Warren Haynes Visits WNEW.com Studios for Interview and Acoustic Session

James Brown was the 'Hardest Working Man in Showbiz', a title he rightly deserved, but without a doubt the hardest working man in rock 'n roll is Warren Haynes. The man we first met as the 'new guy' in the Allman Brothers Band twenty years ago has grown into a frontman extraordinaire, equal parts bandleader and scene-maker.

The man also known as the Mayor of Bonnaroo stopped by our studios last week for an incredible acoustic session and interview. Hear the entire show right now by clicking play below.

Warren Haynes Studio Session - Full Show

Warren talked to our own Evan Levy about all things Gov't Mule and Allman Brothers, and went into detail about how he puts together the yearly Christmas Jam shows in his hometown of Asheville, NC. He also talked about attending the Led Zeppelin reunion show this year ("made us feel like we were in high school again"). We were also excited to hear about big plans being laid for next year's 40th anniversary of the Allman Brothers. And yes, that includes the return of the legendary Beacon Theater run (sounds like it's set for March). Warren reckons he's played the Beacon over 170 times, far more than any other venue.

As incredible as it was to talk to Warren Haynes in person, all was forgotten the minute he picked up his guitar and started to sing. Without warning he launched into two of the most achingly beautiful songs you'll ever hear: Beautifully Broken and Soulshine. Both are available below for your listening pleasure. And click through to see more photos from a banner day at WNEW.com studios.

Beautifully Broken

Soulshine

We hope you'll join us this New Year's Eve to see Gov't Mule tear down 2008 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. We're giving away tickets here - go enter to win.

 

Comments

[Angelemerald]

Thanks so much for this Warren Haynes interview and studio performance. I listened to WNEW since Alison Steele, the Nightbird was dj-ing, many many years ago. And I have followed Gov't Mule and Warren Haynes' music for 7 years now. I am thrilled your station sees just what a special person Warren is and just how great ALL his music is. Thank you so much for finally getting - it is not just about commercial radio - but about the players who entertain us live and in person and few do it better than Warren Haynes and Gov't Mule. :-)

[Mal,MNN]

and don't forget Warren's Chrismas Jam on 12/12-13 in Asheville-
http://www.musicnewsnet.com/2008/11/warren-haynes-holiday-christmas-jam-announced.html

[PJGeraghty]

Great interview! Brother Warren is one of the true gentlemen of music. My son and I had the honor of meeting him after a Govt Mule show which also happened to be the first concert my son ever attended. Warren went out of his way to spend some time talking to my son after playing for about 3 hours. He didn't have to do that, but he did. He's just that type of person. I think that comes through on this interview.

[Laf1960]

Warren is absolutely one the most genuinely good people in the world...............and the best damn guitarist/bandleader in the world!