Gov't Mule announces 'Back In The Saddle Tour'

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Thu, Jun 19th 2025 04:15 pm

Press Release

As they continue to celebrate the 30th anniversary since the release of their debut album, acclaimed Grammy-nominated band Gov’t Mule – led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes – announced the “Back In The Saddle Tour.”

The late-summer and fall dates – the band’s first big tour run since February 2024 – will make its way throughout the East Coast and Midwest from Aug. 27 through Oct. 28. The renowned quartet will stop in 18 cities, including Sept. 1 in Buffalo (featuring Big Sugar opening). The new headlining shows will follow Gov’t Mule’s previously announced headlining date in Louisville on July 25.

The public on-sale will commence at 10 a.m. Friday, June 20. A limited number of VIP packages will also be available for all headlining Gov’t Mule shows, with all including preshow soundcheck access. Packages include one “Ultimate Guitar Player Package” per show, featuring one Warren Haynes Signature Les Paul Standard 60s Cherry Gibson Guitar (played and autographed by Haynes), two premium reserved tickets and VIP priority entry, private post-show meet-and-greet and photo with Haynes.

Visit www.mule.net for all ticketing and VIP information and to purchase.

“How has it been 30 years since Gov’t Mule’s first album came out? It’s kinda crazy to believe – time really does fly when you’re doing what you love!” Haynes said. “It’s also hard to believe that it’s been over a year since the last Mule tour. Matt, Danny, Kevin and I are chomping at the bit to be back out there celebrating this monumental anniversary with our amazing fans.”

Gov’t Mule – Haynes (guitar, vocals), Matt Abts (drums), Danny Louis (keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals) and Kevin Scott (bass) – released their latest studio album, “Peace…Like A River” (Fantasy Records) in 2023 to high praise. The band’s 12th studio output, hailed as “perfection,” “captivating,” “riveting” and among the band’s best, is a 12-song rock collection highlighted by the singles “Dreaming Out Loud” featuring Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster; “Same As It Ever Was” and “Made My Peace”; as well as additional guest appearances from Billy F Gibbons, Billy Bob Thornton and Celisse. Press here to listen and press here to watch a documentary on the making of the album.

Since releasing “Peace...Like A River,” Haynes issued his fourth solo album, “Million Voices Whisper” (Fantasy Records). The 2024 self-produced release marked his first solo collection in nearly a decade. The 11-song set of soulful blues-rock features the singles “This Life As We Know It” and “Real Real Love,” and multiple appearances from Haynes’ Allman Brothers Band bandmate Derek Trucks, as well as his “Last Waltz Tour” co-stars Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson on the single “Day of Reckoning.” Press here to listen and press here for the deluxe version. Haynes also recently partnered with Gibson, the iconic leading global instrument brand, for his first signature guitar, the Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul Standard. Press here to explore the guitar, available worldwide now.