Gov't Mule Announces Second Leg of Tour; Warren and Matt Plan Third Studio Session.Entertainment Editors & Lifestyle Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2001 Warren Haynes and Matt Abts Matt Abts (born September 30, 1953) is an American drummer best known as a member of the band Gov't Mule. Biography Abts started playing music in high school in Panama before relocating to Virginia where he spent the next eight years playing music regionally in many bands. of Gov't Mule Gov't Mule is a southern rock/jam band formed in 1994 as an Allman Brothers Band side project, but has taken on a life of its own. Like many jam bands, Gov't Mule does not get much radio airplay but is popular due to constant touring and intense fan loyalty. have announced the second leg of the New School of Gov't Mule tour supporting the CD release Wintertime Blues, a benefit for Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. . Gov't Mule will begin this second leg in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded on May 5th at the Orpheum Theatre (sold-out) and perform at Music Midtown in Atlanta, GA, on May 6th. Other confirmed markets include: Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York Philadelphia, New York may refer to:
Besides touring with Gov't Mule, Warren Haynes will also be touring with Phil Lesh & Friends and the Allman Brothers Band. The Phil Lesh & Friends tour is currently underway and look for Warren to be joining the Brothers beginning June 15 at Oak Mountain Amphitheater in Birmingham, AL. Immediately after, he will rejoin the Phil & Friends tour at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on June 27. Warren Haynes and Matt Abts will return to the studio in May to finalize their fourth studio album. Although the record has been billed as a tribute to Allen Woody and in part is, Warren states, "It's not really a tribute per se, considering it's predominately all new material. It's very similar to the record we would have made if Allen had not passed away." He goes on to say, "Since this is the next Gov't Mule record, we wanted to capture Allen's spirit so we asked bass players whom he respected to join in." The May sessions, which will be recorded at The Theater 99 Studios in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , will see the likes of Bootsy Collins, Me'shell Ndegecello, Mike Watt, Billy Cox, John Paul Jones, John Entwistle and many more joining Warren and Matt. Initial tracks were recorded at In The Pocket Studio in Forestville, CA, the first two weeks of January 2001. Featured bassists at these sessions include: Les Claypool, Phil Lesh, Chris Squire, Jack Casady, Rocco Prestia and Alphonso Johnson. While the March sessions featured: Dave Schools, Jack Bruce with Bernie Worrell, Tony Levin, Mike Gordon, Chris Wood with John Scofield and Oteil Burbridge with Gregg Allman and Derek Trucks. The majority of the songs are written by Warren or they are collaborations with Warren and his special guests. Featured tracks already include, "Greasy Granny's Gopher Gravy," written, recorded and produced with Les Claypool and "On the Banks of the Deep End," which was written by Warren, Mike Gordon of Phish, and Mike's best friend Joe Linitz. The tentative release date for the disc is Fall 2001. Warren Haynes is also featured on current tracks by Everlast, Corrosion of Conformity Corrosion of Conformity also known as C.O.C. is an American heavy metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina formed in 1982 and are still active. History C.O.C. , Incubus incubus (ĭng`ky  bəs), lascivious male demon said to possess mortal women as they sleep and to be responsible for the birth of demons, witches, and deformed children. , and will appear on the new Alanis Morrisette album slated for release this summer. Gov't Mule tracks are also featured on the new Sony Playstation NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. 2001 game and on the 3000 Miles to Graceland soundtrack. Gov't Mule On Tour 5/05/01 The Orpheum Theatre New Orleans, LA 5/06/01 Music Midtown Atlanta, GA 5/08/01 Metropol Pittsburgh, PA 5/09/01 9:30 Club Washington DC 5/10/01 Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA 5/11/01 Roseland Ballroom New York, NY 5/12/01 Lupo's Providence, RI 5/13/01 Avalon Boston, MA |
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