Conversation with Kris Myers

Tune in this week to hear my conversation with Umphrey's McGee drummer, Kris Myers! In our chat Kris + I cover a lot of topics, like:

* His studio in Nashville and having Umphrey's McGee there back in February for Wrapped around Nashville

* Kick The Cat – their new album "Gurgle" is available June 25.  

*Good Night Publishing  

* How having several creative outlets helps him approach his craft differently

* His history with music

* Growing up and what inspired him to play drums

* Teaching virtual lessons in 2020 and the experience he’s had in the past teaching

* The first album that left an impact on his life, what bands influenced him and the greatest live shows he's ever seen.

* Playing drums and singing  

* The Police + Halloween 2019

*  What he’s currently listening to

* His post show ritual

* Neil Peart, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Jason Bonham and more!

Also in this week's episode, some information about the upcoming virtual poster art silent auction sponsored by Dropped Among This Crowd Media, kicking off Monday, June 7th.  

Also details about the upcoming new studio album from Umphrey's Mcgee,  "YOU WALKED UP SHAKING IN YOUR BOOTS BUT STOOD TALL AND LEFT A RAGING BULL", dropping July 16th. 

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Conversation with James Flames: 

Part 1: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/conversation-with-artist-james-flames-part-1

Part 2: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/conversation-with-artist-james-flames-part-2

YOU WALKED UP SHAKING IN YOUR BOOTS BUT YOU STOOD TALL AND LEFT A RAGING BULL - Umphrey's McGee (umphreys.com)

Conversations with the other members of Umphrey's McGee: 

Jake Cinninger (episode 148) : https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/conversation-with-jake-cinninger

Ryan Stasik:

Talks about Death Kings: (episode 146):  https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/my-hall-of-fame-2020-ballot

Coffee Chat (episode 120): https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/conversation-with-ryan-stasik

Part 1 (episode 73): https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/conversation-with-ryan-stasik-part-1

Part 2 (episode 74) : https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/conversation-with-ryan-stasik-part-2

Brendan Bayliss (episode 115) : https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/conversation-with-brendan-bayliss

Andy Farag (episode 125): https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/conversation-with-andy-farag

Joel Cummins: 

Episode 62: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-joel-cummins

Episode 22: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/epsiode-22

Wrapped Around Nashville Recap Episode: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/wrapped-around-nashville-february-4th-5th-6th

Goodnight Nurse Music: Goodnight Nurse Music

Kick The Cat: @kickthecat | Linktree

Red Rocks set with Jason Bonham  mentioned in this episode: 

Setlist: Umphrey's McGee \mm/ (umphreys.com)

Where you can listen:

UMLive: UMPHREY'S MCGEE | Download Umphrey's McGee 6/23/19, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO MP3 and FLAC (umlive.net)

Nugs.net: Umphrey's McGee online-music of 06/23/2019, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison (nugs.net)

Archive. org: Umphreys McGee Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on 2019-06-23 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Umphrey's McGee pays tribute to Neil Peart: 

January 17th 2020: 

Setlist: Umphrey's McGee \mm/ (umphreys.com)

Listen: 

UMLive: UMPHREY'S MCGEE | Download Umphrey's McGee 1/17/20, The Beacon Theatre, New York, NY MP3 and FLAC (umlive.net)

Nugs.net: Umphrey's McGee online-music of 01/17/2020, The Beacon Theatre, New York (nugs.net)

January 18th 2020: 

Setlist: Umphrey's McGee \mm/ (umphreys.com)

Listen: 

UMLive: UMPHREY'S MCGEE | Download Umphrey's McGee 1/18/20, The Beacon Theatre, New York, NY MP3 and FLAC (umlive.net)

Nugs.net: Umphrey's McGee online-music of 01/18/2020, The Beacon Theatre, New York (nugs.net)

Video 

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Limelight: https://tinyurl.com/yyz28u26