15 Consecutive Sellouts by Music Band Widespread Panic
Arena rings in New Year with annual sold-out
Widespread performances Dec. 30 and 31st
ATLANTA (Dec. 28, 2006) -- Atlanta’s premier sports and entertainment venue, Philips Arena, will raise a permanent banner to the arena rafters this weekend in honor of Athens-based rock band Widespread Panic’s expected 15th consecutive sold-out concert at the venue dating back to 1999. The banner will be raised during to the group’s annual sold-out performance on Sunday Dec. 31 at approximately 11:30 p.m., by Philips Arena President Bob Williams.
“Widespread Panic’s 15 consecutive sellouts at Philips Arena over an eight year span is a remarkable feat,” said Philips Arena President Bob Williams. “We are honored to be Widespread Panic’s favorite venue to perform in as their high-energy performances and passionate crowds set the stage for unforgettable experiences. Philips Arena is proud to share this first ever honor with the band and Panic fans worldwide. We are grateful Ted Mankin and Peter Conlon of LiveNation, Buck Williams of Progressive Global Agency and Sam Lanier of Browncat Management for collaborating with us to achieve this unprecedented accomplishment.”
Congratulations to the Boys!
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ROXY THEATRE - 12-29-06 ----------------------------------------------
Set 1 - Space Wrangler > Stop Breaking Down Blues, Old Neighborhood > Henry Parsons Died, Crazy > Tie Your Shoes > Mercy > Holden Oversoul > Travelin Lite
Set 2 - Stop Go > Don't Wanna Lose you, Chainsaw City, Time Waits, Party At Your Mammas > Rebirtha > Greta > Hatfield > Tall Boy
Encore - Morning Dew
WP took the stage friday night to help raise money for the Tunes For Tots charity at the Roxy Theatre, Atlanta, GA. The sold-out concert's proceeds will help provide much needed musical instruments to school children.
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Widespread Panic, of course, will perform Saturday and Sunday, New Year's Eve at the Philips Arena in Atlanta.
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