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Widespread Panic DPAC February 9-11 Durham NC

Posted by: jerryfriend | February 13th, 2023

Widespread Panic DPAC Durham NC
Widespread Panic Rocks Durham with Three Nights of Southern Rock and Jam Band Magic 

Words by Erika Rasmussen 

Photos by Jerry Friend 

Ladies and gentlemen, Widespread Panic took Durham Performing Arts Center by storm with three nights of Southern rock and jam band goodness February 9-11. That's right, three nights of sweaty dancing, beer-soaked camaraderie, and more guitar licks than you can shake a stick at, all in the home state of their first lead guitarist (Michael Houser) and their current lead guitarist (Jimmy Herring). Let's dive into the setlists, shall we? 

Professor Longhair: The “Big Chief” of New Orleans Music

Posted by: leeway | January 30th, 2023

In preparation for Mardi Gras and on the anniversary of his death, let’s pause for a moment and talk Professor Longhair, or “Fess”.

Though he was born over 100 years ago, this musical icon still inspires modern musicians and fans today. JoJo Hermann, keyboardist for Widespread Panic, told me this morning that "Fess' music is my life, pretty much. Everything I play, think, and do each day is related in some way to the music and lyrics from his records." And if that isn't the definition of a legacy, I don't know what is.

Allman Family Revival heads out on national tour

Posted by: leeway | November 28th, 2022

Celebrating the life and music of Gregg Allman.

We are in the sixth year of saluting my Dad's music and life for the Allman Family Revival...but it's reaching beyond that initial sentiment. It's galvanizing relationships within our generation of musicians. It's continuing a tradition of feel based music and it's an honor to put these shows on. Because at the end of the day I feel it's way more about perpetuating this art form than it is about leaving our mark. Our true mark is simply the continuance....making sure we inspire the next in line to take the stage." 

- Devon Allman

Greensky Bluegrass to headline Rooster Walk 13 festival at Pop’s Farm in Martinsville, Va.

Posted by: leeway | November 23rd, 2022

Greensky Bluegrass, The Marshall Tucker Band, Trouble No More, Doom Flamingo, Kitchen Dwellers, Yarn, Neighbor, Mike & The Moonpies, Crawford & Power, Sol Driven Train, The Wilson Springs Hotel, Isaac Hadden Organ Trio, Sneezy, TC Carter Band, Big Fat Gap and Pirates of the Piedmont join initial Memorial Day weekend band lineup.

Chart-topping, progressive jamgrass rockers Greensky Bluegrass will headline the 13th annual Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival this May at Pop's Farm in Martinsville, Va., festival organizers announced today.

FloydFest announces more artists

Posted by: leeway | November 15th, 2022

Circles Around the Sun, Maggie Rose, Joe Hertler, Town Mountain & more added.

Maggie Rose, Circles Around The Sun, Town Mountain, Tanner Usrey, Pony Bradshaw, Grady Spencer & the Work, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Little Stranger, Into The Fog, The Wilson Springs Hotel round out the second artist announcement for FloydFest 23~Forever (July 26-30, 2023). This week's additions follow Blue Cow Arts & Across-the-Way Productions' initial artist announcement on Nov.

Away From The Shire Billy Strings Asheville NC

Posted by: jerryfriend | November 5th, 2022

This past weekend saw a Frodo Baggins version of Billy Strings and his merry band usher in Halloween with a "Lord of the Rings"-themed weekend titled "Away from the Shire" at Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville, NC. The commitment to their level of detail in their setlists and their costumes was as epic as the Tolkien tale itself. Each night followed the tale of one of the trilogy’s three books: “Fellowship of the Ring”, “The Two Towers”, and “The Return of the King”.  

Words: Erika Rasmussen

Photos: Jerry Friend 

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