Pro-Shot Video: Widespread Panic Works ‘Sweet Leaf’ Into ‘Proving Ground’

Back on February 23 Widespread Panic brought their Winter Tour to Chrysler Hall Theatre in Norfolk, Virginia, where the Georgia rockers played a handful of rare covers as part of the concert. Earlier today the band unveiled professionally-shot video of one of those covers which was performed within a WSP classic.

Widespread Panic ended their second set in Norfolk back in February with an impressive “Proving Ground” > “Sweet Leaf” > “Proving Ground” sequence. It was just the second performance of Black Sabbath’s “Sweet Leaf” for the group since 2000 and first since Halloween 2014 – an 86 show gap. Guitarist Jimmy Herring is on fire throughout, while John Bell shows off his best Ozzy Osbourne on the stoner rock anthem.

Watch “Proving Ground” > “Sweet Leaf” > “Proving Ground” from Norfolk:

Last week we celebrated the 30th anniversary of Widespread Panic with a series of features written by Chad Berndtson. Head here to read John Bell’s thoughts on constructing setlists over the years, follow this link for Dave Schools’ memories of Red Rocks and check out Duane Trucks insights on learning the band’s mighty repertoire. For the finale we shared a full feature on 30 Years Of Panic featuring quotes from JB, Dave Schools and Duane Trucks.