Andy Farag

Andy Farag

Andy Farag

UMPHREYS MCGEE

Andy Farag

UMPHREYS MCGEE

Country:   United States Category:   PERCUSSION ARTISTS

Overview

Andy Farag continues to push the limits of what a percussionist can do in the rock and roll setting, as Umphrey’s McGee continues to pack amphitheaters and theaters coast to coast. His dynamic and tasteful playing accents the complex yet accessible arrangements of UM. Andy's ability to execute technical composed sections of music is matched by his ability to effortlessly improvise across the gamut of genres. 

The music of Umphrey’s McGee unfolds like an unpredictable conversation between longtime friends. Its six participants—Brendan Bayliss[guitar, vocals], Jake Cinninger [guitar, vocals], Joel Cummins [keyboards, piano, vocals], Andy Farag [percussion], Kris Myers [drums, vocals], and Ryan Stasik [bass]—know just how to communicate with each other on stage and in the studio. A call of progressive guitar wizardry might elicit a response of soft acoustic balladry, or a funk groove could be answered by explosive percussion. At any moment, heavy guitars can give way to heavier blues as the boys uncover the elusive nexus between jaw-dropping instrumental virtuosity and airtight songcraft.

That 22 year conversation continues as the band relentlessly writes and records, both in the studio and on the stage. Andy's studio prowess can be heard on more than a dozen full length albums and his live chops are featured on over 2500 pristine live recordings available via umlive.net. When Andy isn't on the road slaying rock shows (or sinking 8' putts), he spends time honing his craft and working on beat production in his Nashville studio. 

Equipment Configuration

Tour Rig

Solar Sparkle Finish

 

PBF300DXBA619  Bobby Allende Signature Quinto
PCF110DXBA619  Bobby Allende Signature Conga
PCF117DXBA619  Bobby Allende Signature Tumba
PCF125DXBA619 Bobby Allende Signature Bongos

 

PB900W All fit bongo stand
ETE1415MQ Marc Quinones Signature Timbales
ALX1215 (6x12 rocket tom/6x15 rocket tom/T800W stand) Arctic White
ALX1821 (6x18 rocket tom/6x21 rocket tom/T800W stand) Arctic White
PTM50BHR ultra-grip tambourine brass
BCM10 mountable cowbell 
BCM3 bala cha cha cowbell
BCM8 bala timbale cowbell
PPS37 cowbell holder 
75X cowbell holder
CBS100 gatling cabasa
PTB06 tombourine with mount
PET60 Elite Series Triangle 6"
PET80 Elite Series Triangle 8"
PET100 Elite Series Triangle 10"
PTC300 Trio Triangle Holder
PTR1824W Trap Table w/ double braced stand
D1000 throne
TL2000 gyro-lock tilter