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Widespread Panic | North Carolina | Review | Photos

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Widespread Panic :: 12.31.11 :: Time Warner Cable Arena :: Charlotte, NC

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Widespread Panic by Ian Rawn

Fans descended on Charlotte amid talk about what 2012 will bring for Widespread Panic. During 2011, J.B. and the boys played a whopping 75 plugged in shows. Those dates included Austin City Limits, Japans Fuji Music Festival, and an intimate, but televised, return to the celebrated and newly renovated Georgia Theatre in Athens, Georgia. Yet, according to J.B., Widespreads upcoming, aptly named Wood Tour will be all-acoustic. Some fans are anxious about the transition: Jimmy Herring has only played electric guitar in his five-plus years with the band. On the other hand, some followers reminisce about Widespreads profound Sit and Ski tour of 1996, when Michael Houser was still playing guitar. Either way, all stops on the Wood Tour are sold out, leaving many fans to wonder if they will have any opportunity to see the new acoustic Widespread Panic in 2012.

Widespreads one-night celebration in Charlotte proved to be a loaded, lengthy show (three sets and an encore) that covered all the bases. The band delighted the crowd with both older and newer material, and they included interesting covers by artists such as Al Green, Howlin Wolf, and Allen Toussaint. In addition, they gave a great big nod to the Athens music scene by incorporating long-time collaborators John Keane and Randall Bramblett, as well as songs by Daniel Hutchens (Bloodkin), Eric Carter (Bloodkin), Jerry Joseph, and the late Vic Chesnutt. Unquestionably, the show incorporated all the elements that followers have come to expect from those road warriors.

Jimmy Herring by Ian Rawn

A one-night-only tour stop means the band has to showcase songs that appeal to casual Panic fans, as well as tour veterans calling for obscure songs and singular performances. As the crowds continued to squeeze into the Time Warner Cable Arena, the band launched the performance with Chilly Water and Imitation Leather Shoes, well-known, jam-driven songs that everyone could sing along with. Next was Neil Young’s Mr. Soul, which featured a heavy solo by Herring. Then came two newer songs in fair rotation, Shut Up and Drive and Saint Ex, both from Dirty Side Down, the bands 2010 album produced by John Keane.

An interesting choice from the first set was Slipping into the Darkness. Its a War cover that Widespread has made their own. For those unfamiliar with War, the band produced the hits Low Rider, Spill the Wine, and Why Cant We Be Friends. Slipping is a perfect vehicle for J.B.s raspy yet soulful vocals, and he hit all the notes. The Megablasters (with Randall Bramblett) also joined the band on this number, and they remained onstage to close out the first set with The Bands Chest Fever. Whether you approved of the myriad of song choices or not or the venues lacking acoustics, there was at least a little something for everyone packed into the first set.

Even though Widespread Panic is not a stranger to acoustic performances, 2012 will mark the bands departure from an electric lead guitar focus in favor of all-acoustic shows. If the acoustic set from the New Years performance is a snapshot of what to expect from the upcoming Wood Tour, then fans can look forward to seeing J.B. on both his Gibson guitar and his Washburn mandolin, and likely performances of some uncommon songs like Degenerate and L.A.

John Bell by Ian Rawn

As he has in years past, Herring stayed plugged in for the acoustic set and while seated he used effects to generate a more acoustic friendly sound. Moreover, Keane rejoined the band for the sets second half. He played pedal steel guitar for C. Brown, Blue Indian, and Ain’t Life Grand. Longtime fans appreciated C. Brown, and J.B.s devotees enjoyed seeing him play mandolin on Aint Life Grand.

Also during the second set, Widespread paid tribute to Bloodkin, another Athens band enjoying their silver anniversary. Specifically, J.B. led the band in Henry Parsons Died and the infrequently played Quarter Tank of Gasoline. At the end of Quarter Tank, J.B. credited Hutchens and Carter, exclaiming, God bless Bloodkin! Indeed, both Widespread and Bloodkin have occupied the Athens music circuit for years, and its hard to imagine where Widespread would be today without Bloodkin, and vice versa.

Despite the brevity of the acoustic set, it gave the audience a practical impression of what to expect from the band in 2012. Fans should look forward to some songs they may not have had the pleasure of hearing before, and possibly even more of Hutchens and Carters lyrically-rich fare. Fans can also get excited about hearing some established numbers that have been reworked to suit an acoustic performance.

Widespread Panic by Ian Rawn

The Third set, which ran for over 90 minutes included performances of unique cover songs, including Al Greens Love and Happiness and Howlin Wolfs Tail Dragger.. Interestingly, although Widespread has covered other Howlin Wolf tunes such as Smokestack Lightning, the bands performance of Tail Dragger on New Years Eve marked only its second live performance of that song. Later in the set, Allen Toussaints On Your Way Down, was another lively cover choice. If these cover choices indicate what to expect from 2012, fans can anticipate blues and R&B-type patterns that leave room for improvisational solos.

To close out the performance, the band delivered a mighty five-song encore: Disco into Surprise Valley into Pilgrims (supposedly one of Jimmys favorites) back into Surprise Valley into Climb to Safety. Overall, this was a solid encore that proved that the band can still deliver a lengthy, unrelenting performance that shows no signs of fatigue.

And just like that, Widespread capped off two and a half decades of live music that includes their rise to fame, perseverance through numerous tragedies, and their ability to continue to break new ground as a band. It goes to show that after 25 years, this band still continues to wow new fans without alienating its core audience, which is accustomed to the sounds of Michael Housers lingering lead. For those fans lucky enough to attend the Wood Tour, the format of the performances may be different, but Widespreads technical prowess is sure to continue to captivate audiences throughout this next phase of their career.

12/31/11 – Widespread Panic @ Time Warner Cable Arena (Charlotte, NC) View Photos

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Alternative Guitar Summit: Nels Cline, Thurston Moore

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FEATURING NELS CLINE, THURSTON MOORE, VIC JURIS,
MARY HALVORSON, BEN MONDER AND MANY MORE

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In 2011 Guitarist/Composer Joel Harrison curated three nights at Cornelia Street Caf that he dubbed the “Alternative Guitar Festival.” David Spelman, founder of the New York Guitar Festival, attended two of those nights and was sufficiently enthused to invite Harrison to organize a similar gathering for his festival this year.

The word eclectic has been beaten half to death. But it applies here. Some participants are jazz-based, some not. Some will play songs (the great Ben Monder will premiere a new project of all Jimmy Webb tunes) while others will create electronic soundscapes. Many of the performances will be duos, each pairing mixing generations and approaches.

Straight ahead jazz master Vic Juris will be paired up with the unpredictable and lyrical Mary Halvorson. Nels Cline will appear in a duo with another fearless experimenter, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth. Curator Joel Harrison will play mostly slide on a National Steel with the virtuoso Indian classical sarode player, Anupam Shobhakar.

Night three will be special a tribute to octogenarian Jim Hall. Guitarists and non-guitarists all owe a lot to this composer, experimenter, poet. His huge body of work includes some of the best music of our time, whether the 3rd Stream recordings with Ornette and Gunther Schuller, the Jimmy Guiffre Three, or his late 90′s effort with strings on the Telarc label. All the participants have been asked to either play a tune of Jim’s, a standard associated with him, a free improv, or composition in his spirit.

The Alternative Guitar Summit takes place January 13-15 at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City. Click here for advanced tickets.

Jan. 13

7:30- 8:10- Mark Stewart (guitar) and Gyan Riley (guitar)

8:20- 8:50- Joel Harrison and Anupam Shobhakar (sarod)

9:00- 9:40- Ben Monder (guitar) and Pete Rende (Keyboards) play songwriter Jimmy Webb

9:50- 10:45- Pillow Wand- Nels Cline (guitar) and Thurston Moore (guitar)

Jan 14

7:30-8:15- Knox Chandler (guitar and effects) and Ismail Lalal (drums)

8:25- 9:10- Dave Tronzo (guitar) and Jay Granelli (bass)

9:20- 10:05- Liberty Ellman (guitar) and Vijay Iyer (piano)

Jan 15: Honoring Jim Hall

1) Gilad Hekselman (guitar) and Obed Calvaire (drums)

2) Vic Juris (guitar) and Mary Halvorsen (guitar)

3) Jim Ridl (piano) with Vic Juris (guitar)

4) Steve Cardenas (guitar) and Jacob Sacks (piano)

5) Adam Rogers (guitar) and David Binney (sax)

6) Joel Harrison String Choir (arrangements of Subsequently and Misterioso for 2 guitars and string quartet)

7) Nels Cline (guitar) and Trevor Dunn (bass)

Scott Colley (bass) and Chris Potter (sax)

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Jam Cruise 10 Update: No Kyle H., Kuroda Joins

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MEMBERS OF THE LEE BOYS AND LETTUCE JOIN 10TH SAILING

Jam Cruisers from JC 9 by Chad Smith

Jam Cruise 10 sets sail in just under a month, and legendary lighting designer Chris Kuroda (Phish, Black Crowes) will be joining this sailing to add his special touch to onboard illumination. In addition, The lighting design workshop has been renamed Get Lit Up, where Kuroda will join Umphrey’s McGee Lighting Director Jeff Waful to discuss how lighting effects have become a powerful addition to live music performances. The discussion takes place Tuesday, January 10th, at 5:30 – 6:30pm in the Teatro Carlo Felice on the MSC Poesia.

In less groovy news, SCIs Kyle Hollingsworth has had to drop out of his Artist-At-Large role on JC 10. He issued the following statement:

Jam Cruisers, due to unforeseen circumstances, I will be unable to attend Jam Cruise this year. I apologize for my absence and I’m saddened to miss one of my favorite events of the year. Have a great time on the boat and I hope to see you all again soon. ~ Kyle

However, the organizers welcome Roosevelt Collier and Derrick Lee from The Lee Boys and Adam Smirnoff and Eric Coomes from Lettuce to Jam Cruise 10. Everyone Orchestra honcho Matt Butler will take over Hollingsworths evening curating the Jam Room.

While Jam Cruise 10 is sold out, but pre-booking has begun for Jam Cruise 11 in 2013 here. And there is a waiting list for Jam Cruise 10 over here.