Inside the P.E. Complex, Widespread Panic prepared to play a sold-out show Friday night. Fans flocked from as far as Phoenix, Ariz., to hear the Southern sextet s eclectic mix of psychedelic rock and roll, rhythm and blues, jazz and Latin-influenced percussion. Despite having relatively no radio play or MTV exposure, Panic continues to be one of the top touring acts today. No show is ever the same, which is why the band may be so appealing to fans. It s a good thing.
Life is good.
In a phone interview, Sunny took time to talk about the beginning of the fall tour and the overall Widespread Panic experience. The fall tour opened on Thursday in Charleston, S.C. VSU was the second stop on the tour. After the Steve Miller Band cancelled arrangements to play for VSU s homecoming, student activities officials, secured Widespread Panic instead. Everyone was all-smiles as festivities in the Oak Street lot began in the early afternoon. As Panic tunes drifted from car speakers, people scurried about - catching up with friends and checking out familiar fan merchandise.