Widespread Panic

March 26, 2025
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Words by Teresa Spencer

Did you know that Widespread Panic recorded their “Jacksonville 1999” album live at the Jacksonville  Center for the Performing Arts Moran Theatre on April 27, 1999? Despite the incredible performance, the album wasn’t released until nearly two decades later in March 2017.

For devoted “Spreadheads,” this release was a long-awaited treasure. The band’s 1999 shows are widely regarded as some of their most electric and dynamic, making this multi-track recording an instant classic. According to the band’s website, this particular year was one of the most requested for live releases — and for good reason.

From the energy of the crowd to the band’s tight improvisations, Jacksonville 1999 captures Widespread Panic at their peak. If you haven’t given it a listen yet, it’s well worth your time. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the band, this album is a perfect showcase of their signature live magic.

So, turn up the volume and experience a piece of Jacksonville’s music history!

Teresa Ann Spencer is an accomplished executive leader with a strong track record of operational excellence, strategic growth, and organizational leadership. As General Manager of Folio Weekly Magazine — Jacksonville’s premier source for independent news and culture — Teresa oversees all facets of business operations, driving profitability, expanding readership, and ensuring the magazine remains a cornerstone of journalistic integrity in an evolving media landscape.

Before commanding boardrooms and operations floors, Teresa Ann Spencer made her mark where the lights were bright and the deadlines even brighter — as an Executive in Radio and in Television, she also became a TV show host, reporter, and journalist. Armed with sharp instincts, an analytical mind sharper than most knives in the drawer, Teresa has became known for delivering the news with intelligence, credibility, and a touch of unshakable wit. Her most favorite experience in her media career has been delivering independent "free press" news to the world. Her traditional respect for journalistic integrity, paired with an ability to adapt to modern storytelling methods, has made her a rare kind of broadcaster/journalist and manager: someone who has honored the serious roots of journalism while still captivating today’s audiences. In a world increasingly obsessed with flash over fact, Teresa Ann Spencer was (and remains) a refreshing reminder that journalism, at its best, still demands intellect, preparation, and a strong moral compass — and she has never showed up without all three.

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