Welcome to the #iVoted Festival 2022 Podcast!

We are so thrilled to be taking you through the journey of this election year as a voter while interviewing artists and key team members who are making #iVoted Festival 2022 happen!

This episode introduces the podcast and interviews #iVoted Festival alum and 2022 artist Joel Cummins of Umphrey's McGee as well as Live Nation Global Tour Promoter and Billboard Hip-Hop Power Player + #iVoted Festival Board Member Jay Byrd. Settle in as we discuss why voting and democracy is crucial along with a new interview from Joel on Umphrey's 2022 album Asking For A Friend. We also learn Jay Byrd's story and how he became a power house concert promoter.

15:04 = Interview w/ Joel Cummins of Umphrey's McGee

53:41 = Interview w/ #iVoted Board Member and Live Nation's Jay Byrd

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**Note that you can only hear "I Don't Know What I Want" and "Small Strides" by Umphrey's McGee if you listen to this episode on Spotify. Please check out the songs on your preferred streaming platform or order the album Asking for a Friend, which has both songs, at https://www.umphreys.com/. Thanks!**

CREDITS:

Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Emily White

Producer & Engineer: Haru Yoshimatsu

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Happy Voting!