WILLIE WALDMAN PROJECT feat. Jake Cinninger from Umphrey's McGee
Schedule
Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:15 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Blairally | Eugene, OR
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UMPHREY'S McGEE AFTERPARTY w/WILLIE WALDMAN PROJECT feat. Jake Cinninger from Umphrey's McGee
WILLIE WALDMAN - Trumpet - (Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, Wu Tang, Coolio, TLC, Nate Dogg, Perry Farrell / Janes Addiction, Banyan, Rob Wasserman / Grateful Dead)
JAKE CINNINGER - Guitar - (Umphrey’s McGee)
NORWOOD FISHER - Bass - (Fishbone, Les Claypool, Jerry Cantrell, Everlast, Matisyahu)
TONY AUSTIN - Drums - (Kamasi Washington, Lauryn Hill, Carlos Santana, Robbie Krieger, Terrence Howard, India Arie, Roy Hargrove, Gwen Stefani, Patti LaBelle)
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Blairally hosts an Official Umphrey’s McGee After Party Show unlike anything Eugene has ever seen. Immediately following Umphrey’s McGee, four iconic musicians come together for a rare and powerful collaboration under the name Willie Waldman Project—a true one-night-only experience.
At the center is Willie Waldman, renowned trumpeter, producer, and bandleader whose genre-bending career spans jazz, funk, hip-hop, rock, and improvisational music. Waldman has collaborated with an extraordinary range of artists including Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Cypress Hill, George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, The Roots, and many more, earning a reputation as a fearless musical connector and innovator.
Joining him is Jake Cinninger, the virtuosic lead guitarist of Umphrey’s McGee. Known for his precision, power, and versatility, Cinninger is widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted guitarists in modern live music. His work with Umphrey’s McGee has redefined progressive rock and improvisational performance for over two decades, making this after-party appearance especially significant.
On bass is Norwood Fisher, the unmistakable groove architect of Fishbone. Fisher’s pioneering fusion of funk, punk, ska, metal, and soul helped shape alternative music as we know it. Beyond Fishbone, he has collaborated with artists such as George Clinton, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tricky, and Sly & Robbie, bringing deep funk roots and fearless creativity to every stage he steps on.
Rounding out the lineup is Tony Austin, an explosive drummer known for his work across hip-hop, funk, rock, and experimental music. Austin has performed and recorded with Prince, Kamasi Washington, Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Kendrick Lamar, and Ab-Soul, earning acclaim for his dynamic style and improvisational command.
Together, these four musicians form a powerhouse ensemble blending deep grooves, high-level improvisation, virtuosic musicianship, and spontaneous collaboration. This Official Umphrey’s McGee After Party is not a typical late-night show—it’s a rare convergence of artists who rarely share the same stage, performing together in an intimate setting for one unforgettable night in Eugene, Oregon.
If you’re an Umphrey’s McGee fan, a lover of improvisational music, or someone who appreciates once-in-a-lifetime musical moments, this is a show you do not want to miss.
11:30PM $20 Early Bird / $25 Adv. 21+
Blairally
245 Blair Blvd. Eugene, OR. 97402
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