Anyone dig Government Mule besides me?

[jimmyohio75]

Warren Haynes rocks!!!

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[Steve Foley]

Oh, yeah! :rimshot :rockin

[XKnight]

I think there are a lot of fans here, myself included.

[ModdedMarshall]

saw 'em 2/2010 front row-awesome! Each musician is great in his own right and the sum is even greater than its parts!

[dsmc80]

Mule rocks! Warren is really a talent and a heck of a nice guy too.

[CBeeper]

Hvae seen them many, many times... one of my favorite bands.

[ckeathley14]

Yep.

[Roadeye]

Saw em once when Allen Woody was still alive. They were heavy.

I was in front of Allen all night. He just stood in one place, staring straight out - his eyes barely open but his pupils rolled up to the ceiling.

He didn't look too good but didn't miss a note, playing a Les Paul bass. Wonder what happened there?

[jimmyohio75]

Yeah!!! Glad to see lots of Mule fans here!!!

[Paul86]

Big fan here too!

[todd richman]

Absolutely. Not only is Warren's tone huge and his chops supreme but he is a fine vocalist and the band is one of the best live acts you will ever see.

[deltaboy]

not the mule, but one of my favorite live solos of all time
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[Cuthbert]

I saw them last year. Like getting hit over the head with a ball peen hammer for two hours.

[Mule]

Huge fan!!!!!

Love the addition of Jorgan on bass.

[relix63]

Listening to Mule playing Zeps Houses of the Holy as I type this. Big fan.

[buddaman71]

Beautifully Broken is one of my all time fave songs to play live.

[tim boehlert]

Am a big fan as well - met Matt when he and Johnny Neel were doing a duo called X2 in NYC, have worked for him since then. I try to see him anytime they come to town. I also have a friend that played with both Matt (Dickie Betts Band pre 1988), and Warren when he and Johnny had a band in Nashville - The Blues Collective. Warren is a great guy as well, fun to hang with and talk to, always accommodating, and the only one I haven't had the pleasure of working for - yet!

[chrisr777]

From the L.A. Greek a couple of years ago with Ratdog.



http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/chrisr_777/RatdogandMule011-1.jpg

[SwedeRacer]

I think its safe to say that anyone who doesn't love Mule doesn't enjoy music.

Warrens been my favorite guitar player for a couple of years now and somehow he sings better then he plays. I don't even understand how thats possible, but I aint complaining.

[jjboogie]

I would like them if Haynes had decent tone and some cool guitar riffs!

J/k!!!

Mule SMOKES!!!!!!

[wsaraceni]

i did them. warren's one of the best. my favorite. im seeing them open for dave matthews band in july and then central park NYC in august. cant wait for those shows. warren always kills when he sits in with DMB as well

[JCM 800]

Listening to Mule playing Zeps Houses of the Holy as I type this. Big fan.


I was at that show!

Love the Mule. One of the best live bands around. Every show has been killer. Jorgen has brought the band to a new level. And Warren is a really nice guy. Down to earth and genuine.

[B_of_H]

I prefer the original lineup much more than anything they've had since. (rip AW) I've seen over 20 shows..maybe 30 with at least 12 or so with the OG lineup.

fwiw - the band name is Gov't Mule, it's not an abbreviation of the full name IT IS the name of the band. (just a pet peeve of mine)

[VH5150]

Thorazine Shuffle...love the mule

[Marc Roy]

Major fan here. Dose was my introduction and I've been hooked ever since.

[louderock]

Seen them about 7 times. I was there in Atl the night they recorded "Live With A Little Help From Our Friends". Killer! Also saw them play an entire night with John Scofield. That was some jazz odyssey. RIP Woody.

[B_of_H]

Seen them about 7 times. I was there in Atl the night they recorded "Live With A Little Help From Our Friends". Killer! Also saw them play an entire night with John Scofield. That was some jazz odyssey. RIP Woody.

great stuff!!!


in lawrence one year (99?) Sco and derek trucks band were playing at liberty hall down the street from the venue mule was playing (grenada theater). Warren went up and sat in for a few songs with both DTB and Sco's band then both Sco and DT came down to the granada theater and sat in for about 30 minutes.

[vintage66]

[QUOTE=wsaraceni;8328714]i did them.

:eek:

[Holliman]

Big Warren and Matt fan here. Jorgen is coming along and is a much better fit than Andy. Danny I could do without. I'd LOVE for Mule to go back to a power trio.

[EataPeach]

I saw the last two shows Woody did...
Prior to that,I saw them when they first came out at a small club..

Killer!!

[Whiskeyrebel]

Any TGP folks like Mule? Boy I feel like a piker posting her ebecause I only have their CDs and haven't made it to any shows. But I really love listening to them and there is huge love for the band and Warren himself here on the board. With all due respect to Duane, Where It All Begins is my favorite ABB record BAR NONE.

If I were going to start a spinoff thread from this it would be "Anyone around here like oxygen and water and food besides me?"

[EataPeach]

A sleeve in progress...Theres been more added since the pic
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/EatAPeach_01/Mules.jpg

[TimD]

A sleeve in progress...Theres been more added since the pic
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/EatAPeach_01/Mules.jpg

Awesome ink man! I have the Dose album cover tattoo'd on my left shoulder but it pales in comparison to that!

I've seen the Mule about 6 times but had the pleasure of seeing them acoustic with Woody in 2000. They had played "Mountain Stage" (I live in the city Mtn Stage is broadcast) and many bands play at this bar, The Empty Glass, after Mountain Stage gigs. At first I was kind of pissed I didn't get the full on assault of the Mule but soon realized what a special treat this was.
There were maybe 100 people there and it was amazing.
Woody passed not long after that.

Tim

[Marc Roy]

I saw the last two shows Woody did...
Prior to that,I saw them when they first came out at a small club..

Killer!!

I've got a bootleg of the last Woody show in Canada - at the Comfort Zone in Toronto. The sound quality is pretty damn good as is the show. I`ve always wanted to see them live. I love the fact they play originals and throw in some covers. It`s good fun.

[Butterfly]

Love the Mule since the beginning. I love downloading the live mule tracks.

[55hz]

I saw them last year. Like getting hit over the head with a ball peen hammer for two hours.

In a good way, or what?

[DocLovett]

Hell yeah, HUGE Mule fan...one of my life's musical treats was seeing their 10th Anniversary show in New Orleans, Warren jamming with Audley Freed (another favorite) and the Dirty Dozen horn section alone made that trip worth EVERY penny we spent all week...Hell I think I still owe them money for that one :D:beer

[Marc Roy]

Hell yeah, HUGE Mule fan...one of my life's musical treats was seeing their 10th Anniversary show in New Orleans, Warren jamming with Audley Freed (another favorite) and the Dirty Dozen horn section alone made that trip worth EVERY penny we spent all week...Hell I think I still owe them money for that one :D:beer

Warren and Audley on the same stage. It don't get any better than that.

[duanesworld]

Thats awesome. The 3 headed mule is the only thing I have ever really considered for a tat. I don't think the abb at the filmore cover would really work for me.



A sleeve in progress...Theres been more added since the pic
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/EatAPeach_01/Mules.jpg

[WILLIEKENDRICK]

I was lucky enough to see them when they first formed and were leaving the Allman Bros. They were doing steady shows in Macon, GA a Elizabeth Reed Music hall and it was just MONSTEROUS. My ears still ring from those shows. :) Warren, Woody and Matt were very cool and approachable--fun guys just to shoot the breeze with and they really had something magical going on!

[vintage66]

I saw them when it was the Warren Haynes Band and again when they were Mule. Who were the bass player and drummer in the W Hanyes Band? Seems like it was Woody on bass.

[goodsal]

Just got tix to see them in Central Park in August. Can't wait!

[Marc Roy]

I wish they would play our annual Bluesfest in Ottawa (which isn't much blues given Iron Maiden and Rush are scheduled for this year). Funny how the Bluesfest staff will bend over backwards to book Kiss but won't even acknowledge the mighty Mule. I refuse to buy a festival pass until they do so.

[Two-Octave]

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DOSE.

[Two-Octave]

Warren and Audley on the same stage. It don't get any better than that.

Dear Prudence. January 2010. Ryman,Nashville,TN.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BUUYLUnnlg

[DocLovett]

Dear Prudence. January 2010. Ryman,Nashville,TN.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BUUYLUnnlg

Anytime those two play together...I've heard them do a Soulshine that was MAGICAL!!!And a 30 Days In The Hole that sent me to the woodshed for weeks!!!

[JCM 800]

I saw them when it was the Warren Haynes Band and again when they were Mule. Who were the bass player and drummer in the W Hanyes Band? Seems like it was Woody on bass.

I thought Oteil Burbridge played on the album, but I'm not sure if he toured or not.

[Marc Roy]

I'm pretty sure Oteil Burbridge played on the album, but I'm not sure if he toured or not.

What's Oteil up to these days? I dig his playing. First time I heard him was with Aquarium Rescue Unit.

That Warren Haynes solo album rocks hard. I've got it on my hard drive and listen to it constantly.

[jiml]

I thought Oteil Burbridge played on the album, but I'm not sure if he toured or not.

Lotsa guys played on that disc, including Alan Woody, Chuck Levell, Mark Quinones, Johnny Neel.

There was a club tour they did, saw them at the Terrace Club in Stamford CT. It was a crappy night, freezing rain/snow. There were about 20 people there (including bartenders, ticket takers, waitresses). They pretty much played one long set (most of the disc, some cooler covers). Warren played a Red Strat Plus through an SLO with a few pedals on the floor (I got the OK to step on stage and oogle his rig after the show). Danny Lewis played the B3, Matt Abts was the drummer and don't remember the bass player though.

After the show, Warren and the crew came right out on the floor and sat down at the table where most of the remaining "crowd" was (maybe 10 of us). He was really cool, took pics, autographs, he was fired up about the new band he was forming with Alan Woody and Matt Abts, but they didn't have a name yet.

[Uncle_Salty]

On the album, Lincoln Schleifer & Michael Rhodes trade off on bass while Steve Holly & Greg Morrow split drum duties. I thought the touring band was with Rhodes & Morrow but I'm really not sure...

[Marc Roy]

Lotsa guys played on that disc, including Alan Woody, Chuck Levell, Mark Quinones, Johnny Neel.

There was a club tour they did, saw them at the Terrace Club in Stamford CT. It was a crappy night, freezing rain/snow. There were about 20 people there (including bartenders, ticket takers, waitresses). They pretty much played one long set (most of the disc, some cooler covers). Warren played a Red Strat Plus through an SLO with a few pedals on the floor (I got the OK to step on stage and oogle his rig after the show). Danny Lewis played the B3, Matt Abts was the drummer and don't remember the bass player though.

After the show, Warren and the crew came right out on the floor and sat down at the table where most of the remaining "crowd" was (maybe 10 of us). He was really cool, took pics, autographs, he was fired up about the new band he was forming with Alan Woody and Matt Abts, but they didn't have a name yet.

Great story. I've always heard that Warren is a very down to earth guy.

[TNJ]

Bad Little Doggie!

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[coot tone]

I knew Woody from when he worked at Gruhn's. Saw the Mule numerous times with him, definitely my favorite incarnation. A few years ago I was writing for a music mag and got to interview Warren, then a couple of weeks later saw them at the Ryman in Nashville and took my 14 year old son along. Had comps and got to hand with the band backstage after the show, they were all super nice and Matt Apts spent a lot of time talking to my son (a drummer). Warren is an incredible guy and talent. Like the current incarnation better than the last one, but I'd like to see them go back to the power trio format, also.

[bigdaddy]

I don't think there will ever be another album that knocks me back on first listening quite like their first did. The first time I saw them, we saw the ABB the night before in WI then Mule @ our local watering hole in Mpls, I was flat out blown away.

Warren and Audley on the same stage. It don't get any better than that.

I won't bicker about better, but, this entire show (from JazzFest 2008) was spec-freakin-tacular!

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The guest list is a veritable who's who of JazzFest tradition.

1st Set: Unring The Bell, Blind Man In The Dark, You Got Me Hummin *(1), Parchman Farm *(1), Come On In My Kitchen intro (2), Fortunate Son *(3), Sailing Shoes *(3), Hey Julia *(3), Sneakin Sally Through The Alley *(3), When The Levee Breaks (4), Gold Dust Woman (5), Who Knows *(6), Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home (7), Goin' Out West (8)
2nd Set: Africa (9), 32-20 Blues (10), The Sky Is Crying *(11), Everyday I Have The Blues *(12), Three String George (13), Thorazine Shuffle
Encore: Soulshine (14)
Setlist Notes: * First Time Played; (1) Dave Malone; (2) Bela Fleck; (3) Ivan Neville, George Porter; (4) Kirk Douglas, Owen Biddle; (5) Grace Potter; (6) Grace Potter, Brendan Bayliss; (7) Sonny Landreth; (8) Eric McFadden; (9) Ivan Neville, Stanton Moore, Cyril Neville, Eric Krasno; (10) Count M'Butu, Kofi Burbridge, Eric Krasno; (11) Walter Trout, Count M'Butu, Henry Butler; (12) Wolfman Alter Williams, Yonrico Scott, Count M'Butu; (13) Count M'Butu, Yonrico Scott; (14) Gospel Intro

The night before didn't suck either.

1st Set: Smokestack Lightning (1), Wandering Child, Dear Prudence *(2), That's What Love Will Make You Do (3), Perfect Shelter, Spanish Moon (4), Death Don't Have No Mercy (4), Brighter Days, Child Of The Earth, Grinnin' In Your Face (5), Million Miles From Yesterday (5)
2nd Set: Nutbush City Limits *(6), Whole Lotta Love *(7), Ain't No Love In The Heart Of the City *(8), Streamline Woman, Brand New Angel, Loser (8)> Terrapin Station (8)> Loser (8), I'm A Ram, Unblow Your Horn (9)> Reblow Your Mind (9), Gilded Splinters *(10), Fortune Teller *(11), Larger Than Life, Sco-Mule (12)
Encore: Mule (12)
Setlist Notes: * First Time Played; (1) John Butler; (2) Jake Cinninger on guitar; (3) Henry Butler and Roosevelt Collier; (4) Dirty Dozen Brass Band and DJ Logic; (5) Ruthie Foster; (6) Grace Potter, Scott Tournet; (7) Grace Potter, Scott Tournet, Rich Vogel; (8) Wolfman Walter Washington; (9) Mike Gordon, Steve Molitz; (10) Cyril Neville; (11) Papa Mali, Ian Neville, Cyril Neville; (12) Cyril Neville, Papa Mali; (13) Tim Greene

At one point there were torrents out there with links @ etree.org. 5/2/08 is still in the db, but 5/3 seems to have disappeared.

[Marc Roy]

Good Lord! Now that's my idea of a concert.

[tim boehlert]

I saw them when it was the Warren Haynes Band and again when they were Mule. Who were the bass player and drummer in the W Hanyes Band? Seems like it was Woody on bass.

I saw WHB in Syracuse, and Joe English was the drummer... I'd have to see if I can find out the rest of the bandmates though.

[russiancrowe]

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Love Chuck's intro on this performance.

[ggwwbb]

I've seen them several times and have about a dozen or so of their shows downloaded from MuleTracks. The first time I saw them was at Cain's Ballroom (an awesome place to see anyone!) right after their debut. There were maybe 50-75 people there and they rocked the place like it was a packed arena! I love all of their records, but they are a much, much better live band!

"Beautifully Broken" from the Deepest End live CD/DVD has got to be one of the most powerful musical performances ever recorded. I wish I could have been there that night.

Personally, I thought Andy Hess was a great bassist for them, but Jorgen, now that he's really found his place in the band, is awesome!! And I really like them having Danny Louis in the band too. Adds a great dimension to the band.

[Alvis]

Nah, hate 'em .....

[vintage66]

Btw, to the op, they always abreviate the name-Gov't Mule.

[SkydogFan81]

Of Course! How could you not dig WH:idea :rockin

[TimD]

Just scored tickets to see The Mule at a verrry small outdoor venue in WV. The wife bought them for me for my BDay. To say I'm excited is an understatement. This will be my third time seeing them. The cool thing is the venue is festival seating and I WILL BE front and center staring Warren down as if he owed me money.

[TimD]

Bumping this just to add to my previous post. Not only did I get to see a kickass Mule show last night, but was able to meet Warren after the gig. Highlight of my week for sure!

The band was on fire and sounded great, played for about three hours.

Tim

[crzyfngers]

Nah, hate 'em .....

now alvis, we know you're kiddin'.

[FFTT]

They are playing the Loudoun Parks Summer Concert series Sunday August 8th.

Poor Charlie Daniels Band is playing tomorrow in this record heat.

[direwolf]

10 bucks in Buffalo. Hell yeah.

[Ud Reks]

10 bucks in Buffalo. Hell yeah.

I have tickets to that, right on the Harbor at the Erie Canal Terminus. Should be fantastic.

[Two-Octave]

http://www.iclips.net/watch/hullabalou-festival-broadcast

[jcf33]

Love the Mule!!!! Saw at Sloss Furnace in Birmingham this past Thurs...front row, right in front of Warren. My first time to see them and when it was over, I just stood there and thought, "What did I just witness?" Absolutely killer live band!!!!

[greggorypeccary]

Gonna see them in a couple hours!

[PedalFreak]

I love Govt Mule. Been able to hang out with the band a few times, some of the nicest guys you've ever met.

[rmj254]

Absolutely, I do. I'm a huge Mule fan, but haven't listened to them in a bit since I've been on a grunge/metal kick. They are fantastic (particularly the Allen Woody years).

[traviswalk]

Mega Mule fan here, love em.

[Tonal Comfort]

Just got the "By A Thread" Album as well as the 2007 live release "Holy Haunted House" which finds Warren and crew (with a little help from Audley Freed on guitar) covering Led Zep's "Houses of the Holy" in its entirety. I've been enjoying both releases.

I last saw Mule live in 2002. I think its time to see them again!

[mrmurph]

I absolutely Dig 'em !

[amoodymule]

YEP! :D hence the name "amoodymule" I am and have been since they toured the 1st CD, got to meet Woody in 96, very cool dude :drink
I dig Andy's playing, always did and I do think Jorgen fits well, some of the best LIVE shows I have ever seen...

TURN IT UP!!!!!!!