The jam band that holds the record for the most documented live concerts is Widespread Panic, with over 3,000 live performances since their inception in 1986. They have surpassed other jam bands like Umphrey’s McGee in the number of live shows played. Additionally, there is a world record related to jam bands called THE GRAND JAM, which is the record for the "largest live rock band" involving 1,231 musicians playing together live at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany, set in 2025. For long jam sessions, the band Phish holds a notable record for one of the longest recorded jams, a nearly hour-long jam during their song "Runaway Jim" in 1997. To summarize:
- Most documented live concerts by a jam band: Widespread Panic (3,000+ shows)
- Largest live jam band (world record for size): THE GRAND JAM (1,231 musicians)
- Longest recorded jam session: Phish, "Runaway Jim" jam lasting about 58 minutes
