The Widespread Panic concert in Nashville was an extreme event that occurred in the same day as theance of the pandemic that was to follow. The concert was a response to the Widespread Panic event, and it occurred on the same day as the event. Showtime 's "Widespread Panic, " and the use of public shaming to promote the show. 20, 000 people showed up to the philips arena on saturday night, and the line screening of the show on showtime at 10 p. (eastern) was seen by some as a "rigged" game. A reported 10-15 million people were expected to attend the event, making it the largest in music history. The main stage was covered in a thick layer of sweat, which made performing much easier. The band's members were working late night and early morning and were not tired.