Gov't Mule in Burlington last night

[Freak By Night]

Hi everyone, just got back from Burlington where my brother and I saw Gov't Mule at the Higher Ground last night. I'll post a full review later but for now I'll just say special guests on stage were Page and Trey. Must have a nap now.

[TheGoodRev]

Holy shit. I knew those shows were going to be big. This weekend seems to have been huge for music just about everywhere...and it's freakin Passover. My slim consolation is that I was quite well-fed last night. Can't wait to hear more about the show.

[Freak By Night]

Here's the set list from last night's show:

SET 1:

Bad Man Walking

Mr. Man

About To Rage

I Think You Know

Trane

Beautifully Broken

Slow Happy Boys

All Along The Watchtower With Page McConnell

Jesus Just Left Chicago With Page McConnell

SET 2:

I'll Be The One

Birth of the Mule

Slackjaw Jezabel

Effigy>

Folsom Prison Jam>

Drums

Monkey Hill

She's So Heavy

Blind Man In The Dark

Enc: Sco Mule With Trey Anastasio

Dreams With Trey Anastasio

This was my first visit to the Higher Ground in its new location. It's quite a nice spot. Basically a large room, built for sound. A bit smaller than I was expecting actually. The staff were very friendly and bar service was excellent. Warren and the boys were in prime form as they hit the stage with 2 rockers from their latest Deja Voodoo disc. After a spirited version of "Slow Happy Boys" that had many in the crowd singing along, Page joined the band for two covers, did much of the singing on "Jesus Just left Chicago".

The band took a short break and came on for the second set... a great jazzy "Birth of the Mule", the rockin' "Jezebel" and ending with the best version of the Beatles' "She's so Heavy" I've ever seen. How were they going to top that? By bringing on Trey for the encore!

The crowd burst into jubilation as Trey took the stage and played two songs with the Mule. History was made as Trey and Warren traded leads on "Sco Mule" and "Dreams". Trey did not sing, and even seemed a bit humble... he knew this was Warren's show and he was obviously happy to be part of it.

[Booche]

"he knew this was Warren's show and he was obviously happy to be part of it."

That's because he has mad respect for the man, as well as he should.

Awesome showing there Freak, I wish we were a part of that road trip.