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Gov’t Mule gears up for road work behind new album

Published June 25, 2001 05:16 PM

By Jon Zahlaway / LiveDaily Senior Writer

Gov’t Mule will support its forthcoming release, “The Deep End,” with a two-month long U.S. tour that will kick off in early September.

Prior to that outing, Mule vocalist-guitarist Warren Haynes has three acoustic-solo performances scheduled in July, all of which are opening dates for Phil Lesh and Friends, and Gov’t Mule has an Aug. 17 concert.

In addition to Haynes, Gov’t Mule’s touring lineup will feature drummer Matt Abts, keyboardist Chuck Leavell (The Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers Band) and rotating bassists Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers Band) and David Schools (Widespread Panic). Details on which bassist is appearing at which dates appear in the itinerary below.

Gov’t Mule’s tour is currently scheduled to wrap up on Oct. 27, on which date the group plans to give a performance at the New Orleans Voodoo Fest, followed by a late-night/early-morning set at the New Orleans House of Blues.

“The Deep End” is due out in September, according to the Gov’t Mule’s official website. The album is a tribute to late Gov’t mule bassist Allen Woody, who died last summer. It features 21 new songs written by Haynes, and 25 different bass players.

Bassists that appear on “The Deep End” include both Burbridge and Schools, as well as Les Claypool (Primus), Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead, Phil & Friends), Bootsy Collins (James Brown, George Clinton & P-Funk), John Entwistle (The Who), Mike Watt (Minutemen/Firehose) and Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers).

Gov’t Mule’s most recent studio release is last year’s “Life Before Insanity.”

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

Warren Haynes (opening for Phil Lesh & Friends)

July
3 - Eugene, OR - Cuthbert Amphitheater
15 - Noblesville, IN - Deer Creek
26 - Wantagh, NY - Jones Beach

Gov’t Mule

August
17 - Mariaville, NY - The Summit (w/Oteil Burbridge)

September
1 - Union Grove, NC - Van Hoy Farms (w/Oteil Burbridge)
2 - Union Grove, NC - Van Hoy Farms (w/Dave Schools)
7 - Nashville, TN - 328 Performance Hall (w/Dave Schools)
8 - Gainesville, FL - Florida Theatre, Univ. of Fla. (w/Dave Schools)
14 - Denver, CO - The Fillmore (w/Dave Schools)
15 - Telluride, CO - Telluride Blues & Brews (w/Dave Schools)
17 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox (w/Dave Schools)
18 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom (w/Dave Schools)
20 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theater (w/Oteil Burbridge & guests)
21 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues (w/Dave Schools)
22 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues (w/Dave Schools)
24 - Scottsdale, AZ - Cajun House (w/Dave Schools)
27 - Kansas City, MO - The Beaumont Club (w/Dave Schools)
28 - Minneapolis, MN - The Quest (w/Dave Schools)
29 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theater (w/Dave Schools)
30 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave/Eagle Ballroom (w/Dave Schools)

October
3 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant (w/Oteil Burbridge)
4 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre/Egyptian Room (w/Oteil Burbridge)
5 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall (w/Oteil Burbridge)
6 - Detroit, MI - Majestic Theater (w/Oteil Burbridge)
7 - Cleveland, OH - The Odeon Concert Club (w/Oteil Burbridge)
9 - Norfolk, VA - The NORVA Theatre (w/Oteil Burbridge)
11 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (w/Oteil Burbridge)
12 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory (w/Oteil Burbridge)
13 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre (w/Oteil Burbridge)
14 - Portland, ME - State Theater (w/Oteil Burbridge)
18 - New York City, NY - Roseland Ballroom (w/Oteil Burbridge)
19 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz (w/Oteil Burbridge)
20 - Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle (w/Oteil Burbridge)
27 - New Orleans, LA - Voodoo Fest (TBA)
27 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues (TBA)