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Gov’t Mule to Celebrate 30 Years with 2024 Tour
Concerts & Tours

Gov’t Mule to Celebrate 30 Years with 2024 Tour

The mighty Gov’t Mule formed in 1994, and they’re celebrating their three decades as a band next year with a tour. The first leg of the “30 Years Strong” tour will see Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, Danny Louis, and Kevin Scott covering the West Coast and Southwest.

New Mule: An Interview with Kevin Scott
Interviews

New Mule: An Interview with Kevin Scott

When Gov’t Mule announced they had a new bass player, I don’t think there could have been a better fit than Kevin Scott. We caught up with Kevin to talk about Gov’t Mule, his new label, Colonel Bruce Hampton, and more.

Gov’t Mule Announces “Peace… Like A River” World Tour
Concerts & Tours

Gov’t Mule Announces “Peace… Like A River” World Tour

After releasing a new album, Gov’t Mule unveiled a new set of tour dates to share with their fans. The “Peace… Like A River” tour will kick off on September 13th following their “Dark Side of the Mule” Pink Floyd tribute summer tour.

Gov’t Mule Announces New Bassist, Releases New Album
New Albums

Gov’t Mule Announces New Bassist, Releases New Album

Gov’t Mule has big news this month with a lineup change and a new album. The group announced that bassist Jorgen Carlsson has left the fold after fifteen years.

Gov’t Mule Announces “Dark Side of the Mule” Tour
Concerts & Tours

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.”

Jorgen Carlsson and Gov’t Mule Announce Spring Tour
Concerts & Tours

Jorgen Carlsson and Gov’t Mule Announce Spring Tour

Much of the U.S. is in a deep freeze, but spring is right around the corner and we have plenty to look forward to. That now includes a new headlining tour by Gov’t Mule, in support of their latest album, “Heavy Load Blues”.

Gov’t Mule with Gregg Allman, Trey Anastasio, Derek Trucks: Soulshine
Bass Videos

Gov’t Mule with Gregg Allman, Trey Anastasio, Derek Trucks: Soulshine

Relix just shared an epic clip of Gov’t Mule with Gregg Allman, Trey Anastasio, and Derek Trucks performing “Soulshine” at The Jammys in 2002. Gov’t Mule’s bassist Andy Hess was on the set, though the camera operators did their usual thing.

Gov’t Mule Releases “Bring On the Music: Live at the Capitol Theatre”
New Albums

Gov’t Mule Releases “Bring On the Music: Live at the Capitol Theatre”

The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York makes itself home to some of the most influential jam, rock, and soul bands in the world, so it’s no wonder that Gov’t Mule’s latest live release was captured there.

Gov’t Mule Announces Fall Tour with Black Sabbath-Themed Halloween Show
Concerts & Tours

Gov’t Mule Announces Fall Tour with Black Sabbath-Themed Halloween Show

Gov’t Mule is getting back on the road this fall with a new set of tour dates that will cover the Southeast and Midwest United States. Starting October 18th in Knoxville, Tennessee, the outing will include a special Halloween show on October 27th in Atlanta, Georgia that will apparently be Black Sabbath-themed. They posted a photo of the Paranoid album...

Gov’t Mule Returns with “Revolution Come… Revolution Go”
New Albums

Gov’t Mule Returns with “Revolution Come… Revolution Go”

After 15 studio and live albums, Gov’t Mule has returned with Revolution Come… Revolution Go. The band, anchored by Jorgen Carlsson, proves their staying power in the release, which blends several genres to create their unique sound. “The main thing for us is to always have our personalities shining through,” frontman Warren Haynes explains. “When someone has an idea, we...

Archival Gov’t Mule Demos Released
New Albums

Archival Gov’t Mule Demos Released

Previously unreleased music – recorded a year before Gov’t Mule’s first album – has been newly mixed and mastered and released as The Tel-Star Sessions. The demos were recorded in June 1994 at Tel-Star Studios in Bradenton, Florida, with the original band line-up of Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, and the late bassist Allen Woody, who, at the time, also played...

Gov’t Mule Releases Classic New Year’s Concert with Reggae Legend
New Albums

Gov’t Mule Releases Classic New Year’s Concert with Reggae Legend

Gov’t Mule is celebrating its 20th anniversary with some archival releases, including the live Dub Side of the Mule, recorded on New Year’s Eve 2006 at The Beacon Theatre in New York City. The album features three hours of music, including a 45-minute reggae set from Toots Hibbert of Toots & the Maytals. It’s also a place to hear the...