Widespread Panic

Spirit moves in all things, but especially through great music. Few bands have ever captured the transformative power of live performance quite like the Grateful Dead, and their influence echoes in the way live music can deliver a crowd into an unforgettable, collective experience. That same spirit finds a unique home in the music of Widespread Panic, a band whose legacy lives on not only through their recordings but through the devoted performances of inspired musicians like Austin’s own Panic Stricken.

Music lovers and food enthusiasts alike are invited to an exclusive evening with JoJo Hermann, the renowned keyboardist of Widespread Panic, at the Surf Hotel on Thursday, November 7th. Hosted in the Ivy Ballroom, this unique experience combines live music with a thoughtfully curated four-course dinner and whiskey pairing by Distillery 291, promising an unforgettable night in the heart of Buena Vista.

Legendary band Widespread Panic has announced the surprise release of their new album Snake Oil King, this Friday, June 14th on Widespread Records. Snake Oil King is the first full-length studio album from the group since 2015’s Street Dogs and features John Bell (lead vocals/guitar), Dave Schools (bass/vocals), John Hermann (keyboards/vocals), Sunny Ortiz (percussion), Jimmy Herring (lead guitar) and Duane Trucks (drums).

Widespread Panic, the legendary American rock band with an unparalleled reputation for electrifying performances, is set to open for none other than The Rolling Stones at Empower Field at Mile High on June 20th, 2024. This monumental event marks a historic collaboration between two titans of the music industry and promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, the annual celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, has just unveiled its very special lineup for the 2024 Festival.

Organizers behind Mempho Music Festival––which takes place each October on the idyllic grounds of Memphis Botanic Gardens––have announced that festival alumni Widespread Panic will return to Radians Amphitheater for a Memorial Day weekend extravaganza like no other.

This past Saturday, Widespread Panic played their 68th show at the infamous Red Rocks Amphitheatre as the middle night of their annual multi-event run.

Mempho Music Festival has announced the daily schedule for its fifth annual event taking place September 30-October 2, 2022 at Memphis Botanic Garden. The three-day event is set to kick off with a combo plate of funk, soul, rock and Americana courtesy of Adia Victoria, Bette Smith, Futurebirds, and Fantastic Negrito before Friday heavyweights Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and The Black Keys both deliver full 90 minute sets at the Adams Keegan main stage.

Widespread Panic finally kicked off their five night stand at the Beacon Theatre in New York, NY last Thursday, after two rounds of cancellations from COVID-19. The community finally got their chance to convene in the storied Upper West Side venue to hear their favorite southern jam rock tunes. The music was certainly worth the wait, as this six piece squad from Athens, Georgia crushed round one.

Friday night, Widespread Panic returned once again to Red Rocks Amphitheatre for their annual celebratory get down.  As per the usual, the band performed to a sold out crowd on the opening night of three and brought their southern heat to the faithful.

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