Mt. Jam is THE Mule festival. I personally never go VIP. I find the
regular tickets for three full days of music a tremendous bargain.

Jean Jenkins wrote:
> Not to be a Negative Nelly here (I come to this group via Warren
> Haynes' involvement with the Dead in 2004 and in 2009), but to my
> unpracticed eye, the Mule likes to charge $399 when possible for their
> "VIP" experience. It seems like this includes a t shirt and a poster,
> which I don't think are the stuff of a true VIP experience. Back in
> the day, the Grateful Dead sold tour books, so you could buy all of
> your tour tickets in a fell swoop and just send in your money order.
> There was no VIP option. They didn't have a different pricing level.
> It was all quite egalitarian. It was whimsy and luck to see where your
> seats were. You didn't buy access to whatever it is the VIP allows
> access to.
> And I don't want to be a Negative Nelly TWICE in one message, but what
> the ??? Another friggin' festival??? Good Lord. It's like the Borscht
> Belt except the acts cover a lot more ground from weekend to weekend
> every July. I wonder how they maintain the Churchill Downs' track
> under festival conditions.
> Okay, enough! On a positive note, we are going to Further for NYEs and
> are totally psyched even though we aren't VIPs.
> Peace,
> Jeannie
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* Doug and Rhonda <dougrhon@...>
> *To:* WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Tue, December 1, 2009 7:37:55 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [WH/GM] Mountain Jam 2010 question
>
> I doubt it will be that different. Mule has played two shows for 4
> consecutive Mt. Jams.
>
> Kevin wrote:
> >
> > Yeah, I'm a little skeptical until I see the exact line-up as well,
> > but I'm pretty sure that it would be expected that the Mule would play
> > Fri & Sat. And I'm sure there will be some great bands, there always
> > are. I'm just surprised I hadn't heard it officially or seen it posted
> > on the Mule.net tour dates, or on this group since I know Ang is
> > always up on these things.
> >
> > The pre-sale price ends early in January sometime as I recall. I'd
> > thought by now the Mule would be promoting the pre-sale. This will
> > only be my 2nd Mountain Jam, and I don't recall what I paid back in
> > '07. Any ideas what the post-pre-sale price would be? What are the
> > savings?
> >
> > --- In WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:WarrenHaynesandGovtMule%40yahoogroups.com>, Doug and Rhonda
> > <dougrhon@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > You are right technically. But I think it's understood. Of course
> there
> > > is no need to buy a ticket this far in advance anyway.
> > >
> > > angelemerald2006 wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Doug, where did you see that announced? I haven't seen it any place.
> > > > I'm not trying to say you are wrong but I haven't seen it
> verified by
> > > > Mule's people or Mt Jam officially.
> > > >
> > > > I won't buy a ticket for Mt Jam until I know the exact line up.
> While
> > > > Mule has played for 2 nights since they went to multiple nights,
> > there
> > > > is no guarantee they will play 2 nights in 2010.
> > > >
> > > > That is my take on things and I won't spend money till I know for
> > sure.
> > > >
> > > > --- In WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:WarrenHaynesandGovtMule%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > <mailto:WarrenHaynesandGovtMule%40yahoogroups.com>, Doug and Rhonda
> > > > <dougrhon@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Mule will be there and will perform two full length shows.
> > > > > Kevin wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I received an email from Mountainjam.com with presale info for
> > > > > > Mountain Jam 2010, but nothing has been mentioned on my two most
> > > > > > trusted sources of Mule news - this group or Mule.net. So I'm
> > > > leery to
> > > > > > buy early... can anyone reassure me that Mule would be there?
> > I mean,
> > > > > > it's Warren's party, isn't it?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WarrenHaynesandGovtMule/Yahoo
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WarrenHaynesandGovtMule/Yahoo>! Groups
> Links
>
>
> (Yahoo! ID required)
>
> WarrenHaynesandGovtMule-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
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>
>
>
>

I doubt it will be that different. Mule has played two shows for 4
consecutive Mt. Jams.

Kevin wrote:
>
> Yeah, I'm a little skeptical until I see the exact line-up as well,
> but I'm pretty sure that it would be expected that the Mule would play
> Fri & Sat. And I'm sure there will be some great bands, there always
> are. I'm just surprised I hadn't heard it officially or seen it posted
> on the Mule.net tour dates, or on this group since I know Ang is
> always up on these things.
>
> The pre-sale price ends early in January sometime as I recall. I'd
> thought by now the Mule would be promoting the pre-sale. This will
> only be my 2nd Mountain Jam, and I don't recall what I paid back in
> '07. Any ideas what the post-pre-sale price would be? What are the
> savings?
>
> --- In WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:WarrenHaynesandGovtMule%40yahoogroups.com>, Doug and Rhonda
> <dougrhon@...> wrote:
> >
> > You are right technically. But I think it's understood. Of course there
> > is no need to buy a ticket this far in advance anyway.
> >
> > angelemerald2006 wrote:
> > >
> > > Doug, where did you see that announced? I haven't seen it any place.
> > > I'm not trying to say you are wrong but I haven't seen it verified by
> > > Mule's people or Mt Jam officially.
> > >
> > > I won't buy a ticket for Mt Jam until I know the exact line up. While
> > > Mule has played for 2 nights since they went to multiple nights,
> there
> > > is no guarantee they will play 2 nights in 2010.
> > >
> > > That is my take on things and I won't spend money till I know for
> sure.
> > >
> > > --- In WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:WarrenHaynesandGovtMule%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > <mailto:WarrenHaynesandGovtMule%40yahoogroups.com>, Doug and Rhonda
> > > <dougrhon@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Mule will be there and will perform two full length shows.
> > > > Kevin wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I received an email from Mountainjam.com with presale info for
> > > > > Mountain Jam 2010, but nothing has been mentioned on my two most
> > > > > trusted sources of Mule news - this group or Mule.net. So I'm
> > > leery to
> > > > > buy early... can anyone reassure me that Mule would be there?
> I mean,
> > > > > it's Warren's party, isn't it?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>

Yeah, I'm a little skeptical until I see the exact line-up as well, but I'm
pretty sure that it would be expected that the Mule would play Fri & Sat. And
I'm sure there will be some great bands, there always are. I'm just surprised I
hadn't heard it officially or seen it posted on the Mule.net tour dates, or on
this group since I know Ang is always up on these things.

The pre-sale price ends early in January sometime as I recall. I'd thought by
now the Mule would be promoting the pre-sale. This will only be my 2nd Mountain
Jam, and I don't recall what I paid back in '07. Any ideas what the
post-pre-sale price would be? What are the savings?



--- In WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com, Doug and Rhonda <dougrhon@...>
wrote:
>
> You are right technically. But I think it's understood. Of course there
> is no need to buy a ticket this far in advance anyway.
>
> angelemerald2006 wrote:
> >
> > Doug, where did you see that announced? I haven't seen it any place.
> > I'm not trying to say you are wrong but I haven't seen it verified by
> > Mule's people or Mt Jam officially.
> >
> > I won't buy a ticket for Mt Jam until I know the exact line up. While
> > Mule has played for 2 nights since they went to multiple nights, there
> > is no guarantee they will play 2 nights in 2010.
> >
> > That is my take on things and I won't spend money till I know for sure.
> >
> > --- In WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:WarrenHaynesandGovtMule%40yahoogroups.com>, Doug and Rhonda
> > <dougrhon@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Mule will be there and will perform two full length shows.
> > > Kevin wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I received an email from Mountainjam.com with presale info for
> > > > Mountain Jam 2010, but nothing has been mentioned on my two most
> > > > trusted sources of Mule news - this group or Mule.net. So I'm
> > leery to
> > > > buy early... can anyone reassure me that Mule would be there? I mean,
> > > > it's Warren's party, isn't it?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>

You are right technically. But I think it's understood. Of course there
is no need to buy a ticket this far in advance anyway.

angelemerald2006 wrote:
>
> Doug, where did you see that announced? I haven't seen it any place.
> I'm not trying to say you are wrong but I haven't seen it verified by
> Mule's people or Mt Jam officially.
>
> I won't buy a ticket for Mt Jam until I know the exact line up. While
> Mule has played for 2 nights since they went to multiple nights, there
> is no guarantee they will play 2 nights in 2010.
>
> That is my take on things and I won't spend money till I know for sure.
>
> --- In WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:WarrenHaynesandGovtMule%40yahoogroups.com>, Doug and Rhonda
> <dougrhon@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Mule will be there and will perform two full length shows.
> > Kevin wrote:
> > >
> > > I received an email from Mountainjam.com with presale info for
> > > Mountain Jam 2010, but nothing has been mentioned on my two most
> > > trusted sources of Mule news - this group or Mule.net. So I'm
> leery to
> > > buy early... can anyone reassure me that Mule would be there? I mean,
> > > it's Warren's party, isn't it?
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>

BTW, none of the songs played for me.  I don't know why.  Must not be usa
friendly.

--- In WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com, "angelemerald2006"
<angelemerald2006@...> wrote:
>
> You can hear four songs Gov't Mule performed on the BBC Paul Jones show this
November by going to this link.  There are photos also.
>
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00p36rw
>

Doug, where did you see that announced?  I haven't seen it any place. I'm not
trying to say you are wrong but I haven't seen it verified by Mule's people or
Mt Jam officially.

I won't buy a ticket for Mt Jam until I know the exact line up.  While Mule has
played for 2 nights since they went to multiple nights, there is no guarantee
they will play 2 nights in 2010.

That is my take on things and I won't spend money till I know for sure.


--- In WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com, Doug and Rhonda <dougrhon@...>
wrote:
>
>
> Mule will be there and will perform two full length shows.
> Kevin wrote:
> >
> > I received an email from Mountainjam.com with presale info for
> > Mountain Jam 2010, but nothing has been mentioned on my two most
> > trusted sources of Mule news - this group or Mule.net. So I'm leery to
> > buy early... can anyone reassure me that Mule would be there? I mean,
> > it's Warren's party, isn't it?
> >
> >
>

Thanks Doug.

--- In WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com, Doug and Rhonda <dougrhon@...>
wrote:
>
>
> Mule will be there and will perform two full length shows.
> Kevin wrote:
> >
> > I received an email from Mountainjam.com with presale info for
> > Mountain Jam 2010, but nothing has been mentioned on my two most
> > trusted sources of Mule news - this group or Mule.net. So I'm leery to
> > buy early... can anyone reassure me that Mule would be there? I mean,
> > it's Warren's party, isn't it?
> >
> >
>

Mule will be there and will perform two full length shows.
Kevin wrote:
>
> I received an email from Mountainjam.com with presale info for
> Mountain Jam 2010, but nothing has been mentioned on my two most
> trusted sources of Mule news - this group or Mule.net. So I'm leery to
> buy early... can anyone reassure me that Mule would be there? I mean,
> it's Warren's party, isn't it?
>
>

I received an email from Mountainjam.com with presale info for Mountain Jam
2010, but nothing has been mentioned on my two most trusted sources of Mule news
- this group or Mule.net. So I'm leery to buy early... can anyone reassure me
that Mule would be there? I mean, it's Warren's party, isn't it?

You can hear four songs Gov't Mule performed on the BBC Paul Jones show this
November by going to this link.  There are photos also.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00p36rw

Monday, November 30, 2009, 10:16am EST
Big music acts to rock Churchill in July 2010
Business First of Louisville

Churchill Downs, which has played host to acts such as The Rolling Stones and
The Police, is planning a three-day music festival in July 2010 with 65 acts,
including Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthews Band.

The HullabaLOU Music Festival will be held July 23-35 at the historic Louisville
horse racing track. It will feature classic rock, country, adult contemporary
and bluegrass music on five stages.

Other acts will include the Zac Brown Band, the Steve Miller Band, Gladys
Knight, Jason Aldean, The Doobie Brothers, Al Green, Dwight Yoakam, Michael
McDonald, Loretta Lynn, Colbie Caillat, Steppenwolf, The Black Crowes, Kansas,
B52s, Gloriana, 38 Special, The O’Jays, War, Richard Marx, Gov’t Mule, Joan
Osborne, Musiq Soulchild, Taj Mahal, Sam Bush, and Chrisette Michele.

The concert is part of Churchill Downs Inc.’s continuing strategy to create
new revenue streams.

“The performers scheduled to appear at HullabaLOU will instantly put the event
on the map of major music festivals in the country and be one of the top
festival entertainment options in 2010,” Quint Davis, producer and director of
the Jazz Fest in New Orleans and consulting producer of HullabaLOU, said in a
news release.

Tickets will range from $60 for a one-day general admission pass to $975 for a
three-day VIP package. They will go on sale Friday, Dec. 4, at noon.

Online sales will be available at www.hullabaloufest.com and
www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets also will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets
or by calling (800) 745-3000.

http://louisville.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2009/11/30/daily1.html

Must have been recorded in Milan this November - Nice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88_-jaX9Usw

Live Concert Broadcast and Webcast Fridays At Noon - December 4, 2009: Gov't
Mule at World Cafe Live  XPN Free at Noon at the World Cafe Live. 
http://www.xpn.org/concerts-events/free-at-noon/next

From Mule.net

GOV'T MULE INSTORE - HORIZON RECORDS IN GREENVILLE, SC - Gov't Mule will be
performing and signing copies of "By A Thread" on Thursday December 10th at
Horzion Records in Greenville, SC.

ssia

CD REVIEW: Mule weaves common `Thread'

by Stephanie Castillo
Weekender Intern

Somewhere in the devil's file cabinet is an agreement with Warren Haynes. How
else to explain the flow of monster riffs that Gov't Mule has laid down over
seven studio albums and countless live recordings? "By A Thread" continues the
blueprint with 11 excellent examples of what makes Haynes and company tick.

Recorded at Willie Nelson's Pedernales Studio in Texas, the CD opens with the
stomping "Broke Down On The Brazos." The track is pure Mule and highlights a
Gibson guitar duel between Haynes and guest Billy Gibson of ZZ Top. Opening the
album with such a strong number makes it a hard act to follow, but Haynes may
have sold his soul for the aforementioned agreement with Beelzebub to keep the
intensity coming over the next 10 tracks.

This was the first time the band wrote and recorded material in the studio
without road testing the songs prior to the release date, and that method
certainly hasn't hurt the quality of the music. In fact, for just three players
(and sometimes four), it sounds fresh and invigorating. The big guns come out on
"Inside Outside Woman Blues #3" and "Railroad Boy." The first track is a second
cousin to Hendrix's "Voodoo Chile" and close enough that some may shout
"rip-off," but Haynes' work with the wah-wah pedal is stunning. "Railroad Boy"
is an old traditional song souped up with a healthy does of electricity.

The range of styles makes "By A Thread" one of the better Gov't Mule projects,
and it certainly helps that the band � Haynes (vocals, guitar), Matt Abts
(drums), Danny Louis (keyboards) and new bassist Jorgen Carlsson � has no weak
links. The acoustic numbers like "Forevermore" play well alongside the
reggae-tinged "Steppin' Lightly" and "Frozen Fear," and Danny Louis' keyboards
on "Monday Mourning Meltdown." Halfway through "Scenes From A Troubled Mind,"
the band kicks into a Led Zeppelin twist that steals a trick or two from "The
Ocean." It totally works, and once again, there's no copycatting here, just
reverence for what came before.

Despite being the busiest guy in rock music, Haynes remains one of the most
prolific songwriters on the scene. "By A Thread" adds a slew of new material to
Gov't Mule's live arsenal and further proof of Hayne's midnight rendezvous at
the crossroads.

http://www.theweekender.com/music/Mule_weaves_common__lsquo_Thread_rsquo__11-24-\
2009.html

The Weekender, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA

X-MAS JAM BY DAY INFO


Once again we will be having performances, film screenings, and an art show
going on during the day on Friday 12/11 & Saturday 12/12 in downtown Asheville
all within walking distance to the Civic Center. In addition to Friday &
Saturday day activities, those of you in town Thursday night should head to The
Funny Business Comedy Club on Patton Avenue, as that evenings performance of Pat
Godwin & Special Guests will be part of the Christmas Jam By Day line-up with
all door receipts going to Habitat For Humanity. Tickets for this are available
now here.

We will be announcing full line-ups and schedules next Monday, as well as
starting advance tickets, but here is a snapshot.

MUSIC @ JACK OF THE WOOD
Once again Kevn Kinney will be hosting & curating an all-star acoustic jam that
has become a favorite destination for Christmas Jam attendees. Music will once
again go all day long, from Noon-6pm on Friday and Saturday afternoons and
feature performances from: Kevn Kinney, Anders Edison (Ed Anderson From Back
Yard Tire Fire), Jennie Arnau, Back Row Baptists, Connor Christian & Southern
Gothic, Col. Bruce Hampton, Ray Sisk, Aaron Lee Tasjan & Many More guests &
surprises. These performers will be backed by a band featuring Rob Heath, Mark
Stepro & Aaron Lee Tasjan. Admission will be $10 and first come first serve. VIP
Ticket Holders get free admission and priority access throughout the day.

MUSIC @ STELLA BLUE & THE EMERALD LOUNGE
Performances at Stella Blue & The Emerald Lounge will feature some of the best
local bands as well as friends of the Christmas Jam from all over the country.
Tickets will be $10, and will be available in advance through Christmas Jam
Ticketing next Monday. VIP Tickets holders get free access to both venues as
long as space is available.

These venues will feature performances from Eric Krasno & Friends, Backyard Tire
Fire, Bloodkin, Caleb Caudle & The Bayonets, Cornmeal, Col Bruce Hampton & The
Quark Alliance, DJ Logic, Dangermuffin, The David Fiuczynski Group, The Jamie
McClean Band, Jennie Arnau, Livingston Leo, Moon Taxi, Sol Driven Train, Sons of
Bill & More.

FILM SCREENINGS @ THE FINE ARTS THEATRE
The Film Screenings at The Fine Arts Theatre are going to be quite varied, and
have their own special moments this year. We will be screening "Please Call
Home" The Big House Documentary and we will have a Q&A about the documentary,
The Big House itself and The Allman Brothers with long time Allman Brothers Tour
Manager Kirk West. Also screening will be the critically acclaimed documentary
"Icons Among Us: Jazz In The Present Tense", a Lewis Black Concert Film and a
few other surprises we will announce in the coming days. Advance tickets will be
made available and the film schedule will be announced next Monday as well.

THE ART SHOW @ THE SATELLITE GALLERY
Once again we will be having a Christmas Jam art show featuring some Photography
& Posters from some of our favorite artists. The art gallery will be open from
Noon-7pm on Friday 12/11 & Saturday 12/12, with a gallery reception from 4-6pm
on Friday. The gallery will feature photos from Danny Clinch, Allison Murphy,
Dino Perrucci & The Incredible Xmas Jam Portrait Photography of Stewart
O'Shields. Art & Posters will be featured from Gary Houston, Steve Johannsen,
Eugene Serebrennikov, Jeff Wood, & Many More.

MASSIVE LINEUP & XMAS JAM UPDATE
With the Christmas Jam less than 3 weeks away, we'd like to share with you the
latest additions as well as some incredible pairings and ensembles the likes of
which could only take place at The Christmas Jam. Brad Whitford, the guitarist
of the legendary AEROSMITH, will be making his first trip to the Xmas Jam, while
Xmas Jam alumni Jimmy Herring (widespread Panic, Phil Lesh & Friends, Aquarian
Rescue Unit) and Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band) return to the event
for the first time in 8 and 6 years, respectively. Another first-timer, Ed
Roland, the lead singer of multi-platinum selling band Collective Soul will join
the "Xmas Jam Band" for a couple songs. Anyone who attended last year's 20th
Anniversary shows can attest that is going to be a set for the ages. "TheXmas
Jam Band" was conceived by Warren, Kevn Kinney and Audley Freed as a way to
showcase many of the incredibly talented Special Guests backed by a dynamic band
which includes Audley (Black Crowes, Dixie Chicks, Jakob Dylan), Fred Eltringham
(Wallflowers), Robert Kearns (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Ron Holloway (Susan Tedeschi,
Dizzy Gillespie) and many, many others.

And another set we'd like to highlight is the pairing of the legendary George
Porter Jr (The Meters), Eric Krasno (Soulive, Lettuce), Adam Deitch (John
Scofield Band, Lettuce) and organ prodigy Nigel Hall for one-a-kind funk and
soul explosion. After a couple songs on their own, they will be joined by Stax
Records Legend William Bell. Those that may be unfamiliar with Mr. Bell probably
do not realize that he wrote and sang some of the most timeless classics such as
"Born Under A Bad Sign," "Everyday Is Like A Holiday," and "You Don't Miss Your
Water." We are truly honored to have such a treasure in our company.

Coming off a tour this past Summer with Michael Franti's Spearhead which
featured interband collaboration on almost every single song, Counting Crows are
excited about finally playing Xmas Jam and embracing the spirit of the event and
playing with a ton of friends, both new and old.

http://www.xmasjam.com/2009/

The Avett Brothers are amazing.  We saw them first time in 2007.  Amazing!

Peace

Roger

Gov't Mule - By A Thread
(Provogue / Bertus)

Govt Mule - By A Thread.jpgHet duurde eventjes - een jaar of drie om precies te
zijn - voor we een nieuwe Gov't Mule in handen kregen, maar gelukkig is er niets
veranderd. De archetypische stoere jongensrock van Gov't Mule is nog steeds
hetzelfde. Er gaat eens een muzikant dood (oprichter Allen Woody), er worden wat
nieuwe krachten ingehuurd (Andy Hess en Danny Louis), ze krijgen assistentie van
beroemdheden (Flea, Billy Gibbons), maar Gov't Mule blijft Gov't Mule. Nog immer
het vehikel waarmee zanger/gitarist Warren Haynes laat zien waar hij vandaan
komt. Southern rock is het etiket en The Allman Brothers de plek waar hij groot
is. De lange solo's en jams delen ze met elkaar, maar Gov't Mule stopt meer
blues en bluesrock in z'n liedjes. De twee grote namen van de southern rock
hebben eigenlijk nooit echte concurrentie gehad en ook met deze tiende plaat
staat Gov't Mule niet op hetzelfde niveau als Lynyrd Skynyrd en The Allman
Brothers. Daarvoor snuffelt Haynes teveel bij andere muzieksoorten. Hij is niet
bang voor net niet uit de bocht gierende jaren zeventig psychedelica ("Monday
Morning Meltdown") of countryfolk (het direct daarop volgende "Gorden James").
Toch blijft de basis hetzelfde: spijkerbroeken, lang haar, bier en gitaren. Veel
gitaren. Muziek voor stoere, maar in hun hart aardige jongens.

http://www.fileunder.nl/archives/2009/11/govt_mule_by_a_thread.php

Gov't Mule speelt voor een jamband best veel nummers in de Melkweg

maandag 23 november 2009
MELKWEG, Amsterdam
18 november 2009

Bij een concert van Gov't Mule is de kans niet gering dat je een optreden van
drie uur krijgt bestaande uit ongeveer zes nummers. Dat valt mee, of tegen. In
ongeveer twee�nhalf uur, verspreid over twee sets, komen zo'n zeventien nummers
voorbij. Waarvan er een stuk of zeven van het goed ontvangen nieuwe album By A
Thread komen.

Het belangrijkste lid van Gov't Mule is Warren Haynes, ook gitarist bij The
Allman Brothers Band en The Grateful Dead. Wat meteen aangeeft in welke muzikale
hoek je Gov't Mule kan plaatsen. Southern rock, bluesrock, folkrock met veel
ruimte voor solo's en jams. Ook dat valt mee, of tegen, deze avond. Slechts
drummer Matt Abts krijgt de ruimte voor een ruim vijf minuten durende solo.

Niet dat er helemaal niet gesoleerd wordt, maar het soleren en improviseren
wordt door Haynes strak in de hand gehouden. Abts, bassist Jorgen Carlsson en
toetsenist (Hammond, piano)/gitarist Danny Louis houden hem voortdurend in de
gaten.

Het wordt helemaal duidelijk waarom Haynes volgens Rolling Stone in de top
vijfentwintig van de beste gitaristen aller tijden staat. Daarbij heeft hij een
prima stem en een oor voor goede bandleden. Tel daarbij op een goede afwisseling
van rustiger nummers en steviger werk en alle ingredi�nten voor een avondje
genieten zijn aanwezig.

Vernieuwend is Gov't Mule niet, noch zit er heel veel variatie in de muziek.
Daar zit ook niemand van het voornamelijk uit veertig-plussers bestaande publiek
op te wachten. Het is wat dat betreft toch een ouwe-lullen-band. Maar binnen het
genre is dit absoluut een topband, bestaande uit zeer kundige muzikanten. Hiske
Pronker

http://www.livexs.nl/Joomla/200911235135/Gov-t-Mule-speelt-voor-een-jamband-best\
-veel-nummers-in-de-Melkweg

Yeah, two more established well prepared, well rehearsed talented acts who know
the material and who are ready to put on a professional and rehearsed
performance will make all the difference.

--- In WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com, Curtis Welsh
<curtis_k_welsh@...> wrote:
>
> I cannot stress how awesome the Avett Brothers are!!!!  I love love love love
love them.
>  
> They're older albums in particular have this fun bluegrass punky feel to
them.  So good.
>  
>  
>
>
> --- On Mon, 11/23/09, angelemerald2006 <angelemerald2006@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: angelemerald2006 <angelemerald2006@...>
> Subject: [WH/GM] Drivin n Cryin and the Avett Brothers
> To: WarrenHaynesandGovtMule@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, November 23, 2009, 4:56 PM
>
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>  
>
>
>
> and a million other great acts out there.
>
> Get a few.
>

amateur hour into a professional production.  Rehearsals.

and a million other great acts out there.

Get a few.

XMAS JAM UPDATE

With the Christmas Jam less than 3 weeks away, we'd like to share with you the
latest additions as well as some incredible pairings and ensembles the likes of
which could only take place at The Christmas Jam. Brad Whitford, the guitarist
of the legendary AEROSMITH, will be making his first trip to the Xmas Jam, while
Xmas Jam alumni Jimmy Herring (widespread Panic, Phil Lesh & Friends, Aquarian
Rescue Unit) and Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band) return to the event
for the first time in 8 and 6 years, respectively. Another first-timer, Ed
Rowland, the lead singer of multi-platinum selling band Collective Soul will
join the "Xmas Jam Band" for a couple songs. Anyone who attended last year's
20th Anniversary shows can attest that is going to be a set for the ages.
"TheXmas Jam Band" was conceived by Warren, Kevn Kinney and Audley Freed as a
way to showcase many of the incredibly talented Special Guests backed by a
dynamic band which includes Audley (Black Crowes, Dixie Chicks, Jakob Dylan),
Fred Eltringham (Wallflowers), Robert Kearns (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Ron Holloway
(Susan Tedeschi, Dizzy Gillespie) and many, many others.

And another set we'd like to highlight is the pairing of the legendary George
Porter Jr (The Meters), Eric Krasno (Soulive, Lettuce), Adam Deitch (John
Scofield Band, Lettuce) and organ prodigy Nigel Hall for one-a-kind funk and
soul explosion. After a couple songs on their own, they will be joined by Stax
Records Legend William Bell. Those that may be unfamiliar with Mr. Bell probably
do not realize that he wrote and sang some of the most timeless classics such as
"Born Under A Bad Sign," "Everyday Is Like A Holiday," and "You Don't Miss Your
Water." We are truly honored to have such a treasure in our company.

Coming off a tour this past Summer with Michael Franti's Spearhead which
featured interband collaboration on almost every single song, Counting Crows are
excited about finally playing Xmas Jam and embracing the spirit of the event and
playing with a ton of friends, both new and old.

GOV'T MULE IN STUDIO SIRIUS PERFORMANCE

Gov't Mule will be taping a performing at Sirius Satellite Radio in NYC on
December 3rd. We will be able to bring 10 winners and their guests from mule.net
with us. To enter the contest click here. Entries will be taking until Monday
November 30th @ Noon Eastern. Winners will be notified shortly there after.

Enter the contest here:

https://musictoday2008.wufoo.com/forms/govat-mule-sirius-party-ticket-lottery/

GOV'T MULE INSTORE - HORIZON RECORDS IN GREENVILLE, SC
Gov't Mule will be performing and signing copies of "By A Thread" on Thursday
December 9th at Horzion Records in Greenville, SC. Hope to see you there. From
www.mule.net