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Halloween Weekend Recap!

Widespread Panic — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:56:45 -0000

Austin, TX is a great place to celebrate Halloween! Thanks to all who came out to the shows. Band and crew alike had a blast, and hope you did too!

Check out the costumes, the stage set-up, and performance stills from the shows in the Darkroom section of our website: http://widespreadpanic.com/darkroom.php .

Both shows 10/30 & 10/31 are also now available for download at LiveWidespreadPanic.com.

New Years shows in Atlanta! Mail order tickets available.

Widespread Panic — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:06:16 -0000

Panic will be returning to their stomping grounds this New Years with two nights, December 30th & 31st, at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA! Mail Order for Fan Club Tickets starts Monday September 28th. Ticketmaster sales begin October 24th.

FOOD DRIVES in CHICAGO Sept. 1st & 2nd!

Widespread Panic — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:11:28 -0000

Panic is teaming up with Charter One and the Greater Chicago Food Depository's summer-long "Making Music Matter" Food Drive campaign.

If you're coming out to the shows, please check your cupboards before you leave for any non-perishable canned foods. Barrels will be at the front gate for collection as you enter the venue. Food donations will be weighed by Food Depository volunteers and the heaviest donation, by 7:30pm each night will win exclusive merchandise -- including a limited-edition tour poster signed by the band and a copy of Huntsville 1996

Monetary contributions will also be accepted which will allow you to spin a prize wheel for prizes including iPods, iTunes gift cards, concessions, and more!

Spread the word and come help fight hunger in the local Chicago area!

Widespread Panic w/ the Allman Brothers Band
September 1st & 2nd
Tickets are still Available - www.livenation.com

Doors: 5:00pm
Showtime: 6:00pm
Equal Set Times

Recycle Your Old Cell Phones and win!

Widespread Panic — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:10:26 -0000

Drop off your old cell phones and chargers at the Rock the Earth booth at the Widespread Panic /Allman Brothers Band upcoming August - September US tour stops and you could win great prizes. Grand Prize is a "Party Like A Rock Star" experience - Winner plus 12 friends wins use of the Gibson Tour Bus for a one night concert excursion.

Order Live Widespread Panic CDs at each night of the Widespread Panic/Allman Brothers Tour!

Widespread Panic — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:01:00 -0000

We will be selling CDs of each night of the tour at each venue. Order your CDs at the Panic/Allmans CD tent during the show and pick up your CDs after Panic’s set. Each night’s show will be recorded and edited by Live Widespread Panic’s engineers for immediate release on CD at the show in addition to the MP3 and FLAC downloads and CDs sold through LiveWidespreadPanic.com.

Halloween Mail Order - SOLD OUT!!

Widespread Panic — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0000

The Mail Order for Halloween in Austin was the fastest sell out in the Band’s history! We are now sold out of our additional Mail Order tickets.

If you missed out on Mail Order, don't worry! There are still tickets available to both performances. These tickets will go on sale to the public on September 12th @ 10am CST online at www.frontgatetickets.com.

VOODOO FEST Raffle to benefit Nuci's Space

Widespread Panic — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:56:38 -0000

An online contest for the chance to win a VIP experience at Voodoo Fest 2009 in New Orleans just launched. www.Rocknraffle.com offers a chance to win with each $1 donation made to Nuçi’s Space, a support and resource center dedicated to promoting the emotional, physical and occupational well-being of the music community. The contest will close on September 30, 2009 so that one lucky winner can be chosen on October 2, 2009 to receive:

> Airfare: two round trip airline tickets courtesy of AirTran Airways from anywhere AirTran flies in the continental United States to New Orleans
> Accommodations: three-night stay at the New Orleans Marriott, the official hotel of Voodoo Fest
> VIP Treatment: Two (2) LOA Lounge (VIP) Voodoo Fest passes with swag from Widespread Panic and the Drive-by Truckers and Special Side Stage Viewing Access for the Widespread Panic performance as well as:
• Reserved parking in the LOA parking lot
• Line free entrance
• Raised viewing area
• Complementary classic New Orleans lunch buffet with signature drinks
daily*
• Complementary dinner buffet with a Bourbon Street style drink
specials nightly* Continuous full bar service*
• Exclusive live performances
• Private bathrooms
• Much more to come

Enter the raffle now!

Huntsville 1996

Widespread Panic — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:17:26 -0000

Get the full scoop on the latest archive release at the Archive Blog!

Pre-order your copy at WP Merch or LiveWidespreadPanic now!

Huntsville 1996 will also be available in select Indie Record Stores starting on June 23rd. Check www.thinkindie.com for a list of stores!

Message from Horace - 4/13/09

Widespread Panic — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:42:43 -0000

Hey Now,

I had planned on posting an archive update a few weeks ago, but I’ve been busy...reading all of your emails. My request for archive release suggestions certainly unleashed a frenzy of pent-up energy...as your passion for Widespread Panic and this archive project came through loud and clear - Even from as far away as New Zealand. I had also planned on responding to the majority of those emails, but that idea was short-lived as I had to make a conscious decision to spend my time listening to archive material.

You’ll be happy to know that my listening time has produced results, as we are now a good way down the road on the 3rd release. After considerable analysis, I’ve narrowed it down to a few feasible performances from which one will be picked. Add a little engineering magic to dial all those levels in just right...then it’ll be ready for announcement and pre-sale.

http://www.imeem.com/widespreadpanic/playlist/jlSfI_ef/112398-wyep-913fm-studios-pittsburgh-pa-music-playlist/

I’m also developing other ways to give everyone a chance to enjoy some other angles the archives have to offer. Hopefully by now you have noticed the link above I thought was worthy of presentation. As I continue to sift through the archive material, I am sure to find other audio and video sources that will find their way to this page. Over time, we should be able to develop quite a collection of randomness and give our community a glimpse of some cool things they might not have experienced otherwise. These selections might not always be worthy of a 10+ quality rating, but so what? Simply put, material such as this deserves to be pulled out of the box to get a little air and exercise...so, enjoy.

Please keep those comments and suggestions coming to archives@widespreadpanic.com. I need some more reading material.

See you in Orlando and Orange Beach,
Horace

March 2009 - No Funnin’ Around

Widespread Panic — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:40:24 -0000

As someone who has always been a passionate supporter of Widespread Panic archive releases, I’ve recently learned that you better be careful what you ask for, as I’ve officially taken on the role of WP Archivist. With a mountain of music in front of me and a ever-increasing sense of responsibility, I’m ready to use my fair share of relevant experience to assist the band in answering that ever-present question…”What’s the next archive release?”

With Carbondale 2000 behind us and Valdosta 1989 due out on February 24th, we’re now ready to fill some gaps and then some. Carbondale 2000 gave us a chance to get our feet wet by releasing an entire multi-tracked show and taking a critical look at everything involved in the process – from recording quality and performance selection to packaging and distribution. JB’s “Good evening Carbondale” growl not only kicked off that killer show but also served as an introduction to the whole project. Now Valdosta 1989 gives us a glimpse of the band just before they turned a corner, complete with an ever-increasing array of original tunes that were itching to stand the critical tests of the road and time. I’ve expanded on this notion in the Valdosta 1989 liner notes and was even able to answer a question or two posed during the show - - be sure to reserve your copy of this classic performance.

To get ready for the next release, I’ve been digging further into the vault and making sure those multi-track decks are primed for action…and listening, of course, to some fairly decent music. While performance quality and recording quality are obviously the chief concerns regarding the archive releases, there are a variety of other factors I must also consider before making those final cuts...more on that down the road. Suffice it to say, the culling process is a tedious journey in itself….but certainly enjoyable nonetheless.

Finally, I would be remiss if I didn’t ask for a little assistance from all you freaks to help me gain a sliver of objectivity. To that end, we’ve created an email address for me to capture your opinions and suggestions. I’m really excited about making this on-going archive project a reflection of the journey we’ve all been a part of...so, let your thoughts about the Widespread Panic Archives be heard by sending me an email to archives@widespreadpanic.com.

Cheers,
Horace Moore

Widespread Panic and Allman Brothers Band Fall Tour 2009

Widespread Panic — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:17:55 -0000

Widespread Panic is teaming up with The Allman Brothers Band for a series of dates in the fall of 2009!

Check the tour page for the full list of dates:
http://www.widespreadpanic.com/ontour.php

Widespread Panic to Headline Mile High and Forecastle Music Festivals!

Widespread Panic — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:31:21 -0000

Slated for July both the Forecastle Festival in Louisville, KY and the Mile High Festival in Denver, CO will each have two nights of music from Widespread Panic!

Tickets for the Forecastle Festival are On Sale Now while a pre-sale will be held for the Mile High Festival starting tomorrow 3/27 @ 10am MDT.

Get all the details at http://www.widespreadpanic.com/ontour.php

Widespread Panic's short but sweet Spring Tour

Widespread Panic — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:50:08 -0000

Join the band for three intimate performances at the House of Blues in Orlando, FL and three huge shows with special opening bands each night at The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL this April!

Widespread Ticketing pre-sale begins on February 4th. Tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster February 7th @ 10am local time.

For more information, visit the tour dates page.

PANIC HEADLINING 10,000 LAKES FESTIVAL '09

Widespread Panic — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:02:26 -0000

Summer has come early! Widespread Panic will be joining the 10,000 Lakes Festival Line-up this year, headlining two nights of music!

10KLF will take place July 22nd-25th along with many other artists including the Dave Matthews Band and Wilco. For ticket info see the dates on the Tour page.

Hope to see you there!

New Years Eve Live Simulcast from Denver!

Widespread Panic — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:06:04 -0000

Widespread Panic and Yonder Mountain String Band are celebrating this New Years with 2 nights at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO, December 30th and 31st. The New Years Eve show is sold out but you can still enjoy the party from home!

WP has partnered with iClips.net and Digomé to stream this DVD quality webcast. For $16.50 you will be able to see the simulcast on the 31st in real time and then replay it over and over again well into 2009.

You can order your personal viewing code at anytime starting today. It can not be replaced so keep it secure. You will need to download the Microsoft Silverlight plug-in to view the stream. Follow the links and all the directions will be revealed.

Reserve your access to the show now!