During the second set, the sound mix was corrected and Haynes’ guitar stood out more. Although that wasn’t clear until after their second-set opener, a cover of Pink Floyd’s bass-driven “One of These Days.” Matt Abts’ fired off an impressive drum solo. When the rest of the band returned, the next few songs were too mellow for my mood. Thankfully, “Thorazine Shuffle,” which closed the second set, picked up the pace nicely and even got some people in the seats up and bopping around. During the encore Hook Herrera joined them on harmonica for two songs, including Little Milton’s “That's What Love Will Make You Do” which had an Allman Brothers sound to it.
Even without knowing their music, I enjoyed my first Gov’t Mule show and recommend them for people who enjoy a mix of blues, southern rock, and jam bands. They have got me interested in seeking out their albums, and considering seeing them again. Back Door Slam has me hooked. Do yourself a favor and see them when they come to your town
Gov’t Mule
1st Set:
Brand New Angel
Lola Leave Your Light On
Slackjaw Jezebel
Beautifully Broken
Patchwork Quilt
Larger Than Life
Nothing Again
Time To Confess
Almost Cut My Hair (1)
2nd Set:
Javla Skit
One Of These Days
Brighter Days
Like Flies
Drums
Bad Little Doggie
Left Coast Groovies
World Of Difference
Thorazine Shuffle
Encore:
Lazy *(2),
That's What Love Will Make You Do (2)
Setlist Notes: (1) with Davy Knowles; * First Time Played ; (2) with Hook Hererra
Back Door Slam:
Outside Woman Blues
Tear Down the Walls
Come Home
Back Door Slam
Coming into Los Angeles
Long Road Home
What in the World
Tell Me What the Fuzz is All About (3)
Setlist Notes: (3) with Danny Louis
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