Gov't Mule is a southern rock/jam band formed in 1994 as an Allman Brothers Band side project. Like many jam bands, Gov't Mule does not get much radio airplay, but it formed a strong fan base by touring. They released their debut album Gov't Mule in 1995. Gov't Mule has become a staple act at many music festivals including Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, Mountain Jam, Vegoose, and their annual New Orleans Jazzfest night show.

Gov’t Mule is a southern rock/jam band formed in 1994 as an The Allman Brothers Band side project, but has taken on a life of its own. Like many jam bands, Gov’t Mule does not get much radio airplay but is popular due to constant touring and intense fan loyalty. When the Allman Brothers Band reformed in 1989 in response to the popularity of the Dreams box set, Warren Haynes was added on lead guitar and Allen Woody on bass. The two shared a love for ’60s power trios, like Cream , The Jimi H