Written by Kieran Prasch & Evan Levy, Photos by Ed McCarthy & Peggy FuscoGov't Mule’s presence is welcome once again on the mountain. Every square inch was now covered in people; just dancing and throwing glow sticks that lit up the night sky. A huge steam was rising from the heat of the crowd, as spectators added to the already spectacular smoke and lighting display, with green lasers shining over the sea of people that is mountain jam. After a full day baking in the sun, this crowd was ready to cut loose.
The music was non-stop, deliberate, and continuously progressing through a set that consisted of originals, and well-known covers (Beatles, Nirvana's "My Girl", even touching on some Led Zeppelin). Gov't Mule provides the faithful fans with a unique ‘perspective’ on music when experienced live. This year at the fest, fire dancers were twirling flaming batons and balls in the air to the rhythm of Jimi Hendrix's "And The Wind Cries Mary".
The second set exploded with Pink Floyd - a cover of their song "Fearless" is the perfect way to get things going. Les Claypool is invited to the stage to throw down with the band doing a extra jammy version of "Greasy Granny's Gopher Gravy Pt. 2". Drummer Matt Abts gave everyone a thrill with an elongated solo drum session. Another special treat of the set was Grace Potter joining the band for a killer rendition of Fleetwood Mac's "Gold Dust Woman". After busting out so many great songs, we can only wonder what they will bring out for the second night.
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