The Empire State

A song by Umphrey's McGee, from Local Band Does O.K..

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The Empire State live

• Played 4 times.
• First played Dec 13, 2002 at The Canopy Club, Urbana, IL (debut, original; with lyrics about Joel; with Regulate (Warren G) tease at beginning).
• Last played Feb 19, 2022 at The Ritz, Raleigh, NC, 396 Umphrey's McGee shows ago.
• Longest wait: 1957 shows, from Jun 18, 2003 to Jan 21, 2022 at Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, NY.

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