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Post by mojoworks on Sept 16, 2008 11:33:13 GMT -5
This was a surprise;
GOV’T MULE WELCOMES NEW BASS PLAYER New Bassist Jorgen Carlsson To Debut on Fall Tour Balancing evocative songs and expressive improvisation, Gov’t Mule is a band rooted in both the personal and musical chemistry between its members. “It’s not one of those groups that can make a change overnight,” explains founding guitarist/vocalist Warren Haynes. It is only after six months of rehearsing, jamming, and hanging out with bassist Jorgen Carlsson that he has been added to the band as their new permanent bass player, replacing Andy Hess, who joined in 2003.
When founding bassist Allen Woody passed away in 2000, Haynes explains, “We were faced with the daunting task of replacing a one-of-a-kind musician, which I'm sure was intimidating for Andy, who did a wonderful job and brought his own personality into the music. Jorgen’s style is somewhere between Woody's and Andy's. He brings some of Woody's aggressive spirit back although he is very much his own man.” Carlsson was born in Sweden and has been active as a session musician and studio owner since arriving in the US in 1991.
Founded by Haynes, Woody, and drummer Matt Abts in 1994 as a power-trio, Gov’t Mule has, over the course of eight studio albums, several more live projects, and over 1300 concert performances, built both an extensive, evolving body of work and a devoted fan base. In addition, the band has sold 1.5 million downloads on its website mule.net, sold over one million albums, and received a Grammy nomination. Keyboardist Danny Louis joined as a full-time member in 2003. With Hess leaving to pursue other opportunities, Haynes sees the addition of Jorgen as connecting the past and future of Gov’t Mule: “Having worked with Jorgen over the last several months, we are very excited to explore some new directions while at the same time going back a little closer to our roots.”
Question is, is it real or is it more shennigans like the whole Joey Arkenstat thing.
Hope it's legit...I love the Mule, but of the three era's thus far (Woody/8 Million Bass Players a Night/Andy) the last couple years have definetly been the least interesting in terms of new songs and everyday shows (New Years and Bonnaroo are exceptions).
Post by mojoworks on Sept 16, 2008 14:26:01 GMT -5
I really liked the High and Mighty cd. I think it's some of the best songwriting Warren as done.
Andy is an excellent bassist. When the rumors started about this a few months back, some said he was leaving due to arthritus in his hands making it difficult for him to play. I hope this isn't the case. It would truly suck to have to give up something that you love and makes you a great living. I wish nothing but the best for Andy Hess.
