Widespread Panic

"He does use a strat, but with humbuckers NOT single coils. So, his strat actually is not as thin and bright as normal strats with single coils. Jimmy also plays Fuchs Amps NOT Marshall, he uses Marshall cabs. Fuchs is also used by Warren Haynes until he started using PRS amps. But he still uses his Fuchs too. And yes Some 80's metal bands use Marshall heads and Cabs. Not trying to be all mighty, Im just a gear nerd! I can't believe people don't like Jimmy, his tone, or both!!! I feel like he saved the band!!! I've seen tons of shows with all 3 playin lead and I personally LOVE having Jimmy on board. And you can tell how much the boys do too. Be kind and respect one another, we are all on the same team! Love."

"in response to the guy named phish20...jimmy doesnt use effects just volume pedals...pay attention kid!!! i wish i was as cool as you dude."

"Overall, I would give this show a B-. As other people have said, Jimmy's effects make it sound like we are listening to a heavy metal rendition of their songs. Jimmy messes up a ton in the second set but is able to recover and make the jams sound alright. Since I wasn't able to catch this one, I can't factor the crowd energy into the equation. There are some good moments. Love Tractor was really good, I've seen/heard better but pretty good nonetheless. Big Wooly Mammoth > Cream Puff War > Memphis jam, now that was killer! Jimmy was mainly on the ball there and the boys were just on fire. All was good in the rest of the set, especially the TYS. But it seemed almost anti-climactic encoring with Porch Song last and not even jamming on it enough to make it count. So overall...a solid B- for this one"

"I agrre with truthmoney. Herring's sound is way over the top, there is no "warmth"to the sound. His gear a problem: He plays a Fender Strat, which has a bright metalliac sound, pushed through Marshall amps and cabs. Isn't this the same gear Heavy Metal Hair Bands used in the 80's?' "

"I think what wtf is saying is Jimmy does over play. At times it doesnt sound good. If Jimmy is so great, why didnt the Dead or the Allman Bros. keep him around? He has a heavy metal sound, not a southern rock sound. He does not complement WSP. Any musician would reconize that."

"wtf-you are wrong! Jimmy is the best ever to touch the guitar, this band is peaking. "

"To jiggergoose, I'm no rookie, been seeing widespread since early 90's. Also there for the music, didn't pay 40$ to see a rock band mess up as much as these guys did. If you're going to replace a guitar player, replace him with somebody better, Jimmy isn't the guy. This has nothing to do with Goerge, WSP just sucks now.Get Sam on lead the band might b tight again. Worst jam band on the seen........"

"GREAT,WONDERFUL SHOW!!!!!!!"

"kudos to the last review.i don't understand all these snot-nosed kids always bitching about the shows.stay home or out in the lot and bitch there.as for the show i'm grateful and glad i was able to be there.wonderful sets,good vibe.i've been going to the shows for years but have not been lucky enough to be at one in the last 2 yrs(WINTER PARK)so it was great to finally see jimmy with the guys,i've seen him several shows in other settings.GREAT,WONDERFUL!lot's of songs i've not heard in a while.thanks forL,G,&M,CREAM PUFF WAR,BOWLEGGED WOMAN,ROCK,PORCH SONG......GREAT SHOW and GOOD TIMES!"

"I really dont understand the complaining at all. They do love Memphis and it shows in this setlist. Panic is on course again and people still bitch and moan. 1X1, Bowlegged, L, G & M, Cream Puff and more. For Christ sake the whole show was a Take Out > Porch sandwich. I know this board is for the music only and I think I have my comment based around it, but for all you little kids who love George so much... Go see him. Jimmy Herring is unreal, no Mikey, but unreal... See ya out there"

"Hate that I couldnt make the show but life has taken full swing, to all the people that bitch about the shows I mean i am taking a gander that most of yall want George back? I listened to it and I believe they are sounding as close as you can get to Mikey as you can without it being too weird. Dunno cant wait to see you guys in INDY"

"Been to a lot of shows. Not their best, but it was a good show. Tie Your Shoes was cool. One of the best City of Dreams I have heard - just sounded great hearing it right there with the river in the back drop. Visiting Day and Wooly Mammoth - both awesome to hear. The cops sucked at the show - had undercovers roaming the lot and picking people off. The walk back over the bridge to the island was hilarious - thousands of people packed like sardines. Mass confusion on how to even get out of the stairwell led to interesting journeys viewing steam boats and creeks. "

"i was dissapointed, i really thought panic loved memphis...tulsa was heat so i was really lokoing forward to another killer hometown show, but was not extremely impressed....guess i should have traveled to lakewood and caught the shows there...let's hope nola gets a solid 2 night run and the dump that was taken on 4/20 doesn't rear its turtle head again"

"I dont no what show everyone is saw,it was alright. Jimmy messed up more times than I have fingers. Best show in a while I dont think so. Tone down Jimmy's heavy metal style and maybe will get the WSP sound everyone is waiting for."

"Best memphis show in years-super high energy-WSP rocked Mud Island right-1x1 and big wooly mammoth def highlights....Not to mention a classic City of Dreams and LGNM-"

"This was my first show this year, and third one with Jimmy on lead. I live in Memphis and love WSP at the Island. This show was one of the best I've ever seen. They were on fire!! There were a few mistakes here and there during the 2nd set but the boys looked like they were having so much fun, it was easy to overlook. This is definately a must have. I havent felt this gravitational pull to follow them on tour since Mikey. Thanks for the memory guys. "