ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: GOV'T MULE

This year at Mountain Jam, Gov't Mule will be taking the stage headlining for both Friday & Saturday nights. It's been three long years since we had a new album from the guys, and now this year they have delivered their latest masterpiece "By A Thread". There's a new bassist in the mix, Jorgen Carlsson, and there's a guest appearance from Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top on "Broke Down On The Brazos". There's a healthy mix of sounds and styles on the new album, everything from barroom blues, psychedelic, and some good ol' fashioned air punching, foot stomping rock and roll. Their epic 9-minute song "Inside Outside Woman Blues #3" is one you don't want to miss, a perfect mix of hard grindin' blues and soul. Almost all the songs are over 5 minutes so there's lots of time for experimentation and solos. The album is out and available everywhere, so go to your favorite place to get it and you'll be ready to sing along with Warren at the festival.

The band has been playing the new stuff for a while now, but Mountain Jam will be your opportunity to hear the new stuff in concert before their US summer tour which kicks off in July. Be sure to check this to see all the dates and info for Gov't Mule's tour. Keep checking back for more festival info every Monday and Friday - and be sure to air out your tent and start shinning up your gear, we're just 11 days away!