On June 18, 1998 JoJo Herman sat down with an unidentified French reporter and answered a few questions. This week's cast will feature sections of that interview as well as selections from the show that night. Here's how it will go down:
6/18/98 La Laiterie, Strassborg, France
JoJo Interview (Basketball and Dr. Doolittle)
Greta >
Coconut
JoJo Interview (Professor Longhair)
Last Dance
JoJo Interview ("Je veux votre poulet")
3/25/95 East Lansing Michigan
Contentment Blues
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Everyday Companion Podcast #20
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Select live performances of Widespread Panic and related music. Each week we try to bring you the interesting and the amazing from our large collection of live Widespread Panic.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Friday, September 15, 2006
PaniCast 19 'Did you hear?'
9/14/06 Radio City Music Hall
Rebirtha
Arlene
4/18/92 Catalyst, Santa Cruz, CA
Dog Song >
Stop Go
E: Space is the Place Jam >
Travelin Light
Big thanks this week to the folks at Digitalpanic.org and
BENNETT SCHWARTZ!
Bennett, otherwise known as Coloartist, taped the Thursday night show and had it posted to digitalpanic.org for bittorrent download by 2:30 EST! As of midnight on Friday night over 1,200 people had downloaded this show!
Thanks Bennett for working so hard for us fans. After hearing this I have no doubt we are in for a WILD tour!
Bennett Schwartz, Outformation, Cactus Jack's, Evergreen, CO August 20, 2006
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Everyday Companion Podcast #19
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Rebirtha
Arlene
4/18/92 Catalyst, Santa Cruz, CA
Dog Song >
Stop Go
E: Space is the Place Jam >
Travelin Light
Big thanks this week to the folks at Digitalpanic.org and
BENNETT SCHWARTZ!
Bennett, otherwise known as Coloartist, taped the Thursday night show and had it posted to digitalpanic.org for bittorrent download by 2:30 EST! As of midnight on Friday night over 1,200 people had downloaded this show!
Thanks Bennett for working so hard for us fans. After hearing this I have no doubt we are in for a WILD tour!

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Everyday Companion Podcast #19
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
PaniCast 18 September Fun
'Where's Wayne?'
-unidentified crew or band member, Studio recording 9/92
John Keane Studios
September 1992
Love Tractor
JB and Friends
September 18, 1994
Impossible >
Werewolves of London
February 12, 1994
Little John Coliseum, Clemson, SC
C. Brown
The Take Out >
Porch Song
(with David Blackmon)
Just sorting through some new found old recordings -
Each of these I've listened to before, but only on an old analog tape.
The JB and Friends show from Sept 94 is a MUST HAVE - seek it out.
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-unidentified crew or band member, Studio recording 9/92
John Keane Studios
September 1992
Love Tractor
JB and Friends
September 18, 1994
Impossible >
Werewolves of London
February 12, 1994
Little John Coliseum, Clemson, SC
C. Brown
The Take Out >
Porch Song
(with David Blackmon)
Just sorting through some new found old recordings -
Each of these I've listened to before, but only on an old analog tape.
The JB and Friends show from Sept 94 is a MUST HAVE - seek it out.
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Saturday, September 02, 2006
Watching Outformation....
What a world of wonders we live in...
I can watch Outformation play on a live webcast from the stages of the Pour House in Charleston.
I write this as I listen to Sam's lead on the final song of the night, Burned Faceless (Smoke and Burn).
Well it's been 3 years since I last saw your face-
Or maybe it was just a delay of 33 seconds!
Pour House's Free Webcam
I can watch Outformation play on a live webcast from the stages of the Pour House in Charleston.
I write this as I listen to Sam's lead on the final song of the night, Burned Faceless (Smoke and Burn).
Well it's been 3 years since I last saw your face-
Or maybe it was just a delay of 33 seconds!
Pour House's Free Webcam
PanicCast 17 - Widespread Panic in NOLA
City of New Orleans Special
(aka the GREAT cover song review)
This is by no means a true 'best of' New Orleans - but enjoy some selections from the Crescent City.
July 28, 1994 House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
I Walk on Guilded Splinters
Novermber 22, 1993 Tipitina's, New Orleans, LA
Just Kissed My Baby
October 28, 2000 Kiefer Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, LA
Junco Partner >
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Lawyers, Guns and Money
Red Hot Mama >
Sharon
Trouble
Soul Kitchen
I found a great interview where JoJo talks about this version of Junco > Mardi Gras HERE
The 10/28/00 show fetaures some great Panic moments. JB's flub of Junco Partner leads to a spirited Mardi Gras jam; yet another example of how the band's philosophy of improvisation and allowing songs to be in the moment can create some unexpected magic. The bust outs of Lawyers Guns and Money, Trouble and Soul Kitchen almost overshadow the fine Red Hot Mama > Sharon. I find myself thinking of this show when I think of New Orleans - probably because of the Mardi Gras jam.
May the spirit of the music of New Orleans and, more importantly, the entire gulf coast live forever.
Painting of 10/28/00 by Scramble Campbell
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(aka the GREAT cover song review)
This is by no means a true 'best of' New Orleans - but enjoy some selections from the Crescent City.
July 28, 1994 House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
I Walk on Guilded Splinters
Novermber 22, 1993 Tipitina's, New Orleans, LA
Just Kissed My Baby
October 28, 2000 Kiefer Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, LA
Junco Partner >
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Lawyers, Guns and Money
Red Hot Mama >
Sharon
Trouble
Soul Kitchen
I found a great interview where JoJo talks about this version of Junco > Mardi Gras HERE
The 10/28/00 show fetaures some great Panic moments. JB's flub of Junco Partner leads to a spirited Mardi Gras jam; yet another example of how the band's philosophy of improvisation and allowing songs to be in the moment can create some unexpected magic. The bust outs of Lawyers Guns and Money, Trouble and Soul Kitchen almost overshadow the fine Red Hot Mama > Sharon. I find myself thinking of this show when I think of New Orleans - probably because of the Mardi Gras jam.
May the spirit of the music of New Orleans and, more importantly, the entire gulf coast live forever.

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Everyday Companion Podcast #17
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Saturday, August 26, 2006
PaniCast #16 When in Doubt, Go Completely OUT!
August 12, 2006
Chicago Theatre
Barstools and Dreamers (with a sick rap by JB)
August 12, 2006
Outformation
House of Blues, Chicago
Post-Panic Party
Edgewater
Center Stage (with John Keane)
Tennessee Before Daylight (with John Keane)
Smoke and Burn (Burned Faceless)

Go Completely Out!
The scoop on this CAST:
What a huge time I had in Chicago! Amazing venue, great company and beautiful weather.
I had the good fortune of being able to take the REST of my family (Mom, Dad and sister Katie) to the Friday night show. All four members of my immediate family seeing a show with me in a single summer - now that is an acccomplishment!
I think everyone had a wonderful time and it was a great way to start a solid weekend of music and friends. It was a pleasure to see each parent leave the theatre with a smile on their face! Thanks mom and dad for everything and for putting up with my antics fo the past 37 years!
The Barstools we feature this week is freaking crazy -
The PA was acting up to start the second set and it kicked back in just in time for the band to turn the corner into Barstools. JB must've been feeding off the nervous energy created during those tense minutes to start the set and gave the crowd a treat. The Thank You Falletten Me Be Mice Elf rap is great but then his 'Baby only knows...' rap is one for the books:
'Just watch that baby. Basically the first thought he got is like
'WHOA! WHOA! WHAT THE FUCK!!
And how long we gotta do it? Did I get it right, like 80 years?'
And that baby said 'OOOOOH! OOOOOH'
Then we feature several selections from the Outformation show that night just across the river at the House of Blues. A portion of this features John Keane on pedal steel. This show also had a palpable energy - I heard more than one person say they saw two of their top shows in one night!
Check out Outformation's summer/fall dates here - they are opening for Widespread in Charrlottesville!
http://foryouroutformation.com/tourdates.html
It was so great to see so many old friends again. Thanks to Dennis and Val and Tom and Ashley for letting me tag along on the pilgrimmage to Wishbone on Sunday. Thanks to Leigh and Jen for letting me invade your space in the 6th row on Saturday night. Thanks to Chris for the BBQ on Saturday and for showing me the late night on Sunday night.
And it was great to meet so many new friends as well -
to the nine year old who saw his first concert on Sunday night - I hope you had a great time and I wish you all the best in your journeys through life and music!
Peace, Ted
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Everyday Companion Podcast #16
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Chicago Theatre
Barstools and Dreamers (with a sick rap by JB)
August 12, 2006
Outformation
House of Blues, Chicago
Post-Panic Party
Edgewater
Center Stage (with John Keane)
Tennessee Before Daylight (with John Keane)
Smoke and Burn (Burned Faceless)

The scoop on this CAST:
What a huge time I had in Chicago! Amazing venue, great company and beautiful weather.
I had the good fortune of being able to take the REST of my family (Mom, Dad and sister Katie) to the Friday night show. All four members of my immediate family seeing a show with me in a single summer - now that is an acccomplishment!
I think everyone had a wonderful time and it was a great way to start a solid weekend of music and friends. It was a pleasure to see each parent leave the theatre with a smile on their face! Thanks mom and dad for everything and for putting up with my antics fo the past 37 years!
The Barstools we feature this week is freaking crazy -
The PA was acting up to start the second set and it kicked back in just in time for the band to turn the corner into Barstools. JB must've been feeding off the nervous energy created during those tense minutes to start the set and gave the crowd a treat. The Thank You Falletten Me Be Mice Elf rap is great but then his 'Baby only knows...' rap is one for the books:
'Just watch that baby. Basically the first thought he got is like
'WHOA! WHOA! WHAT THE FUCK!!
And how long we gotta do it? Did I get it right, like 80 years?'
And that baby said 'OOOOOH! OOOOOH'
Then we feature several selections from the Outformation show that night just across the river at the House of Blues. A portion of this features John Keane on pedal steel. This show also had a palpable energy - I heard more than one person say they saw two of their top shows in one night!
Check out Outformation's summer/fall dates here - they are opening for Widespread in Charrlottesville!
http://foryouroutformation.com/tourdates.html
It was so great to see so many old friends again. Thanks to Dennis and Val and Tom and Ashley for letting me tag along on the pilgrimmage to Wishbone on Sunday. Thanks to Leigh and Jen for letting me invade your space in the 6th row on Saturday night. Thanks to Chris for the BBQ on Saturday and for showing me the late night on Sunday night.
And it was great to meet so many new friends as well -
to the nine year old who saw his first concert on Sunday night - I hope you had a great time and I wish you all the best in your journeys through life and music!
Peace, Ted
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Everyday Companion Podcast #16
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Thursday, August 10, 2006
PaniCast #15 Reno '97
Serving up some of the proverbial heat from the Best Little City in the West....
March 27, 1997 Reno, Nevada
Four Cornered Room >
Jack >
Chilly Water >
Radio Child
E: And It Stoned Me >
Knocking Around the Zoo
ENJOY!
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March 27, 1997 Reno, Nevada
Four Cornered Room >
Jack >
Chilly Water >
Radio Child
E: And It Stoned Me >
Knocking Around the Zoo
ENJOY!
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Saturday, August 05, 2006
PaniCast #14 Practically Speechless
I've no words this week, only music.
April 22, 2006 Raleigh
Georgia on a Fast Train
August 1, 2006 Louisville
Let's Get the Show on the Road
Sometimes
I'm Not Alone
Can't Find My Way Home
Thanks to Curtis George from Panicstream.com for sharing the recording of 4/22/06 with me.
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April 22, 2006 Raleigh
Georgia on a Fast Train
August 1, 2006 Louisville
Let's Get the Show on the Road
Sometimes
I'm Not Alone
Can't Find My Way Home
Thanks to Curtis George from Panicstream.com for sharing the recording of 4/22/06 with me.
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Everyday Companion Podcast #14
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Thursday, August 03, 2006
Lucky #13
Podcast Lucky #13
Earth shattering news today from the Widespread Panic organization;
George McConnell has left the band
Jimmy Herring has been hired
This week's playlist
4/17/93 Jam
9/9/00 Give Me Back My Wig
9/15/98 Time is Free
2/3/01 Protein Drink > Sewing Machine
This week's podcast starts off with a highlight featuring Jimmy Herring, Jeff Sipe and Matt Mundy.
This is a Jam out of drums and I think this may be the only time the band has ended a show with a Jam.
4/17/93 Football Field, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC
We then go to Lyons, CO for a special performance of Give Me Back My Wig featuring Col. Bruce Hampton, Drew Emmitt and Jeff Sipe on September 9, 2000.
This version of Time is Free features a Thought Sausage rap by JB. It comes from a performance by Stained Souls at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA on September 15, 1998.
And we finish off this unintentional 'guest special' with a performance of Protein Drink > Sewing Machine performed by brute. at 40 Watt in Athens, GA on February 3, 2001.
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Everyday Companion Podcast #13
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Earth shattering news today from the Widespread Panic organization;
George McConnell has left the band
Jimmy Herring has been hired
This week's playlist
4/17/93 Jam
9/9/00 Give Me Back My Wig
9/15/98 Time is Free
2/3/01 Protein Drink > Sewing Machine
This week's podcast starts off with a highlight featuring Jimmy Herring, Jeff Sipe and Matt Mundy.
This is a Jam out of drums and I think this may be the only time the band has ended a show with a Jam.
4/17/93 Football Field, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC
We then go to Lyons, CO for a special performance of Give Me Back My Wig featuring Col. Bruce Hampton, Drew Emmitt and Jeff Sipe on September 9, 2000.
This version of Time is Free features a Thought Sausage rap by JB. It comes from a performance by Stained Souls at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA on September 15, 1998.
And we finish off this unintentional 'guest special' with a performance of Protein Drink > Sewing Machine performed by brute. at 40 Watt in Athens, GA on February 3, 2001.
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Everyday Companion Podcast #13
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25,000 downloads!
We passed 25,000 total downloads on Monday of this week!
And today we have 601 subscribers, our first time over the 600 mark.
Thanks again for all your support and keep on listening -
there's alot more music to be shared!
Ted
And today we have 601 subscribers, our first time over the 600 mark.
Thanks again for all your support and keep on listening -
there's alot more music to be shared!
Ted
Friday, July 28, 2006
PaniCast #12 March 1995
I am still pretty whooped from last weekend but there's nothing like listening to some old favorites to get your blood pumping again. This week we focus on March 1995.
March 24, 1995 Ann Arbor Michigan
Better Off
March 25, 1995
C. Brown,
Barstools > Thank you falletten me be mice elf agin > Barstools
Let's Get the Show on the Road
Enjoy this weeks music - I'll be back in full-force next week.
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March 24, 1995 Ann Arbor Michigan
Better Off
March 25, 1995
C. Brown,
Barstools > Thank you falletten me be mice elf agin > Barstools
Let's Get the Show on the Road
Enjoy this weeks music - I'll be back in full-force next week.
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Everyday Companion Podcast #12
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Saturday, July 22, 2006
#11 - 'Happy Birthday to Me!' Special
July 22 is my birthday and this year I will have the treat of attending a Widespread Panic concert at Winter Park, CO on my birthday! I am hoping for good weather and safe travels.
This episode is an hour long special featuring various moments from shows I attended over the years. These aren't necessarily the 'best version ever' or anything - each was selected because I have a fond memory associated with each show. We'll kick everything off with the song that really 'grabbed my legs' and began my fascination and musical relationship with Widespread Panic.

Ted circa 1971
July 22, 1992 Chicago, IL
Stop-Go
Lisa and I attended this show at Mississippi Nights in St Louis. We had sold our tickets for what would end up being the final Grateful Dead show which occurred on the same evening in Chicago. After the chaos of Deer Creek and the hassle of St Louis, our Grateful Dead touring days were already over. Fortunately a new adventure in our lives was under way even if we weren't aware of it yet. This Ain't No Use is pretty crazy and I remember being on the floor three people back from Dave just overwhelmed by the intensity of this song.
July 9, 1995 St. Louis, MO
Ain't No Use
On a whim Lisa, Maureen and I drove in the hot and humid midwestern heat for what seemed like 10,000 miles from Chicago to Ames, Iowa to see the band in a little bar. We woke up early, drove all day and saw a show that night. This was a very memorable trip including the discovery that the oil cap for the car's engine had been left off for about 200 miles. Where do you find an oil cap in the middle of a corn field? Plus the venue was serving giant 36 oz beers on special for $2. We did NOT wake up early the next morning.
July 16, 1994 Ames, IA
Early
I drove up to Minneapolis with Dennis Dahl to see this final show of the spring tour. We slept on the floor of his friend's home office and couldn't find anything to eat anywhere near the venue - I think we had seafood quesadillas at an upscale brew pub or something. In any case, every time I here this song it brings back the emotions I experienced on spring tour 1997 - sweet, strong, tight, welcoming and powerful.
May 10, 1997 Minneapolis, MN
Genesis
In one 36 hour stretch I bought a plane ticket to Atlanta, won tickets to the show in a chat room interview with Dave Schools, heard the first Pilgrims on tape at Brian Sofer's house, missed the CNN interview I had been invited to, went to the show, sold $100 worth of tape covers in the parking lot, met the manager of the Lakewood Amphitheater who set me up with my own box (the Delta box) and bought my first round of drinks, got rip snorting drunk, went backstage, broke down Sofer's front door, flew back to Chicago and then drove to Alpine Valley, WI for the Lollapooza festival. The Last Straw indeed.
July 26, 1997 Atlanta
Last Straw
This show was a miracle all the way around. We're in downtown Detroit before they built the new stadium. Dennis, Val, Lisa and I show up hungry and several hours early for the show. Dennis and Val are vegetarians and there isn't a food establishment within, what seems like, miles. But wait - what is that tiny hut in the middle of that parking lot across the street from the venue? It looks like the parking attendant's booth.... It is a middle eastern restaurant that specializes in vegetarian food! That sums up this amazing trip to Detroit - around each turn there were surprises but through it all we were Feelin' Alright!
May 1, 1997 Detroit
Feelin' Alright
Lisa and Ted circa 1994
Thanks again to EVERYONE out there who have supported and helped us over the years with the project and on our journey to and from Panic shows. We really could not have done this labor of love without you. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU.
Get the cast here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #11
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This episode is an hour long special featuring various moments from shows I attended over the years. These aren't necessarily the 'best version ever' or anything - each was selected because I have a fond memory associated with each show. We'll kick everything off with the song that really 'grabbed my legs' and began my fascination and musical relationship with Widespread Panic.
July 22, 1992 Chicago, IL
Stop-Go
Lisa and I attended this show at Mississippi Nights in St Louis. We had sold our tickets for what would end up being the final Grateful Dead show which occurred on the same evening in Chicago. After the chaos of Deer Creek and the hassle of St Louis, our Grateful Dead touring days were already over. Fortunately a new adventure in our lives was under way even if we weren't aware of it yet. This Ain't No Use is pretty crazy and I remember being on the floor three people back from Dave just overwhelmed by the intensity of this song.
July 9, 1995 St. Louis, MO
Ain't No Use
On a whim Lisa, Maureen and I drove in the hot and humid midwestern heat for what seemed like 10,000 miles from Chicago to Ames, Iowa to see the band in a little bar. We woke up early, drove all day and saw a show that night. This was a very memorable trip including the discovery that the oil cap for the car's engine had been left off for about 200 miles. Where do you find an oil cap in the middle of a corn field? Plus the venue was serving giant 36 oz beers on special for $2. We did NOT wake up early the next morning.
July 16, 1994 Ames, IA
Early
I drove up to Minneapolis with Dennis Dahl to see this final show of the spring tour. We slept on the floor of his friend's home office and couldn't find anything to eat anywhere near the venue - I think we had seafood quesadillas at an upscale brew pub or something. In any case, every time I here this song it brings back the emotions I experienced on spring tour 1997 - sweet, strong, tight, welcoming and powerful.
May 10, 1997 Minneapolis, MN
Genesis
In one 36 hour stretch I bought a plane ticket to Atlanta, won tickets to the show in a chat room interview with Dave Schools, heard the first Pilgrims on tape at Brian Sofer's house, missed the CNN interview I had been invited to, went to the show, sold $100 worth of tape covers in the parking lot, met the manager of the Lakewood Amphitheater who set me up with my own box (the Delta box) and bought my first round of drinks, got rip snorting drunk, went backstage, broke down Sofer's front door, flew back to Chicago and then drove to Alpine Valley, WI for the Lollapooza festival. The Last Straw indeed.
July 26, 1997 Atlanta
Last Straw
This show was a miracle all the way around. We're in downtown Detroit before they built the new stadium. Dennis, Val, Lisa and I show up hungry and several hours early for the show. Dennis and Val are vegetarians and there isn't a food establishment within, what seems like, miles. But wait - what is that tiny hut in the middle of that parking lot across the street from the venue? It looks like the parking attendant's booth.... It is a middle eastern restaurant that specializes in vegetarian food! That sums up this amazing trip to Detroit - around each turn there were surprises but through it all we were Feelin' Alright!
May 1, 1997 Detroit
Feelin' Alright
Thanks again to EVERYONE out there who have supported and helped us over the years with the project and on our journey to and from Panic shows. We really could not have done this labor of love without you. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU.
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Everyday Companion Podcast #11
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Thursday, July 13, 2006
#10 - Get out there folks!
It's summer, the band is playing near (or not so near) your home town, so get on out there and see them!
This episode consists the following 4 segments -
1. Recent heat
June 25, 2006 Red Rocks
Let's Get the Show on the Road into
Rock
2. Past heat from the Pacific Northwest
June 5, 1996
Champoeg Park, St. Paul, OR
City of Dreams
Postcard
3. NEW Cool Feature
'Will we ever know the truth'
Interview with 7 year old fan, Jack
4. Timeless Classic
Coconut Image (first Widespread Panic single released featuring Kelly Jo Davis on vocals)
Make sure to pick up shows from this summer at livewidespreadpanic.com.
I highly recommend downloading the following shows from this summer:
June 25, 2006 Red Rocks
July 1, 2006 The Wiltern, LA, CA
July 11, 2006 Cuthbert, Eugene, OR
TURN IT UP and see you next week in Winter Park, CO!
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Everyday Companion Podcast #10
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This episode consists the following 4 segments -
1. Recent heat
June 25, 2006 Red Rocks
Let's Get the Show on the Road into
Rock
2. Past heat from the Pacific Northwest
June 5, 1996
Champoeg Park, St. Paul, OR
City of Dreams
Postcard
3. NEW Cool Feature
'Will we ever know the truth'
Interview with 7 year old fan, Jack
4. Timeless Classic
Coconut Image (first Widespread Panic single released featuring Kelly Jo Davis on vocals)
Make sure to pick up shows from this summer at livewidespreadpanic.com.
I highly recommend downloading the following shows from this summer:
June 25, 2006 Red Rocks
July 1, 2006 The Wiltern, LA, CA
July 11, 2006 Cuthbert, Eugene, OR
TURN IT UP and see you next week in Winter Park, CO!
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Everyday Companion Podcast #10
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Saturday, July 08, 2006
#9 Support Independent Radio
November 23, 1998
Pleas > Chilly Water, Aunt Avis
May 15, 1993
Wondering, Walkin' (for your love)
Broadcasting out of Pittsburg WYEP has always been run independently and in 1998 on the home stretch of their fall tour, Widespread Panic dropped by for a 60 minute performance. It is interesting to note that the band did not have a gig in Pittsburg and instead chose to perform for free on this independent radio station's airwaves. WYEP is listener supported and provides many of the in-studio performances online for free.

WERS broadcasts from Boston at Oberlin College and in 1993 the band rolled through the studio on their spring tour before playing a gig that night at the Avalon. This relatively rare all-acoustic performance by the band is marked by some playful banter from JB and JoJo and playful false starts.

Please consider donating to one of these (or to your local) independent radio stations this year. These radio stations provide access to music and perspectives you will not get on Clear Channel, Entertainment Tonight or other 'mainstream' monopolozied media outlets. You can click on the logos above for each station to go to their membership pages.
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Everyday Companion Podcast #9
Pleas > Chilly Water, Aunt Avis
May 15, 1993
Wondering, Walkin' (for your love)
Broadcasting out of Pittsburg WYEP has always been run independently and in 1998 on the home stretch of their fall tour, Widespread Panic dropped by for a 60 minute performance. It is interesting to note that the band did not have a gig in Pittsburg and instead chose to perform for free on this independent radio station's airwaves. WYEP is listener supported and provides many of the in-studio performances online for free.

WERS broadcasts from Boston at Oberlin College and in 1993 the band rolled through the studio on their spring tour before playing a gig that night at the Avalon. This relatively rare all-acoustic performance by the band is marked by some playful banter from JB and JoJo and playful false starts.

Please consider donating to one of these (or to your local) independent radio stations this year. These radio stations provide access to music and perspectives you will not get on Clear Channel, Entertainment Tonight or other 'mainstream' monopolozied media outlets. You can click on the logos above for each station to go to their membership pages.
Get the cast here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #9
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Podcast #8 Mud Island 1997
Mud Island 1997 - On the Humid, Hot, Flooding Mississippi
My brother flew down from Alaska to spend a couple weeks with me and Lisa in Chicago and during that time Panic was playing in Memphis so of course we had to drive down. As a fifteen year old kid living in Palmer, AK Daniel had never seen Widespread and he was staying with me at the height of my touring career with the band. I think I saw 32 shows that year... something like that.
In any case, my brother and I had a great time at these shows driving together in the car, checking out Graceland and grooving to the Panic. This trip ranks as one of the most memorable I've had in my storied (if only in my own mind) career as a fan.
This past weekend was the 2006 Widespread Panic Red Rocks run and the situation has changed. I have a house and a kid and a 'real' job and my brother is now the one that is out on tour. He drove from Oregon to go to Waukarusa and Bonnaroo partly in support of the Ice Cream Man. Ice Cream Man is a guy/organization that distributes FREE ICE CREAM a festivals around the country and takes pictures of everything and posts those pics to his website Ice Cream Man.com
On his way back from Bonnaroo he visited Lisa, Jackson and I. He was planning on attending the Friday Panic show at the Rocks. Saturday morning thought better of leaving in the face of being able to see another show by the accomplished band at the esteemed venue and stuck around. Sunday he woke up at 8:30 and was on the road by 9:15 for the 18 hour drive back to Oregon so he could teach on Monday morning! STUD.
In any case, this podcast is a long distance dedication to my amazing younger brother - I am proud to call you my brother even if you think I'm a "nerd!"

Mud Island, Memphis, TN July 19, 1997
Jack, Rebirtha into Arlene
Encore:
Junior* into End of the Show**
* with Warren Haynes
** with Danny and Eric from Bloodkin and Warren Haynes
Get the cast here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #8
My brother flew down from Alaska to spend a couple weeks with me and Lisa in Chicago and during that time Panic was playing in Memphis so of course we had to drive down. As a fifteen year old kid living in Palmer, AK Daniel had never seen Widespread and he was staying with me at the height of my touring career with the band. I think I saw 32 shows that year... something like that.
In any case, my brother and I had a great time at these shows driving together in the car, checking out Graceland and grooving to the Panic. This trip ranks as one of the most memorable I've had in my storied (if only in my own mind) career as a fan.
This past weekend was the 2006 Widespread Panic Red Rocks run and the situation has changed. I have a house and a kid and a 'real' job and my brother is now the one that is out on tour. He drove from Oregon to go to Waukarusa and Bonnaroo partly in support of the Ice Cream Man. Ice Cream Man is a guy/organization that distributes FREE ICE CREAM a festivals around the country and takes pictures of everything and posts those pics to his website Ice Cream Man.com
On his way back from Bonnaroo he visited Lisa, Jackson and I. He was planning on attending the Friday Panic show at the Rocks. Saturday morning thought better of leaving in the face of being able to see another show by the accomplished band at the esteemed venue and stuck around. Sunday he woke up at 8:30 and was on the road by 9:15 for the 18 hour drive back to Oregon so he could teach on Monday morning! STUD.
In any case, this podcast is a long distance dedication to my amazing younger brother - I am proud to call you my brother even if you think I'm a "nerd!"

Mud Island, Memphis, TN July 19, 1997
Jack, Rebirtha into Arlene
Encore:
Junior* into End of the Show**
* with Warren Haynes
** with Danny and Eric from Bloodkin and Warren Haynes
Get the cast here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #8
Monday, June 26, 2006
Red Rocks Recovery
Still feeling pretty tired from the three day fiesta called Widespread Panic at Red Rocks. Had an absolutely amazing time seeing the boys and dancing with old friends. Thanks to EVERYONE who made this weekend so special. And thanks to everyone for the compliments of the Podcast! We've got well over 300 subscribers now and many MANY more listening directly from the Blog. We've also been in the Top 100 Most Popular Music Podcasts on iTunes for over a week now.
I will post some pictures from yesterday's show at the Rocks in a gallery for everyone to take a look at maybe tomorrow.
Peace - OUT.
I will post some pictures from yesterday's show at the Rocks in a gallery for everyone to take a look at maybe tomorrow.
Peace - OUT.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
First Pilgrims 9/14/92 Solana Beach, CA - Podcast #7
This episode features the first Pilgrims ever played as well as the funky Strictly Volunteer Jam (where JB is singing about his 'sneaky sister.'
September 14, 1992 Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, CA
Driving Song > Instrumental Pilgrims > Happy Child > Strictly Volunteer Jam > Driving Song > Makes Sense to Me
And one final track from the solo Acoustic performance by JB in Jackson, WY.
July 29, 1995 Jackson, WY
Gradle
The Solana Beach performance is classic Panic. The rap by JB during the Jam is priceless and the band is playing with gusto. This recording reminds me of something that Col. Bruce once said about the band - that they would play to a crowd of 5 as if they were a crowd of 50,000.
Make sure to tell your friends about our casts and see you again next week!!!!
Get the cast here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #7
September 14, 1992 Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, CA
Driving Song > Instrumental Pilgrims > Happy Child > Strictly Volunteer Jam > Driving Song > Makes Sense to Me
And one final track from the solo Acoustic performance by JB in Jackson, WY.
July 29, 1995 Jackson, WY
Gradle
The Solana Beach performance is classic Panic. The rap by JB during the Jam is priceless and the band is playing with gusto. This recording reminds me of something that Col. Bruce once said about the band - that they would play to a crowd of 5 as if they were a crowd of 50,000.
Make sure to tell your friends about our casts and see you again next week!!!!
Get the cast here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #7
Saturday, June 17, 2006
JB Solo, Acoustic Pilgrims, Epic Stop Go - Podcast #6
Listen to this podcast with your sweety - it's chock full of Panic-y goodness!
What a treat this podcast was to produce!
Remember to TURN IT UP!!
John Bell four track recording from 1998(?)
Climb to Safety
May 15, 1993 Boston, MA
Pilgrims (full band acoustic)
April 27, 1997 Burlington, VT
Stop Go > Wondering
John Bell four track
Little Lilly
The interviewing on the 5/15/93 radio performance is laughably hideous but the performances are actually quite good so I'll bring more of that performance in future podcasts and spare everyone the embarrassment of the words between the music.
The Stop Go > Wondering includes a brilliant improv by JB - one of my all time favorite Panic moments.
Make sure to pay attention to the transition between the two songs!
This is a long distance dedication to Lauren and Ben in NYC.
I also really love the four track recordings - listen closely to JB harmonizing with himself and adding all sorts of vocal embellishments during both songs... I have no idea where I picked this up but I feel lucky to have been able to hear it.
Get the cast here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #6
What a treat this podcast was to produce!
Remember to TURN IT UP!!
John Bell four track recording from 1998(?)
Climb to Safety
May 15, 1993 Boston, MA
Pilgrims (full band acoustic)
April 27, 1997 Burlington, VT
Stop Go > Wondering
John Bell four track
Little Lilly
The interviewing on the 5/15/93 radio performance is laughably hideous but the performances are actually quite good so I'll bring more of that performance in future podcasts and spare everyone the embarrassment of the words between the music.
The Stop Go > Wondering includes a brilliant improv by JB - one of my all time favorite Panic moments.
Make sure to pay attention to the transition between the two songs!
This is a long distance dedication to Lauren and Ben in NYC.
I also really love the four track recordings - listen closely to JB harmonizing with himself and adding all sorts of vocal embellishments during both songs... I have no idea where I picked this up but I feel lucky to have been able to hear it.
Get the cast here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #6
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Exploring July 18th - Podcast #5
Great things can happen on a particular date -
take July 18th, JoJo's birthday, for example -
This week you'll hear Walk On and Early from July 18, 1995 at Bohemia Music in Billings, Montana.
Then you'll hear a band named Sherman play All Along the Watchtower from 7/18/01 (actually it was about 3 am on the 19th but who's counting?) at Wetlands in New York City.
This song features Dave Schools on bass and vocals and JoJo Herman on keyboards. Sherman Ewing is the front man for this band and is an old friend of JoJo's. In fact, JoJo played in Sherman and the Bureaucrats in college.
It is interesting to note that this performance of All Along the Watchtower occurs just a few days before Widespread Panic debuted the song as part of their repertoire.

Get the cast here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #5
take July 18th, JoJo's birthday, for example -
This week you'll hear Walk On and Early from July 18, 1995 at Bohemia Music in Billings, Montana.
Then you'll hear a band named Sherman play All Along the Watchtower from 7/18/01 (actually it was about 3 am on the 19th but who's counting?) at Wetlands in New York City.
This song features Dave Schools on bass and vocals and JoJo Herman on keyboards. Sherman Ewing is the front man for this band and is an old friend of JoJo's. In fact, JoJo played in Sherman and the Bureaucrats in college.
It is interesting to note that this performance of All Along the Watchtower occurs just a few days before Widespread Panic debuted the song as part of their repertoire.

Get the cast here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #5
Monday, June 05, 2006
Red Rocks Special BONUS! 6/26/97
And a final BONUS Red Rocks Special!
By Special Request:
highlights from 6/26/97 Red Rocks
City of Dreams
Aunt Avis > Arlene
Chilly Water
A friend recommended I check this show out again and boy am I glad I did... very solid all around.
He told me to check out the Pilgrims references by JB during Chilly Water (they played Pilgrims going into Drums) and to pay particular attention to Mikey's guitar work throughout the same song.
To my anonymous friend - may you live long and lucky!

Get the cast here:
EC Red Rocks BONUS
Thanks for listening!
Join us next time for more highlights from Red Rocks.
By Special Request:
highlights from 6/26/97 Red Rocks
City of Dreams
Aunt Avis > Arlene
Chilly Water
A friend recommended I check this show out again and boy am I glad I did... very solid all around.
He told me to check out the Pilgrims references by JB during Chilly Water (they played Pilgrims going into Drums) and to pay particular attention to Mikey's guitar work throughout the same song.
To my anonymous friend - may you live long and lucky!

Get the cast here:
EC Red Rocks BONUS
Thanks for listening!
Join us next time for more highlights from Red Rocks.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
RedRocks Special 5 - 6/24/01 Sunday
Play this on a Sunday morning and be happy!
One of my favorite memories at Red Rocks involves hanging out with friends on a cool Rocky Mountain Sunday afternoon.
6/24/01 Red Rocks
"Trouble, trouble please be kind..." > Driving > Can't find my way home > Driving Song
But then again, a Saturday night Rebirtha can also get the hips shaking...
6/24/99 Red Rocks
Rebirtha

Get the cast here:
EC Red Rocks Numero Cinco
Peace, Ted
PS we're not done with Red Rocks yet - tune in tomorrow for a BONUS episode!
One of my favorite memories at Red Rocks involves hanging out with friends on a cool Rocky Mountain Sunday afternoon.
6/24/01 Red Rocks
"Trouble, trouble please be kind..." > Driving > Can't find my way home > Driving Song
But then again, a Saturday night Rebirtha can also get the hips shaking...
6/24/99 Red Rocks
Rebirtha

Get the cast here:
EC Red Rocks Numero Cinco
Peace, Ted
PS we're not done with Red Rocks yet - tune in tomorrow for a BONUS episode!
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Red Rocks Special 4 - June 25, 2000
June 25, 2000 Red Rocks
Driving Song > Stop Go > Driving Song > Travelin' Light
Dear Mister Fantasy (with George McConnell on Vocals and Guitar)

Thanks to Harvey Couch for the picture
Get the cast here:
EC Red Rocks Numero Quatro
Driving Song > Stop Go > Driving Song > Travelin' Light
Dear Mister Fantasy (with George McConnell on Vocals and Guitar)

Thanks to Harvey Couch for the picture
Get the cast here:
EC Red Rocks Numero Quatro
Friday, June 02, 2006
Red Rocks Special 3 - June 25, 2000
'Never miss a Sunday show'
June 25, 2000 Red Rocks
Bear's Gone Fishing > Ride Me High > Hatfield
I've seen every WSP show they've headlined at Red Rocks and this show ranks as one of the most memorable.
Despite JB's obvious lyrical flub during Bear's Gone Fishing the band takes the nervous energy of that miscue and finds inspiration. They slither through the second half of the song with gusto and fly into the jam after Ride Me High with reckless abandon.
The rain that developed during that jam out of Ride Me High seemed to summon Hatfield's spirit -
And what transpired during that first set has since gone down in WSP lore as one of 'those' moments when it is hard to discern between the band, the song, the audience, the weather and the venue.
'Blue start rolling between the clouds, feeling of wonder, some water drying up, some water just sinking into the skin'
JB, Hatfield 6/25/2000
Charles Hatfield's Business Card
Get the cast here:
EC Red Rocks Numero Tres
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June 25, 2000 Red Rocks
Bear's Gone Fishing > Ride Me High > Hatfield
I've seen every WSP show they've headlined at Red Rocks and this show ranks as one of the most memorable.
Despite JB's obvious lyrical flub during Bear's Gone Fishing the band takes the nervous energy of that miscue and finds inspiration. They slither through the second half of the song with gusto and fly into the jam after Ride Me High with reckless abandon.
The rain that developed during that jam out of Ride Me High seemed to summon Hatfield's spirit -
And what transpired during that first set has since gone down in WSP lore as one of 'those' moments when it is hard to discern between the band, the song, the audience, the weather and the venue.
'Blue start rolling between the clouds, feeling of wonder, some water drying up, some water just sinking into the skin'
JB, Hatfield 6/25/2000

Get the cast here:
EC Red Rocks Numero Tres
Or listen NOW using this player:
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Red Rocks Special 2 - Sept. 14, 1991
Widespread Panic appears for the first time at Red Rocks.
Forget what you know about this band appearing at this illustrious venue -
On this date the band is playing it's heart out in an opening slot for Blues Traveler.
September 14, 1991 Red Rocks
Space Wrangler,
Makes Sense to Me > Rock, Pigeons
Better to spread real wings if you want to fly!
Widespread Panic (with T. Lavitz) circa 1991, photo by Jay Blakesberg
Get the cast here:
EC Red Rocks Numero Dos
Or listen NOW using this player:
Thanks for listening!
Join us next time for more highlights from Red Rocks.
Forget what you know about this band appearing at this illustrious venue -
On this date the band is playing it's heart out in an opening slot for Blues Traveler.
September 14, 1991 Red Rocks
Space Wrangler,
Makes Sense to Me > Rock, Pigeons
Better to spread real wings if you want to fly!

Get the cast here:
EC Red Rocks Numero Dos
Or listen NOW using this player:
Thanks for listening!
Join us next time for more highlights from Red Rocks.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Thanks!
It's been just over two weeks since the first Cast was published and we have just over 150 subcribers! I know that others are listening without subscribing as well -
So thanks for your interest, tell your friends about our show and stay tuned - we've got alot more coming your way!
So thanks for your interest, tell your friends about our show and stay tuned - we've got alot more coming your way!
Red Rocks Special 1 - 5/31/96
We mark the tenth anniversary of Widespread Panic's first headliner performance at Red Rocks with a series of 'highlights' from their appearances.
We start with May 31, 1996 -
I recommend this show due to the sheer passion of the performance. Each member of the band has their moment and everyone shines.
We've chosen to feature the start to the second set.
Disco > Diner > I'm Not Alone
Keep in mind that Schools was wearing a cast on his right hand due to a backstage injury.
"'Thank You once again Leftover Salmon for joining us on this Rock and Roll, Bluegrass, Disco affair"
- JB before Disco

Get the cast here:
EC Red Rocks Numero Uno
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Thanks for listening!
Join us next time for more highlights from Red Rocks.
We start with May 31, 1996 -
I recommend this show due to the sheer passion of the performance. Each member of the band has their moment and everyone shines.
We've chosen to feature the start to the second set.
Disco > Diner > I'm Not Alone
Keep in mind that Schools was wearing a cast on his right hand due to a backstage injury.
"'Thank You once again Leftover Salmon for joining us on this Rock and Roll, Bluegrass, Disco affair"
- JB before Disco

Get the cast here:
EC Red Rocks Numero Uno
Or listen NOW using this player:
Thanks for listening!
Join us next time for more highlights from Red Rocks.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Sweating to July 14, 1994 The Vic - Podcast #4
TURN THIS UP LOUD -
This week we have selections from July 14, 1994 The Vic Theatre, Chicago.
A radio performance of Can't Get High by Todd and JB and then we bring the HEAT - literally!
Jack > Chilly Water and the encore Love Tractor
As a result of having to move the show from the sold-out and much larger SkyLine stage to the Vic Theatre, this was an extremely sweaty night - see you again next week for some JoJo birthday surprises!
TURN IT UP LOUD!
Get the cast here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #4
This week we have selections from July 14, 1994 The Vic Theatre, Chicago.
A radio performance of Can't Get High by Todd and JB and then we bring the HEAT - literally!
Jack > Chilly Water and the encore Love Tractor
As a result of having to move the show from the sold-out and much larger SkyLine stage to the Vic Theatre, this was an extremely sweaty night - see you again next week for some JoJo birthday surprises!
TURN IT UP LOUD!
Get the cast here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #4
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Gov't Mule sit in and More JB Solo - Podcast #3
This edition includes:
7/20/97 Birmingham, AL
Nobody's Fault But Mine (with Amazing Grace rap) > Feeling Alright
JB Solo 7/29/95 Jackson, WY
Hatfield
The JB solo performance contains an extended Hatfield's Mama rap - 'One more thing about Hatfield's mama...'
The DJ announces that he's pouring a 'cold one' at the beginning and JB seemingly addresses this during the Hatfield's mama rap - 'take a sip and sit back, and learn!' The small audience in the studio even helps keep the beat with some hand claps. We'll bring you the final song from this performance in a future cast.
Thanks for listening!
Make sure to tell your friends about the Everyday Companion Podcast!
Grab it here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #3
My Odeo Channel (odeo/7f25f737af9b887b)
7/20/97 Birmingham, AL
Nobody's Fault But Mine (with Amazing Grace rap) > Feeling Alright
JB Solo 7/29/95 Jackson, WY
Hatfield
The JB solo performance contains an extended Hatfield's Mama rap - 'One more thing about Hatfield's mama...'
The DJ announces that he's pouring a 'cold one' at the beginning and JB seemingly addresses this during the Hatfield's mama rap - 'take a sip and sit back, and learn!' The small audience in the studio even helps keep the beat with some hand claps. We'll bring you the final song from this performance in a future cast.
Thanks for listening!
Make sure to tell your friends about the Everyday Companion Podcast!
Grab it here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #3
My Odeo Channel (odeo/7f25f737af9b887b)
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Arlene, Greta and JB Solo - Podcast #2
This episode includes:
Arlene performed by I-Tal in Athens, GA in May of 1987
Greta into Love Tractor from 4/20/97
and JB performing Space Wrangler solo on 7/29/95 in Jackson, WY.
It was a blast putting this together - I hope you all enjoy it!
Check it out here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #2
My Odeo Channel (odeo/7f25f737af9b887b)
Arlene performed by I-Tal in Athens, GA in May of 1987
Greta into Love Tractor from 4/20/97
and JB performing Space Wrangler solo on 7/29/95 in Jackson, WY.
It was a blast putting this together - I hope you all enjoy it!
Check it out here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #2
My Odeo Channel (odeo/7f25f737af9b887b)
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Podcast #1 is Available!
The real reason I started this blog was to start podcasting some great Live Widespread Panic -
And the first Podcast is now ready - it's a little rough around the edges but contains some great music.
This edition features
Can't Find My Way Home from 7/20/92
Tie Your Shoes > Disco from 4/1/95
and
Aunt Avis > Hatfield from 12/29/95
Check it out here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #1
My Odeo Channel (odeo/7f25f737af9b887b)
Enjoy!
And the first Podcast is now ready - it's a little rough around the edges but contains some great music.
This edition features
Can't Find My Way Home from 7/20/92
Tie Your Shoes > Disco from 4/1/95
and
Aunt Avis > Hatfield from 12/29/95
Check it out here:
Everyday Companion Podcast #1
My Odeo Channel (odeo/7f25f737af9b887b)
Enjoy!
Friday, May 12, 2006
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