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Southern Rock Jam Band Gov't Mule Bringing New Tour To Philadelphia
Guitar legend Warren Haynes and company are celebrating Gov't Mule's first album with a new tour that is heading to Philly in November.

PHILADELPHIA — Southern rock jam band Gov't Mule is heading out on tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary since the release of their debut album, and they're heading to Philadelphia.
Led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, the GRAMMY-nominated band will play a concert at The Met Philadelphia Nov. 1 as part of the "Back In The Saddle Tour."
Fan Club pre-sale tickets will be available 10 a.m. Wednesday, with various other presales available 10 a.m. Thursday. Fans need to sign up for early access to tickets online here.
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The public on sale will begin at 10 a.m. Friday.
A limited number of VIP packages will also be available for all headlining Gov’t Mule shows, with all including pre-show soundcheck access.
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Packages include one Ultimate Guitar Player Package per show, featuring one Warren Haynes Signature Les Paul Standard 60s Cherry Gibson Guitar, which will have been played and autographed by Haynes, two premium reserved tickets and VIP priority entry, private post-show meet and greet and photo with Haynes, and more.
The Gov’t Mule Ultimate VIP Package, includes one Warren Haynes Signature Dunlop guitar slide, one set of limited-edition Matt Abts custom logo Vater drumsticks, sealed Gov’t Mule keyboardist musical chart autographed by Danny Louis, one set of Kevin Scott custom guitar picks in collector’s box, and more.
“How has it been 30 years since Gov’t Mule’s first album came out? It’s kinda crazy to believe – time really does fly when you’re doing what you love," Haynes said. "It’s also hard to believe that it’s been over a year since the last Mule tour. Matt, Danny, Kevin and I are champing at the bit to be back out there celebrating this monumental anniversary with our amazing fans."
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