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7 Questions with Jake Cinninger from Umphrey’s McGee

Jake_Umphreys_NewOur next participant in the 7 Questions project is one of my favorite guitarists on the “jamband” scene.  Jake Cinninger is currently the guitarist in jamband via prog rock outfit Umphrey’s McGee.  They tour A LOT, so make sure to check out a show next time they are around.

An interesting side project for Jake has been OHMPHREY which pairs him up for an improv heavy album with Chris Poland (OHM, Megadeth).

Describe your first experience playing music.

The first real memory I have is when I was about four years I played with Tommy Shaw, from Styx.  He was living in my hometown of Niles, MI and my parents were friends with him.  There was a party at my parent’s place and Tommy was playing Beatles by the campfire and I dragged my whole drum set out from my bedroom and joined in.

What has been your most significant musical experience?

I have had a lot of significant experiences, but just this last summer, two late night shows at Rothbury Music Festival.  As far as the eye could see were little heads and Umphrey’s never sounded so tight and proud.  I remember walking off the stage at 5AM feeling like we had connected better than ever, it was great.
What was the best advice you pursuing a career in music you were ever given?

To create something new, you have to fall on your face once in awhile, get up, scape off the bad bits, and go back to the drawing board.  Great songs are like great stories, you need more than one draft.

What is your favorite sound?

My dog does a mean John Coltrane impersonation, she sounds just like a sax when she is happy to see me, it is my favorite sound.

Name some of your biggest non-musical influences.

My parents and wife, the rest really are musical.

What is the most memorable concert you ever attended?

Todd Rundgren’s Adventures in Utopia Tour 1980 in South Bend, IN.
Put your iPod on shuffle and list the first 5 songs that appear.
She’s got Balls, AC/DC
Great King Rat, Queen
Nobody’s Fault but Mine, Led Zeppelin
Brand New Morning, Bob Seger
Burnin’ For You, Blue Oyster Cult.

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  • @iheartguitar Going to NAMM? We should totally meet up. @guitarnoize are you going as well? #
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  • Working on our NEW National Music Workshop Newsletter with MailChimp. Good stuff. #
  • Just made arrangements to attend NAMM in January. Already? #
  • Feels good to get things done. Look for a new installment of #7Q tomorrow #
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  • Here is Becca Marlee playing an original song during one of the student concerts this summer. http://bit.ly/KCTRi #
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This Week on Twitter


This Week on Twitter


This Week on Twitter 2009-08-30

  • Look for the first installment of the 7 Questions project later this week with Paul Gilbert! #
  • Pete Huttlinger Plays Stevie Wonder http://bit.ly/2kmkES #
  • Look for the 7 Questions with Paul Gilbert on Thursday. Who else should I ask to participate? #
  • RT @jazzguitarlife: I just uploaded a review of Montreal Jazz Guitarist Greg Clayton's Mtl. Jazz Fest 2009 show review – http://bit.ly/bekc1 #
  • Just sent out 10 invites for the 7 questions series. I will keep you updated when/if they agree to participate. #
  • Just heard from Albert Lee. He agreed to participate in the #7Q project. #
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  • RT @bryanbeller: new extended blog on the Mike Lull T-Bass and new pedalboard I just wired: http://tinyurl.com/lm7v9h #
  • Looking for a space in NYC for a guitar clinic. Must be in Manhattan and hold approx. 100 people. Any ideas? #
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  • RT @stevevai: While I was in Tahiti I couldn't find a guitar so I grabbed whatever swam by… that screamed. http://yfrog.com/dy7ypj #
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  • Check in tomorrow for the first installment of the 7Q project with Paul Gilbert #
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  • Coming soon to 7Q – Will Bernard, Pete Huttlinger, Steve Vai and Brent Mason #
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  • Thanks for everyone who passed on the #7Q with Paul Gilbert. I really appreciate it. #
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