Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Morrison, CO

May 31, 1996

For the 6th volume of Porch Songs, we take the trip to Widespread Panic’s second home…Colorado…for the band’s first headlining performance at Red Rocks.  Considered by music fans worldwide as the best natural outdoor venue on our planet, Red Rocks is indeed a sacred place that, for both Widespread Panic and its fans, feels just like home.

In a quarter century of touring, Widespread Panic has logged about 140 shows in Colorado…of which 39 have been at Red Rocks.  Only two other venues have held more Panic performances…the Uptown Lounge (85+) and the Georgia Theater (41+).  And both of those are of course in the band’s home town of Athens, GA.  Many classic venues gather in the 20+ performance range such as The Fox, Philips Arena, UNO Lakefront Arena, Walnut Creek, Oak Mountain, The Warfield Theater…but outside of Athens, Red Rocks is THE place.  And when considering Red Rocks itself and its attendance records…Widespread Panic continues to raise the bar  as the years pass by.  Not that records are something to strive for…rather, they are just the result of an ongoing collision of the perfect venue, a band continually honing its craft, and, of course,  plenty of dedicated fans. Read More PORCH SONGS: Morrison, CO – 5/31/1996