On July 27th, RAQ set sail for a unique set on the Rocks Off Boat Cruise around the Statue of Liberty. It was their first show back on tour after their own festival the weekend before called the Lew Au II, which took place in their home state of Vermont. As the boat boarded, the fans realized how exciting this was going to be and the cheering and anticipation was imminent. The tiny intimate boat set sail at around 10pm, and the band came on shortly after.

Now twenty years after their inception, Widespread Panic remains one of the biggest touring acts in all of rock.  Recently they completed another successful run at Colorado's

The Jones Gang - Minneapolis' Grateful Dead tribute band since 1996

And while we're at it, there are a couple other Jones Gang side projects.  Jake's Obsession is Lee's blues band.  And The High-Strung String Band is Jim's bluegrass/oldtime outfit.