"Eminence Front" Umphrey's Mcgee Feat. Michael Palmisano

[@dieseIboy]

The green tank top guy in the front is my spirit animal.

[@Guitargate]

Oh jesus yes.

[@TheDuke7997]

I don’t think anyone on KZbin is as sincere and grateful as Michael is for the people that watch his videos. Well deserved.

[@Zanone_]

So now you should do a breakdown of this to talk through what you were thinking/ feeling and how you ended up playing everything! Congrats man. Awesome.

[@Talstalthesnarkle]

!great idea

[@Guitargate]

Doing it. Will be on the podcast with Sara - Dropped amongst the crowd.

[@britebooy]

How about doing one for Pete Townsend and then do one for yourself. Would be a nice comparison

[@carrico504]

No

[@monkeyman1327]

Lol it’s like the bo burnham sketch

[@Dave-gf3kd]

There’s an old saying: “those who can’t do - teach” - there are some exceptional people on the planet that are able to prove that wrong….Michael is one of them!

[@MOAB-UT]

Many exceptions to that quote. I doubt many top College / NFL coaches can play particularly well- still great coaches and motivators. Just watch the speak by Al P. in Any Given Sunday.

[@Guitargate]

Thanks Dave!

[@nickwalkenhorst6739]

And those who can’t teach, teach gym

[@ajschroetlin2196]

@@nickwalkenhorst6739 I was going to say the same thing. 😏

[@nickwalkenhorst6739]

@ aj schroetlin... school of rock right? Lol

[@Guitargate]

The 2x2 smashed my FACE in.

[@milosatin]

SAME

[@JoshuaMantis]

That will happen.

[@marcusmayne3831]

Do some JJ GREY AND MOFRO! MOFRO!

[@matthewhayes4033]

So cool you got to sit in with the mighty umph. that was awesome. I can imagine that they are Not any easy band to sit in with. The level of talent in that band is overwhelming

[@chriscox7523]

@@matthewhayes4033 dfvnsn .

[@martinjohanolsen5229]

You should totally react to this, would love to hear what you think about when you play. Love this, love you❤️❤️❤️

[@johnhayes8476]

Great idea!!!

[@seanstack180]

Yes! Do it!

[@modelcitizen1977]

Brilliant

[@clearfield2009]

^^^ What @martin said‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️🥂🥂🥂🥂💥🥂💥💕💕‼️😘💥🙏🙏

[@christopherpeters3922]

It will be like inception 😯😯😯

[@MrLiftr]

We are all living vicariously through your happiness on that stage. This is awesome!

[@csteve9535]

That's totally awesome Mike I'm stoked for you... Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy...

[@Guitargate]

Thank you :)

[@thomasbell8599]

Hey....that's my guitar teacher! . So proud of you, Michael. Good things happen to good people! And holy Sheeet, that is such a muscular riff.

[@Guitargate]

CORRECT.

[@Dubsackd333]

this is everything!!! be here now! great Work!!!☀☀☀☀☀☀

[@Nimsh-]

Man, I just love how Michael has a huge smile on his face the whole time.

[@donaldporter6844]

Excellent Michael Congratulations for being able to play live again with U M

[@jacobtillman6503]

TOO PERFECT THE SONG THE JAMS THE PUT ON

[@gratefulhead1144]

I feel so privileged to have been able to watch this story unfold. From you not knowing who my favorite band was, to ripping it up onstage alongside them. What a ride.

[@fsmdanimal]

Feel the same. When I first discovered his videos I thought… this guy really needs to check out Jake & UM….. cool to see.

[@Guitargate]

Dude. Totally!

[@vanman8526]

Dude same here!!

[@IAmNotFamousAnymore]

All in under a year too. I've been following UM religiously since 2005 and can barely get a "hello." 😂😂😂

[@nathansmarick1979]

I was one of the ones fortunate enough to meet Michael on Wednesday. He's who you think he is: nice, normal, approachable.

[@Guitargate]

Thanks nathan and great to meet you!

[@kengelmann]

That made me really happy

[@johnhayes8476]

This brought a tear to my eye. How awesome!

[@toddmckinney4499]

Ditto!

[@RockinA82]

It's my birthday, and America's birthday.. got 10 min break from the kids, and watching this just made my day. Rock on Michael!

[@chillingguy8386]

Cape May NJ !!!! My favorite place in the world have fun.

[@MrTTTYT]

Killer song mate. The Band delivered their parts beautifully.

[@fsmdanimal]

I remember when I started watching your videos and thinking…. This guy really needs to check out Jake & Umphrey’s. So cool to see you discover and befriend them. These guys are true musicians’ musicians…. And super nice guys. My favorite live band to see. Congrats on the performance.. glad you didn’t get hidden in the mix… could certainly hear you.

[@Guitargate]

Wow, thanks!

[@maxmarchetti6562]

Slowly opening the wah then right into a duet ... amazing.

[@CatsBestFinds59]

What a treat! 👏👏🎶🎸

[@5yearsout]

Damn it's good to see live music again. Thanks for all you do for us music lovers out here Michael.

[@JRJigsawyer]

To echo: watched you before, then you discovered my favorite band, and now you rip it up onstage with them. All because you're a stand up dude, congrats my man. And you nailed it, bravo!

[@lucasmorgan4359]

Wowzers!!! He found it

[@rselp]

Your killer playing and tone should silence the “KZbinr guitarists can’t play live” trolls once and for all! You smashed it out of the park brother…so proud of you❤️

[@Guitargate]

Ha! I can say the same about you!! I know you do it live all the time my friend!

[@jivefx]

I concur; brilliant.

[@HighMarkWater]

Goosebumps!!! Smiling ear to ear watching you up there rippin with UM!!!

[@ericpfeiffer1361]

They played this at my first umphs show when I was 17 and I was hooked

[@drewauberger7155]

As a fan of you, UM, and sick jams in general this was phenomenal

[@Guitargate]

Thank you Drew!

[@dime_life4768]

👍Livin the dream! Good work mate! Good on you, well deserved!

[@davidpepper442]

Ok...that was friggin' sweet. Excellent tone Michael!

[@kalebhall6718]

Tell em to come back to Fort Wayne! Loved seeing these guys before the pandemic. “Virginity Rocks”! You’re killing it Michael. Your love for music is rippling to your viewers afar. Keep it alive!

[@hopeyats8382]

Badass!

[@FloridaManRacer]

6:07 What a GREAT lick. The dissidence works SO WELL right there.

[@Guitargate]

Thanks!! Little nastiness for those who are paying attention!

[@budgibson185]

What’s it like to come out there and be so graciously accepted and to be able to trade licks w one of the best guitarist playing today? Umphrey’s is helluva band, it’s wild you got up there and not only held your own but shined

[@Guitargate]

FEELS AMAZING. THANKS BUD!

[@abikerinpa]

One of my favorite songs bossman ! ♥️😎

[@southamericanredneck9471]

Most excellent!

[@timphillips3873]

Dude- You absolutely ripped those solos! Really awesome to watch someone in their element and having a damn good time doing it! You belong up there.

[@Guitargate]

Thank you brother! I miss the stage, for sure.

[@fastjazz]

Awesome awesome awesome!!!!! Love to see the KZbin teachers actually do / great stuff!!!!

[@Guitargate]

We're real people! Thanks!!

[@robbachman5264]

Cape May is a wonderful place. Go there every year :) Great song !!!! And you rocked it grate !!!

[@jeffweaver955]

Yes!! Love that band and love that song

[@davidmugglebee523]

The force is strong with this one. So happy for you and congrats!

[@Guitargate]

Thanks David!!!

[@TomG626]

That was awesome!!!! Killin’ it!!

[@leegorsky312]

Congrats man. Watching you play with UM like that made me smile so big. Your genuineness comes through as a teacher and a player. I’m proud to be your student. What a thrill to watch you play. Some day I’m going to catch you live. 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@Guitargate]

SOOOOOOON LEE!

[@DarrenRayYagle]

One of my favorites. Great job Michael! 👍

[@bartmay9560]

what a banger

[@skeeterman7144]

A lifetime dream. Good for you.

[@thomasbell6834]

Crushed it, Michael. We all know you chose the domestic life to have a family and to teach…..and respect that choice immensely.

[@Guitargate]

Thanks Thomas! Nice to get back out there from time to time!

[@christopherpeters3922]

Got the email...parked my car...went to youtube....im so incredibly happy for you. This is amazing.

[@christopherpeters3922]

P.S. We have all talked privately and decided you will form a band🤔

[@Guitargate]

LOVE IT.

[@fy4b230]

Missed UM and TDB in Frederick..40 mins from where I grew up. Damn. Congrats Mike.

[@tomlawrence1471]

Not just a guitar player but a PERFORMER! So awesome to see you in a live event just crushing it & FEELING it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤘🏻

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

What a wonderful thing to experience, nice 👌 😎🎙🎸✅

[@x5yankee]

Nailed it Michael great job

[@gregowensinclair]

This is spectacular...my favorite band, and my favorite KZbin channel. Congrats my man.

[@Guitargate]

Wow, thanks!

[@johnmcelhaney8490]

watched this 1 year later and still so thrilled for you bro. way to go!!!

[@miketaylor2188]

Great job Michael.... you were Rockin man....I was having fun through you

[@JackRuch]

Awesome brother! You sound great!

[@Guitargate]

Thank YOU sir!

[@Possum_J]

Let’s go!!!!!!!

[@ianmills7750]

That smile on your face pretty much says it all! Great stuff Michael!

[@Guitargate]

Still smiling!

[@rguimond]

Congrats Michael! Love to see your smile throughout the whole song - crushed it!

[@muzikman183]

fun fun fun man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ILY2MuchProductions]

Wish I could have been there! I'm from MD but live out of state now. Was considering coming back to MD just for that show. So awesome that two of the my biggest musician inspirations were jamming together. So sweet

[@FrostEternalGaming]

I never knew how amazing that song was until now! Utterly humble

[@joshualange4896]

DOOD I CANT BELIEVE YOU GOT TO JAM WITH UMPHS!! Sooooooooo Awesome!!!!

[@brianbonifacio7536]

DOOOPE! Great things happen when you're not only capable but super cool! Rock on Michael!

[@Guitargate]

Thanks Brian!

[@carrico504]

I was there. Great stuff. Big UM fan and was not a fan of yours until now. Frederick representing.

[@bentwilson1]

Really cool! Well done! I love me some UMPH

[@alexgerhardt2008]

I'm so excited for you to be able to have the chance to play with Umphrey's! Had a feeling it would happen and super pumped that it happened!! 🤘🏼

[@lindsaydouglas381]

That was so good. Nice to see you up there Michael. I love this band and it's thanks to you and bringing them to my consciousness. Now I'm hooked :-) You should do this more often.

[@Guitargate]

I want to!! Thanks! And glad you found UMPH! Incredible band and people.

[@janvittrup4497]

Damn! Michael! You Rock! Respekt !

[@Guitargate]

Thanks Jan!

[@seanstack180]

Super cool! You should come play at the music festival (Summercamp) hosted by Umphreys and Moe’s in Peoria Illinois in august!

[@captainsjournal]

Very very nice. Very tasteful lead, not stepping on what others are doing, but accentuating what's happening and providing the vibrato, grace notes, icing on the cake. Thanks.

[@James_Blazer]

That is awesome. Dream for any fan & musician. Congrats and also a great move by Umphreys

[@thealaskapicker8628]

Stoked for you that it actually happened! sounded great

[@elifromtishbe6547]

you Rock Micheal!

[@fugginrambo]

Umphreys is the pinnacle of live jams , well done!

[@jerrygibbs355]

LOVED it!

[@BizzleTube]

That groove just … that groove. Well done, Michael. Sounded great in that mix

[@lorisparisot3660]

Does anyone has the name of the song ? I love it !

[@joeralston8252]

A few more guitars. 👌

[@MOAB-UT]

You and your beautiful PRS would shinning. Your enthusiasm and smile lit up that stage! GREAT JOB!

[@brizzmartin7612]

Awesome things happen to awesome people, Congrats! Lee up the positivity. This world/ music scene surely needs it

[@terric703]

Awesome!! And the look of joy on your face is priceless.

[@manyvibes1540]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 😎👍This 2022 Thanksgiving, I’m grateful to have had Michael introduce me to UM via their Tool cover - and THEN see him play with them (….after going down that rabbit hole and loooooving every minute of it…..) - the Best ~virtual holiday concert vibes~-- EVER!🔥

[@isween1985]

That's awesome brotha!

[@jackshittle]

Great job Mike & greetings from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ - cheers!

[@PanhandlePrepping]

How COOL is that?!! What an awesome experience for you. So happy for you, Mikey! Thank you for sharing this with us. TL definitely approves!! 🎸🔥🔥🔥

[@Guitargate]

TL APPROVED!!!!!!!

[@vandyman9957]

We've missed you TL

[@PanhandlePrepping]

Vandy my brutha! Missed you guys too!!

[@scottpitner4298]

Oh wow! They’re one of my favorites. So good…

[@kjguitarman]

Well done, Michael and band!

[@jppagetoo]

UM is the real deal band and great people. Glad you got to finally do that jam with them.

[@thornmatthew8395]

Cape May ~ where I went to boot camp. ~ great memories.

[@boomerdell]

Soooooo awesome! Really happy for you, Michael. Totally deserve this.

[@Retrodustbin-blog]

You brought it, Michael! Loved it!

[@lennylehnertz]

Excellent song selection

[@acousticadventure1]

Very flavorful playing Mike

[@Guitargate]

Thanks! Steady as she goes :)

[@pauldturner6407]

Really nice one Michael, thanks for sharing 👍

[@jboon-j1n]

Awesome Mike

[@manhalen7046]

That sounds unreal, that's as good a version of any big song that I've ever heard, holy shit.

[@Guitargate]

Thanks!

[@bitsiphon]

Awesomeness Overload!!

[@jdiggitty]

Haha, flip flops and tasty licks! Wonderful performance Michael.