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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. Live at Roseland Ballroom 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 later 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. Live...With a Little Help from Our Friends 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.

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Gov't Mule Announces Five Co-Headlining Shows with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Photo Gov't Mule Announces Five Co-Headlining Shows with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
by Michael Major - May 02, 2022

Following the success and fun of last summer’s tour together, Gov’t Mule – led by GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes – and GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and horn-blower Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue have announced a run of five co-headlini...

Gov't Mule Reveals Additional Dates For Upcoming U.S. Summer Tour Photo Gov't Mule Reveals Additional Dates For Upcoming U.S. Summer Tour
by Michael Major - April 25, 2022

Commencing June 3rd in Haynes’ hometown of Asheville, NC, the cross-country outing will incorporate a mix of headlining shows and festival appearances along with select multi-band/support dates alongside the likes of ZZ Top, Turnpike Troubadours, Grace Potter, and Willie Nelson on his Outlaw Music F...

Gov't Mule Releases 'Heavy Load Blues' Deluxe Edition Photo Gov't Mule Releases 'Heavy Load Blues' Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - April 01, 2022

The deluxe version, now available on vinyl as well, features 8 additional studio and live tracks, including the Haynes original “Hiding Place” as well as covers originally by Savoy Brown, Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush. Listen to the deluxe album and watch the new music video now!...

Gov't Mule Announces Deluxe Version of 'Heavy Load Blues' Photo Gov't Mule Announces Deluxe Version of 'Heavy Load Blues'
by Michael Major - March 21, 2022

The deluxe version, which will also officially be available on vinyl as of April 1st, features 8 additional studio and live tracks, including covers originally by Savoy Brown, Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush in addition to “Hiding Place.” Pre-save the new album now!...

Legendary Heart Vocalist Ann Wilson Announces New Album 'Fierce Bliss' Photo Legendary Heart Vocalist Ann Wilson Announces New Album 'Fierce Bliss'
by Michael Major - February 08, 2022

Perhaps that is why the soul (and, indeed title) of her latest album, Fierce Bliss offers such universally entertaining, engaging, honest and safe harbor from these unpredictable times. Watch the music video for the album's first single, 'Greed,' now!...

Gov't Mule's 'Heavy Load Blues' Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart Photo Gov't Mule's 'Heavy Load Blues' Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart
by Michael Major - November 24, 2021

The first-ever blues album from Gov’t Mule, Heavy Load Blues, has officially debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart, marking the renowned quartet’s third album in their storied career to enter the Billboard charts at the top spot. Listen to the new album now!...

Gov't Mule Releases First-Ever Blues Album 'Heavy Load Blues' Photo Gov't Mule Releases First-Ever Blues Album 'Heavy Load Blues'
by Michael Major - November 12, 2021

Today, renowned quartet Gov’t Mule – led by GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes – has released their first-ever blues album, Heavy Load Blues. A deluxe edition featuring additional studio and live tracks, including another Haynes original and covers i...

Bob Morelli Celebrates 'Cool is Forever Consulting' One Year Anniversary Photo Bob Morelli Celebrates 'Cool is Forever Consulting' One Year Anniversary
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 15, 2021

This approach attracted the best labels, artists in the music business including Jason Aldean, Mumford and Sons, Alabama Shakes, Kelsea Ballerini, Phoenix, Bayside, LoCash, Daya, Noah Cyrus, and more....

Willie Nelson, Family & Friends Back on the Road Again With Outlaw Music Festival Tou Photo Willie Nelson, Family & Friends Back on the Road Again With Outlaw Music Festival Tour
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021

Tickets for the general public go on sale Thursday, May 27, at 10 AM (local for each venue). VIP packages including great seats and exclusive festival merchandise will be available....

Livestream Concert Platform TourGigs Announces Valentine's Day Concerts With Josh Gro Photo Livestream Concert Platform TourGigs Announces Valentine's Day Concerts With Josh Groban And Air Supply
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 11, 2021

Livestream concert experience industry leader TourGigs has announced multiple major upcoming shows in 2021 including two Valentine's Day concerts with Josh Groban and Air Supply, in addition to a partnership with iconic Austin-based blues venue Antone's to produce various livestream shows this year....

Black Pistol Fire's New Album 'Look Alive,' Available Now Via Black Hill Records Photo Black Pistol Fire's New Album 'Look Alive,' Available Now Via Black Hill Records
by A.A. Cristi - January 29, 2021

The Austin rock group Black Pistol Fire is back with a brand-new full-length album, Look Alive, out January 29 via Black Hill Records. ...

Black Pistol Fire: Debut New Live Video For “Level” On American Songwriter Photo Black Pistol Fire: Debut New Live Video For “Level” On American Songwriter
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2021

As the Austin rock group Black Pistol Fire gear up for the release of their new album Look Alive, watch guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Kevin McKeown deliver a sedated live performance of the band's song “Level” exclusively today, on American Songwriter.com, HERE.   ...

Black Pistol Fire Set To Release 'Look Alive' Jan. 29 Photo Black Pistol Fire Set To Release 'Look Alive' Jan. 29
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 16, 2020

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Black Pistol Fire Unveil New Live Video For Single “Temper, Temper” Photo Black Pistol Fire Unveil New Live Video For Single “Temper, Temper”
by A.A. Cristi - December 04, 2020

BLACK PISTOL FIRE return today with a new live video for the single, “Temper, Temper,” watch the ferocious live clip shot in the band’s hometown of Austin, TX on Rolling Stone Australia HERE....

Daniela Cotton Brings 'A Different War' to ROCK FOR RELIEF Benefit Photo Daniela Cotton Brings 'A Different War' to ROCK FOR RELIEF Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - July 01, 2020

Riding a new wave of critical acclaim from A Different War, her incredibly timely and most politically charged album to date, widely heralded Biracial blues-rocker DANIELIA COTTON has risen again into the light, fiercely and defiantly, to join a star-studded lineup for “Rock for Relief,” the star-st...

moe. to Release First Album in Six Years Photo moe. to Release First Album in Six Years
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 09, 2020

moe. is celebrating its milestone 30th anniversary year with the release of their long awaited new album – the groundbreaking jam band's first studio LP in more than six years. ...

Danielia Cotton Re-Emerges With 'A Different War' To Confront Race, Gender, And Wealt Photo Danielia Cotton Re-Emerges With 'A Different War' To Confront Race, Gender, And Wealth
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2020

Set for release May 29 on all major digital platforms through Cottontown Music, the six-song opus finds the “fiery rock vocalist” (American Songwriter), whose voice gives her songs “stunning power” (No Depression), speaking to these extraordinary times by unloading her sin while the world around her...

Lettuce Announces New Studio Album RESONATE Photo Lettuce Announces New Studio Album RESONATE
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 19, 2020

As the follow up to their 2019 GRAMMY® Award-nominated album Elevate, genre-defying funk-jazz-soul-hip-hop-psychedelic-jam-rock-experimental music titans LETTUCE have announced their seventh studio album, Resonate, will be coming this spring. Set for release on Friday, May 8th via Round Hill Records...

Jake Shimabukuro Releases New Album 'Trio' Photo Jake Shimabukuro Releases New Album 'Trio'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 11, 2020

Jake Shimabukuro has been redefining what the ukulele is capable of for the last 20 years, and on 14 February 2020, he returns with his new album 'Trio,' his first on Music Theories Recordings, a division of Mascot Label Group....

Mountain Jam Music Festival Announces 2020 Weekend Lineup, Featuring Gov't Mule, Bran Photo Mountain Jam Music Festival Announces 2020 Weekend Lineup, Featuring Gov't Mule, Brandi Carlile, & More! 
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 06, 2020

Mountain Jam, one of the Northeast's largest rock n' roll music festivals, now in its 16th continuous year, has announced its lineup for the three-day music extravaganza May 29-31, 2020. The Festival will feature over 30 bands across three days including headliners Trey Anastasio Band, Gov't Mule, a...

Lockn' 2020 Announces Initial Lineup Photo Lockn' 2020 Announces Initial Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 22, 2020

LOCKN' has announced an extraordinary initial lineup for the upcoming special edition of the beloved camping festival. Set for June 19-21, 2020, the 8th annual LOCKN' will be an all-star celebration of Phil Lesh's upcoming 80th birthday, taking place as always at Infinity Downs & Oak Ridge Farm, LOC...

Lettuce Releases Official Video for 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World' Photo Lettuce Releases Official Video for 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World'
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 18, 2019

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Watch a Cut from Warren Haynes' Upcoming Live Film and Album Photo Watch a Cut from Warren Haynes' Upcoming Live Film and Album
by Abigail Charpentier - November 14, 2019

The latest cut from GRAMMY Award-winning artist and guitar legend Warren Haynes' upcoming live film and album, Warren Haynes Presents: The Benefit Concert Volume 16, for Hard Working Americans' 'Stomp & Holler' can be viewed here! Recorded at Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam on December 13, 2014, superg...

The Allman Betts Band Announce Full Lineup For ALLMAN FAMILY REVIVAL Photo The Allman Betts Band Announce Full Lineup For ALLMAN FAMILY REVIVAL
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 06, 2019

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Grand Point North Announces Set Times and Art Installation Photo Grand Point North Announces Set Times and Art Installation
by Abigail Charpentier - August 30, 2019

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