Rock torchbearers GOV’T MULE will be re-releasing their incredible live set of Pink Floyd songs, ‘Dark Side of the Mule’ on glow in the dark 2LP vinyl on 27 May via Provogue / Mascot Label Group.
The album captures their 90-minute set of Pink Floyd covers recorded during the band’s 2008 Halloween show at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston, MA. During the performance they put their own stamp on Floyd’s expansive repertoire including “Breathe (In The Air)”, “Money”, “Time”, “Comfortably Numb,” “Fearless” and “Wish You Were Here”.
This was the second out of three special cover sets they did in their late-00s Halloween tradition. Previously, they had played a Led Zeppelin celebration in 2007 with a Rolling Stones spectacular that came in 2009 – the later also recently re-released via Provogue.
Dark Side of the Mule was originally released in December 2014 as part of the band celebrating their 20th anniversary and highlight the group’s versatility and epic, fearless live performances. No two Gov’t Mule shows are alike, as the band draws on the more than 300 songs in their repertoire to create a unique experience each and every time. Their steadily expanding fan base knows that the Mule always has something special waiting for them. Expect the unexpected.
The deep chemistry and steely confidence shared by the quartet allow them to tackle any form of music and stamp it their own while remaining true to the spirit and intent of the original. This can of course be heard any time guitarist-singer Warren Haynes, drummer Matt Abts, bassist Jorgen Carlsson and multi-instrumentalist Danny Louis take the stage, but a series of new live archival releases really drives the point home.
Warren Haynes’ unparalleled ability to bring together different musicians into a cohesive whole or to pull off epic musical happenings is one of the many reasons why Haynes stands apart from the many great front men and guitarists who have graced the musical landscape. Combined with his guitar and vocal mastery, these skills have made him an in-demand presence and indispensable musical ally for many.
Track list One Of These Days Fearless Pigs On The Wing, Pt. 2 Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1 – 5 Have A Cigar Breathe (In The Air) Time Money Comfortably Numb Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 6 – 9 Wish You Were Here
Southern rock icons GOV’T MULE will be releasing their incredible live set of Rollings Stones songs, ‘Stoned Side of the Mule’ on CD and digitally for the first time as well as on transparent blue and transparent red 2LP vinyl. It will be released on 27 May via Provogue / Mascot Label Group.
The album captures an iconic night at The Tower Theater, Pennsylvania, on 31 October 2009. It followed the tradition of the bands special Halloween night performances. This was the third in the series of shows, paying homage to Messrs Jagger, Richards, Watts, Wyman, Wood and Jones of with a set of over two hours of solely The Rolling Stones covers. Previously, they had played Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd celebrations.
The album was initially released by Provogue in 2014 on a limited vinyl LP to celebrate the bands 20th anniversary and quickly sold out. But it has now been repressed and available in multiple formats.
On the album, they lovingly and gloriously travel through the Stones catalogue. The quartet’s deep chemistry and steely confidence allow them to tackle any form of music and stamp it their own while remaining true to the spirit and intent of the original. This can be heard any time guitarist-singer Warren Haynes, drummer Matt Abts, bassist Jorgen Carlsson and multi-instrumentalist Danny Louis take the stage, but a series of new live archival releases really drives the point home.
The show featured a long and varied set of impassioned, expertly executed covers as only the Mule can deliver, with special guests Jackie Greene (Phil Lesh & Friends, Black Crowes, Trigger Hippy) and saxophonist Steve Elson (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Radiohead, David Bowie).
They run through hits such as “Under My Thumb,” “Angie,” “Paint it Black,” and “Wild Horses”, as well as songs such as Bitch,” “Slave,” “Shattered,” “Ventilator Blues”, and more.
The rock torchbearers have an always epic and fearless live performance ethic which means no two Gov’t Mule shows are alike, as the band draws on the more than 300 songs in their repertoire (and often a host of special guests) to create a unique experience each and every time.
Track list 1 Under My Thumb (4:51) 2 Monkey Man (5:18) 3 Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) (4:42) 4 Paint It Black (4:16) 5 Angie (4:57) 6 Ventilator Blues (7:38) 7 Shattered (4:10) 8 Wild Horses (06:25) 9 Bitch (04:59) 10 Slave (08:05) 11 Play With Fire (02:54) 12 Can’t You Hear Me Knocking (08:07) 13 Brown Sugar (05:04)
Rock titans GOV’T MULE are set to release Bring On The Music – Live at The Capitol Theatre, a brand new live CD/DVD package out June 28th via Provogue / Mascot Label Group. Today the band has unveiled a new video “Endless Parade”, watch it here:
Warren Haynes on Endless Parade:
“One of my favorites. This version of Endless Parade captures the moody, mellow, bluesy side of Government Mule. Cool conversational interplay throughout the ending that’s different every night.”
“Bring On The Music – Live at The Capitol Theatre” was filmed at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, on April 27th and 28th, 2018, the 9-camera video shoot was directed by renowned music photographer and director Danny Clinch (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Phish). The release features more than 2 hours of live music, a full-length concert film, interviews with the band, behind-the-scenes footage, photos shot by Danny Clinch over the years, and more.
This is the first time that Gov’t Mule’s updated stage set and production have been filmed, bringing the excitement and spectacle of a Gov’t Mule show directly into fans’ homes.
The release will be available in a variety of configurations: a 2 CD/2 DVD deluxe package (the CD and DVD feature entirely different track lists and includes bonus videos of “Soulshine” and “Traveling Tune”), two separate double-vinyl packages, digital, Blu-ray and a 2-CD package (featuring audio from the film).
The title, Bring On The Music, taken from Gov’t Mule’s song of the same name that touches upon the passing of time and appreciating life’s journey, is a nod to the band’s treasured relationship with their fans. The Capitol Theatre has been the backdrop of many unforgettable shows for the band and is one of Gov’t Mule’s favorite venues to play. Inviting longtime Mule photographer and friend Danny Clinch to direct the film was also something of a destined choice, as Clinch’s relationship with Haynes pre-dates the band’s formation. A wide-ranging song selection from Gov’t Mule’s acclaimed catalog is featured on the deluxe release. Highlights include “Life Before Insanity” (the title track from their 2000 studio album), “Mr. Man” (from their 2004 album Déjà Voodoo) and several songs from the band’s most recent studio album Revolution Come… Revolution Go.
Rock titans GOV’T MULE are set to release of Bring On The Music – Live at The Capitol Theatre, a brand new live CD/DVD package out June 28th via Provogue / Mascot Label Group. Today the band has unveiled a new video for the song “Mr. Man”, taken from the upcoming CD/DVD. Watch it here:
Warren Haynes on Mr. Man:
“This is a cool version of Mr. Man which is a song we stopped playing for a while but recently brought back. Glad we captured this version which breaks down at the end and goes somewhere different than the usual arrangement.”
The title, Bring On The Music, taken from Gov’t Mule’s song of the same name that touches upon the passing of time and appreciating life’s journey, is a nod to the band’s treasured relationship with their fans. The Capitol Theatre has been the backdrop of many unforgettable shows for the band and is one of Gov’t Mule’s favorite venues to play. Inviting longtime Mule photographer and friend Danny Clinch to direct the film was also something of a destined choice, as Clinch’s relationship with Haynes pre-dates the band’s formation. A wide-ranging song selection from Gov’t Mule’s acclaimed catalog is featured on the deluxe release. Highlights include “Life Before Insanity” (the title track from their 2000 studio album), “Mr. Man” (from their 2004 album Déjà Voodoo) and several songs from the band’s most recent studio album Revolution Come… Revolution Go.
This is the first time that Gov’t Mule’s updated stage set and production have been filmed, bringing the excitement and spectacle of a Gov’t Mule show directly into fans’ homes.
The release will be available in a variety of configurations: a 2 CD/2 DVD deluxe package (the CD and DVD feature entirely different track lists and includes bonus videos of “Soulshine” and “Traveling Tune”), two separate double-vinyl packages, digital, Blu-ray and a 2-CD package (featuring audio from the film).
Rock titans GOV’T MULE are set to release of Bring On The Music – Live at The Capitol Theatre, a brand new live CD/DVD package out June 28th via Provogue /Mascot Label Group. Today the band has unveiled a new video “The Man I Want To Be” from the album, watch it here:
Warren Haynes on The Man I Want To Be:
” Another song from our newest studio album REVOLUTION COME, REVOLUTION GO which features a lot of different influences. This version of The Man I Want To Be captures the electric gospel soul side of Gov’t Mule.”
Bring On The Music – Live at The Capitol Theatre was filmed at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, on April 27th and 28th, 2018, the 9-camera video shoot was directed by renowned music photographer and director Danny Clinch (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Phish).The release features more than 2 hours of live music, a full-length concert film, interviews with the band, behind-the-scenes footage, photos shot by Danny Clinch over the years, and more.
Also watch a video trailer for “Bring On The Music”, here:
This is the first time that Gov’t Mule’s updated stage set and production have been filmed, bringing the excitement and spectacle of a Gov’t Mule show directly into fans’ homes.
The release will be available in a variety of configurations: a 2 CD/2 DVD deluxe package (the CD and DVD feature entirely different track lists and includes bonus videos of “Soulshine” and “Traveling Tune”), two separate double-vinyl packages, digital, Blu-ray and a 2-CD package (featuring audio from the film).
The title, Bring On The Music, taken from Gov’t Mule’s song of the same name that touches upon the passing of time and appreciating life’s journey, is a nod to the band’s treasured relationship with their fans. The Capitol Theatre has been the backdrop of many unforgettable shows for the band and is one of Gov’t Mule’s favorite venues to play. Inviting longtime Mule photographer and friend Danny Clinch to direct the film was also something of a destined choice, as Clinch’s relationship with Haynes pre-dates the band’s formation. A wide-ranging song selection from Gov’t Mule’s acclaimed catalog is featured on the deluxe release. Highlights include “Life Before Insanity” (the title track from their 2000 studio album), “Mr. Man” (from their 2004 album Déjà Voodoo) and several songs from the band’s most recent studio album Revolution Come… Revolution Go.
GOV’T MULE REMAINING EUROPEAN TOUR DATES June 4 – Paris, France @ La Cigale June 5 – Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique June 6 – Frankfurt Am Main, Germany @ Batschkapp June 8 – Raalte, Netherlands @ Ribs & Blues Raalte June 9 – Alkmaar, Netherlands @ Podium Victorie
Rock titans GOV’T MULE have released “Life Before Insanity”, the first cut from their forthcoming live album and film package, Bring On The Music – Live at The Capitol Theatre out June 28th via Provogue / Mascot Label Group.
The film, directed by renowned music photographer and director Danny Clinch (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Phish)in a 9-camera shoot,was captured during two special nights at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, on April 27th and 28th, 2018. Led by the rich, honeyed vocals of Gov’t Mule front man GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, producer, and revered guitarist Warren Haynes, “Life Before Insanity” showcases the band’s jam-packed live spectacle and master musicianship through a cinematic lens that is sure to thrill fans. Haynes shares, “I’m happy we included the song “Life Before Insanity,” the title track of our third record, as it is a good representation of that era of the band. The fans will enjoy it as it hadn’t been performed in quite a while and we just recently started playing it again.”
PRESS HEREto pre-order the live album/film package and receive an instant download of the live rendition of “Life Before Insanity,” a song that first debuted as the title track to Gov’t Mule’s 2000 studio album. PRESS HERE(or watch below) to watch the teaser for the Bring On The Music – Live at The Capitol Theatre release, featuring more than5 hours of live music including a full-length concert film, interviews with the band, behind-the-scenes footage, photos shot by Danny Clinch over the years, andmore. This is the first time that Gov’t Mule’s updated stage set and production have been filmed, bringing the excitement and spectacle of a Gov’t Mule show directly into fans’ homes. The release will be available in a variety of configurations: a 2 CD/2 DVD deluxe package (the CD and DVD feature entirely different track lists and includes bonus videos of“Soulshine” and“Traveling Tune”), two separate double-vinyl packages, digital, Blu-ray and a 2-CD package (featuring audio from the film).Check out the first interview about the release with Warren Haynes via Rolling Stone.
The title, Bring On The Music, taken from Gov’t Mule’s song of the same name that touches upon the passing of time and appreciating life’s journey, is a nod to the band’s treasured relationship with their fans. The Capitol Theatre has been the backdrop of many unforgettable shows for the band and is one of Gov’t Mule’s favorite venues to play. Inviting longtime Mule photographer and friend Danny Clinch to direct the film was also something of a destined choice, as Clinch’s relationship with GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, producer, and revered guitarist Warren Haynes pre-dates the band’s formation. A wide-ranging song selection from Gov’t Mule’s acclaimed catalog is featured on the releases.
Gov’t Mule will travel across the pond for their UK/European run which kicks off on May 27th in Glasgow before returning for the US leg of their summer tour on June 21stin Cincinnati, OH. Please visit www.mule.net for all ticketing details. Gov’t Mule will also headline Mountain Jam with a double-header performance on June 14th and 15that Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Warren Haynes will return as co-presenter of the festival for its 15th year.
CD/2 DVD DELUXE PACKAGE TRACK LISTING
**For further details on all other configurations pleasePRESS HERE
CD ONE
1. Hammer & Nails
2. Thorazine Shuffle
3. Larger Than Life
4. Forsaken Savior
5. Broke Down On The Brazos
6. Endless Parade
7. Lola Leave Your Light On
8. Blind Man In The Dark
9. Raven Black Night
CD TWO
1. Traveling Tune (alternate version)
2. Stone Cold Rage
3. Whisper In Your Soul
4. Little Toy Brain
5. Trane > Eternity’s Breath > St. Stephen (jam)
6. Pressure Under Fire
7. Fool’s Moon
8. Revolution Come, Revolution Go (alternate version)
9. Bring On The Music
DVD ONE
Intro
Traveling Tune (part 1)
Railroad Boy
Mule
Beautifully Broken
Drawn That Way
The Man I Want To Be
Funny Little Tragedy > Message In A Bottle > Funny Little Tragedy
Far Away
Sin’s A Good Man’s Brother
Mr. Man
DVD TWO
Life Before Insanity
Thorns Of Life
Trane
Revolution Come, Revolution Go
No Need To Suffer
Dreams & Songs
Time To Confess
Comeback
World Boss
Bring On The Music
Traveling Tune (part 2)
Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground
Bonus DVD content:
Soulshine video
Traveling Tune video (Warren Haynes solo)
Plus rare photos by Danny Clinch of the band through the years!
GOV’T MULE TOUR DATES
May 27 – Glasgow, United Kingdom @ O2 Academy Glasgow May 28 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom @ Boiler Shop May 29 – Leeds, United Kingdom @ Stylus May 31 – Birmingham, United Kingdom @ Birmingham Town Hall June 1 – London, United Kingdom @ O2 Forum Kentish Town June 2 – Manchester, United Kingdom @ Manchester Academy 2 June 4 – Paris, France @ La Cigale June 5 – Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique June 6 – Frankfurt Am Main, Germany @ Batschkapp June 8 – Raalte, Netherlands @ Ribs & Blues Raalte June 9 – Alkmaar, Netherlands @ Podium Victorie
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