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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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1:41:22

143: Down the Rabbit Hole with Aaron Stein

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2025/11/08

This week,The Bluest Tapetakes a trip through the looking glass — and down the rabbit hole — for a Halloween recap that’s as musically rich as it is delightfully strange. Harvey and Jeff reconnect fresh off a Memphis weekend for Jeff’s son’s bar mitzvah (with a party atDr. Nick’s House, no less — yes,thatDr. Nick, Elvis’s doctor!) before diving headfirst into the latest Widespread Panic Halloween blowout.From Elvis lore and raccoon etiquette to Panic’s fully realizedAlice in Wonderland–themed

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1:55:27

142: Sharing in the Groove with Mike Ayers - Part Two

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2025/10/30

Welcome back toThe Bluest Tape! Fall energy is officially here — crisp nights, cozy vibes, and plenty of Panic talk to warm the soul. This week, Harvey and Jeff kick things off by recapping the latest runs, setlists, and seasonal show anticipation before diving back into our conversation with author and longtime jam-scene journalistMike Ayers, discussing his bookSharing the Groove.If you missed part one, go hit Episode 140 first — then come right back, because this second half is loaded. Mike

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1:27:55

141: Mempho Magic with Panic in the Garden

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2025/10/13

Episode 141 – Mempho Magic, Panic in the Garden, and Our Youngest Correspondent YetWelcome back toThe Bluest Tape! Harvey and Jeff reconnect in person for a full weekend of sunshine, vinyl, and jams at the2025 Mempho Music Festivalin Memphis. It’s three days of good vibes, great music, and plenty of Widespread Panic talk — naturally.The guys recap the whole weekend, from playtesting board games and record store digs to festival logistics (plenty of shade, smooth entry, and top-tier po’boys). Then

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1:13:48

140: Sharing in the Groove with Mike Ayers - Part One

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2025/10/02

"The Bluest Tape #140: Sharing in the Groove with Mike Ayers - Part One"In episode 140 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath sit down with author Mike Ayers to discuss his new book "Sharing in the Groove," which chronicles the jam band scene from the mid-1980s through 1999. This is part one of a two-part interview.Topics Discussed:Harvey's upcoming Goose shows at the Palace in Louisville (episode recorded on the eve of the concerts)Confirmed plans for Harvey and Jeff to attend

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1:32:02

139: Summer '95 Draft and Sam's August run

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2025/08/02

In episode 139 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath welcome back friend of the pod Sam Holt for a deep dive into the legendary Summer 1995 tour, complete with a snake draft of their favorite shows and Sam shares some insider stories from crew member Chris Rabold.Topics Discussed:Sam's recent tour with JoJo Hermann in Colorado (Winter Park and Denver at Ophelia's) with full band setupUpcoming Sam Holt Band shows: August 7-9 weekend and Charleston/Athens datesThe evolution of

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1:10:18

138: Red Rocks Tears, Home Team Archives, and the...

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2025/07/15

Recording on July 7th, 2025, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath cover Harvey's emotional Red Rocks experience, updates on the post-Panicstream landscape, and their continued exploration of the evolving jam band scene.Topics Discussed:Jeff's recent Wisconsin trip and encounter with friend of the pod Marq SpustaJeff's review of Eggy at Overton Park Shell in Memphis - comparing them to "5/8ths speed Phish" with surprisingly slow guitar workMajor update on Home Team FM taking over Panic show streaming,

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1:22:57

137: No Regrets, New Platforms, and the Dad Rock...

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2025/06/22

In this early summer edition of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath discuss their recent Goose experiences, address significant news in the Widespread Panic community, and share insights about the evolving jam band scene.Topics Discussed:Summer camp activities for the kids and Harvey's upcoming Red Rocks trip (Sunday show - their 75th performance at the venue)Major news about PanicStream's founder being arrested in a multi-agency sting operation and the community's responseEmergence

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1:36:19

136: Charles Fox Interview, Chicago Recap, and George...

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2025/06/12

Show NotesIn episode 136 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath discuss summer activities, recap Widespread Panic's recent Chicago shows, and share a detailed interview with legendary taper Charles Fox recorded several weeks prior.Topics Discussed:Summer plans including family camps and upcoming Goose shows in Indianapolis and St. LouisDetailed recap of Widespread Panic's three-night run in Chicago featuring guest appearances by Billy Strings and Jerry JosephJeff's deep dive into

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2:05:55

135: Nashville Shows, Audience Tapes, and Guess the...

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2025/04/30

In episode 135 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath catch up on recent Widespread Panic performances, share their revelation about audience tapes, and host a special segment with Mike McClure (IG @guesstheyearshow) from the "Guess the Year" podcast.Topics Discussed:Recent Widespread Panic shows at Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, featuring guest appearances by Daniel Donato and Jarrod WalkerThe revelation that Charles Fox's audience recordings provide a superior listening

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1:27:40

134: Matt Mundy on ARU, Widespread Panic, and His...

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2025/04/07

In episode 134 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kolath welcome a special guest with deep connections to Widespread Panic history - mandolin player Matt Mundy, formerly of the Aquarium Rescue Unit and the musician who played on Panic's "Pickin' Up The Pieces."Topics Discussed:Matt's musical journey from his bluegrass upbringing to joining Colonel Bruce Hampton's Aquarium Rescue UnitThe story behind Matt's mandolin playing on Widespread Panic's "Picking Up The Pieces"Recollections of

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1:37:58

133: Digital Streams, Preservation Work, and the...

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2025/03/27

On episode 133 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath catch up on recent Widespread Panic shows in St. Augustine before welcoming special guest Mitchell Davis, member of the Widespread Panic preservation band 54 Bicycles and founder of the Million Memory Project.Topics Discussed:Highlights from Widespread Panic's recent St. Augustine run, including standout openers and encore performancesDiscussion of My Morning Jacket's new album "is" and their longevity in the music

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1:27:28

132: Wrestling Talk, Spring '95 & March Madness Brackets

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2025/03/19

In episode 132 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch, Jeff Kolath, and guest Sam Holt catch up on recent adventures, share stories from the road, and dive into music memories, wrestling nostalgia, and March Madness predictions.Topics Discussed:Jeff recaps his experience at the "In Memory of Dickie Betts" show at Macon City AuditoriumSam Holt shares updates on upcoming shows in Asheville (March 28 at The Grey Eagle) and Charleston (March 29 at Pour House) for "Sam Holt Band Presents Remembering

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50:28

131: Atlantic City Reflections & Farewell to Oak...

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2025/03/13

In this episode, recorded in late February 2024, Harvey and Jeff catch up after Widespread Panic's return to the stage in Atlantic City. Topics include:Brief highlights from the three-night Atlantic City run, including notable songs and special guests Jason Crosby on fiddle and John Keane on guitar/pedal steelDiscussion of the recently announced 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees, including Phish, The Black Crowes, Oasis, Mariah Carey, and othersBreaking news about the upcoming demolition of

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1:37:10

Episode 130: Bob Beatty on Duane Allman and the...

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2025/02/12

This week, Jeff and Harvey welcome author and music historian Dr. Bob Beatty to discuss his book "Play All Night: Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East" and explore the legacy of the Allman Brothers Band. Key discussion topics include:• The historical significance of At Fillmore East and the high stakes surrounding its recording•The concept of the Allman Brothers as "The People's Band" and how that identity evolved•Discussion of various lineups and eras, including the Jack Pearson

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1:26:54

129: Spring '95 Draft - Picking Our Favorites

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2025/02/05

Jeff and Harvey return for their second episode of 2024 to conduct their long-awaited Spring 1995 Widespread Panic tour draft. Before the draft, they catch up on:Discussion of Harvey's recent duck and deer hunting adventuresPreview of next week's guest, Dr. Bob Beatty, author of "Play All Night: Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East"Recent recommendations including Goose's new music video and HBO's "The Pit"A brief discussion of Bob Dylan and favorite albumsThe Draft: Harvey and Jeff each

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128: Spring '95 Deep Dive & The State of the Scene

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2025/01/28

After a brief hiatus, Jeff and Harvey return to The Bluest Tape to catch up and look ahead to some exciting content. The duo discusses:Personal updates including Jeff's new role at the Sultana Disaster Museum and his new dog MaggieA comprehensive look at Widespread Panic's Spring 1995 tour, including:Notable openers like Jackopierce, From Good Homes, and Soul HatMajor song debuts including "Sleeping Man," "Great Old One By One," and "Radio Child"The return of classics like "Satisfied," "Pusherman,"

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1:48:05

127: Remembering Mikey with Sam Holt

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2024/08/01

Harvey is joined by Sam Holt and we discuss his upcoming Remembering Mikey shows and he also shares an unheard demo of a Mike Houser original song "Without You." He also plays some classic tracks from the 2012 We Miss You Mikey show at the Georgia Theatre, featuring the Romper Stompers with Danny Hutchens and Todd Nance and Outformation featuring John Bell. And then we top it off with an uncirculated tape from June 18, 1992. All in all, a fantastic episode with some truly memorable music.Don't miss

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1:19:43

126: Welcome Back

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2024/07/27

It's been awhile, but we're back with a welfare check. Harvey's seen a bunch of shows this summer (including Panic at Red Rocks) and he's on the verge of going on Goose tour. Jeff is lucky enough to have Panic play in his back yard every year in Memphis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:21:55

125: The DAT Repairman

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2023/12/23

On the 125th episode of the Bluest Tape, Sam Holt joins the show to discuss his recent shows with JoJo Hermann as well as upcoming Sam Holt Band shows. We discuss some repair work he has done recently on some DAT masters and listen to a previously unheard version of 12/30/91. And then finally, we discuss New Years' Eve shows of the past and then finish up with a great Chris Rabold version of Tallboy > Henry Parsons from 6/24/00. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:43:02

124: Guess the WSP Year

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2023/07/30

Harvey is joined by friend of the show Sam Holt, who updates us on his recent tour out west with Jojo and some upcoming Remembering Mikey shows. Then they play everyone's favorite podcast game, Guess the Year. Honoring the work of the OG Guess the Year Grateful Dead podcast. Harvey asks Sam to guess the year of some great Panic passages of the past. And then finally, Sam plays some great unreleased recordings from 1990 and 1993. And a fantastic solo Michael House tune called "Boat of Longing"

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