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re: Widespread Panic- February 9th & 10th at the Classic Center
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:17 pm to S1C EM
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:17 pm to S1C EM
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Okay, at the risk of being down-voted all to hell here, WHY is Widespread Panic such a big deal?
Not really sure how to answer this question, but I guess because a lot of people like their music. Shows are a riot. Not for everyone though for sure.
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Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:32 pm to Red&Black
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I'm relatively young and didn't go to UGA when they peaked around 1998-2002 but they captivated college aged crowds with their tunes.
I was a 1998-2002 guy (literally, freshman in 1998) and I really had no idea. I'm not a weed guy (totally okay with it, I just don't do it) and I've always kinda had them associated with that pothead/townie crowd.
I definitely wouldn't be going to two shows in Athens and another in Savannah, but that's just me.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:48 pm to S1C EM
There is a strong correlation between music lovers and pot. Panic is not a stoner band in my mind. They are a southern rock band that is followed by music lovers (and thus stoners). Most of their songs are uptempo and even have somewhat of a metal sound. Just my $0.02.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:52 pm to S1C EM
Haha I hear you. For perspective, I'm a recent grad from Savannah with friends still living in Athens so it's easy for me to get to these shows. Its not like I'm shuffling a full time job/wife/kids around to go get my music fill haha.
This post was edited on 2/9/16 at 3:53 pm
Posted on 2/9/16 at 4:19 pm to Red&Black
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For perspective, I'm a recent grad from Savannah with friends still living in Athens so it's easy for me to get to these shows. Its not like I'm shuffling a full time job/wife/kids around to go get my music fill haha.
That explains a lot of it, really. I've got the exact opposite...full time job, part time job, wife, two kids and one on the way, etc......so I definitely ain't got time for three shows in a week or two.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 5:10 pm to S1C EM
Going tonight but not a fan. Got tickets for he lady. Gonna get shitfaced and have work off tomorrow tho so it's all good
Posted on 2/10/16 at 12:30 pm to S1C EM
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full time job, part time job, wife, two kids and one on the way,
You are crazy man.
Posted on 2/10/16 at 1:37 pm to djsdawg
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You are crazy man.
No shite!
Did I mention we're also in the midst of buying a house? And once we move, I'll then be managing a rental property again, too?
Posted on 2/10/16 at 4:22 pm to S1C EM
SIC EM,
For the record, I don't smoke pot either. With that said, i've seen them 100+ times. Which is pathetic, I know...
I'm a little older than you guys, but when I went to school it was "the thing to do". We would stop what we were doing and drive anywhere within 6 hours to see them, without hesitation. Keep in mind, at that time they were primarily playing throughout the Southeast, so it was a great excuse to see other towns, and college campuses. It was also relatively cheap, ticket wise.
It was also a solid mix of Fraternities (and sororities), and "stoners".
Now for me, it's an excuse to see my college buddies that moved all over the country after graduating. It's our time to live it up, and pretend we're in our early 20s again.
I don't listen to them as much as I used to, and as the previous poster mentioned, I really miss Michael Houser. I've had the pleasure of meeting everyone in the band, and he was one of the most genuine guys you would've ever met. Super shy (to the point of "Panic attacks" if he got overwhelmed), hence the name of the band Widespread Panic. (Although I never saw him like that).
Now i'm going to get back to having a beer, in my favorite town, seeing my favorite band. Today is a good day
And here is a video for ya, to let you decide yourself.
I feel this is the quintessential Panic song, and the best version ever documented.
Space Wranger
For the record, I don't smoke pot either. With that said, i've seen them 100+ times.
Which is pathetic, I know... I'm a little older than you guys, but when I went to school it was "the thing to do". We would stop what we were doing and drive anywhere within 6 hours to see them, without hesitation. Keep in mind, at that time they were primarily playing throughout the Southeast, so it was a great excuse to see other towns, and college campuses. It was also relatively cheap, ticket wise.
It was also a solid mix of Fraternities (and sororities), and "stoners".
Now for me, it's an excuse to see my college buddies that moved all over the country after graduating. It's our time to live it up, and pretend we're in our early 20s again.
I don't listen to them as much as I used to, and as the previous poster mentioned, I really miss Michael Houser. I've had the pleasure of meeting everyone in the band, and he was one of the most genuine guys you would've ever met. Super shy (to the point of "Panic attacks" if he got overwhelmed), hence the name of the band Widespread Panic. (Although I never saw him like that).
Now i'm going to get back to having a beer, in my favorite town, seeing my favorite band. Today is a good day
And here is a video for ya, to let you decide yourself.
I feel this is the quintessential Panic song, and the best version ever documented.
Space Wranger
Posted on 2/11/16 at 1:29 pm to AUGDawg
Success!
Posted on 2/11/16 at 7:50 pm to AUGDawg
Going tomorrow. Should be a big time
Posted on 2/12/16 at 3:06 pm to Crowknowsbest
Fun times, but those set lists were snoozers... still pretty good shows considering they were 1 day removed from firing their founding drummer
Posted on 2/12/16 at 3:45 pm to Hobnail
Agreed. Night 2 was much much better than night one though. Overall it was a blast but agree that the sets were underwhelming in terms of song selection. The drummer swap definitely played a role.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:17 pm to Red&Black
Especially considering the setlist they're throwing down tonight in Richmond
Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:22 pm to Hobnail
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1 day removed from firing their founding drummer
What's the story here?
Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:24 pm to Jefferson Dawg
A lot of speculation, no explanation.
Their management isn't the best at communicating with their fans. Never have been
Brown Cat'd
Their management isn't the best at communicating with their fans. Never have been
Brown Cat'd
Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:27 pm to AUGDawg
Are they going to make shitty records like "Ball" again for a few years..... After losing another founding member?
Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:45 pm to Jefferson Dawg
I googled it.
So, he hadn't even been playing with them for over a year before the perma-split?
Are we talking egos or addictions here? WhaTS the score
So, he hadn't even been playing with them for over a year before the perma-split?
Are we talking egos or addictions here? WhaTS the score
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:30 pm to Jefferson Dawg
He took a year or so off, then made his triumphant return for the Playa run (4 shows), and now he's gone
I'd bet it had to do with poor health and addiction issues
And they've come out with at least two records since Ball that were worse
I dig the last one though
I'd bet it had to do with poor health and addiction issues
And they've come out with at least two records since Ball that were worse
I dig the last one though
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:57 pm to AUGDawg
Well. If worse comes to worse, maybe he can get a job with that guy who initially took over for Houser... selling insurance.
What was that dude's name again?
What was that dude's name again?
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