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

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

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Oh jesus yes.

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

3 жыл бұрын

!great idea

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

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

@britebooy

3 жыл бұрын

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

@carrico504

3 жыл бұрын

No

@monkeyman1327

3 жыл бұрын

Lol it’s like the bo burnham sketch

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

3 жыл бұрын

CORRECT.

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

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

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

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Dude. Totally!

@jefflovesfishing2002

3 жыл бұрын

Dude same here!!

@IAmNotFamousAnymore

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave!

@nickwalkenhorst6739

3 жыл бұрын

And those who can’t teach, teach gym

@ajschroetlin2196

3 жыл бұрын

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

@nickwalkenhorst6739

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@johnhayes8476

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!!

@seanstack180

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Do it!

@modelcitizen1977

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@clearfield2009

3 жыл бұрын

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

@christopherpeters3922

3 жыл бұрын

It will be like inception 😯😯😯

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

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

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

3 жыл бұрын

Wowzers!!! He found it

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

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks nathan and great to meet you!

The 2x2 smashed my FACE in.

@milosatin

3 жыл бұрын

SAME

@JoshuaMantis

3 жыл бұрын

That will happen.

@marcusmayne3831

3 жыл бұрын

Do some JJ GREY AND MOFRO! MOFRO!

@matthewhayes4033

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewhayes4033 dfvnsn .

Killer song mate. The Band delivered their parts beautifully.

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!

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

This brought a tear to my eye. How awesome!

@toddmckinney4499

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

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

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

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

FEELS AMAZING. THANKS BUD!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

Personal trivia: Years ago...almost twenty, now...I wrote a short-run tv series about an integrated high school basketball team. (It's a far better premise than just that.) I'd chosen 'Eminence Front' as the theme song. My plan was to get a friend who was a DJ to provide me an extended version of the song without vocals, and then I'd get a rap track laid down by someone else I knew in the industry. My friend ended up doing a mix all his own and used it as part of his 'sizzle reel' to get more gigs. Me? I ended up with empty hands. LOL Regardless, the song remains one of my favourites.

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

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

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

@jivefx

2 жыл бұрын

I concur; brilliant.

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!

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!! 🤘🏼

Yes!! Love that band and love that song

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

3 жыл бұрын

SOOOOOOON LEE!

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

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

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian!

So awesome!!

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

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

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

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Let’s go!!!!!!!

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

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Drew!

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

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

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

Absolutely brilliant .

That was awesome! Well done!

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

So great to see this! Amazing

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.

This is awesome. Love the shit eating grin at the beginning of the video. I'd be that happy too if UM invited me on stage to play. Awesome man.

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

sounds great !!! love it !!!

Most excellent!

That’s so friggin cool. Happy for ya man. Love that band.

That is one of my favorite songs of all time and you guys did great with it!! 👍

you Rock Micheal!

Awesome, what a experience, makes for a unforgettable vacation.

Congrats! Sounded great

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

Congrats, Man!! That's amazing!!

Now this is a well-deserved performance and the music and your playing are top notch. You certainly made your family proud with this one.

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

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!!!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

One of my favorites. Great job Michael! 👍

This was dope as hell. So glad you are getting these opportunities. Hope to see more of this type of content in the future!

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

Nailed it Michael great job

This is everything!!!

DAMN! That is so awesome, congrats! I have tickets for some shows lined up starting at the end of this month through Oct thus far but I cannot wait to see UM the most. We were supposed to see them last year right when lock down happened on the west coast.

Your well done and well deserved ascent has been one of the best thing to watch in 2020-2021

Hell yeah Michael! I'm so happy to see this happen for you!

I’m smiling ear to ear for you. Great performance! Thank you for sharing such a great moment and memory! You rocked!!!!

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

Awesome! You deserve it bro. Thanks for bringing us in the guitar community joy and enthusiasm for the instrument and music in general!

Finally getting round to watching this. Amazing buddy! So pleased and proud of you my friend!!

LOVED it!

That's awesome!

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

I am very happy for you! You are legend!

Way Cool ! Very happy for ya Michael , looks like you had a blast ! Sounded awesome ! \m/

That sounded great and how fun for you, too! Thanks for sharing this.

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

This made me so incredibly happy! Great work Michael! You sounded great, and held your own with some of the best! sounded like yall been playing together for years!

Great stuff Michael loved it and your reaction to it on your channel. Man you're a star.

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

Wow. That had to be incredible. Very cool!!

So awesome dude!! So happy for you! And you absolutely crushed it by the way!

This is insane.... Insanely great!!!

One of my favorite songs bossman ! ♥️😎

Awesomeness Overload!!

That made me really happy

Y'all killed that one! Terrific!

Awesome man! good for you!

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

This seriously made me so happy man!!!

Brilliant!

Nice! Fun to see you play this tune and also to think about some of the things you talked about in your video about it. The people watching is also a great source of interest in this video.

Cracking performance all round. You smashed it dude!

Perfect way to kick off this afternoon!

Congrats. Excellent playing and truly great guy. You have our vote and support!!🎼🎶🎸

Saw a clip of this and was so psyched that you got that chance. Much love to you and the band brother