Umphrey’s McGee Official Poster Artwork By Chris Gipple Blueprints Album Release Party September 8 2025 At Garcia’s Chicago IL Poster Canvas Home Decor

Umphrey's McGee Official Poster Artwork By Chris Gipple Blueprints Album Release Party September 8 2025 At Garcia's Chicago IL Poster Canvas Home Decor

The Umphrey’s McGee Official Poster Artwork By Chris Gipple Blueprints Album Release Party September 8 2025 At Garcia’s Chicago IL Poster Canvas Home Decor commemorates the sold-out, intimate album premiere event for Umphrey’s McGee’s highly anticipated 15th studio album “Blueprints,” their first release since 2022’s “Asking for a Friend,” held at Garcia’s Chicago, the acoustically refined restaurant and jam haven in the Windy City on Monday, September 8, 2025. This exclusive poster features original artwork by renowned artist Chris Gipple and celebrates the progressive rock sextet’s innovative “architecture of improvisation” approach, where fan-sourced improvisation segments were transformed into fully realized studio compositions, showcasing the unique creative process that has defined the band’s 27-year career. The memorable evening began at 5:30 PM with doors opening, followed by the premiere playback of the complete album at 6:30 PM on Garcia’s state-of-the-art Meyer Sound speaker array, a live performance featuring new drummer Scotty Zwang at 8:00 PM, and concluding with an intimate Q&A session at 10:00 PM where band members discussed their creative process, including keyboardist Joel Cummins revealing songs that didn’t make the final tracklist and guitarist Brendan Bayliss sharing insights about “Concessions”. The event featured surprise guest appearances from Warren Haynes (Gov’t Mule) and bassist Karina Rykman during an extended version of “In The Kitchen,” with Haynes taking over guitar duties while Bayliss moved to percussion, creating a truly magical moment that was livestreamed to nugs All Access subscribers worldwide. Available in premium poster and canvas home decor formats through official merchandise channels and select retailers, this collectible artwork captures the essence of Garcia’s Chicago debut for one of progressive rock’s most innovative acts, featuring their unique blend of composition and improvisation that has earned them a devoted global fanbase through over 2,800+ live performances, making it an essential piece for collectors and fans celebrating the band’s continued evolution in the jam band and progressive rock scenes.

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• Materials: cotton and polyester composite (canvas), pine wood (frame)
• Comes in 60 different sizes (including vertical and horizontal orientations)
• Horizontal, vertical and square options available
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