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Bluest Tape

Harvey Couch, Jeff Kollath

A journey through the live catalog of the band all the way from Athens, GA, Widespread Panic with your hosts, Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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63: "We've Been Having an Exquisite Time"

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2018/06/28

“We’ve Been Having An Exquisite Time!”Random Show ClosersWell, after the success of our “Random Openers” show we decided to run it back (sort of) with “Random Closers.” We debate the differences between 1st set closers, 2nd closers, and encores, recall some of our favorite closers from days of yore, and share the (somewhat) famous story of the Deer Creek 2001 show where a pre-show storm turned the sky a purplish-green color. For all you amateur meteorologists out there, that ain’t good. Music-wise,

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2:22:20

62: Way Out West

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2018/06/19

Way Out WestFirst Leg of Summer 2001June 2001 was a big month for Widespread Panic. They released their final studio album with Michael Houser, Don’t Tell the Band, and embarked on a mighty fine summer tour starting way out west in California. This week, we talk about the first handful of shows from this tour, with stops in San Diego, LA, and a return to Paolo Soleri in Santa Fe. Tune in for the music - including a great version of “Coconut,” a killer guest spot from War keyboardist Lonnie Jordan,

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1:47:31

61: Random Openers

Bluest Tape ·

2018/06/08

Setting the ToneRandom Panic OpenersWe have all had that moment at a Widespread Panic - when the lights come down, the crowd noise goes up, and in your head, your mind is spinning with the thought of “What are the boys gonna kick it off with tonight?” Sometimes, the band will start it off nice and slow and ease the crowd into the night; other times, they will just smack you in the face with a 2 x 4’ and you are just along for the ride at that point. This week, we look at four shows with ‘random’

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2:31:13

60: More Sandwiches!

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2018/05/30

More Sandwiches!Travelin' Light Tour 1998We've done a lot of celebrating the 20th anniversary of things recently: the historic 10 night Paris run; the release of Panic's first official live album, Light Fuse Get Away; and the record-breaking Panic in the Streets. So it only makes sense that we move on to the 20th anniversary of Panic's big summer tour in 1998, the "Travelin' Light" Tour - Panic's first summer tour headlining sheds across this great country! So instead of giving the traditional

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2:31:18

59: First Variations

Bluest Tape ·

2018/05/22

First VariationsClassic Panic Songs Get a FaceliftSo, once you get past Harvey’s condescension and, frankly, outright hostility towards Jeff for not “understanding” this week’s theme, this is pretty damn fine episode of The Bluest Tape. We tackle “first variations” of classic songs, including lengthy versions of “Airplane,” “Tallboy,” and “Wondering,” and also slow “Porch Song,” diving deep, especially, into the evolution of a couple of these songs and debating which other short Panic songs could

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58: A Low Country Boil

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2018/05/11

A Low Country Boil: Panic Does CharlestonHarvey’s back from sabbatical and the band is back together for our 58th episode - can you believe it? This week, we take a trip down to Charleston, SC for some Low Country Panic. The band has been playing there for nigh on 30 years, and delivering some classic performances over the years. We touch on a great, cover-heavy, early show from 1988; a great SBD recording from 1993; and a stellar first set selection from September 1997. Tip back a beverage with

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57: Lagniappe #4

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2018/05/03

Lagniappe #4: A Tasty Treat from Spring 1998We’re taking a little break from our usual programming this week. We hope you like this little taste from the spring 1998 tour closer in Iowa City, IA. Jeff even mentions going camping again!Links below go to whole show streams from Panicstream.03 May 1998 - Iowa City, IA - Hubbard Park, University of IowaDiner > Driving Song > Fishwater > Driving Song > Happy > HatfieldSource: AKG 483 > EAA PSP-2 > DA-P1>(Post Production)>SONY R500 with SBM on Taped by

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56: Lagniappe #3

Bluest Tape ·

2018/04/27

Lagniappe #2: A Tasty Treat from Fall 1999We’re taking a little break from our usual programming this week. We hope you this little taste of Widespread Panic from Fall Tour 1999 and a quick little story about Jeff’s 1996 Pontiac Grand Am.Links below go to whole show streams from Panicstream.24 October 1999 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles BallroomFishwater, C. Brown, B of D > Pigeons > Me & the Devil BluesSource: AKG 483 > Oade m248 > SBM-1 > DAT by Jeff Frank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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55: Panic in the Streets, 20 years later

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2018/04/18

20 years ago, on April 18, 1998, Widespread Panic played a free record release release party to approximately 100,000 fans on the streets of their hometown Athens, Georgia. There were a lot of challenges to pulling something like this off, but with that band in that place at that time, it almost seemed meant to be. Coming off of a European tour which saw the band playing in some of the smallest venues they had played in a decade, they returned to their hometown and played to the largest crowd they

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54: Light Fuse, Get Away: Vol. 2, Disc Two

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2018/04/13

Light Fuse, Get Away: Vol. 2, Disc One20 years later - A Modern Mix, Vol. 2This week we present Volume Two of our tribute to the 20th anniversary of Panic’s first - and greatest - live album, “Light Fuse, Get Away.” Last week, we created a first set; this week, we go with a second set that could have been played during spring/summer of 1997. Same rules apply: all SBDs and no repeats. Sure, it might be a little far afield, to have two instrumentals pre-drums. Yeah, it might be a bit absurd to have a

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53: Light Fuse, Get Away: Vol. 2, Disc One

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2018/04/06

Light Fuse, Get Away: Vol. 2, Disc One20 years later - A Modern Mix, Vol. 1Pretty impossible to believe, but Widespread Panic’s first live album, “Light Fuse, Get Away” dropped twenty years ago this month. A true watershed in the band’s career, the album highlights the excellent Spring and Summer Tours of 1997. To celebrate this anniversary, we take a crack at putting together a Volume Two of “Light Fuse, Get Away.” Using only SBD recordings from the same tours, and no repeats from the album, we

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52: The Chesterfield Chronicles, Vol. 2

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2018/03/30

Paris 98: The Chesterfield Chronicles, Volume 2Widespread Panique in Paris 1998Well, here we go, the final five shows from the epic ten show run from the Chesterfield Cafe. The boys brought the heat the first five nights, took a couple days off (Eiffel Tower? Louvre?), got all wound up again, and closed the run out with a bang. We get things rolling with a stellar “Impossible” on March 24, followed by a nasty “Driving Song > Arleen” sandwich on March 25. The last three nights have great moments,

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51: The Chesterfield Chronicles, Vol. 1

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2018/03/22

The Chesterfield Chronicles, Volume 1Widespread Panique in Paris 1998Twenty years ago this month, Widespread Panic embarked on their first Transatlantic journey, landing in Paris for a what has become a legendary ten show run. Playing in front of a crowd that was at least 80-90% American each night out, the band rolled through classics, rarely played favorites, and took some serious setlist risks, too. While the sonic quality of the tapes leaves a bit to be desired, it is pretty amazing to hear the

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50: The Golden Anniversary Bracketology Spectacular!

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2018/03/15

The Golden Anniversary Bracketology Spectacular!FIFTY episodes, y’all! That’s FIFTY! Wow, we made it through almost a year of this crazy show and we’re ready to celebrate with our picks for the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Our picks coincide with some hot selections from Panic’s catalog. Harvey took the South and West brackets, choosing his beloved Kentucky Wildcats and the Xavier Musketeers, respectively, for the Final Four. Jeff, took the East and Midwest brackets, and chose the Villanova Wildcats and

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49: "We're Kind of Like Archaelogists!"

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2018/03/09

We’re Kind of Like Archaeologists!Whatever Happened To…???Songs come and go - not everything can be around for 1,100-plus versions, like “Porch Song” and “Chilly Water.” Some of these songs make you wish they were still in the mix, and others make sense as to why they went away. Tonight, after some serious digging around the archive, we give you a mix of the two. This week, we start out with “Sun Keep,” a cool little Houser-led instrumental from 1990, and follow it up with “Benefactor,” a JB and

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48: The Return of the Alyrical Miracles

Bluest Tape ·

2018/03/02

The Return of the Alyrical MiraclesAn Instrumental Ethos, Volume 2Hard to believe that it has been almost a year since we dropped our first episode highlighting Widespread Panic’s vast catalog of instrumentals. We run it back this week by revisiting a few of our favorite shows (6/7/98 and 10/27/00), visit a smoker from fall 1996 (of which there are many), a wildly underrated show from 1999, and post-Halloween gem from 2000. Just one week after we launch into Panic 3.0, we jump back to 2005 and visit

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3:22:42

47: It's A New Day

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2018/02/22

It’s A New DayPanic en la Playa 2018, A Conversation with Curtis George, and Breaking News!Well, we did it. It only took 47 episodes and well over 100 hours of Widespread Panic to FINALLY play something recorded after July 2, 2002. To usher in this new era for The Bluest Tape, we invite Mr. Curtis George, the creator and overseer of Panicstream.com, the essential online streaming source not just for live Widespread Panic, but dozens of other bands, too. Curtis lets us in on how his site got started,

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2:09:02

46: "Love," Panic-Style

Bluest Tape ·

2018/02/14

“Love,” Panic-StyleHappy Valentine’s Day!Young Lovers! You are in luck tonight as your friends here at The Bluest Tape have provided you with the perfect soundtrack for Valentine’s Day 2018. We have the set for you - a tender love song or two (including the 2nd greatest love song as delivered by a Filipino Elvis Tribute Artist!), a not-so tender love song or two, and some songs about, well, the physical act of “love.” But, of course, these songs come with a warning, too - just be careful of your

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45: Raise Another Glass

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2018/02/07

Raise Another GlassPanic + Beer, Volume 2Last week, we did malty beers. This week, we do hoppy beers. The complete yin-and-yang of Jeff and Harvey is on display, although we do tend to agree on our Panic selections. Each pick this episode features a special guest. Harvey gets us started up in Stowe, VT, the home of the East Coast IPA, with a 1993 show featuring Warren Haynes’ second guest spot with Panic. Then, we jump ahead to two 1995 shows, one featuring the underrated Gibb Droll, the other with

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44: Cheers to Your Friends So Near!

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2018/01/31

Cheers to Your Friends So Near!Panic + Beer, Volume 1We can agree that nothing goes better with Widespread Panic than a ice cold beer, right? Now, we’re not talking about $8.00 domestic macro brews in a summer shed, but rather one of the many wonderful barley pops made by hand throughout our fair land. This week, Jeff shares four of his favorite brown ales and matches them up with selections from Panic’s past. We get things started down in Tampa, Florida with a great segment from early 1993 and a

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