Govt has confirmed plans for a fall tour in support of its upcoming release, The Deep End. The album is a tribute to the late Allen Woody and features guest bass players who were of great influence to him. The line-up includes Les Claypool, Phil Lesh, Alphonso Johnson, Jack Casady, John Entwistle, Mike Gordon, David Schools, Chris Wood, Tony Levin, Oteil Burbridge and Flea, among others.
The tour kicks off September 1 and 2 at Van Hoy Farms in Union Grove, NC. The touring line-up will consist of guitarist Warren Haynes, drummer Matt Abts, keyboardist Chuck Leavell and bassists Oteil Burbridge and David Schools, who will each play select shows. The tour itinerary includes dates in Tennessee, Florida, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Virginia, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina and Georgia. Mule will end the tour with two concerts in New Orleans on October 27; at the Voodoo Fest and the House of Blues.
Govt Mule featuring Oteil Burbridge will also perform at the Summit Music Festival on August 17 in Mariaville, NY. For more details, visit www.mule.net.