SONG ORIGIN
Aunt Avis
Cover of a Vic Chesnutt song
Written by Vic Chesnutt
272lifetime playslive performances
September 9, 1995first played
July 18, 2026last played
Bombs & Butterfliesappears on1997
“Aunt Avis” is a song by Vic Chesnutt, covered by Widespread Panic. It appears on Bombs & Butterflies (1997).
Vic Chestnutt deserves to win Grammy after Grammy. He's the Bob Dylan of the ’90s. We just made a video with Billy Bob. He directed the video for the song ‘Aunt Avis.’ Laura Dern is in it. Vic is in it. It was filmed in Arkansas.
Dave Schools, bassist · Centerstage, 5/4/01
A Vic Chesnutt song; on Bombs & Butterflies (1997). Thornton also directed a 1991 WSP documentary.
Sources
- Everyday Companion, Song Histories · everydaycompanion.com
- Debut date & Billy Bob Thornton-directed video · JamBase
- Billy Bob Thornton video details (Laura Dern; Arkansas; 1991 WSP documentary) · Centerstage (2001) & South Bend Tribune (1997), via Spreadnet
Frequently asked
- Who wrote “Aunt Avis”?
- “Aunt Avis” was written by Vic Chesnutt, and is covered by Widespread Panic.
- Is “Aunt Avis” a Widespread Panic original or a cover?
- It is a cover of a song by Vic Chesnutt.
- What album is “Aunt Avis” on?
- It appears on Bombs & Butterflies (1997).
- When did Widespread Panic first play “Aunt Avis”?
- Its live debut was 9/9/95.
- How many times has Widespread Panic played “Aunt Avis”?
- About 268 times (per Everyday Companion).