Sunny Ortiz of Widespread Panic on what’s next after 30 years


Sunny Ortiz is a founding member of Widespread Panic, and will celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary tour with a stop at the Pavilion on Thursday. Photo: Andy Tennille

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