GOV’T MULE Premiere 1994 Demo “Blind Man In The Dark”

rj frometa Thursday, June 23, 2016 34704 Leave a comment

Gov’t Mule have premiered a never-before-heard, 1994 recording of “Blind Man In The Dark” via AlternativeNation.net. PRESS HERE to listen to the track which is from the band’s forthcoming archival album entitled The Tel-Star Sessions, out August 5, 2016 via Evil Teen Records. Although later released on the band’s second LP Dose, this original version of the song features grittier, grunge-tinged vocals, and a “dirty” bass guitar style, showcasing the rawness of Mule’s early days and the alt-rock influences that were just beginning to emerge in the early 90s. These newly mixed and mastered demos were recorded in June 1994 at Tel-Star Studios in Bradenton, Florida and feature the original line-up – Warren Haynes, Allen Woody and Matt Abts. Fans of the band and straight-ahead rock will love the chance to hear their early improvisational interplay as a power trio, an impressive skill that has since become a signature of Gov’t Mule’s albums and live shows.

“Blind Man In The Dark” is available tomorrow as a digital single and instant grat track with the Mule.net pre-order bundle and the album pre-order available on iTunes, Apple Music and Amazon. What was originally intended to be the band’s debut album, but then subsequently shelved until now, these 10 songs will be available digitally and as a single CD, as well as 180-gram double-vinyl set including a limited edition version with different artwork and white vinyl.

The release of The Tel-Star Sessions will ignite a busy summer for Mule, who will first embark on the Smokin’ Mule 2016 Tour with special guest Blackberry Smoke, which will include a show at Colorado’s famed Red Rocks Amphitheater on August 25th. Then in September, the band will set out on a highly anticipated amphitheater tour with ZZ Top from September 9th to 20th. Full tour routing below.

Gov’t Mule 2016 Tour dates:
* with special guest Blackberry Smoke
^ with ZZ Top

August 11                           Portland, ME @ Maine State Pier*

August 12                           Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summerstage*

August 13                           Boston, MA @ Blue Hills Bank Pavilion*

August 14                           Scranton, PA @ Peach Music Festival

August 16                           Utica, NY @ Saranac Brewery*

August 17                           Philadelphia, PA @ River Stage at Penn’s Landing*

August 18                           Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE Outdoors*

August 19                           Rochester Hills, MI @ Meadow Brook Amphitheatre*

August 20                           Huber Heights, OH @ Music Center at the Heights*

August 22                           Peoria, IL @ CEFCU Center Stage*

August 23                           Des Moines, IA @ Simon Estes Amphitheater*

August 25                           Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheater (w/moe. & Blackberry Smoke)

August 27                           San Diego, CA @ Humphrey’s*

August 28                           Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles*

August 30                           Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery*

August 31                           Ronhert Park, CA @ Sonoma Mountain Village*

September 1                      Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheater*

September 3                      Missoula, MT @ Big Sky Brewery*

September 4                      Jackson, WY @ Fireman’s Ball*

September 9                      Wantagh, NY @ Jones Beach^

September 10                   Concord, NH @ Capitol Center

September 11                   Bethlehem, PA @ Sands Bethlehem Event Center^

September 13                   Baltimore, MD @ Pier Six Pavilion^

September 14                   Cary, NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheater at Regency Park^

September 15                   Fredericksburg, VA @ Celebrate Virginia After Hours^

September 17                   Rosemont, IL @ Rosemont Theatre^

September 18                   Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater^

September 20                   Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theatre*

September 23                   Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle

September 24                   St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing

September 25                   Miami, FL @ Fillmore

September 27                   Birmingham, AL @ Avondale Brewing Co.

September 29                   Glen Allen, VA @ Innsbrook After Hours*

September 30                   Cherokee, NC @ Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center*

October 1                           Charlotte, NC @ CMCU Amphitheatre*

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