Widespread Panic has announced that it will contribute to the Make It Right program initiated by Brad Pitt to rebuild New Orleans’s lower ninth ward. As a result, through LiveWidespreadPanic.com, the group is offering a downloadable studio version of ‘Walk On the Flood’ from the group’s forthcoming studio album Free Somehow. As John Bell explains:

Every Person and Place should be lucky enough to benefit from attention and assistance after a devastating event such as hurricane Katrina. The rejuvenation of the ninth ward and surrounding neighborhoods is an important part of restoring and maintaining the Spirit of this wonderful, crazy city – as well as helping set the tone for how similar events may be handled in the future.
Widespread Panic is extremely honored to jump on this particular bandwagon; New Orleans has been more than special to the Band over the years – She even gave us JoJo!
_In the spirit of charity, we kindly ask that those who participate in this offer experience or share the song in such a way as not to diminish its fundraising potential. For a more comprehensive look at this project, you can visit makeitrightnola.org