Everyone Loves A Widespread Panic!

I have to say, when researching for the band 'Widespread Panic' I expected black clad middle-aged rockers but what I got were clean-cut soccer dad types. I soon realized though that clothing does not make the band.

You know, I've found that using such sites as AOL or Yahoo you can find some really useful information on your favorite artists. I was searching for info on the band who, mind you are playing at The Fillmore in Miami tonight Nov. 6, and discovered that they have been together since 1982! It's not often you find bands who can make it to 10 years let alone over two decades. But I digress.

'Widespread Panic' consists of six members but started out as a duo when vocalist John Bell and guitarist Mike Houser left college in Georgia to focus on music. From then on they've continued to release wonderful albums including their most recent, "Choice Cuts: The Capricorn Years 1991-1999.

Sadly, founding member Mike Houser passed in 2002 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Bell told Bonaroo.com that "There’s not a day that goes by where we don’t miss Mike." "What we learned together as a band continues, with slight adjustments." Even with this huge loss the band never cancelled a show. This goes to show how dedicated they are to their fans. Finally, a band without an ego!

Catch them this evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami. Tickets are on sale now!