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| Widespread Panic was formed in 1982 when vocalist John Bell met guitarist Mike Houser when the two were attending the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. The duo began playing at college venues and jamming in their free time. Soon, bassist Dave Schools joined the group |
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Widespread Panic was formed in 1982 when vocalist John Bell met guitarist Mike Houser when the two were attending the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. The duo began playing at college venues and jamming in their free time. Soon, bassist Dave Schools joined the group. In 1986, Widespread Panic recorded the single, “Coconut Image.” Soon after, the group added drummer Todd Nance, percussionist Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz, and keyboardist John “JoJo” Hermann. Widespread Panic then began touring in order to get a fan-base.
In 1998, the group released their debut LP entitled Space Wrangler. At that time, they were signed to the very small, Landslide Label. The group continued touring. Soon after, they were signed to major label, Capricorn. In 1991, Widespread Panic released their debut record entitled Space Wrangler. In 1992, the group went on the H.O.R.D.E. Tour. They soon began developing a large fan-base. Many people were impressed by the group’s live shows. The band’s hometown popularity was shown in Academy Award Winning director, Billy Bob Thorton’s piece, Live From the Georgia Theatre. In 1993, Widespread Panic once again toured on the H.O.R.D.E. Tour.
In 1993, the group released Everyday. The album had the single, “Airplane.” In 1994, Widespread panic released Ain’t Life Grand which had the single, “Can’t Get High.” In 1997, the group released, Bombs and Butterflies. In the spring of 1998, Widespread Panic released Light Fuse, Get Away. In 1999, they released Til the Medicine Takes. In 2000, the group released Another Joyous Occasion and the following year they released Don’t Tell the Band.
In June 2001, Widespread panic began their annual summer tour. Problems occurred however only one month into the tour when founder/lead guitarist Michael Houser had to leave. Houser had been suffering from pancreatic cancer, and decided to return home to Athens, Georgia to rest. Although Houser was gone, the group went on touring with replacement guitarist George McConnel. On August 10, 2002 Houser died at the age of forty. Prior to his death, he requested that the bad continue after he died and that they make McConnel his replacement. Widespread Panic did just that. In April 2003, Widespread panic released the album, Ball.
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10,000 Lakes Festival
Panic will be headlining 2 nights at this
year's third annual 10,000 Lakes Music
Festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; July
21-24th. With three nights of music and over
30 bands this is going to be one heck of a
festival! Also make sure to enter to win a
pair of 10KLF VIP Upgrades, turning your 3 or
4-Day Tickets into VIP Tickets!
General Info:
10,000 Lakes Festival
http://www.10klf.com
Bands will perform on four stages, including
the Barn Stage on a shady hill overlooking
the concert bowl, the Field Stage where the
audience can spread out and soak up some sun,
the Saloon Stage for intimate concerts and
late night jams, and the Main Stage where
everyone gathers in the evening for the major
concerts featuring Widespread Panic and Trey
Anastasio.
The event ticket price includes all band
performances and camping under the stars
adjacent to the most beautiful outdoor
concert venue in the nation. The 10,000 Lakes
Festival held at the 600-acre Soo Pass Ranch
in beautiful Northern Minnesota contains
numerous campgrounds, built specifically for
people to enjoy their camping experience in a
spacious, friendly and comfortable setting.
Modern amenities on site include clean,
permanent restrooms facilities with running
water; additionally, internet access and a
wide variety of high quality food and
beverages will be available.
Some of the over 30 bands performing at the
10,000 Lakes Festival:
-Widespread Panic (2 nights)
-Trey Anastasio
-The Black Crowes
-Les Claypool
-Rusted Root
-G Love & Special Sauce
-Dark Star Orchestra
-Buckethead w/ special guest artist Brain
-Particle
-The Everyone Orchestra featuring Steve
Kimock
-Sound Tribe Sector 9
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