Rock titans Gov’t Mule have released “Life Before Insanity,” the first 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. The film, 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. Led by the rich, honeyed vocals of Gov’t Mule front man GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, producer, and revered guitarist Warren Haynes, “Life Before Insanity” showcases the band’s jam-packed live spectacle and master musicianship through a cinematic lens that is sure to thrill fans. Haynes shares, “I’m happy we included the song "Life Before Insanity,” the title track of our third record, as it is a good representation of that era of the band. The fans will enjoy it as it hadn’t been performed in quite a while and we just recently started playing it again."
PRESS HERE to pre-order the live album/film package and receive an instant audio download of the live rendition of “Life Before Insanity,” a song that first debuted as the title track to Gov’t Mule’s 2000 studio album. PRESS HERE to watch the teaser for the Bring On The Music – Live at The Capitol Theatre 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). Check out the first interview about the release with Warren Haynes via Rolling Stone.
The title, Bring On The Music, taken from Gov’t Mule’s song of the same name that touches upon the passing of time and appreciating life’s journey, is a nod to the band’s treasured relationship with their fans. The Capitol Theatre has been the backdrop of many unforgettable shows for the band and is one of Gov’t Mule’s favorite venues to play. Inviting longtime Mule photographer and friend Danny Clinch to direct the film was also something of a destined choice, as Clinch’s relationship with GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, producer, and revered guitarist Warren Haynes pre-dates the band’s formation. A wide-ranging song selection from Gov’t Mule’s acclaimed catalog is featured on the releases.
Gov’t Mule will travel across the pond for their UK/European run which kicks off on May 27th in Glasgow before returning for the US leg of their summer tour on June 21st in Cincinnati, OH. Please visit www.mule.net for all ticketing details. Gov’t Mule will also 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.
2 CD/2 DVD DELUXE PACKAGE TRACK LISTING
**For further details on all other configurations please PRESS HERE
CD ONE
1. Hammer & Nails
2. Thorazine Shuffle
3. Larger Than Life
4. Forsaken Savior
5. Broke Down On The Brazos
6. Endless Parade
7. Lola Leave Your Light On
8. Blind Man In The Dark
9. Raven Black Night
CD TWO
1. Traveling Tune (alternate version)
2. Stone Cold Rage
3. Whisper In Your Soul
4. Little Toy Brain
5. Trane > Eternity’s Breath > St. Stephen (jam)
6. Pressure Under Fire
7. Fool’s Moon
8. Revolution Come, Revolution Go (alternate version)
9. Bring On The Music
DVD ONE
Intro
Traveling Tune (part 1)
Railroad Boy
Mule
Beautifully Broken
Drawn That Way
The Man I Want To Be
Funny Little Tragedy > Message In A Bottle > Funny Little Tragedy
Far Away
Sin’s A Good Man’s Brother
Mr. Man
DVD TWO
Life Before Insanity
Thorns Of Life
Trane
Revolution Come, Revolution Go
No Need To Suffer
Dreams & Songs
Time To Confess
Comeback
World Boss
Bring On The Music
Traveling Tune (part 2)
Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground
Bonus DVD content:
Soulshine video
Traveling Tune video (Warren Haynes solo)
Plus rare photos by Danny Clinch of the band through the years!
GOV’T MULE TOUR DATES
May 27 – Glasgow, United Kingdom @ O2 Academy Glasgow
May 28 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom @ Boiler Shop
May 29 – Leeds, United Kingdom @ Stylus
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 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
*w/ Lynyrd Skynyrd
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
July25-28 – Scranton, PA @ Peach Music Festival+
+with Phil Lesh & Friends
