Widespread Panic

Widespread Panic is a rock band from Athens, Georgia, United States in 1986, originally formed by John Bell and the late Michael Houser. The band currently consists of Bell (vocals, guitar), Jimmy Herring (guitar), Dave Schools (bass), John "JoJo" Hermann (keyboards), Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz (percussion) and Todd Nance (drums). Houser and Bell ("JB") met at the University of Georgia at Athens between 1982 and 1984, and began playing music together around town as a duet.

Influenced by: The Allman Brothers Band, Phish, The Grateful Dead, Gov't Mule

Active:

1986-present

Scene:

Athens, Georgia

Side projects

• Jimmy Herring & The Invisible Whip

• PhishSat, Jul 18
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• BIG SPECIALThu, Oct 8
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• Big Head Todd & the MonstersWed, Nov 18
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• Earth TongueWed, Sep 2
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• The Smashing PumpkinsSun, Oct 4
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• Backyard BandSun, Jul 26
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• Little River BandThu, Jul 30
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• DangermuffinFri, Aug 14
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