Jan 26, 2015 When Gov’t Mule paired with John Scofield during Sept. 1999 for a pair of shows in Georgia, Warren Haynes acknowledges it “was definitely a head-scratcher” for the Mule’s then-burgeoning fan base. “I think there were some people in the audience that had no idea we were going to do that much instrumental music and that […]

Jan 23, 2015 Sometimes when Gov’t Mule breaks out the song “If Heartaches Were Nickels,” fans mistake it for a Joe Bonamassa cover, since that fiery guitar hero has made it a staple of his set ever since he recorded it in 2000. Gov’t Mule didn’t begin playing it on tour until 2013; even now it shows up […]

Jan 21, 2015 Since the news came out that Gov’t Mule—the power trio that began as a part-time side project for then-Allman Brothers Band guitarist/singer Warren Haynes and bassist Allen Woody but which, along with drummer Matt Abts, was so well-received that the southern-roots jam band ultimately took on an unexpected life of its own—was finally releasing Sco-Mule, […]

Jan 15, 2015 To blues fans, the dissolution of the Allman Brothers Band is a monumental milestone on the musical calendar and a huge loss to the genre. Forty five years after first putting their souls on the line with improvising guitar flourishes between the late Duane Allman and Dickey Betts, the current iteration of the group brought […]

Jan 15, 2015 On Jan. 27, Gov’t Mule will release ’Sco-Mule,’ a document of their 1999 concerts with jazz guitarist John Scofield. You can listen to their cover of ‘Pass the Peas’ — a 1972 instrumental hit by the J.B.’s., James Brown’s backup band — below. It’s an exclusive premiere. The two shows that comprise the two-CD, three-hour […]

Jan 14, 2015 The full Mountain Jam Festival lineup has been announced! As previously announced, Gov’t Mule wil be playing two sets (including a late-night Dark Side of the Mule) along with The Black Keys, Robert Plant & the Sensational Space Shifters, Alabama Shakes, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Moe., Michael Franti and Spearhead and more! Tickets are ON SALE […]

Jan 13, 2015 Evil Teen Records has teamed up with Jammer.FM to bring you an opportunity to win a Sco-Mule Vinyl Test Pressing, LP and 2-CD Set! Head on over to EvilTeenRecords.Jammer.FM and share the contest with your friends for your chance to win! Pre-Order on iTunes Pre-Order the MP3 on Amazon Pre-Order the CD on Amazon Pre-Order […]

Jan 13, 2015 The long-awaited Sco-Mule album will finally see the light of day in just two weeks and you can ensure that you’re one of the first to get it. Pre-Order Sco-Mule from iTunes and/or Amazon and have it delivered for release day – January 27th. Pre-Order on iTunes Pre-Order the MP3 on Amazon Pre-Order the CD on Amazon Pre-Order […]

Jan 9, 2015 Warren will join Phil Lesh & Friends to celebrate Phil’s 75th birthday at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY this March. Tickets are on sale Saturday, January 10th at 12pm noon ET. Joining Phil and Warren will be Eric Krasno (3/15 & 3/16), Rob Barraco, John Molo, and Barry Sless (3/18 & 3/19). Sunday, […]

Jan 6, 2015 Gov’t Mule refuses to allow itself to become predictable. Even as the quartet continues an over decade-long tradition of New Year’s runs in New York and Philadelphia, the two nights at The Beacon Theatre in found Warren Haynes and co. looking and moving forward, using the past as touch-points for progress. Cover material and guest […]

Jan 5, 2015 Six new shows have been added to the 2015 Sco-Mule Winter Tour with John Scofield. Pre-sales begin Wednesday, January 7th at 12pm (noon) local time at Mule.net. Public on-sales will follow this Friday, January 9th. 2/22 • Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV 2/23 • Belly Up, Aspen in Aspen, CO 3/7 • […]

Jan 5, 2015 It was a very emotional year for Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes. In 2014, not only was he celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band, but he bid farewell to the group which spawned Gov’t Mule two decades ago, the Allman Brothers Band. The legendary Southern rock group, fronted by Gregg Allman, officially called it quits […]

Dec 30, 2014 Yesterday, Warren stopped by Q104.3FM in New York to talk about Gov’t Mule’s annual New Year’s run, archival releases, 20th Anniversary and perform a special rendition of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” Dark Side of the Mule is out now! Download on iTunes Amazon Deluxe CD Amazon Vinyl

Dec 29, 2014 When one artist covers another artist, particularly on some fairly seminal works, there are two schools of thought. Should the songs be played close to the vest, adhering fairly tightly to the originals, or should the remakes be wild and expansive, using the originals as foundations from which to jump into the unknown? Gov’t Mule […]

Dec 29, 2014 Gov’t Mule has a specialty for every season. In spring and summer you’ll find them headlining festivals everywhere—including an annual appearance at the Mountain Jam Festival that frontman Warren Haynes helped found. Come fall and winter, Mule fans clamor for tickets to the band’s musically-costumed Halloween and New Year’s Eve shows. Haynes also organizes the […]