Jimmy Herring Cancer Treatment
ASHEVILLE,NC Night Run For July 25th to 27th 2024 Cancel By Widespread Panic Due To Jimmy Herring Cancer Treatment
The Widespread Panic concert at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 7/25, 7/26, and 7/27, has been canceled. Refunds will be issued automatically at the point of purchase; ticketholders need not do anything else.
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“The Widespread Panic Family is sad to report that our Brother, Jimmy Herring, has been diagnosed with stage 1 tonsil cancer,” the band wrote on social media. “He will begin treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. That part we’re happy to report. The Band will not be playing the upcoming Asheville dates. We will have a clearer picture of our future concert schedule in the next few days.”
“We thank everyone for their concern and Blessings as Jimmy and his Family go through this healing process,” the band concluded. “Let the Healing begin.”
Beyond the immediate concern for Herring and his family, this news strikes close to the heart of Panic fans.. In 2006, Jimmy officially became a member of Widespread Panic as their new lead guitar player. His first performance with the group was at Radio City Music HallHe is a founding member of Aquarium Rescue Unit and Jazz Is Dead and has played with The Allman Brothers Band, Project Z, Derek Trucks Band, Phil Lesh and Friends, and The Dead.
We wished speedy Recovery to Jimmy!
