 illustrate how potent the song remains, particularly in the open-air summer heat.
Wave 3: 2014
Mike Mirro’s unexpected passing on the first night of Winter Tour 2014 was a sadness not easily shook. Playing through grief, UM channeled transcendence to honor their band brother.
The Plungers from this year added a new dimension to UM’s capacity for connection and catharsis
Wave 2: 2006-2011
Seeds of four future UM songs emerged from Plunger jams in this period, bringing full circle the team effort to usher 🪠 into the world.
Growing branches of its own on the Stew Family Tree, Plunger’s root structure connects with Mantis, Gulf Stream, Remind Me & Puppet String
Wave 1: June-July 2007
4 top shelf Plungers in a 6-week span, featuring a pair of set 2 openers + show opener of 1st night of D.U.M.B. Tour + middle of jaw-dropping festival set
6/8 Truckee magic -> 6/13 gettin weird w/friends in LA -> 6/27 Charlottesville rawker out the gate -> 7/19 10KLF 🔥
Happy “Wow” Wednesday!
Bidding 2024 adieu with a closer look at Plunger, a song symbolizing Umphreys staggering to beat an 8-count after founding drummer Mike Mirro *uppercut* the band w/his abrupt departure
Enjoy four impactful periods of the song’s evolution across 20 years of performances
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