Gov’t Mule Announces “Dark Side of the Mule” Tour
Pink Floyd’s groundbreaking album Dark Side of the Moon turned 50 this month and musicians around the world are paying homage. That includes Gov’t Mule, who has announced a tour called “Dark Side of the Mule,” which will bring their tribute show to 12 cities. They first performed a Pink Floyd show at the Orpheum Theatre back in 2008.
“This all started so organically with what we thought would be a one-time Halloween performance,” shares Warren Haynes, Gov’t Mule front man and guitarist. “Since then, Dark Side of the Mule has grown into something else. It’s a blast to perform this material but our intent is to do it for one final tour in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Dark Side. Don’t miss it!”
The band, anchored by Jorgen Carlsson, will kick things off in Atlantic City on July 22nd and work their way out to Colorado and back to the East Coast. The final “Dark Side” date is scheduled for August 19th in Holmdel, New Jersey.
Gov’t Mule will be joined on the trek by Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, featuring Dorian Heartsong filling the large shoes of John Paul Jones. The Mule’s full 2023 itinerary is listed below.
Gov’t Mule 2023 “Dark Side of the Mule” Tour Dates:
| Date | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| May 5 | New Orleans, LA | Orpheum Theater ^ |
| May 6 | Memphis, TN | Beale Street Music Festival ~ |
| May 7 | Evansville, IN | Victory Theatre |
| May 9 | Cleveland, OH | TempleLive Cleveland |
| May 11 | Ashland, KY | Paramount Arts Center |
| May 12 | Nashville, TN | Ryman Auditorium |
| May 14 | Birmingham, AL | Avondale Brewing Company |
| May 16 | Macon, GA | Macon City Auditorium |
| May 18 | Augusta, GA | Miller Theater |
| May 19 | Asheville, NC | Salvage Station: Outdoor Stage |
| May 20 | Asheville, NC | Salvage Station: Outdoor Stage |
| Jul 22 | Atlantic City, NJ | Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena *# |
| Jul 23 | Patchogue, NY | Great South Bay Music Festival ~* |
| Aug 2 | Clarkston, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre * |
| Aug 3 | Noblesville, IN | Ruoff Music Center * |
| Aug 4 | Tinley Park, IL | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre * |
| Aug 7 | Morrison, CO | Red Rocks Amphitheatre * |
| Aug 9 | Dallas, TX | Dos Equis Pavilion * |
| Aug 11 | Charlotte, NC | PNC Music Pavilion * |
| Aug 12 | Atlanta, GA | Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park * |
| Aug 15 | Bridgeport, CT | Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater * |
| Aug 17 | Gilford, NH | Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion * |
| Aug 18 | Boston, MA | Leader Bank Pavilion * |
| Aug 19 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center * |
| Dec 29 | Philadelphia, PA | The Met |
| Dec 30 | New York, NY | Beacon Theatre |
| Dec 31 | New York, NY | Beacon Theatre |
* Dark Side of the Mule dates
^ with special guests George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners
~ festival appearance
# non-Live Nation date
