Widespread Panic Cancels Concerts as Guitarist Jimmy Herring Battles Tonsil Cancer

Herring, diagnosed with stage 1 tonsil cancer, begins treatment with a positive prognosis for recovery.

Widespread Panic has canceled their upcoming Asheville concerts scheduled for July 25-27.
Jimmy Herring, the band's lead guitarist, is expected to make a full recovery after immediate treatment.
Refunds will be automatically issued to ticket holders for the canceled shows.
The band will provide updates on future concert dates in the coming days.
Herring has had a distinguished career, including stints with the Allman Brothers Band and The Dead.