Umphrey’s McGee & a Lesson in Longevity — Andy Farag (#177)

Andy Farag is the Percussionist for the band Umphrey’s McGee and has spent nearly 3 decades touring with the group, performing close to 3,000 shows worldwide. Tune in, as Andy reflects on his musical beginnings, the decision to drop out of Indiana University to join Umphrey’s McGee, his family’s reaction to leaving college, touring across the United States and abroad, the evolution of the music industry, the streaming era, 1990s hip-hop, the future of music in the age of AI, and the emergence of Cousin Eli… Everything But Politics!

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