Gov't Mule

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The leaders of Gov't Mule, Warren Haynes and Allen Woody, should be well known to Allman Brothers fans for their stint in Southern rock's most famous native sons. In 1989, Haynes became the second replacement for Duane Allman, providing a good foil for Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts on guitar and vocals; Woody filled out the Allman sound on bass. Five years after their debut, the duo joined drummer Matt Abts in the side project Gov't Mule, a band in which the Allman Brothers' influence is apparent but complicated with the psychedelic, bluesy power trio feel of Cream.

Gov't Mule debuted in 1995 with a self-titled album on Capricorn Records, followed by the stellar concert date Live at Roseland Ballroom. The studio follow-up, Dose, appeared in early 1998; another concert set, Live...With a Little Help from Our Friends, followed a year later, with the complete show appearing as a four-disc limited-edition set. A new studio effort, Life Before Insanity, appeared in early 2000. A vital member of the band was lost, however, on August 26, 2000, when Woody was found dead in a hotel room in New York City. The band had been preparing to record their next album, and after a time, Gov't Mule finally decided to carry on with the project, this time with guest bassists ranging from Flea to Bootsy Collins. The two-volume Deep End series for ATO Records resulted. Phish bassist Mike Gordon also got involved in the project, filming the recording of the albums for a planned documentary. In mid-September 2001, the group hit the road for a six-week tour in support of Deep End, Vol. 1; Oteil Burbridge filled in as bassist for most of the dates.

The second volume of Live...With a Little Help from Our Friends appeared in 2002 and the Deepest End: Live in Concert CD and DVD in 2003. One year later saw the release of Déjà Voodoo, Gov't Mule's first studio effort since Woody's death. It featured his official replacement, bassist Andy Hess, as well as new keyboardist Danny Louis. The same lineup released High & Mighty in 2006. The two-volume Benefit Concert series followed in 2007. In 2009, Gov't Mule issued By a Thread, its first studio album in three years. Hess was replaced by bassist Jorgen Carlsson, and the album featured a guest appearance by ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons. In 2010, the Evil Teen imprint issued Mulennium, a three-disc package that commemorated Gov't Mule's complete 1999 New Year's Eve concert at Atlanta's historic Roxy Theatre with the band's original lineup. The concert also included guest appearances by the Black Crowes, Little Milton, and Audley Freed. After an extended recording break in which Haynes recorded his first solo album, Gov't Mule returned to the studio. Shout was issued in September of 2013. It contained 11 new songs, and was accompanied by a bonus disc that featured a host of guest vocalists (including Toots Hibbert, Jim James, Dr. John, Steve Winwood, and Elvis Costello) fronting the band on different versions of the same tracks. ~ John Bush, Rovi

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    Warren Haynes In Musical Overdrive With Gov't Mule, Allmans, Dead
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    excited." Haynes is also enthused about the eventual release of a solo album he recorded that he says "hearkens back to my earliest influences...soul ...
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    Warren Haynes on New Gov't Mule Album: 'The Sky Is the Limit'
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    Gov't Mule 'Shout' Out to All-Stars On New Album
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    Elvis Costello, Jim James, Dave Matthews and Steve Winwood all guest on second half of new double album Gov't Mule tried something different for their...
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    Gov't Mule Unveil Jim James, Elvis Costello Guest Spots on 'Shout'
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    Gov't Mule are readying their new album Shout! for a September 24th release, and they've brought along quite a few friends. The Southern rockers laid ...
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    Gov't Mule Unveil Jim James, Elvis Costello Guest Spots on 'Shout!'
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    Stream Gov't Mule's 'Funny Little Tragedy'; Elvis Costello Contributes
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    Deep in the throes of recording Gov't Mule's 10th full-length studio album, frontman Warren Haynes sought the advice of a close friend. The Mule had r...
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    Gov't Mule Team With Elvis Costello on 'Funny Little Tragedy' - Song Premiere
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    Gov't Mule - "Captured" (Feat. Jim James)
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    Jam band mainstays Gov't Mule are releasing their first album in several years in a pretty grand fashion. The album comes with a second disc where the...
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    Gov't Mule, 'Stoop So Low' Featuring Dr. John: Exclusive Song Premiere
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    Listen to both versions of "Stoop So Low," off Gov't Mule's new double album "Shout!" Two songs inspired the unique direction of Gov't Mule's new albu...
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    Former Members of The Allman Brothers Band Perform with Gov't Mule
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    Gov't Mule welcomed several special guests at Nashville, TN's famed Ryman Auditorium last night. The two-set show capped off a busy for hours for Warr...
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Tour Dates

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  • Oct 2 Wednesday
    Columbus, OH, US Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
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  • Oct 4 Friday
    Chicago, IL, US Vic Theatre
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  • Oct 5 Saturday
    Chicago, IL, US Vic Theatre
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  • Oct 24 Thursday
    Seattle, WA, US Neptune Theatre
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  • Oct 25 Friday
    Vancouver, BC, Canada Commodore Ballroom
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  • Oct 26 Saturday
    Portland, OR, US Roseland Theater
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  • Oct 27 Sunday
    Eugene, OR, US McDonald Theatre
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  • Oct 30 Wednesday
    Hollywood, CA, US Fonda Theatre
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  • Oct 31 Thursday
    Oakland, CA, US Fox Theater
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  • Nov 1 Friday
    Las Vegas, NV, US House of Blues
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  • Nov 2 Saturday
    Stateline, NV, US South Shore Room, Harrah's Lake Tahoe
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  • Nov 4 Monday
    Salt Lake City, UT, US The Depot
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  • Nov 5 Tuesday
    Denver, CO, US Ogden Theatre
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  • Nov 7 Thursday
    Tulsa, OK, US Cain's Ballroom
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  • Nov 8 Friday
    Austin, TX, US Stubb's BBQ
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  • Nov 9 Saturday
    Houston, TX, US Bayou Music Center
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  • Nov 10 Sunday
    Dallas, TX, US House of Blues
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  • Dec 27 Friday
    Upper Darby, PA, US Tower Theatre
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  • Dec 28 Saturday
    Upper Darby, PA, US Tower Theatre
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  • Jan 15 Wednesday
    Negril, Jamaica Grand Lido Negril
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Discography

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  • Shout! (2013)
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    Shout! (2013)
    Blue Note
  • By a Thread (2009)
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    By a Thread (2009)
    Provogue Music Productions
  • Mighty High (2007)
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    Mighty High (2007)
    Blue Rose
  • High & Mighty (2006)
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    High & Mighty (2006)
    Blue Rose
  • Deja Voodoo (2004)
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    Deja Voodoo (2004)
    Blue Rose
  • The Deepest End: Live in Concert (2003)
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    The Deepest End: Live in Concert (2003)
    ATO (According To Our) Records
  • Warren Haynes Presents: The Benifit Concert Vol. 2 (2003)
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    Warren Haynes Presents: The Benifit Concert Vol. 2 (2003)
    Evil Teen
  • Deep End, Vol. 2 [CD + Enhanced CD] (2002)
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    Deep End, Vol. 2 [CD + Enhanced CD] (2002)
    ATO
  • Live...With a Little Help from Our Friends, Vol. 2 (2002)
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    Live...With a Little Help from Our Friends, Vol. 2 (2002)
    Evangeline (UK)
  • The Deep End, Vol. 1 (2001)
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    The Deep End, Vol. 1 (2001)
    ATO (According To Our) Records
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