Austin, TX is a great place to celebrate Halloween! Thanks to all who came out to the shows. Band and crew alike had a blast, and hope you did too!

Check out the costumes, the stage set-up, and performance stills from the shows in the Darkroom section of our website: http://widespreadpanic.com/darkroom.php .

Both shows 10/30 & 10/31 are also now available for download at LiveWidespreadPanic.com.

Panic will be returning to their stomping grounds this New Years with two nights, December 30th & 31st, at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA! Mail Order for Fan Club Tickets starts Monday September 28th. Ticketmaster sales begin October 24th.

Panic is teaming up with Charter One and the Greater Chicago Food Depository's summer-long "Making Music Matter" Food Drive campaign.

If you're coming out to the shows, please check your cupboards before you leave for any non-perishable canned foods. Barrels will be at the front gate for collection as you enter the venue. Food donations will be weighed by Food Depository volunteers and the heaviest donation, by 7:30pm each night will win exclusive merchandise -- including a limited-edition tour poster signed by the band and a copy of Huntsville 1996

Monetary contributions will also be accepted which will allow you to spin a prize wheel for prizes including iPods, iTunes gift cards, concessions, and more!

Spread the word and come help fight hunger in the local Chicago area!

Widespread Panic w/ the Allman Brothers Band
September 1st & 2nd
Tickets are still Available - www.livenation.com

Doors: 5:00pm
Showtime: 6:00pm
Equal Set Times

Drop off your old cell phones and chargers at the Rock the Earth booth at the Widespread Panic /Allman Brothers Band upcoming August - September US tour stops and you could win great prizes. Grand Prize is a "Party Like A Rock Star" experience - Winner plus 12 friends wins use of the Gibson Tour Bus for a one night concert excursion.

We will be selling CDs of each night of the tour at each venue. Order your CDs at the Panic/Allmans CD tent during the show and pick up your CDs after Panic’s set. Each night’s show will be recorded and edited by Live Widespread Panic’s engineers for immediate release on CD at the show in addition to the MP3 and FLAC downloads and CDs sold through LiveWidespreadPanic.com.

The Mail Order for Halloween in Austin was the fastest sell out in the Band’s history! We are now sold out of our additional Mail Order tickets.

If you missed out on Mail Order, don't worry! There are still tickets available to both performances. These tickets will go on sale to the public on September 12th @ 10am CST online at www.frontgatetickets.com.

An online contest for the chance to win a VIP experience at Voodoo Fest 2009 in New Orleans just launched. www.Rocknraffle.com offers a chance to win with each $1 donation made to Nuçi’s Space, a support and resource center dedicated to promoting the emotional, physical and occupational well-being of the music community. The contest will close on September 30, 2009 so that one lucky winner can be chosen on October 2, 2009 to receive:

> Airfare: two round trip airline tickets courtesy of AirTran Airways from anywhere AirTran flies in the continental United States to New Orleans
> Accommodations: three-night stay at the New Orleans Marriott, the official hotel of Voodoo Fest
> VIP Treatment: Two (2) LOA Lounge (VIP) Voodoo Fest passes with swag from Widespread Panic and the Drive-by Truckers and Special Side Stage Viewing Access for the Widespread Panic performance as well as:
• Reserved parking in the LOA parking lot
• Line free entrance
• Raised viewing area
• Complementary classic New Orleans lunch buffet with signature drinks
daily*
• Complementary dinner buffet with a Bourbon Street style drink
specials nightly* Continuous full bar service*
• Exclusive live performances
• Private bathrooms
• Much more to come


Enter the raffle now!

Get the full scoop on the latest archive release at the Archive Blog!

Pre-order your copy at WP Merch or LiveWidespreadPanic now!

Huntsville 1996 will also be available in select Indie Record Stores starting on June 23rd. Check www.thinkindie.com for a list of stores!

Hey Now,

I had planned on posting an archive update a few weeks ago, but I’ve been busy...reading all of your emails. My request for archive release suggestions certainly unleashed a frenzy of pent-up energy...as your passion for Widespread Panic and this archive project came through loud and clear - Even from as far away as New Zealand. I had also planned on responding to the majority of those emails, but that idea was short-lived as I had to make a conscious decision to spend my time listening to archive material.

You’ll be happy to know that my listening time has produced results, as we are now a good way down the road on the 3rd release. After considerable analysis, I’ve narrowed it down to a few feasible performances from which one will be picked. Add a little engineering magic to dial all those levels in just right...then it’ll be ready for announcement and pre-sale.

http://www.imeem.com/widespreadpanic/playlist/jlSfI_ef/112398-wyep-913fm-studios-pittsburgh-pa-music-playlist/

I’m also developing other ways to give everyone a chance to enjoy some other angles the archives have to offer. Hopefully by now you have noticed the link above I thought was worthy of presentation. As I continue to sift through the archive material, I am sure to find other audio and video sources that will find their way to this page. Over time, we should be able to develop quite a collection of randomness and give our community a glimpse of some cool things they might not have experienced otherwise. These selections might not always be worthy of a 10+ quality rating, but so what? Simply put, material such as this deserves to be pulled out of the box to get a little air and exercise...so, enjoy.

Please keep those comments and suggestions coming to archives@widespreadpanic.com. I need some more reading material.

See you in Orlando and Orange Beach,
Horace

As someone who has always been a passionate supporter of Widespread Panic archive releases, I’ve recently learned that you better be careful what you ask for, as I’ve officially taken on the role of WP Archivist. With a mountain of music in front of me and a ever-increasing sense of responsibility, I’m ready to use my fair share of relevant experience to assist the band in answering that ever-present question…”What’s the next archive release?”

With Carbondale 2000 behind us and Valdosta 1989 due out on February 24th, we’re now ready to fill some gaps and then some. Carbondale 2000 gave us a chance to get our feet wet by releasing an entire multi-tracked show and taking a critical look at everything involved in the process – from recording quality and performance selection to packaging and distribution. JB’s “Good evening Carbondale” growl not only kicked off that killer show but also served as an introduction to the whole project. Now Valdosta 1989 gives us a glimpse of the band just before they turned a corner, complete with an ever-increasing array of original tunes that were itching to stand the critical tests of the road and time. I’ve expanded on this notion in the Valdosta 1989 liner notes and was even able to answer a question or two posed during the show - - be sure to reserve your copy of this classic performance.

To get ready for the next release, I’ve been digging further into the vault and making sure those multi-track decks are primed for action…and listening, of course, to some fairly decent music. While performance quality and recording quality are obviously the chief concerns regarding the archive releases, there are a variety of other factors I must also consider before making those final cuts...more on that down the road. Suffice it to say, the culling process is a tedious journey in itself….but certainly enjoyable nonetheless.

Finally, I would be remiss if I didn’t ask for a little assistance from all you freaks to help me gain a sliver of objectivity. To that end, we’ve created an email address for me to capture your opinions and suggestions. I’m really excited about making this on-going archive project a reflection of the journey we’ve all been a part of...so, let your thoughts about the Widespread Panic Archives be heard by sending me an email to archives@widespreadpanic.com.

Cheers,
Horace Moore