Widespread Panic hit a major milestone at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, pulling off their 75th straight sell-out weekend in Morrison, CO, and welcomed legendary keyboardist Chuck Leavell—of The Allman Brothers Band and The Rolling Stones—for all three nights. Highlights included a jaw-dropping set of covers spanning multiple rock icons, as well as rare live debuts and expansive jams.
🎹 Night 1 (June 27) with Chuck Leavell
- Launched the evening with original tracks like “Send Your Mind” and “Walkin’ (For Your Love)”, then introduced Chuck mid‑set.
- Together they played standout tunes like “Climb to Safety”, “Time Is Free”, “Blight”, and “Stop Breaking Down” (liveforlivemusic.com).
- The band returned for the encore with Chuck to cover The Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” and Cream’s “I’m So Glad” (liveforlivemusic.com).
🎵 Night 2 (June 28): Allman Brothers & More
- Kicked off with originals including “Barstools and Dreamers”, then brought Chuck onstage to play “Tail Dragger”, “Blue Indian”, and “Ain’t Life Grand” (liveforlivemusic.com).
- Chuck teamed up with Panic on Robert Johnson’s “Me and the Devil Blues” and a majestic performance of the Allman Brothers’ classic “Jessica” (liveforlivemusic.com).
- The encore closed strong with “Low Spark of High‑Heeled Boys” and “Chilly Water” (liveforlivemusic.com).
🌌 Night 3 (June 29): Pink Floyd & Stones Debuts
- Debuted their first Pink Floyd cover at Red Rocks—“Comfortably Numb”—with Chuck on board (liveforlivemusic.com).
- Also alongside Chuck, they revived “Dead Flowers” (Stones), delivered “Honky Red”, and closed the encore with “End of the Show” (liveforlivemusic.com).
Here’s a fan-shot video of the memorable “Comfortably Numb” performance: Widespread Panic at Red Rocks: Comfortably Numb Debut
Why It Mattered
- Historic milestone: 75 consecutive sell-outs at Red Rocks—unprecedented for the band (liveforlivemusic.com).
- Iconic sit-in: Chuck Leavell, revered for deep connections to Southern rock, infused each night with authenticity and flair.
- Eclectic covers: The band spanned genres with The Allman Brothers, Stones, Pink Floyd, Cream, Jimmy Cliff, Robert Johnson, and more—delighting dedicated fans.
Standout Covers by Night
| Night | Covers & Highlights |
|---|---|
| 1 | “Climb to Safety”, “Time Is Free”, “Blight”, “Stop Breaking Down”Encore: “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”, “I’m So Glad” |
| 2 | “Tail Dragger”, “Blue Indian”, “Me and the Devil Blues”, Allman’s “Jessica”Encore: “Low Spark…”, “Chilly Water” |
| 3 | Debut “Comfortably Numb”, “Dead Flowers”, “Honky Red”, “End of the Show” |
In short, the 2025 Red Rocks run wasn’t just another set of summers shows—it was a momentous music event. Combining Widespread Panic’s jam-driven originals with Chuck Leavell’s storied legacy, the weekend created a high‑vibrational blast of crowd-pleasing rock history.
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