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Widespread Panic Archival Release Looks Back To January 2, 1998

Widespread Panic has just announced the 12th installment in its Porch Songs series. This performance took place on January 2, 1998 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, culminating a four show run that began on December 29 (with no gig on New Year’s Day). Guests on this night included Count Mbutu, Jeff Mosier, Randall Bramblett and Col. Bruce Hampton.

Here’s what band archivist Horace Moore has to say about the night’s conclusion: “From the first note of “Low Spark” to start the encore, we were once again reminded that this was indeed a New Year’s run and the show wasn’t over. By mid-song, Colonel Bruce Hampton appears on stage and the band takes a perfect turn into “Time is Free” before heading back into “Low Spark” to end the show. Throughout this performance, Widespread Panic is patient as can be…no hurries…and no worries…except for that first set closer! And with a crowd thoroughly ready to rock even after a three night start to begin the New Year’s run, our little get together truly got it together. Considering we had “The best bunch of people anybody could imagine,” as JB closed it out, how could it have been any different?” ““Click here to read his complete take on the show”:http://widespreadpanic.com/archive/2012/07/porch-songs-atlanta-ga-121998/.