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Brendan Bayliss and Joel Cummins to Play Acoustic Duo Gigs This Fall

9:28 AM EDT on September 2, 2026

Umphrey’s McGee co-founders Brendan Bayliss and Joel Cummins have confirmed a pair of acoustic Midwest gigs. This fall, the guitarist and keyboardist will come together for shows at Whitestown, IN’s Moontown Brewing Company on November 5 and Peoria, IL’s Kenny’s Westside Pub on November 6, with a portion of proceeds from both gigs going to the Cummins Educational Scholarships.

Up next, Bayliss will perform with Jennifer Hartswick as Hartliss at Manteno, IL’s Shoe Fest this Friday, September 4. Umphrey’s McGee will then kick off a three-night run at Bellvue, CO’s The Mishawaka on September 25. It is unknown if Bayliss will host his annual stripped-down holiday show, or what form the performance might take, following guitarist Jake Cinninger’s departure from the band earlier this summer.

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