The debut album from Sam Holt Band, Southern Angels, contains Holt"s most honest and accomplished songs to date. The album features guest appearances from Widespread Panic"s John Bell and Danny Hutchens of Bloodkin. The emotional honesty in the lyrics came from experiencing the bittersweet nature of life. Many events and emotions in the song "Southern Angels" are from my time with Widespread Panic. Having John Bell on this tune is an honor, but also makes perfect sense, he states.