Live in the Classic City is the third
live album released by American rock band
Widespread Panic. The album was recorded over an April 2000 three-night run in their hometown of
Athens, Georgia. It was released in June 2002 and features a mix of originals and cover songs, studded with guest performances from other star performers, including
Derek Trucks,
Bruce Hampton, and former
R.E.M. drummer
Bill Berry.
The collection revealed the full range of musical styles heard at a Widespread Panic show, from tight hook-laden songs to extended improvisational jams, with seven tracks breaking the ten-minute mark.