Colorado Springs 1998

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Colorado Springs 1998
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Live album by Widespread Panic
Released June 28, 2011
Recorded October 20, 1998
Genre Rock, southern rock, jam band
Label Widespread
Widespread Panic chronology
Johnson City 2001
(2010)
Colorado Springs 1998
(2011)
History Lesson New Years 1997
(2011)

Colorado Springs 1998 is a complete concert by Athens, Georgia's Widespread Panic on CD. The performance was recorded live at the City Auditorium Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado on October 20, 1998. The multi-track recordings featured all original band members including late guitarist Michael Houser. [1]

Athens, Georgia Consolidated city–county in Georgia, United States

Athens, officially Athens–Clarke County, is a consolidated city–county and college town in the U.S. state of Georgia. Athens lies about 70 mi (113 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta, the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, being in the top ten of the largest metropolitan areas in the nation. The University of Georgia, the state's flagship public university and a R1 research institution, is in the city and contributed to its initial growth. In 1991, after a vote the preceding year, the original City of Athens abandoned its charter to form a unified government with Clarke County, referred to jointly as Athens–Clarke County. As of 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau's estimated population of the consolidated city-county was 125,691; the entire county including Winterville and Bogart had a population of 127,064. Athens is the sixth-largest city in Georgia, and the principal city of the Athens metropolitan area, which had a 2017 estimated population of 209,271, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is a component of the larger Atlanta–Athens–Clarke County–Sandy Springs Combined Statistical Area, a trading area. The city is dominated by a pervasive student culture and music scene centered on downtown Athens, next to the University of Georgia's North Campus. Major music acts associated with Athens include numerous alternative rock bands such as R.E.M., the B-52's, Widespread Panic, and Neutral Milk Hotel. The city is also known as a recording site for such groups as the Atlanta-based Indigo Girls.

Widespread Panic American rock band

Widespread Panic is an American rock band from Athens, Georgia. The current lineup includes guitarist/singer John Bell, bassist Dave Schools, drummer Duane Trucks, percussionist Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz, keyboardist John "JoJo" Hermann, and guitarist Jimmy Herring. The band's original drummer, Todd Nance, left in 2016.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Home rule municipality in Colorado, United States

Colorado Springs is a home rule municipality that is the largest city by area in Colorado as well as the county seat and the most populous municipality of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in the east central portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located 60 miles (97 km) south of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver.

Contents

Track listing

Disc 1

  1. "Goin' Out West" (Kathleen Brennan / Tom Waits) - 6:17
  2. "Radio Child" (Widespread Panic) - 5:31
  3. "Ride Me High" (J.J. Cale) - 10:06
  4. "Disco" (Widespread Panic) - 4:43
  5. "Airplane" (Widespread Panic) - 10:57
  6. "C. Brown" (Widespread Panic) - 7:30
  7. "Holden Oversoul" (Widespread Panic) - 7:30
  8. "Sleepy Monkey" (Widespread Panic) - 7:17
  9. "Postcard" (Widespread Panic) - 4:41

Disc 2

  1. "Climb to Safety" (Jerry Joseph/Glen Esparaza) - 7:20
  2. "Tall Boy" (Widespread Panic) - 7:11
  3. "Walk On" (Neil Young) - 5:47
  4. "Nobody's Loss" (Widespread Panic) - 6:12
  5. "Blight" (Vic Chesnutt / Michael Houser / Todd Nance / Dave Schools) - 5:56
  6. "Chilly Water" (Widespread Panic) - 7:33
  7. "Impossible" (Widespread Panic) - 13:45

Disc 3

  1. "Drums" (Widespread Panic) - 15:02
  2. "Big Wooly Mammoth" (Widespread Panic) - 6:19
  3. "Chilly Water (Reprise)" (Widespread Panic) - 4:55
  4. "End of the Show" (Daniel Hutchens / Eric Carter)- 5:14
  5. "Ain't Life Grand" (Widespread Panic) - 5:02

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Personnel

Widespread Panic

John Bell (musician) American musician

John Farmer Bell is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the American rock band Widespread Panic, where he is known for his raspy southern drawl that hits a variety of octaves. He is frequently called JB by fans. For more than 30 years, the voice has fueled 150 concerts a year all over the country and created a road warrior mentality for the band and its fans.

Michael Houser musician

Michael Houser was a founding member and lead guitarist of the band Widespread Panic. He appeared on seven studio albums during his 16-year tenure with the band from 1986 till 2002. He is also featured on 4 live albums by Widespread Panic, as well as several archive releases, live video concerts and compilations.

Dave Schools American musician

David Allen Schools is a bass player and founding member of American rock band Widespread Panic. He is also a record producer, songwriter and journalist with articles published in a wide variety of music magazines. Schools lives in Sonoma County, California with his wife and two dogs; when not on tour he likes to garden.

Personnel

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References

  1. "Widespread Panic Archive". Widespreadpanic.com. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
  2. "Colorado Springs 1998 - Widespread Panic Archives". Widespreadpanic.com. Retrieved 2012-02-10.