Everyday Companion Panicast

On June 18, 1998 JoJo Herman sat down with an unidentified French reporter and answered a few questions. This week's cast will feature sections of that interview as well as selections from the show that night. Here's how it will go down:6/18/98 La Laiterie, Strassborg, FranceJoJo Interview (Basketball and Dr. Doolittle)Greta >CoconutJoJo Interview (Professor Longhair)Last DanceJoJo Interview ("Je veux votre poulet")3/25/95 East Lansing MichiganContentment BluesGet the cast here:Everyday Companion Podcast #20Click here to subscribe through iTunes.

October 31, 1994Evanston, ILOmni Orrington Hotel BallroomLinus and Lucy ThemeSpace Wrangler >Guilded Splinters >Maggot BrainCoconut >Mr. SoulIt was a dark and stormy night in Illinois. No kidding.Cold horizontal rain coming down in sheets. Reports of plane crashes. In the hotel bar on the big screen the Bears and Packers on Monday Night Football are playing in 'throw back' uniforms. A girl in a grass skirt and a coconut top floats by. Are we in some sort of weird time-warp?If that seems strange, imagine showing up for a halloween show and buying tickets at the door for $12!Northwestern's fall ball in a hotel ballroom featuring Widespread Panic was a truly memorable experience and the last small scale halloween the band ever played.Turn this one up loud !Get the cast here:Everyday Companion Podcast #25Click here to subscribe through iTunes.

Barrymore Theatre, Madison, WIOn October 25, 1996 Lisa and I presented the first edition editor's copy of the Everyday Companion to the band and crew. The show itself was memorable and then to have the treat of getting books into the hands of those responsible for the music was a memory I will not soon forget.Let me know what you think about the Cast by clicking 'Comment' below!THANKS for listening!October 25, 1996Tall Boy >Tie Your Shoes >Do What You Like >PigeonsRaise the RoofGet the cast here:Everyday Companion Podcast #24Click here to subscribe through iTunes.

I've been obsessively downloading and listening to as much of the recent Jimmy Herring Widespread as I can possibly get my hands on. The recent House of Blues run in Orlando looked like a series of smokers and from what I've been able to hear the setlists don't lie! David Schools, Macon 10/7/06, photo by Michael SabaThere were so many highlights that I found myself with more material than one Cast could contain - so it has been extended to an hour! The band is by no means playing perfectly, but they sure are taking chances and letting the music play the band.Highlights in this cast include:C. Brown with Jimmy Herring on Acoustic guitarthe Barstools is the first with Jimmythe Hatfield rap is freakyand JB continues his antics during the FishwaterFinally - what can I say about Little Wing?!!Let me know what you think about the Cast by clicking 'Comment' below!THANKS for listening!October 9, 2006This Part of Town >Contentment BluesOctober 10, 2006C. BrownRadio Child >Barstools and DreamersOctober 11, 2006Hatfield

This week's Cast features music from a classic show in New Orleans and some recent heat with Jimmy Herring.May 1, 1999Municipal AuditoriumNew Orleans, LADriving Song >Wish You Were Here >Driving Song > Breathing SlowOctober 1, 2006From the CradleIt Ain't No UseFor Eric - I Wish You Were Here.Get the cast here:Everyday Companion Podcast #22Click here to subscribe through iTunes.

Jimmy. Herring.Sounds like the boys are starting to feel the groove.But take a listen and decide for yourself.September 22, 2006Boston, MAChilly Water >Jack >Chilly WaterApril 5, 2000Mobile, ALTears of a Woman >Surprise Valley >All Time LowEncore: City of DreamsGet the cast here:Everyday Companion Podcast #21Click here to subscribe through iTunes.

9/14/06 Radio City Music HallRebirthaArlene4/18/92 Catalyst, Santa Cruz, CADog Song >Stop GoE: Space is the Place Jam >Travelin LightBig thanks this week to the folks at Digitalpanic.org andBENNETT SCHWARTZ!Bennett, otherwise known as Coloartist, taped the Thursday night show and had it posted to digitalpanic.org for bittorrent download by 2:30 EST! As of midnight on Friday night over 1,200 people had downloaded this show!Thanks Bennett for working so hard for us fans. After hearing this I have no doubt we are in for a WILD tour! Bennett Schwartz, Outformation, Cactus Jack's, Evergreen, CO August 20, 2006Get the cast here:Everyday Companion Podcast #19Click here to subscribe through iTunes.

'Where's Wayne?'-unidentified crew or band member, Studio recording 9/92John Keane StudiosSeptember 1992Love TractorJB and FriendsSeptember 18, 1994Impossible >Werewolves of LondonFebruary 12, 1994Little John Coliseum, Clemson, SCC. BrownThe Take Out >Porch Song(with David Blackmon)Just sorting through some new found old recordings -Each of these I've listened to before, but only on an old analog tape.The JB and Friends show from Sept 94 is a MUST HAVE - seek it out.Get the cast here:Everyday Companion Podcast #18Click here to subscribe through the iTunes Podcast Directory.

City of New Orleans Special(aka the GREAT cover song review)This is by no means a true 'best of' New Orleans - but enjoy some selections from the Crescent City.July 28, 1994 House of Blues, New Orleans, LAI Walk on Guilded SplintersNovermber 22, 1993 Tipitina's, New Orleans, LAJust Kissed My BabyOctober 28, 2000 Kiefer Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, LAJunco Partner >Mardi Gras in New OrleansLawyers, Guns and MoneyRed Hot Mama >SharonTroubleSoul KitchenI found a great interview where JoJo talks about this version of Junco > Mardi Gras HEREThe 10/28/00 show fetaures some great Panic moments. JB's flub of Junco Partner leads to a spirited Mardi Gras jam; yet another example of how the band's philosophy of improvisation and allowing songs to be in the moment can create some unexpected magic. The bust outs of Lawyers Guns and Money, Trouble and Soul Kitchen almost overshadow the fine Red Hot Mama > Sharon. I find myself thinking of this show when I think of New Orleans - probably because of the Mardi Gras jam.May t

August 12, 2006Chicago TheatreBarstools and Dreamers (with a sick rap by JB)August 12, 2006OutformationHouse of Blues, ChicagoPost-Panic PartyEdgewaterCenter Stage (with John Keane)Tennessee Before Daylight (with John Keane)Smoke and Burn (Burned Faceless)Go Completely Out!The scoop on this CAST:What a huge time I had in Chicago! Amazing venue, great company and beautiful weather.I had the good fortune of being able to take the REST of my family (Mom, Dad and sister Katie) to the Friday night show. All four members of my immediate family seeing a show with me in a single summer - now that is an acccomplishment!I think everyone had a wonderful time and it was a great way to start a solid weekend of music and friends. It was a pleasure to see each parent leave the theatre with a smile on their face! Thanks mom and dad for everything and for putting up with my antics fo the past 37 years!The Barstools we feature this week is freaking crazy -The PA was acting up to start the second set and it kicked back in just

Serving up some of the proverbial heat from the Best Little City in the West....March 27, 1997 Reno, NevadaFour Cornered Room >Jack >Chilly Water >Radio ChildE: And It Stoned Me >Knocking Around the ZooENJOY!Download the cast here (right click to download file):Everyday Companion Podcast #15Click here to subscribe through the iTunes Podcast Directory.

I've no words this week, only music.April 22, 2006 RaleighGeorgia on a Fast TrainAugust 1, 2006 LouisvilleLet's Get the Show on the RoadSometimesI'm Not AloneCan't Find My Way HomeThanks to Curtis George from Panicstream.com for sharing the recording of 4/22/06 with me.Download the cast here (right click to download file):Everyday Companion Podcast #14Click here to subscribe through the iTunes Podcast Directory.

Podcast Lucky #13Earth shattering news today from the Widespread Panic organization;George McConnell has left the bandJimmy Herring has been hiredThis week's playlist4/17/93 Jam9/9/00 Give Me Back My Wig9/15/98 Time is Free2/3/01 Protein Drink > Sewing MachineThis week's podcast starts off with a highlight featuring Jimmy Herring, Jeff Sipe and Matt Mundy.This is a Jam out of drums and I think this may be the only time the band has ended a show with a Jam.4/17/93 Football Field, Guilford College, Greensboro, NCWe then go to Lyons, CO for a special performance of Give Me Back My Wig featuring Col. Bruce Hampton, Drew Emmitt and Jeff Sipe on September 9, 2000.This version of Time is Free features a Thought Sausage rap by JB. It comes from a performance by Stained Souls at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA on September 15, 1998.And we finish off this unintentional 'guest special' with a performance of Protein Drink > Sewing Machine performed by brute. at 40 Watt in Athens, GA on February 3, 2001.Download the

I am still pretty whooped from last weekend but there's nothing like listening to some old favorites to get your blood pumping again. This week we focus on March 1995.March 24, 1995 Ann Arbor MichiganBetter OffMarch 25, 1995C. Brown,Barstools > Thank you falletten me be mice elf agin > BarstoolsLet's Get the Show on the RoadEnjoy this weeks music - I'll be back in full-force next week.Get the cast here:Everyday Companion Podcast #12Click here to subscribe through the iTunes Podcast Directory.

July 22 is my birthday and this year I will have the treat of attending a Widespread Panic concert at Winter Park, CO on my birthday! I am hoping for good weather and safe travels.This episode is an hour long special featuring various moments from shows I attended over the years. These aren't necessarily the 'best version ever' or anything - each was selected because I have a fond memory associated with each show. We'll kick everything off with the song that really 'grabbed my legs' and began my fascination and musical relationship with Widespread Panic.Ted circa 1971July 22, 1992 Chicago, ILStop-GoLisa and I attended this show at Mississippi Nights in St Louis. We had sold our tickets for what would end up being the final Grateful Dead show which occurred on the same evening in Chicago. After the chaos of Deer Creek and the hassle of St Louis, our Grateful Dead touring days were already over. Fortunately a new adventure in our lives was under way even if we weren't aware of it yet. This Ain't No Use is prett

It's summer, the band is playing near (or not so near) your home town, so get on out there and see them!This episode consists the following 4 segments -1. Recent heatJune 25, 2006 Red RocksLet's Get the Show on the Road intoRock2. Past heat from the Pacific NorthwestJune 5, 1996Champoeg Park, St. Paul, ORCity of DreamsPostcard3. NEW Cool Feature'Will we ever know the truth'Interview with 7 year old fan, Jack4. Timeless ClassicCoconut Image (first Widespread Panic single released featuring Kelly Jo Davis on vocals)Make sure to pick up shows from this summer at livewidespreadpanic.com.I highly recommend downloading the following shows from this summer:June 25, 2006 Red RocksJuly 1, 2006 The Wiltern, LA, CAJuly 11, 2006 Cuthbert, Eugene, ORTURN IT UP and see you next week in Winter Park, CO!Get the cast here:Everyday Companion Podcast #10Click here to subscribe through the iTunes Podcast Directory.

November 23, 1998Pleas > Chilly Water, Aunt AvisMay 15, 1993Wondering, Walkin' (for your love)Broadcasting out of Pittsburg WYEP has always been run independently and in 1998 on the home stretch of their fall tour, Widespread Panic dropped by for a 60 minute performance. It is interesting to note that the band did not have a gig in Pittsburg and instead chose to perform for free on this independent radio station's airwaves. WYEP is listener supported and provides many of the in-studio performances online for free.WERS broadcasts from Boston at Oberlin College and in 1993 the band rolled through the studio on their spring tour before playing a gig that night at the Avalon. This relatively rare all-acoustic performance by the band is marked by some playful banter from JB and JoJo and playful false starts.Please consider donating to one of these (or to your local) independent radio stations this year. These radio stations provide access to music and perspectives you will not get on Clear Channel, Entertainment

Mud Island 1997 - On the Humid, Hot, Flooding MississippiMy brother flew down from Alaska to spend a couple weeks with me and Lisa in Chicago and during that time Panic was playing in Memphis so of course we had to drive down. As a fifteen year old kid living in Palmer, AK Daniel had never seen Widespread and he was staying with me at the height of my touring career with the band. I think I saw 32 shows that year... something like that.In any case, my brother and I had a great time at these shows driving together in the car, checking out Graceland and grooving to the Panic. This trip ranks as one of the most memorable I've had in my storied (if only in my own mind) career as a fan.This past weekend was the 2006 Widespread Panic Red Rocks run and the situation has changed. I have a house and a kid and a 'real' job and my brother is now the one that is out on tour. He drove from Oregon to go to Waukarusa and Bonnaroo partly in support of the Ice Cream Man. Ice Cream Man is a guy/organization that distributes FR

This episode features the first Pilgrims ever played as well as the funky Strictly Volunteer Jam (where JB is singing about his 'sneaky sister.'September 14, 1992 Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, CADriving Song > Instrumental Pilgrims > Happy Child > Strictly Volunteer Jam > Driving Song > Makes Sense to MeAnd one final track from the solo Acoustic performance by JB in Jackson, WY.July 29, 1995 Jackson, WYGradleThe Solana Beach performance is classic Panic. The rap by JB during the Jam is priceless and the band is playing with gusto. This recording reminds me of something that Col. Bruce once said about the band - that they would play to a crowd of 5 as if they were a crowd of 50,000.Make sure to tell your friends about our casts and see you again next week!!!!Get the cast here:Everyday Companion Podcast #7

Listen to this podcast with your sweety - it's chock full of Panic-y goodness!What a treat this podcast was to produce!Remember to TURN IT UP!!John Bell four track recording from 1998(?)Climb to SafetyMay 15, 1993 Boston, MAPilgrims (full band acoustic)April 27, 1997 Burlington, VTStop Go > WonderingJohn Bell four trackLittle LillyThe interviewing on the 5/15/93 radio performance is laughably hideous but the performances are actually quite good so I'll bring more of that performance in future podcasts and spare everyone the embarrassment of the words between the music.The Stop Go > Wondering includes a brilliant improv by JB - one of my all time favorite Panic moments.Make sure to pay attention to the transition between the two songs!This is a long distance dedication to Lauren and Ben in NYC.I also really love the four track recordings - listen closely to JB harmonizing with himself and adding all sorts of vocal embellishments during both songs... I have no idea where I picked this up but I feel lucky to ha