Widespread Panic

"And still love this show!"

"First Panic show for me. It blew my mind and I’m hooked for life. "

"Jimmy Herring is absolutely sick. From his days with one of the 90's best bands that are around the age my generation save The Colonel (He is an alien :<)) to his recent days of playing with WP, the guy is simply amazing. Of course he has his own style, a southern sort of in your face technically brilliant style-umm whomever said he makes mistakes please tell us when and where, and while I didn't think he fit so well with the Dead (the style is so different than Garcia for those songs, but then again so is Hendrix, Page, Santana, and even Trey (sometimes Trey's phrasing is similar to JG, but his tone is distinctly his own). Back to Jimmy: you put his guitar with the monster on base named Schools, and add the one of a kind voice of JB, and you have one of the top ten best touring bands easily, and probably top five on their good nights. Flame wars are for children who like to write and read swears. From the guy dissing Herring, which is fine if done in a polite way as everyone has a right to his opinion, but he does it in a mean spirited way to the guy who then says he's gay, grow up. Phish, The Who or The Two as they now are, Pearl Jam, WSP, Santana, and any band Haynes is playing in is my ranking of 1 to 6. But it is basically a tie between all six depending on what night. I admit to being bias as a UVM 90 grad, but I just returned from Phish in Alpine Valley, and even though they played two songs I used to be so apathetic about (Bug which I now love after hearing the lyrics in Trey's new polished and wonderful voice and Piper), the second set had times of joy that I have never ever experienced save with moments with my wife and family. The pocket of funk was so deep and so good, it was like Bird or Jordan in the zone. Page may be the most underrated piano player in the history of the universe. WSP in 2007 probably had the best year of any band, and they still are as good as it gets. I am pumped to see them with The Allmans, but why the heck don't they just play solo shows with two sets. The Allmans are great and in their day one of the best, but they can't touch Panic nowadays. Mikey was a sweet guy, a wonderful human being, and a tremendous song writer, and he will never be replaced. However, this version of Panic with Herring is the diggidy dank. Admittedly I live in the NE, and WP does not play as much as I would like around here, but the recent shows I have gone to, while not knowing the title of a lot of the songs, I was so impressed and had so much fun. Chainsaw City is ridiculous, as is their version of Heaven to name just a quick two. Of course anything from Space Wrangler is as good as rock gets. Let us all hope WP and Phish have 20 years more. Sorry, but UM, Disco Biscuits, Moe, etc, they are nice bands but they are just not able to rock arenas like the six I mentioned at this point in time. However that is just my opinion. If someone likes those bands more than my favorites, I say great, have fun. We cannot let rock and roll EVER die. It still can save the world. There once was a note pure and easy. I hope everyone has fun in their lives."

"Um......so was this show good or not?"

"What instrument is Dave from YMSB playing during the 2nd set? I don't hear any banjo on the recording. Is he playing guitar, electric banjo, or did they just never turn his sound on? Can someone who was there please tell me?"

"To answer your question ,iamaskier, can you play like that ,WSP. Yes, thats the beef about them when they mess up. I've played with many bands and covered Panic, the shit isnt that hard. So yes I have a right to judge.Good band, but getting away from their southern roots that we all enjoyed, Jimmy just doesn't bring that sound. "

"Let me start by saying THEY BLEW THE ROOF OFF THE PEPSI CENTER! NEXT.. ok.......ya'll sound like bunch burned out hippies arguing over trivial shit. Can't you take your hat off to a band who had a traumatic loss and proceeded to keep doing what they do best? George had big shoes to fill which he did adequately.......Jimmy on the other hand has his own style(which is what music is about) and the guy flat out KILLS IT! i too live in montana....i wish they played here more often but every other year is good.(that being said...play the wilma next time your in missoula) I have been seeing them for 15 years coast to coast.....and yes they too play covers...plenty of them and they ROCK IT OUT IN THEIR OWN WAY!!!. who cares.......they are fun and at the top of their game.......well worth the price of admission. and if you still have to nit pick shit to death maybe you should ask youself this........"Can I get up and play like that??" killer NYE show.....even made the cost of a plane ticket an easy decision."

"Hey folks, I'm 51 and a Panic fan since my first shows in 98 and 99 at the ice rink in Belgrade, Montana (my home state). I dare say the depth and scope of the playing then was extra-ordinary and expansive and I felt lucky to stumble on such a scene. However, subsequent shows in Montana steadily declined in continuity (through no fault of anyones - losing Mikey ranks up there with losing Duane Allman in my youth...) and so I drifted away. However, a very sweet friend up north dialed me in again just before these shows and I spent New Year's Eve with the "new band" on my new computer surround system (i'm just catching up to the net world). I enjoyed the show immensely - the 3 song run with Jeff and Dave from Yonder Mt. was as fun as it gets and spurred me to order both shows on CD (my first ever net purchase). However, I must admit that "Jimmie's" sound seems narrow, constrained and much too animated to bring out the complexity I so fondly recall. Perhaps if he used a variety of guitars or tuning structures they might regain their original depth. Yet the shows are a welcome break from "U.S.A. normal" and the production quality is great in my truck! I hope they keep bravely growing like this... Enjoy"

"hey "old timer"...."gone daddy"....get your noses out of the air. maybe your comments would have more validity if you weren't such pompous jerks."

"grateful dead was a cover band....phish is a cover band too...widespread panic keeps it real and has stuck with it through all the bullshit esp. people like you who think because you play a guitar your talented....guess what doggie...your not!!!!if your on this site you like them...and by the way...youve seen the band 3 times in the past 2 or 3 years....you dont know shit."

"I agree with gone daddy. Most of you responding are kids on drugs and have no musical talent to reconize thats this "cover band" isnt that great. I've seen them 3 times with Jimmy and constantly hear mistakes. That shouldn't happen to a band with this experience. Like I said, "you're too doped up to hear it." Jimmy over plays. All you non muscians, hear alot of noise coming from his amp, that you mistakenly think is good, its not!!!! Get off the dope then see them. When they fired George they showed what asses they really are."

"idkwts the voys rule these days seems like all the cest is far behind them and a bolden era of Pa Nic is approaching the verizon lineke"

"Gone Daddy. You are simply retarded and that's a fact. This show rocked and if there is something else better out there please let me know even though i think you have lost your marbles. Love you PANIC! Keep up the good work! PEACE"

"Gone Daddy-people like you don't deserve to see good music with a mind set like that. glad you'll be seeing phish or some other lame band, have fun seeing bad music. the boys sound better than ever "

"I stand to correct myself. I meant to say space wrangler was orignally released on landslide records in 1988! oops!"

"Love reading these posts on here... Thanks guys. Was almost at the point in my life where I couldn't remember why I don't go to shows anymore. Read through some of the flamin hate spewed by immature brats on here and I remember exactly why. Glad I had my fun with the boys when they were rockin' 92-02. You rats can have these stale leftovers. Thankfully I will NOT be seeing you anytime soon. Good riddance."

"wrangler what-you sound like such a moron. like mentioned, shut the fuck up, and stop attending these great shows. I'd think anyone who wasn't a complete fucktard would get their facts straight before blasting a great band. you're dad banged your sister, then you came around. am I far off??"

"Hey "Wrangler What" before you go acting like you know what your talking about i suggest next time you attempt to stick to the facts. Space wrangler was originally released on landslide records in sept. 1998 and did not include those tracks you have suggested are missing. It was re-released in February of 1992 under capricorn records with the bonus tracks that you are speaking of. So yes they did play the original Space Wrangler album. I dont usually post reveiws i generally sit back and read them and try to understand what the hell half of you are talking about. It sure seems that most dont and if ya got so much shit to say do us all a favor an STFU and quit going to the shows!! It seems to be that simple. Thanks Panic! Much Luv! "

"Hear I am reading these reviews by some of you that are knocking Jimmy and JB and the rest of the boys for not "living up to your expectations" and not doing this or that or doing this or that too much. What The Fuck Is Wrong With You? It's Freakin' WSP for GOD's sake. What do you want? I was at both shows, which is about the 100th or so shows I've seen, and couldn't have asked for anything more. I'm just grateful they are still playing and obviously enjoying what they are doing. So, if you don't enjoy the ensemble they have created, stop paying your hard earned $$'s and STFU and don't go. Getting off my soapbox now..... "

"I ordered the CD and got to of the same night"

"has it morphed into the jb @ jimmi ensemble? i'm striked by their get along still I call for widespread panic. three out of five gibed into sky watchers. I desire symphonic panic not a duet yoke with three spectators. Pepsi Center was fantastic yet over-rated and Red Rocks was superior... and it's late and i'm imbecically moronical... "

"Everyone is raving about how they played the wrangler album? UM, did i miss something, cause they did, the last 4 damn songs. Oh, Jimmy probably couldnt make them sound panic enough. WSP, take a break, and hire Warren Haynes, that's what the DEAD did, and they sound there best."

"Longest post from a dude that watched the show on " his buddies sweeet 46'' Samsung " Awesome! Shows did not suck. Nothing special."

"I named my first son Wrangler this year and what do they end the year with first set was the entire album Space Wrangler....Panic you will always blow my mind!!"

"Don't bark up my tree dude, greek is the one who ripped on your band not me."

"he's the MVP on an average team. they're consistent, but nothing flashy. my guy? shit...he's the mother fuckin' three sixty, from the MIDDLE OF THE COURT, between the legs slam dunkin' cinnin-fuckin-ger. "dad - did that guy really just do that with his guitar?" "yup son" "is he human dad?" "we don't know son...just watch." (that's me talking to my son when he's old enough to come and see umph). hell man - you know i'm just playin'. jimmy's awesome - no doubt. used to see him in ARU in the mid 90's and i'm SOOOO glad he's found a forum where he can strut his shit and he's appreciated. he's one of the best. ONE of. but jake's still better. as for you mr. colorado deadhead...i think your predictions for umph are off. they're here to stay. and as far as stasik...well...you're just jealous. fuck - i wish i was as handsome as him and could play a bass like that. i'd have my noodle inside anything and everything that moves. it's called being a rock star. be happy for him. anyway - love to all. let's all just be glad there are jimmy herrings and jake cinningers and victor wootens in the world who make our jaws drop!"

"Did that kid really say Jake Cinniger is the best guitarist on earth????? I will admit whofrees mcgay is talented, on point, tight talented musicians. But no matter what they still suck...their beats are way to weird the melodies are choppy and they only reason they got popular is because no one good was touring. dead, cheese, phish and panic all were in shambles most of the time of there ascent. I hate to say it but dohphrees mcqueef is DONE. THe beginning of the end has started for them and they will shortly be a passing fade. PS> stasik is a creepy wierdo that hooks up with 18 year olds andhe is married"

"Spinephixer - Aww yes what a match-up that would be. Humor me for a second - Let's relate guitar playing to professional sports - as of right now Jimmy is the leader and there aint no body near him, he's on fire, unstoppable, you name it. Also as you mention his guitar playing maybe saved WSP, which would make him the most valuable player for his team - MVP. My vote goes to Jimmy. "

"Attention Colorado Deadhead...not that it's a contest but YOU brought it up...I'd put my Jake Cinninger up against your Jimmy Herring any day of the week. I love Jimmy, and the energy he has brought to Panic - personally I think he saved them - but he's not the beginning and the end of guitarists. Damn good, yes. The best? Not quite. Let the flames begin..."

"So does anyone out there in cyber world have the clout to get these 2 bands to tour together, so i can quit my job and travel accross the country with them? "