Galactic & Widespread Panic Collaborate Again In Kansas City

Widespread Panic summer tour continued last night at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, where once again Galactic kicked off the festivities and once again members of the New Orleans funk outfit sat in with the Georgia rockers.

Following Galactic’s opening set, Panic took the stage for one lengthy set that ran well over two hours. Drummer Stanton Moore helped out on the evening’s “Drums” segment, which was followed by two songs featuring vocalist Maggie Koerner, Ben Ellman on sax and Corey Henry on trombone. First up was the Panic original “Weight Of The World,” which led into a take on Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ “I Put A Spell On You.” John Bell and Maggie Koerner shared vocals on the first Widespread Panic cover of the tune since October 31, 2005.

Take a listen to Widespread Panic’s “I Put A Spell On You” bustout featuring Maggie Koerner, Ben Ellman and Corey Henry:

Here’s a look at the Widespread Panic setlist from last night thanks to taper Bennett Schwartz:

Set: Heroes, Wondering, Disco, Surprise Valley > Bear’s Gone Fishin’ > Surprise Valley > Little Lilly, Walk On, Give, Visiting Day, Who Do You Belong To?, Clinic Cynic, Diner > Drums* > Drums & Bass > Weight of the World**, I Put A Spell On You**^ (133 mins)

Encore: Travelin’ Man > Goin’ Out West > Junior

Notes: * w/ Stanton Moore on auxiliary drums
** w/ Maggie Koerner on vocals; Ben Ellman on sax; Corey Henry on trombone
^ LTP 10/31/2005 Las Vegas (601 shows)

[Setlist via PanicStream.com]

Next up for Widespread Panic is their traditional Red Rocks run in Morrison, CO.