WSP Keyboardist JoJo Hermann Announces Side Tour
- Published on January 23, 2012
- By Eric Moore
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| JoJo Hermann in Vail, CO - Photo Credit: Mike Hardaker |
In lieu of the rumored Widespread Panic hiatus, fans will still be able to catch keyboardist JoJo Hermann live with his side-project group, the Missing Cats, this spring. JoJo will be joined by singer-songwriter Sherman Ewing. The Missing Cats will begin touring this April through the Southeast. For more information, check out the Missing Cats' website.
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The Missing Cats Tour:
Apr 10- Tue- Oxford, MS- Proud Larry's
Apr 11- Wed Birmingham AL – Zydeco
Apr 13- Fri- Greensboro NC- The Blind Tiger
Apr 14- Sat- Blowing Rock NC- Canyon's
Apr 15- Sun- Chattanooga TN- Rhythm & Brews
Apr 16- Mon- Auburn AL- Bourbon Street
Apr 18 Wed- Little Rock AR- Revolution Music Room
Apr 19- Thu- Memphis TN- Hi-Tone Cafe
Apr 20- Fri-Nashville TN-Mercy Lounge
Apr 21- Sat- Huntsville AL- Crossroads Music Hall
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Source: PGA Music
REVIEW: Widespread Panic Halloween In Chicago
- Published on November 03, 2011
- By Matt Tapia
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Staff writer Matt Tapia reviews Widepsread Panic’s three-night Chicago Halloween run – the first three WSP shows he’s ever seen.
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There is nothing quite like the anticipation of waiting for something you know nothing about. As I stood in line to enter the venue for my first Widespread Panic show this brisk, autumn evening in the Windy City, I was excited to see what was to come.
The show was held in the beautifully ornamented Chicago Theatre, right in the heart of the city’s Loop. I was seated in the upper level and I still felt like I was close to the center of the action.
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| Photo Credit: Matt Tapia |
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I was impressed greatly by the tightness of this group with transition to transition. No flubs or mix-ups, and every note seemed to be played at the exact moment it needed to be.
I’m familiar with the WSP catalog and “Up All Night” and “North” stuck out as first-set highlights. This was rock and roll at its finest – the way it was meant to be played.
One of the second set highlights was “Saint Ex,” which was sang powerfully and with gut wrenching force coming from JB’s soulful pipes. I danced even more second set than I did the first, just enjoying the jams as they were played.
The encore had a fantastic version of “Baby Please Don’t Go” that really just topped off the night for me and had me on the edge of my seat to see what else this band could do.
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10.28.2011 – Chicago Theatre – Chicago, IL
Set I: Send Your Mind, Disco, Walkin' (For Your Love), Up All Night, North, One Arm Steve > Action Man, Thought Sausage, Machine > Barstools And Dreamers
Set II: Impossible, Saint Ex > Stop-Go, All Time Low > Papa's Home > Tie Your Shoes > Drums > Tie Your Shoes > Ride Me High > Pilgrims > Ribs And Whiskey > Blackout Blues
Encore: Baby Let Me Follow You Down > Baby Please Don't Go, Makes Sense To Me
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| Photo Credit: Matt Tapia |
The song that popped out the most on this night was “You Got Yours.” With a great “Tall Boy” opener for the second set, the night began to pick up and people started to really get down.
When the “Peace Frog” encore started, I absolutely lost my mind. With the Chicago references all throughout the tune, it made for some happy campers. The “End Of The Show” that followed was made even more danceable with an added mandolin.
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10.29.2011 – Chicago Theatre – Chicago, IL
Set I: Goin' Out West, Stag-O-Lee, You Should Be Glad, Little Lilly > Henry Parsons Died, Me And The Devil Blues, You Got Yours, Christmas Katie > Let It Rock, B of D, Conrad
Set II: Tall Boy > She Caught The Katy, Can't Get High, Cotton Was King, Airplane, Greta > Fishwater > Drums > Driving Song > Arleen > Fishwater
Encore: Peace Frog > Blue Sunday, End Of The Show, Ain't Life Grand
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Waiting in line for the Aragon Ballroom brought out some very interesting characters. Costumes ranged from a woman dressed as a “Double Dare” game show contestant complete with kneepads to a homeless person (who in retrospect might have just been a guy begging for money).
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The stage set-up was phenomenal – a backdrop for the 1890 Chicago World’s Fair with two huge banners on opposite sides of the stage advertising a magical levitating show and a mysterious Dog Faced Boy. JoJo’s keys were decorated as the Ivy Wall from Wrigley Field and Todd’s drums were underneath a Zoltar frame, just like the machine.
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Ending their 25th Anniversary Tour, the band held nothing back. During “Love Tractor” there wasn’t a still body in the whole joint. JB also pulled out every blue note in his voice to belt out a fantastic rendition of “Tail Dagger,” a Howlin’ Wolf ditty.
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The rest of the set was just powerful as all hell. The kick drum seemed stronger than usual, making even my clothes vibrate.
For the encore, Schools invited the crowd to sing along and they topped it all off with a communal rendition of “Werewolves of London.” It felt like a true familial atmosphere and was nothing short of magical. With Blue Oyster Cult, Black Sabbath, John Lennon, Howlin’ Wolf, Wilco and Warren Zevon covers, this Halloween was one for the books. Happy 25th Widespread Panic.
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10.31.2011 – Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL
Set I: Pigeons, Radio Child, Wishbone, True To My Nature, Time Zones, Love Tractor, Degenerate, Blight, Tail Dragger, Climb To Safety
Set II: Godzilla > Iron Man > Godzilla, Imitation Leather Shoes > Jack, Surprise Valley > Drums > Surprise Valley > Blue Indian, I'm Losing You, Chilly Water > Bust It Big > Chilly Water
Encore: Outta Mind (Outta Sight), Postcard, Porch Song, Werewolves Of London
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Widespread Panic’s next show is New Year’s Eve in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Time Warner Cable Arena. They will also embark on their winter tour starting January 24. For ticketing information and a complete list of dates, visit their official website.
Widespread Panic Announces 2012 Dates
- Published on October 24, 2011
- By Julia Rickert
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| Widespread Panic at Summer Camp 2011 - Photo Credit: Nick Rhodes |
Widespread Panic has announced a very limited 2012 tour. "The Wood Tour," as it's being billed, is a unique acoustic tour set for early 2012 to close out the band's 25th anniversary year before they begin their hiatus.
This is Panic's first-ever acoustic tour and with only 11 shows hitting four cities, it will surely be one of the most memorable.
It begins in the newly opened Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland, heads to The Tabernacle in Atlanta and The Fillmore in Denver before closing out in Aspen at the Belly Up. Tickets go on sale beginning in November and are sure to sell quickly.
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The Wood Tour Dates 2012 - Widspread Panic
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore (Tickets on sale Nov. 18)
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore (Tickets on sale Nov. 18)
Friday, January 27, 2012 - Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle (Tickets on sale Nov. 18)
Saturday, January 28, 2012 - Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle (Tickets on sale Nov. 18)
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle (Tickets on sale Nov. 18)
Friday, February 10, 2012 - Denver, CO - The Fillmore (Tickets on sale Nov. 18)
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - Denver, CO - The Fillmore (Tickets on sale Nov. 18)
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - Denver, CO - The Fillmore (Tickets on sale Nov. 18)
Friday, February 17, 2012 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up (Tickets on sale Nov. 4)
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up (Tickets on sale Nov. 4)
Sunday, February 19, 2012 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up (Tickets on sale Nov. 4)
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Source: Widespread Panic
Sirius XM's Jam On To Broadcast WSP Show Tonight
- Published on October 05, 2011
- By shemroboo
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| Widespread Panic at Summer Camp 2011 - Photo Credit: Nick Rhodes |
Want to hear tonight's sold-out Widespread Panic show but don't have tickets? Well, you're in luck. Sirius XM's Jam On station is broadcasting the show from beginning to end.
Panic is in the midst of their 25th anniversary tour. After tonight's Savannah, GA performance, they have a few more stops in the South before criss-crossing the Midwest on their way to Chicago for Halloween. Panic is also playing New Year's Eve in Charlotte, NC and a Mayan Holidaze-style Caribbean getaway vacation called Panic en la Playa from January 31 to February 4.
Tonight's show is at The Johnny Mercer Theatre in Savannah, GA and is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. Eastern. If you are not a subscriber of Sirius XM then you can sign up for a free trial.
A complete list of upcoming Widespread Panic shows and information on a free trial to watch tonight's show is available on their official website.
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Source: Widespread Panic
WSP To Broadcast Georgia Theater Anniversary Show
- Published on September 19, 2011
- By Matt Tapia
Don’t Panic!
Widespread Panic will be broadcasting their 25th Anniversary show on Sunday, October 9 at 8:00 p.m. EDT on HDNet.
The show, which is taking place in the band's hometown of Athens, GA at the newly rennovated Georgia Theater, will benefit Tunes for Tots. Proceeds from the anniversary show will go to help Georgia Public School music programs.
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Source: Widespread Panic
Panic en la Playa: WSP in Mexico
- Published on June 07, 2011
- By Brandon Chiat
Cloud 9 Adventures, the pioneers behind destination concerts hosted in paradisaical settings, have announced that Widespread Panic will host the first Panic en la Playa at the Now Sapphire Resort and Spa in Puerto Morelos on Mexico’s Mayan Riviera from January 31 to February 4, 2012.
The latest event organized by Cloud 9, the organization behind Mayan Holidaze and Jam Cruise festivals, Panic en la Playa promises the same balance of beautiful ambiance and unparalleled artist access.
That's because Panic en la Playa will max out at a capacity of 1,000 fans. Panic, which will play four full shows, will only allow those guests staying at the resort to attend.
Those individuals who find themselves among the 1,000 attendees will enjoy the resort's all-inclusive amenities - which means unlimited food and drink of all kinds, as well as days spent relaxing by the pool, taking a swim in the ocean or enjoying the incredible on-site restaurants and spa
Most importantly, this run of shows will likely be Widespread Panic's last before embarking on an extended hiatus in 2012.
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Source: Widespread Panic
WSP Releases "Dirty Side Down: The Remixes"
- Published on May 24, 2011
- By AUS10B
Yesterday, jam-rockers Widespread Panic, who are currently gearing up for their 25th anniversary tour, released the "Dirty Side Down: The Remixes," featuring electronically inspired takes on songs from their most recent album.
All tracks are available for free download and feature remixes of songs like "Visiting Day" and "North" among others. Big Gigantic, BoomBox, Michal Menert, DJ Logic, Gramatik, SoJorn and J-Boogie all contributed tracks.
It will be interesting to see if we get to experience any of these remixes live with Big G, Menert and DJ Logic opening up some shows for WSP on the upcoming tour.
Check out the full track listing below and download the album, for free via Widespread Panic's website.
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Dirty Side Down: The Remixes
1. "Shut Up and Drive"-Big Gigantic
2. "Cotton Was King"-Michal Menert
3. "Saint Ex"-J-Boogie
4. "Dirty Side Down"-DJ Logic
5. "North"-SoJorn
6. "Visiting Day"-BoomBox
7. "Saint Ex"-Gramatik
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Source: Widespread Panic
Widespread Panic Maps Out 25th Anniversary Tour
- Published on March 28, 2011
- By AUS10B
In celebration of 25 years of creating foot-stomping musical goodness, Widespread Panic has plotted an extensive summer tour, beginning with a headlining performance on June 12 at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival and including multiple-night runs at some legendary settings like Red Rocks Amphitheater, Grand Targhee in Alta, WY, The Fox Theatre in Oakland, CA, The Wiltern in Los Angeles and The Joint at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
As rumors of an extended hiatus abound, Panic fans are going to want to nab tickets for these special performances quickly once they go on sale. Ticket information has not been released yet, so stay tuned for more details as they become available.
A complete list of dates can be found on the band's website.
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Source: Widespread Panic
