Gov't Mule and Dark Side of the Mule at Red Rocks 8-7-23

Michael Yanko

Rock Legends Photographers

Red Rocks was on my bucket list for many years. In early July I got an email from Gov't Mule stating that they were going to be playing there on 8-7-23 doing their Dark Side of the Mule performance. I thought this might be the perfect opportunity to cross this one off my list. After doing a little research I found out that not only was Jason Bonham opening the show with his Led Zeppeling Evening, Joe Bonamassa was playing there the night before. The decision was made, and 15 minutes later I had flights, car rental, and a hotel all booked. I was very excited to cross this one off my list and enjoy 2 nights of amazing music. I had seen Gov't Mule several times before, but I had heard that the DSOTM shows are spectacular. I was very excited for this 2 great days of music.

Unlike the previous rainy night the weather was perfect. Special guest Jason Bonham and his Led Zeppelin Evening opened the show with an amazing tribute to Zeppelin. This was the perfect band to preface the amazing performance we were all about to experience. 

The 28th Annual Christmas Jam Rocked the House Down

Warren Haynes

The 28^th Annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam that took place on December 10, 2016 at the US Cellular Center in beautiful Asheville North Carolina came through with a bang for a night of stellar performances of all kinds.  The event, which is known for having musicians from all backgrounds collaborating to create improvisational jams amongst themselves, kept the fans happy dancing through out the entire long night of music.  The Christmas Jam is and always has been a benefit to support the Habitat for Humanity Foundation.  The event has brought in over 2 Million dollars for the cause throughout the years. 

Gov't Mule - Smokin' Mule 2016 Summer Tour

 Maine State Pier, PORTLAND, ME - - August 11, 2016


Photographic images created by Conall O'Brien. 
Review written by Michael Hanson and Conall O'Brien.

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Warren Haynes | Gov't Mule performing August 11, 2016 at The Maine State Pier

Southern-Rock jam band Gov’t Mule (pronounced Government Mule), returns to Portland, Maine to kickoff the Smokin' Mule 2016 Summer Tour.

 

Warren and Wolf bring the Jerry Kindness

June 24, 2016

Nashville, TN

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Warren Haynes brought the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration to Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The elegant hall more accustomed to Black Tie and Elegant evening wear was overwhelmed with tie dye and dreadlocks. Where the patrons usually sit politely the kids (of all ages) danced and spun the night away.

Warren Haynes with Railroad Earth at PNC Pavilion

Warren Haynes is currently touring with Railroad Earth. Railroad played their own set and then stayed on stage to play an entire set with Warren Haynes. They played a number of originals and covers on a balmy August night at PNC Pavilion.

Images by Doug Siegel
www.dougsiegelphotography.carbonmade.com

Warren Haynes Grand Ole Opry Debut

June 28, 2015

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Warren Haynes and Railroad Earth made their Grand Ole Opry debut Saturday night. On tour promoting the new release “Ashes and Dust” they made the Opry, the home of Country/Americana Music, one of their stops.

Warren Haynes' 26th Annual Benefit Continues Tradition

Warren Haynes with Billy and The Kids

The 26^th Annual Christmas Jam presented by Warren Haynes returned to the US Cellular Center in Asheville, North Carolina for what was unpredictably one of the most diverse events in the show’s long history.  The night was a mixed bag full of musical collaborations and musical styles.  2014’s event was chock full tributes.  The musicians paid homage to rock and roll legends throughout the night, especially Phish, The Beatles, and Neal Young. 

Gov't Mule Halloween Extravaganza with Neil Young Tribute

Mulaween took place on October 31, 2014 at The Taft Theater with special guest Jackie Greene (touring member of Black Crowes, Mark Knopfler, BB King, Ratdog, Buddy Guy, etc). The first set included Mule songs and the second set was all Neil Young. The band played for three and a half hours and played 37 songs. They played every classic Neil Young song including "Hey Hey My My, Down by the River, Southern Man, Ohio, Heart of Gold, Rockin in the Free World, " and many more. The encore of "Cortez the Killer" was a crowd and personal favorite. Check out the setlist at Mule Net.

Images by Doug Siegel

Allman Brothers Band at the Beacon Theater

The Road Doesn’t Go On Forever....

Images and article by Bill Kelly

Bittersweet can best describe the feeling evoked by Friday night’s sold out show at the Beacon, the fifth of fourteen sold out evenings of the bands final Beacon run.  An almost unbroken run (let’s not get into the whole Dolan/Circus thing) since 1989, over 200 shows that have become as much a harbinger of spring in New York as March Madness and crocuses blooming in Central Park a few blocks east of the theater.

The 25th Annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

Warren Haynes

The annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam returned to the US Cellular Center (formerly the Asheville Civic Center) in December for its 25^th year.  The event has one again expanded to two nights plus the Pre-Jam on Thursday night at the Orange Peel.  The Christmas Jam has been one of the integral events in Asheville’s annual musical calendar since its much smaller debut in 1989.  Every year features sought-after bands and musicians of all types collaborating together to create a musical experience like no other.  Local hero and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes has manufactured an event that not only gives people the best in musical talent, but also gives back to the community.  All proceeds from the event go to the Habitat for Humanity, which is a non-profit organization that aims to assist people with affordable housing.  The X-mas Jam has become so popular over the years that tickets are guaranteed to sell out weeks before the event.

The Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration, Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh, NC 6/20/2013

By Joe Carney

An evening of Jerry’s music celebrated through a mixture of Warren Haynes magical guitar work and The North Carolina Symphony’s classical interpretation of some of America’s most Iconic music.  The evening started with a lovely pre equinox day of sunshine and cool breezes, the Red Hat Amphitheater filled steadily in anticipation of the evenings mysterious pairing, with a crowd that ran the gamut of Jerry Garcia followers, Warren Haynes fans and Symphony regulars, all mixed together in an evening gown, tie-dyed swirl of joy. Magic was in the air as the house music quieted down and led by Albert-George Schram, conductor for the North Carolina Symphony, the sounds of symphonic tunings poured into the excited crowd, paired with the all-star bands instrument adjustments.

I'll Have a Beach Breeze with My Gov't Mule

Warren Haynes with Gov't Mule

Saturday at the 2013 Hangout Festival was full of classic rock and roll on the main Hangout Stage.  On this beautiful afternoon on the beach, Gov’t Mule’s hard guitar licks took over from 3:30-4:45.  The southern rock band is led by possibly one of the hardest working men in show business, Warren Haynes on lead guitar and vocals.  He is also known for his time playing with The Allman Brothers and The Dead.  Gov’t Mule also features Matt Abts on drums, Danny Louis on keys and rhythm guitar, and Jorgen Carlsson on bass.  This Hangout performance really showcased Haynes’ daunting guitar skill with his consistent wailing guitar solos and effects.  These veterans play so well together as a band that it makes any rock and roll lover an instant fan.  One highlight of the show was the song “Soulshine,” originally done by Larry McCray.

Allman Brothers Band at The Beacon - 2013

Images and article by Bill Kelly
On Friday evening the Allman Brothers began a 11 night run at the Beacon Theater that has become an annual harbinger of Spring in the New York area.  Following last year’s residency, many in attendance felt that Gregg Allman’s tenure with the band was drawing to a close; he left the second to last night show late in the 2nd set because of pain from a bulging disc and could not appear at the last show at all, being replaced by Bruce Katz on organ with Warren Haynes picking up lead vocals.  On Friday night, in much better health, Allman sang strongly, in full voice as the entire Beacon joined him singing Midnight Rambler.

Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Pre-Jam

Gregg Allman and Warren Haynes

Each year around Christmas time, Warren Haynes organized a benefit concert in his hometown of Asheville, North Carolina.  The Warren Haynes Christmas Jam benefits Habitat for Humanity.  This year's performers include, Sheryl Crow, String Cheese Incident, Blind Boys of Alabama, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Warren Haynes Band.


Tune in now to hear the live stream from the private Pre-Jam.

http://wncw.org/listen-live

Contribute to Habitat for Humanity via the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

The Allman Brothers Band at All Good Festival

Happy Birthday Gregg Allman!

Gregg Allman

Yesterday Gregg Allman turned 65 yesterday.  To begin Concert Photos Magazine's release of galleries from the 2012 All Good Festival, we are starting with The Allman Brothers Band July 21, 2012 performance.

The Allman Brothers At The Beacon - Jukes Horns And Eric Krasno Help Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of Eat A Peach

Images and article by Bill Kelly

More than March madness, Spring training or early crocuses, to many New Yorkers the sure harbinger of spring is the Allman Brother’s multi-night run at the Beacon. Opening the show with a recording of  Bill Grahm’s introduction to the classic Filmore East concert of June 27th, 1971, the band covered songs both on the original record plus Midnight Rider, Statesboro Blues and Whipping Post from the 2006 live bonus release from that historic show.   In between the opening Trouble No More and rousing Whipping Post encore, the Allmans were joined for several songs by the Jukes horns, who played with the band through amazing covers of The Band’s It Makes No Difference, and, according to Haynes, Bill Grahm’s favorite tune, Van Morrison’s Into The Mystic.  A mid show accoustic set included a rare rendering of Duane Allman’s Little Martha. 

Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

Words by Meredith Berke - www.viewskewed.com
Photos by David Oppenheimer - www.performanceimpressions.com

Christmas Jam, December 2010, Asheville, NC - (click on photos for large view)

The Christmas Jam in Asheville is a yearly event hosted by guitarist Warren Haynes.  All proceeds are donated to Habitat for Humanity.  The caliber of musicians, the beautiful Asheville charm, the official “Pre-Jam” and the shows before and after the official “Christmas Jam” turned out to be a 24-hour festival filled with southern jams, lots of guitars, and some very happy guests. 

 Warren Haynes Band

The Friday night “Pre-Jam” at The Orange Peel, the crowd was treated to the official Christmas Jam rehearsal, aproposly named “The Pre-Jam.”  The Orange Peel unveiled the annually made brew Christmas Jam White Ale, and the crowd enjoyed a preview of the headliners for the “Christmas Jam:” Dirty Dozen Brass Band, John Bell, JoJo Hermann, Todd Nance, Umphree’s McGee, Steve Miller, Warren Haynes, Gregg Allman, and Ivan Neville, among others. 

 Steve Miller Band

Saturday night at the Asheville Civic Center for an evening packed with rocking jams from Umphree’s McGee,  John Bell (Widespread Panic), Steve Miller singing with a harpist, the unveiling of The Warren Haynes Band with Ivan Neville, Ruthie Foster, and Ron Holloway.

Gregg Allman played and jammed with Haynes, Neville, Audley Freed, and Cody Dickinson.

Gregg Allman

John Bell came on to sing with Allman, and then New Orleans’ own The Dirty Dozen Brass Band came on to add horns into the mix and the jam kept sliding on and on late into the evening.

 John Bell

It was also snowing outside.  Inside that Civic Center, on the other hand, was hot,… sweaty hot. 

 Dirty Dozen Brass Band

 Umphrey's McGee

 Ron Holloway

 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

 Edward Haynes & Family - Warren Haynes' Dad

 The Warren Haynes Band

 The Warren Haynes Band

 Ruthie Foster

 Steve Miller

 Roger Lewis - Dirty Dozen Brass Band

 Steve Miller and Carlos Reyes

 Ivan Neville

 Audley Freed

 The Warren Haynes Band

 Umphrey's McGee

 Gregg Allman

 Robert Kearns

 Count M'Butu

 Fred Eltringham

View photos and slide show of the 2010 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Pre-Jam

More photos and slide show from the 2010 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

Warren Haynes is coming home to Asheville for the 22nd annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam. The benefit concert has raised over 1 million dollars for Habitat for Humanity since the holiday extravaganza began. The diversity of bands and collaborative performances have ranged from blues to bluegrass to funk to good ol' Rock and Roll.  Mountain music legend Dr. Ralph Stanly, Dumpstaphunk, William Bell, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, SerialPod with Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon of Phish with Bill Kreutzmann of the Grateful Dead on drums, Phil Lesh & Friends, Widespread Panic, Allman Brothers Band, Derek Trucks Band and of course Warren Haynes' band Gov't Mule have all performed at previous Xmas Jams in Asheville, NC.

The Warren Haynes Christmas Jam has been expanding to include many events across the City of Asheville which is Warren Haynes' hometown.  The Pre-Jam to the Xamas Jam, held the night before the Saturday night concert has been held at The Orange Peel and broadcast live on the local public radio station and the web, WNCW.  The live broadcast will be available online and will take place again this Friday night, December 10 and can be listened to live here:  WNCW Warren Haynes Pre-Jam Broadcast.  Also part of the fund raising festivities is the Christmas Jam by Day.  A short walk from the Asheville Civic Center over to Lexington Ave, The Lab, one of Asheville's newest breweries and bars will be hosting performances on Friday from 12 noon till 5 pm.. Performers include Kevn Kinney, Drivin' N Cryin', Jake Haldenwang, Aaron LaFalce, Jamie Dose & Dorsey Parker of Velvet Truckstop.  Saturday at The Lab, performances include Kevn Kinney, Drivin' N Cryin', Mac Arnold and Plate Full O'Blues and Bobby Miller & The Virginia Daredevils + more acts are expected both days.

 Warren Haynes

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 Dr. Ralph Stanley

The Satellite Gallery in Asheville is again hosting the Christmas Jam by Day Art Show.  The gallery will feature art and photography with sales benefiting Warren's charity, the W&S Charitable Foundation, Inc., which works closely with Habitat for Humanity.

Also part of the Christmas Jam by Day will be Saturday afternoon performances at Stella Blue (Correction - Stella Blue events will now be held at The Emerald Lounge) by The Last Straw, Caleb Caudle & The Bayonets, Velvet Truckstop and Sanctum Sully also running from noon through 5p.m..

The 22nd annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam is featuring the debut of Warren Haynes' new band, The Warren Haynes Band comprising of New Orleans based funkateers George Porter, Jr., Ivan Neville, and Raymond Weber along with Ian McLagan, Ron Holloway and Ruthie Foster and of course, Warren Haynes.

 Ron Holloway

The Drive-By Truckers had to cancel their scheduled performance due to being run down on their European tour and exhaustion by Mike Cooley and he/they are following doctor's advice to take a break from touring.


The 2010 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam lineup is headlining the Steve Miller Band, Umphrey's McGee, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band along with Missing Cats, Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band, John Bell of Widespread Panic along with special guests: Mike Barne, Cody Dickinson, Fred Eltringham, Sherman Ewing, Ruthie Foster, Audley Freed, John "JoJo" Hermann, Terence Higgins, Ron Holloway, Ron Johnson, Robert Kearns, Kevn Kinney and Ivan Neville.  For more details about the weekend's events or to make a donation, go to the Xmas Jam website.  The 2010 Christmas Jam is sold out but don't miss the live broadcast of the Pre-Jam this Friday and day events in town this weekend.  Photos from the past 5 Warren Haynes Christmas Jams at Performance Impressions.  Watch a slide show from the past 5 Xmas Jams on Flickr.
Warren Haynes Christmas Jam photos at Performance Impressions:

2005 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos 

2006 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos

2007 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos Pre-Jam

2007 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos

2008 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos

2009 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos 

2010 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam Photos  coming soon!

 Warren Haynes

 Warren Haynes

 Warren Haynes

 Ivan Neville

 Gregg Allman

 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

 Asheville, NC

 Warren Haynes

 Warren Haynes and Marty Stewart