Gov't Mule (pronounced "Government Mule") is an American Southern rock jam band, formed in 1994 by guitarist Warren Haynes, bassist Allen Woody (both of The Allman Brothers Band at …

Sep 24, 2025 · Gov’t Mule – Haynes [guitar, vocals], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Kevin Scott [bass] – has become a human encyclopedia of …

Influenced by jazz, blues, and rock music, Gov't Mule blends these styles into their own version of an improvisational power trio. Drummer Matt Abts, singer/guitarist Warren Haynes, and bassist …

Matt Abts (born September 30, 1953) is an American drummer, best known as one of the founding members of the rock band Gov't Mule.

Equal parts jam band and blues-rock power trio, featuring Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers Band. Burning Point [feat. Jimmie Vaughan] Gov't Mule feat. Jimmie Vaughan.

With no bands making similar music in the 90s (except ZZ Top), Haynes, Woody, and former Dickey Betts drummer Matt Abts came together as Gov't Mule during Allman Brothers' breaks.

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Members: Matt Abts Warren Haynes Former Members: Allen Woody Associated Artists: The Allman Brothers Band

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After recording Gov't Mule's By a Thread album, Haynes formed The Warren Haynes Band. The group included George Porter Jr. on bass, Ivan Neville on keys and Raymond Weber on drums.