OFF: Gov't Mule News

[Darrin McKeehen]

Live Gov't Mule Album will Feature John Scofield; Warren Haynes Solo Album
Also in Production

Warren Haynes is currently in the studio mixing two separate albums for
future release. The first is a live Gov’t Mule album featuring special guest
John Scofield. Material for the CD was recorded at the Georgia Theater in
Athens, GA on 9/22/99 and The Roxy in Atlanta, GA on 9/23/99. The second
album will feature solo acoustic work by Haynes, primarily in the live
setting. Titles and release dates are yet to be confirmed.

Other news:

Jeff Beck Announces U.S. Tour; New Album Due

Jeff Beck will tour the U.S. in February and March in support of his new
album,You Had It Coming. The CD will be released February 5 on Epic Records.
The tour kicks off February 15 at the Paramount in Seattle, WA and concludes
with a two-night stand at Roseland Ballroom in New York City, March 22-23.
Beck’s band features guitarist Jennifer Batten, bassist Randy Hope-Taylor
and drummer Steve Alexander. For the complete tour itinerary, visit
www.jeffbeckmusic.com.
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Just for the record the Japanese version of "You Had It Coming" has been out
for a while. I heard it over the weekend at a friends. It's pretty good, but
does not break any new ground. All the songs are in the 3-4 minute range.
Most of them are Jeff putting his signature riffs over drum machine tracks.
His licks are great, but the disc is pretty short. The disc would have been
cutting edge 10 years ago, but not in today's climate. It kinda sounds
industrial in a way w/ the drum machine stuff. Picture very weak Ministry
beats w/ Beck riffs and you got it. If you are a Beck fan you should like it
and only wish there was more.

The above news as well as other "Jamband" news can be found at
www.jambands.com

Peace,

Darrin

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