Umphrey’s McGee To Perform Without Jake Cinninger In Atlanta

Guitarist Jake Cinninger of Umphrey’s McGee will sit out the band’s upcoming performances in Atlanta at the SweetWater 420 Fest in Centennial Olympic Park and at the Variety Playhouse this weekend. The band’s announcement noted Cinninger will be taking “some necessary time to work on his health and well-being.”

The veteran jam act will play the majority of their three concerts in Atlanta as a quintet. Special guests are expected to join Umphrey’s McGee during the performances. The weekend starts for UM tomorrow with two sets at SweetWater 420 Fest’s Pre-Party In The Park, including an “All Night Wrong” cover set with special guests. Next, the group will play a sold-out late-night show at the Variety Playhouse on Friday before performing two sets at the festival on Saturday.

Read the full statement from Umphrey’s McGee below:

Umphrey’s McGee will perform our three shows at Sweetwater 420 Festival without guitarist Jake Cinninger while he takes some necessary time to work on his health and well-being. Though we will perform mainly as a five-piece, we will welcome a handful of guests throughout the weekend.

The Umphrey’s McGee family thanks you for your support and understanding. We look forward to having Jake back with us next month and seeing you in Atlanta this weekend.