Gov’t Mule Releases New Cut From Live Film & Album For “The Man I Want To Be”

Rock titans Gov’t Mule have released “The Man I Want To Be,” the latest electrifying cut from their forthcoming live album and film package, Bring On The Music – Live at The Capitol Theatre out June 28th via Provogue / Mascot Label Group. PRESS HERE to watch and check out the first look via Ultimate Classic Rock. PRESS HERE to pre-order the live album/film package and receive an instant audio download of “The Man I Want To Be,” in addition to “Traveling Tune (Alternate Version),” and the release’s live rendition of “Life Before Insanity.”

“Another song from our newest studio album Revolution Come… Revolution Go, which features a lot of different influences. This version of ‘The Man I Want To Be’ captures the electric gospel soul side of Gov’t Mule,” shares Gov’t Mule front man GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, producer, and revered guitaristWarren Haynes.

Bring On The Music – Live at The Capitol Theatre, directed by renowned music photographer and director Danny Clinch (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Phish)in a 9-camera shoot,was captured during two special nights at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, on April 27th and 28th, 2018 and showcases the band’s jam-packed live spectacle and master musicianship through a cinematic lens that is sure to thrill fans. PRESS HERE to watch the teaser for the release, featuring more than 5 hours of live music including a full-length concert film, interviews with the band, behind-the-scenes footage, photos shot by Danny Clinch over the years, and more. This is the first time that Gov’t Mule’s updated stage set and production have been filmed, bringing the excitement and spectacle of a Gov’t Mule show directly into fans’ homes. The release will be available in a variety of configurations: a 2 CD/2 DVD deluxe package (the CD and DVD feature entirely different track lists and includes bonus videos of “Soulshine” and “Traveling Tune”), two separate double-vinyl packages, digital, Blu-ray and a 2-CD package (featuring audio from the film). For further details on all other configurations, please PRESS HERE.

Gov’t Mule have also announced their anticipated return to Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO on August 18th, a new-found summer tradition following last year’s incredible super-sized show. Ryan Bingham will support. Pre-sale and VIP are underway now, and public on-sale begins May 31st. Gov’t Mule’s Summer of ’19 Tour kicks off June 21st and will feature support from newly announced openersKarl Denson’s Tiny Universe, The Record Company, Nikki Lane, and Joanne Shaw Taylor on select dates. For all ticketing details, please visit www.mule.net.

Gov’t Mule are currently playing to packed houses overseas and will return to the States to headline Mountain Jam with a double-header performance on June 14th and 15th at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Warren Haynes will return as co-presenter of the festival for its 15th year.

GOV’T MULE TOUR DATES

New Dates in BOLD

May 31 – Birmingham, United Kingdom @ Birmingham Town Hall
June 1 – London, United Kingdom @ O2 Forum Kentish Town
June 2 – Manchester, United Kingdom @ Manchester Academy 2
June 4 – Paris, France @ La Cigale
June 5 – Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique
June 6 – Frankfurt Am Main, Germany @ Batschkapp
June 8 – Raalte, Netherlands @ Ribs & Blues Raalte
June 9 – Alkmaar, Netherlands @ Podium Victorie
June 14-15 – Bethel, NY @ Mountain Jam
June 21 – Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion at Riverbend^
June 22 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Founders Fest
June 23 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Lawn at White River**
June 24 – Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Amphitheatre**
June 27 – Boston, MA @ Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion**
June 28 – Asbury Park, NJ @ The Stone Pony SummerStage^
June 29 – Butler, OH @ Smoky Run Music Festival
July 3 – Asheville, NC @ Highland Brewing Company
July 5 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore (10th Anniversary Celebration)+
July 6 – Greensboro, NC @ White Oak Amphitheatre+
July 7 – Manteo, NC @ Roanoke Island Festival Park+
July 10 – Charlottesville, VA @ Sprint Pavilion+
July 11 – Baltimore, MD @ MECU+
July 12 – Jay, VT @ Stateside Amphitheatre
July 13 – Canandaigua, NY @ CMAC*
July 16 – Toledo, OH @ Hensville Park
July 18 – Kansas City, MO @ Crossroads^^
July 19 – Welch, MN @ Treasure Island Resort & Casino*
July 20 – Walker, MN @ Moondance Jam*
Aug 9 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater*
Aug 10 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Arena*
Aug 18 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre #
Aug 27 – Saratoga, CA @ Mountain Winery
Aug 30 – Medford, OR @ Britt Music & Arts Festival
Sep 4 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Red Butte Garden (On Sale May 6)
Sep 5-8 – Las Vegas, NV @ Big Blues Bender
Sep 13 – Philadelphia, PA @ Outlaw Music Festival
Sep 21-22 – Buffalo, NY @ Borderland Festival

WARREN HAYNES TOUR DATES
July 24 – Westhampton Beach, NY @ Westhampton Beach PAC
July 25 – Westhampton Beach, NY @ Westhampton Beach PAC
July 26 – Newport, RI @ Newport Folk Festival
July 27 – Portsmouth, NH @ Prescott Park
July 28 – Scranton, PA @ Peach Music Festival

Gov’t Mule -Warren Haynes [vocals, guitar], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Jorgen Carlsson [bass] – has galvanized a global fan base with their honest, organic and daring music and improvisational virtuosity, leading them to be recognized as one of the most timeless, revered and active bands in the world whose spot amongst rock titans remains unshakable. Led by visionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist and guitar legend Warren Haynes – a cornerstone of the American music landscape – the enduring, globally revered group has showcased its intelligence and breadth over the course of 16 studio and live albums, thousands of memorable performances and millions of album and track sales. Gov’t Mule has become a human encyclopedia of great American music while adding to that canon with their signature sound. Their acclaimed 10^th studio album Revolution Come… Revolution Go is out now – PRESS HERE to listen. The band’s flexible interplay in the studio and on stage makes them a true living, breathing ensemble and Haynes is lauded as one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era and a prolific songwriter and producer. Throughout his prolific career as part of three of the greatest live groups in rock history – Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and the Dead – and an acclaimed solo artist, he has become one of music’s most treasured storytellers.