Filmed in Widespread Panic's hometown of Athens, Georgia, Panic in the Streets is evidence for the good people at Guinness to ponder as they try to verify the band's claim of hosting the "world's biggest CD release party,"... more » with up to 100,000 Spreadheads in attendance. Who knew that they kept track of such things? For that matter, who knew that Athens had a mayor (who introduces the group) with the wonderfully weird name of Gwen O'Looney? Such items of esoterica are the primary draw for this video, which is a companion of sorts to WSP's 1998 live album, Light Fuse Get Away. After all, the band members aren't that much to look at (sorry, guys), and the video snippets inserted during the songs--shots of Athens street life, dogs running, water, a train--don't add much conceptually to the proceedings. The band sure can play, though, and some of the songs included on the video were not on the Light Fuse album, so it's a must for completists. The bonuses are cool, too. The tape includes the Billy Bob Thornton-directed video of "Aunt Avis" (featuring Vic Chesnutt and Laura Dern), and there's also a bonus CD with versions of "Tall Boy," "Aunt Avis," "Fishwater," and "Chilly Water." --Daniel Durchholz« less
Actor:Widespread Panic Genres:Music Video & Concerts Sub-Genres:Pop, Rock & Roll Studio:Volcano Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 11/19/2002 Original Release Date: 01/01/1998 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1998 Release Year: 2002 Run Time: 1hr 58min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
gwinslow1112 | Salt Lake City, UT United States | 12/18/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you already own the vhs to this great show, ...and if you have a dvd player, it's time to shell out another ...[undiscloseddollar amount]. The picture quality is better, the audio sounds much better with a 5.1 mix. The main reason though, if better sound and video aren't enough, is that as a bonus they included the wonderful long out of print "Live at the Georgia Theatre" show as well!!! Great early Panic performance! Five stars is putting it mildly. Buy this now!"
No Title Could Be More Appropriate
Kent Bell | Seattle, WA USA | 12/24/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This video commemorates Music Day in Athens, GA April 18, 1998 - specifically hometown music heroes Widespread Panic and their record-breaking CD release party. For the group's first-ever live album "Light Fuse, Get Away" they decided to throw a little party by having a free show. Well, 70,000 to 100,000 people showed from all over the country. I personally attended with devoted fans from Montana, Colorado, and Kansas. Panic friend and Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton directs this concert video and intersperses scenes from Music Day and locations in and around Athens itself. Memorable scenes include Athens Mayor Gwen O'Looney urging the crowd to not "destroy [her] town"; a wedding that took place in Athens earlier in the day; and lead singer John Bell (JB) singing the national anthem at the UGa-Kentucky baseball game earlier in the day.This is a must have if you like the Panic, and if you've just heard them, this is your opportunity to see the boys in action. Also comes with a four-track CD from the 4/18/98 show."
An Honest Tune......
Josh Wise | 04/26/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This magical video recaps one of the biggest concerts in Panic's long, widespread career. As a spreadhead myself, I think that the video was a brillant collaboration of not only the band's great music, but also of he devoted fans and the people of Athens, who put them on the map. It is a must for any music fan."
"The medicine took"
Josh Wise | Mississippi | 04/23/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This video is a must for all panic lovers. The video compares to bringing an actual live Panic concert straight to your living room. This video will never get old, as never do Panic shows or their music. For those who cannot attend every show: "Light the fuse and get away!""
If you like music, you'll like panic
Josh Wise | 12/09/1998
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Widespread Panic is perhaps the most consistent band on the road today. Since the band formed and began releasing records, every one has been a gem. From collaborations with Vic Chestnutt on "Brute, Nine High a Pallet" To their own magical recordings like "everyday", space wrangler, and "light fuse get away", they never let you down. A fine mix of beautifully written music, and adventuresome improvisation, this video captures the spirit of one day in athens, ga I would love to have experienced. Luckily, this video provides me that opportunity."