Proving Ground - A Tribute To Widespread Panic at Martin's Downtown

Straight outta Memphis, Proving Ground is the Home Team crew paying Honest tribute to the legendary band Widespread Panic. Proving Ground features members of Electric Mudd and Gunboat. Known for their electrifying live shows, deep-cut setlists, and spot-on recreations of Panic’s early groove, Proving Ground has quickly earned a reputation as one of the most exciting tribute acts in the region. With each member bringing decades of experience and a shared love for improvisation, the band delivers authentic performances that capture both the spirit and spontaneity of a true Panic show. Proving Ground doesn’t just cover the music—they live it.

Proving Ground – Whether they’re lighting up a packed club in Memphis or playing under the stars at a festival, you can close your eyes and it’s 1992 again—Houser’s guitar is soaring, Schools is thundering, and the groove is wide open. That’s the magic Proving Ground brings to the stage. This Bluff City band captures the early Widespread Panic sound, from the swampy funk and driving Southern rock to the fearless, free-flowing jams. For fans who remember the first time the lights went down and the band kicked into “Proving Ground,” this is the real thing. Come for the Panic, stay for the party.

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