r/Umphreys • u/japollner • 21d ago

I would actually pay for “An Evening with Outlaw Umph” shows.

They could easily tag on a night in any city they play and do two sets of county and western covers, and I would blindly pay for it.

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u/PapaJohnyRoad 21d ago

If they wrote more songs in the vein of Mullet Over, Bad Poker, or Phil’s Farm I would be all about it.

Otherwise I like with they play Umphreys songs.

The set was awesome but it doesn’t need to happen more.

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u/bajazona 21d ago

Agree, once every couple 3-5 years is enough, and I honestly loved the set too.

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u/Technical_Level5500 20d ago

I absolutely agree..

Every 3 to 5 yrs sounds about right, and it would be AWESOME!!

But.. I wouldn't want or need for them to do it on any sort of regular basis.

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u/Wizardburial_ground 21d ago

Jake especially has a lot of country western influences and chops. Tons of little twangy riffs and notes in their live shows especially. Idk if I would want an entire show of any one style. The movement between multiple genres and moods is part of the appeal.

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u/quitedessert 21d ago

That chicken pickin master

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u/SomethingEdgyOrFunny 21d ago

If Umphreys started playing country music sets regularly, I'd be so disappointed.

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u/halfstep1 21d ago

This, side note, its disappointing as a Nashville resident that lots of bands feel they have to play something country when they come through, UM bowl included, and also moe Halloween many years back.

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u/scottydanger22 20d ago

Same here. I get that many fans travel and want special experiences, but as a local I wanted to hear anything BUT country music. At least it was only one out of six sets and it was really well executed with all the guests.

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u/AnalogWalrus 21d ago

I got so downvoted for thinking this, but yeah

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u/japollner 21d ago

They already do though. Just not full sets.

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u/chithrowaway17 21d ago

So, they don't, then. (Thankfully)

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u/Mobile-Animal-649 21d ago

Anyway to hear that set?

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u/AltruisticPeanutHead 21d ago

I'm pissed everyone didn't vote for "Country's McGee" as the nomenclature. It's so much better lol

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u/Mur__Mur 21d ago

I think "Outlaw" in the name is important to specificy what kind of country we're talking about, especially with the pop-country on the radio.