Jimmy Herring Stories

Who Wore It Best? Cubs Edition

We're taking our first dive into fashion with today's post. Somehow we've managed to convince some of our favorite musicians to model the same garment.  The question... who wore it best?  Vote in our poll at the bottom of the article. From 2006, a sweet no-undershirt look marries confidence with a devil-may-care...

Celebrating Jimmy Herring and Ten Years With Widespread Panic

By: Aaron Stein (@neddyo) | Photos: Andy TenilleOn a September Saturday, we took the entire family to Coney Island for a late afternoon of fun and Nathan's before making our way over to the new Amphitheater for the second night of Widespread Panic. I've been a huge fan of theirs since forever (my...

Nine Thoughts On Widespread Panic's Upcoming "Slow Down"

Widespread Panic returns to Chicago this weekend to close out their Spring Tour. But they do so under the specter of recent comments alluding to a touring break or potential hiatus. An initial interview givenby JoJo Hermann ("were not going to tour anymore") proved to be so controversial, that his statementhad to be walked back...

Setlist / Full Show Video: Phil Lesh & Friends @ Terrapin Crossroads 12/7/13

Night four is Dark Star night. Looks like a Clapton cover and instrumental Somewhere Over The Rainbow from Jimmy Herring to boot. Here's the setlist (via philzone.org). Video below courtesy of Couch Tour Captures.December 7th, 2013Jam > Here Comes Sunshine (NC) > Crazy Fingers (NC) Dear Mr. Fantasy (WH) > Hey Jude (WH) Somewhere over the...

Setlist / Full Show Video: Phil Lesh & Friends @ Terrapin Crossroads 12/6/13

The third night of Phil's big Terrapin Crossroads run with Haynes, Herring and fiends is in the books, and despite great shows on night's one and two, it appears that he really stacked the deck in Friday's second set.Here's the setlist (via philzone.org). Video below courtesy of Couch Tour Captures.December 6th, 2013Set 1: (8:20...

Setlist / Full Show Video: Phil Lesh & Friends @ Terrapin Crossroads 12/5/13

Night two of this incredible lineup and looks like another smoker. They continue to perform tunes featured on the one and only PLQ album There and Back Again.Here's the setlist (via philzone.org). Video below courtesy of Couch Tour Captures.December 5th, 2013Set 1: 8:10 - 9:20Friend of the Devil (NC $ PL),Tennessee Jed (WH),Rock...

Setlist / Full Show Video: Phil Lesh & Friends @ Terrapin Crossroads 12/4/13

The "Q" reunites later this month at Warren's Christmas Jam but for now 4 out of 5 (+2) ain't so bad. Phil and Q-mates Jimmy Herring, Warren Haynes and John Molo, hooked up with Neal Casal and Jeff Chimenti to deliver two big sets to open a run at Terrapin Crossroads last night, with the second clocking in...

Review, Setlist, Stream, Download: Jimmy Herring Band @ Martyr's 8/31/12

Sold Out. The phrase adorned Martyrs website by Friday morning, determining the destiny of all but the most hardcore fence sitters, some of whom turned out to try their luck anyway. There was little, if any, luck to be had, and Martyrs staff had its hands full with people trying to game the system to...

Album Review: Jimmy Herring - Subject To Change Without Notice

Jimmy Herring humbly offers his considerable musical gifts to those who enjoy a rigorous musical workout. For a music writer, havingSubject To Change Without Noticeas the title of the guitarist's lastest release is like wrapping that gift with flowing ribbon and shiny bows. The album's name easily suggests not only the confident stylistic swingsthat gives...

Contest: Win Tickets To See Jimmy Herring Band @ Martyr's on Friday August 31

Thanks everybody for entering. The winner has been notified!With due respect to the other contests we've run on the site over the years, this one has got to be the best yet.It is not hyperbole when I tell you that Jimmy Herring one of the greatest guitarists in the world. He and his...