Panic in the Zoo Last week I went to see Widespread Panic with my brothers. I was blown away by their groove, their vibe and their energy. If you want to catch a good old-fashioned rock 'n roll show this summer, Panic is a good bet. They are constantly on tour and you can catch them pretty much no matter where you live in the U.S. of A. Go to their official site e to get the tour dates. There is also a really good fan site called Everday Companion that is really easy to use.

Like most other jam bands, every version of every song is different, and no show is ever the same as the last one. Here is the setlist of the show I saw.

05/03/05 - Starlight Amphitheatre - Kansas City, MO

1: Little Kin > Jack, Viper Jive, Can't Get High, May Your Glass Be Filled, Disco, Wondering > Send Your Mind, Greta > Knocking 'Round The Zoo

2: Chainsaw City, Surprise Alley > Blight > You Should Be Glad > Use Me > Porch Song, Papa's Home > Arleen >Drums > Papa's Home > Big Wooly Mammoth > Chilly Water

Encore: This Part Of Town, Postcard

As is also the custom with most jam bands, anyone that has a recording rig can tape the show and distribute it to whomever wants it. For free. So, I will be listening to it shortly.

My favorite moment was a soaring version of "Wondering." George McConnell's guitar spontaneously combusted for about 10 minutes.

God bless the jam.  ¶ 4:23 PM