Gov't Mule readies for new 'Deep End' trek

January 15, 2003 12:37 PM
Gov't Mule gets its 2003 touring schedule underway with a series of theater and club shows that kicks off next month.

The group continues to support last October's "The Deep End, Volume 2," which is its second album since original bassist Allen Woody died in 2000. Both albums feature surviving founders Warren Haynes and drummer Matt Abts joined by a roster of superstar bassists.

The "Volume 2" lineup includes Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica), Les Claypool (Primus), Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Rocco Prestia, Alphonso Johnson, Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane), Chris Squire, Dave Schools (Widespread Panic), Tony Levin, Billy Cox, George Porter Jr. (The Meters) and Me'Shell Ndegeocello.

Guests on 2001's "The Deep End, Volume 1" include Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Bootsy Collins (James Brown, P-Funk), Mike Watt (Minutemen, fIREHOSE), Mike Gordon (Phish), Jack Bruce (Cream) and the late John Entwistle (The Who).

"The Deep End, Volume 2" includes a bonus disc titled "Hidden Treasure Volume 2," which houses the tracks "Drivin' Rain"--featuring Metallica frontman James Hetfield on vocals and Claypool on bass--as well as two previously unreleased live cuts, two DJ Logic remixes, and "Weekend with Warren," a short documentary that focuses on Haynes.

Last year's "Rising Low," considered the third installment in the band's "Deep End" series, is a documentary film that captures the making of the two "Deep End" albums. Phish bassist Mike Gordon directed the film, which is available in both DVD and VHS format.

[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.]
 tour dates and tickets
February 2003
11 - South Bend, IN - State Theatre
12 - Toronto, Ontario - Opera House
13 - Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall
14 - Pittsburgh, PA - Metropol
15 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
18 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
19 - Albany, NY - Palace Theatre
20 - Ithaca, NY - State Theatre
21 - Burlington, VT - Burlington Memorial Auditorium

 tour dates and tickets

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