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Widespread Panic announced for North Coast Music Festival; watch fest’s teaser video

By Michael Loring

North Coast Music Festival has announced its “surprise headliner”: Widespread Panic.

After nearly three decades, the legendary Southern rock jam band remains one of the most relevant touring entities on the live music scene. The band is releasing its first studio album (No. 12) in five years later this year and is currently in the midst of a spring/summer tour, which includes the NCMF stop Sept. 4-6 in Union Park.

For tickets and more info, visit northcoastfestival.com.

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