Widespread Panic

"Ro is right. Even for Panic, these shows are special. The year off was so good for everyone involved. This new dimension to the collective music is so incredible. I too was somewhat apprehensive several years ago. Now, I just can`t help but to imagine some of the emotion and promises that went into conversations and visions of the then future. Thanks so much to all of the good people that have worked hard for so long and didn`t give up so that I may enjoy my favorite charity (and yours if you`re reading this)."

"well first I must say that the break was not only good for the boys but me as well. I was able to miss the energy that i 8 years ago so much craved. I took shows for granted and became critical of song selections. Who in the hell am I, a person with no musical talent what so ever, to question or knock any show. I love the people who talk bad about a show and were not even there or even better the people who walked out of the fox saying that it was not as good as they hoped or they didn`t play a certain song all the while I had friends who could not get a ticket that love these guys. I don`t know what they were listening to because it kicked ass. Just to be in that beatiful building with old friends, the boys just walking out on stage was worth the price. "

"all i can say is thank you panic."

"Wow! George sounds great! I used to watch him with Beanland and Kudzu Kings, always enjoyed. However, Mike H. was a personal icon for me and it was tough listening to George as lead. George has come a long way since last year. Keep on rockin!"

"George rocks. The entire band rocks, and, they truly speak to me with their music and the way that they have chosen to move forward. My mom died four years ago today from cancer. Life inevitably goes on and it takes different twists and turns as it transpires. Folks that dwell in the past stay in the past. I`m glad to see that life for Widespread has continued to evolve and grow doing what they do the best. I know mine has, and my mom would be proud. Ain`t Life Grand after all?"

"George rocks. Nuff` said?"

"Didn`t go to the show but loved the free downloads. I can`t believe people are hating on George he fucking rocks. I loved Mickey also but George has a different flavor and definently(Spelling?) brings alot to the table. To all you haters out there "SUCK AN EGG." Glad to have the "HOME TEAM" back."

"well I`ll be, paw! Holden, very ?able, but close of ATL- dream, city ,ATL; as original analytical expert of setlists; that ain`t too shabby!!!"

"well I`ll be, paw! Holden, very ?able, but close of ATL- dream, city ,ATL; as original anylitical expert of setlists; that ain`t too shabby!!!"

"jojo , again proves that he rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Im thankful for the free downloads, as for the content- the boys sound RUSTY!!! What can one expect after a year off. I have been at more shows than Ican count ,and have been a fan from the bands humble beginings in Athens Ga.So for all you NEWBIES and fairweather fratboy fans .... there have been much better shows.But, thank God the boys are back ..I would rather watch paint dry than listen to the radio or hear one pitiful note from PHISH!!!"

"I all blessed to get a chance to go all 3 night at the Fox. And it was worth the wait. For all you George haters, he can`t replace Mikey, that is not his job. If he tried to sound like Mikey then it probably just sound completly out of whack. He is there to add his on flavor to things. I thought George finally got this gig down. Sounding 100 times better then before the break. Opening up with HOLDEN... then closing with Blue Indian, Use Me, and Climb to Safety WOW!!!!. Thanks guys for releasing some soundboards, still need to download the shows from people who taped. There was SO much energy in the place you miss it at some points in the show. Must hae both versions. See ya in Chicago"

"I all blessed to get a chance to go all 3 night at the Fox. And it was worth the wait. For all you George haters, he can`t replace Mikey, that is not his job. If he tried to sound like Mikey then it probably just sound completly out of whack. He is there to add his on flavor to things. I thought George finally got this gig down. Sounding 100 times better then before the break. Opening up with HOLDEN... then closing with Blue Indian, Use Me, and Climb to Safety WOW!!!!. Thanks guys for releasing some soundboards, still need to download the shows from people who taped. There was SO much energy in the place you miss it at some points in the show. Must hae both versions. See ya in Chicago"

"An incredible gift of music (once again) from nugs.net - one of the saviors of webmusic, and the messiah-like return of WSP couldn`t be more timely. Funny mix of tunes, new old and extremely familiar, with GM`s mad guitar, JoJo`s licks, Schoolbombs and JB`s pipes & rhythm jumping out of my speakers, which don`t do justice to Todd & Sunny. Boys are rusty here and there, but tasty everywhere. I know they`ll blossom and progress from show to show (as they did in 03) until we meet again in NYC. For all of you debaters, George-haters, and believers that Mikey is second to only the Creator, I point you to the wise words the Houser family, still posted on the WSP website: Michael would be absolutely devastated if the band did not continue as Widespread Panic. He, and all of them, have worked for 20 years to make it what it is today. They have a history, a legacy, and a loyal fan following that will stick with them through this transition. We wish the best for the entire Widespread Panic family - the band, the music and the fans - and look forward to great shows for many more years. As Mikey would say, "We hope to see you there." "

"I got these shows through a friend.I was not able to attend.The sound is great, you guys picked up were you left off. The holden opener was great and the the this part encore the next night made me cry.My hats off to all of the band, what a great job.I won`t get to see ya`ll till jazzfest, but this is as excited as i have been since UNO in 98. Great job guys keep doing what you do best."

"Both shows are outstanding. Although the 25th shows it`s seven degrees of seperation by providing a entirly different sound as it commences. Just adds to the complexity and overall depth WP can provide! Nice stuff. "

"Thanks for the free downloads, guys! Thanks for the heat at The Fox! The energy level in that place was off the charts all 3 nights. The boys are refueled and have taken off, and I`m not about to get off this ride. What a phenomenal weekend! What a phenomenal group of musicians! Thanks to the powers that be! "

"very nice of you to offer these for free, thank you very much, they all sound great--actually I`m downloading 3/26 right now--but I`m sure it will sound great. I`m gonna get housed and rock out, can`t wait. in the middle of rebirtha, in the 3/25 show, is there a recording error or did you guys rip the space-time continuum??"

"Thanks for the free shows it made my week! Everything just sounds so new to me ! thanks agian"

"WSP is the cronoton!!! I been waiting for this for a while. Great shows, gettin me pumped for 3 in nyc! Welcome Back All!"

"WSP is the cronoton!!! I been waiting for this for a while. Great shows, gettin me pumped for 3 in nyc! Welcome Back All!"

"Thanks for the free MP3`s, I wasnt able to make the shows but now I can enjoy them as if I were! WSP Rocks"

"Cannot thank the band and all those involved enough for bringing this treat to us. Was not able to attend the shows, but because of such generosity, the wait `til Chi-town has been fueled with more anticipation. Fan since the first note was ever heard and show attended at Tippitina`s in N.O. The band sounds like they have continued their transition and progression...Seems like JoJo was in rare form...kickass Wonderin` (and not even that huge a fan of the tune, eveyone needs a bathroom break once in awhile) "

"How sick is that Ribs-N-Whiskey?"

"This chit is smokin hot. Thanks for the free download, it`s much quicker than my normal avenue of free downloads."

"I`ve been seeing panic shows from the year 1989 until now and they are better than ever.Good job nugs.net-these shows sound even better than in the fox!panic rules!"

"thank`s for the sweet downloads. the band sounds great and just being able to live in anticpation of the next show is sooo nice to have back in our lives. Hope to see some old friends soon and I thought the Lilly was one of the best I`ve heard."

"How fricken great is nugs.net? I mean this shit rocks. Too easy."

"Killer Barstools. Dave sounds great on the opening. Can`t wait till 4/19!"

"George`s solo on Monstrosity is absolutely incredible. What a sound! He sounds very different than Mikey did but adds a new flavor that brings the band to a new level. It`s been too long since my last show, MSG 11/01/03, but I`ll be there in DC. Can`t wait. Thanks for the shows."