Umphrey's McGee 'sUMmer school' Starts August 6th

Article Contributed by umphreys.com | Published on Thursday, June 21, 2012

In the interest of continuing to deliver our fans the most unique, entertaining and engaging experiences around, the preparation for sUMmer school rolls on. sUMmer school is an intimate five day music camp nestled in the Catskill Mountains that will dive head first into all things Umphrey’s McGee. And we want you to join us!

Experience five days of interactive musical workshops designed for musicians of all skill levels, from aspiring beginner to zen master. We’ll explore how UM writes songs, improvises as a group, and rehearses both individually and collectively. There will be a variety of individual breakout sessions from the entire band & UM organization featuring insight into our business, touring, lighting, recording and more. And Thursday night we’ll rock an awards ceremony, complete with loads of gear giveaways from many UM endorsers. Did we mention there will be an Umphrey's McGee show show every night, followed by an open jam with camp attendees?

In addition, we’ll be offering a slew of non-musical activities ranging from hiking to bags, kickball to BBQing, films to fire pits. It’s the best chance you’re going to have to ask Stasik about his moustache waxing techniques while tipping back a cold one around a bonfire.  

Our tentative sUMmer school schedule is now available for your perusal. Give it a once over and hit us with any thoughts, suggestions, or questions at [email protected]. The camp is filling but we have various lodging and camping accommodations still available. Take a chance and come join us for a week in the woods, we promise you won’t regret it.

Loads more details from A to Z, and to register, click here

Umphrey's McGee 2012 Tour Dates

June
​6.28 Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Richmond, VA
​6.29 Outside the Factory, Philadelphia, PA*
​6.30 Bank of America Pavilion, Boston, MA*
 
July
​7.1 Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park, NJ*
​7.3 Kresge Audtiorium, Interlochen, MI*
​7.4 Moonlite Gardens, Cincinnati, OH*
​7.5 CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing, Peoria, IL*
7.6 Weekend at Harmony, Geneva, MN Two Set Festival Performance
​7.7 White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN*
​7.28-29 Catalpa NYC Music Festival, New York, NY Two Set Festival Performance
 
​August
​8.6-10 sUMmer School at Full Moon Resort, Big Indian, NY
​8.10 Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT
​8.11 The Klein, Bridgeport, CT
​8.12 moe.down 13, Turin, NY
​8.24-26 Summer Set Music Festival, Somerset, WI
​8.30 The Crossroads, Kansas City, MO
​8.31 Green Mountain Eco Fest, Eldridge, MO
 
September
9.1-2 North Coast Music Festival, Chicago, IL​
​9.5 Jefferson Theater, Charlottesville, VA
​9.6 The Norva, Norfolk, VA
​9.7 Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, NC
​9.8 Pisgah Brewery, Black Mountain, NC
​9.12 Simon Estes Amphitheater, Des Moines, IA
​9.13 Sumtur Amphitheater, Omaha, NE
9.14 Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO (w/ Railroad Earth)
​9.15 Boulder Theatre, Boulder, CO
​9.19 Workplay Soundstage, Birmingham, AL
​9.20 Minglewood Hall, Memphis, TN
​9.21 Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
​9.22 Iroquois Amphitheater, Louisville, KY
 
October
10.12 Austin City Limits Music Festival, Austin, TX​
10.26-27 Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee, WI (w/ This Must Be the Band)
 
November
11.8-11 ​Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival, Live Oak, FL
 
December
​12.17-21 Mayan Holidaze, Tulum, MEX SOLD OUT
12.28-31 The Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA 
 
* With very special guests G. Love & Special Sauce