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Widespread Panic Cancels 2024 Runs In Boston & Las Vegas
Widespread Panic has canceled upcoming three-night runs in Boston and Las Vegas scheduled for August and September. This news comes after guitarist Jimmy Herring was recently diagnosed with stage one tonsil cancer, with the band announcing that he will begin treatment immediately. “The Band regrets missing these two runs but...
Widespread Panic Cancel Runs in Boston and Las Vegas Following Jimmy Herring Cancer Diagnosis
Photo Credit: Josh Timmermans — Widespread Panic have announced the cancellation of the next two three-night runs on its 2024 live calendar, scrapping previously planned performances in Boston and Las Vegas. This news arrives four days after the band revealed that Jimmy Herring, storied guitarist since 2006, has been diagnosed with stage one tonsil cancer and will need to withdraw from scheduled live engagements to begin treatment. Per the band, Herring is expected to make a full recovery: “That part we’re happy to report.”
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