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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, August 29-31, 2018 The Park Record C-3 Drummer is happy to be a Gov’t Mule after 25 years PHOTO BY JACOB BLICKENSTAFF Gov’t Mule, left to right, is guitarist Warren Haynes, drummer Matt Abst, keyboardist Danny Louis and bassist Jorgen Carlsson. The band, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary next year, will play Friday at Deer Valley. Blues and rock band plays Friday at Deer Valley SCOTT IWASAKI The Park Record Allman Brothers Band guitarist Warren Haynes and late bassist Allen Woody, along with drummer Matt Abts formed the blues, rock and soul trio Gov’t Mule in 1994. Abts marvels that the band, a quartet, that will play Friday. Aug. 31, at Deer Valley, is gearing up to celebrate its 25th anniversary next year. “We walk around going, ‘Wow!’ All the time,” Abts said. “If you ask me the dream of every musician is to play music. There is also something to say about any long-term relationship, because there is so much to draw from as the years go by. Abts cited some of those elements as musical chemistry, the history of the music, the friendships he has with his bandmates and the tragedies that they have shared. “It’s hard to imagine that Woody’s been gone for 18 years,” Abts said. Still, Gov’t Mule made the decision to carry on. The group added keyboardist Danny Lewis 15 years ago, and bassist Jorgen Carlsson has been with the band for a little more than 10 years. “When we started as a trio, we were eager for this to succeed one way or another,” Abts said. “It’s been so rewarding as time goes by to know that we have kept it together. And the new guys, who aren’t really new anymore, have given us some new life as well. The music seems unstoppable to me. It will keep going until we stop it.” A year ago, Gov’t Mule released its 11th studio album, “Revolution Come… Revolution Go.” “We started recording the record on (the 2016 presidential) Please see Mule, C-4 The Black Crowes’ cofounder takes flight with Magpie Salute Band will open for Gov’t Mule at Deer Valley SCOTT IWASAKI The Park Record Guitarist Rich Robinson is ready for some positive vibes. The Black Crowes founder and guitarist said he is able to find positivity with his new band Magpie Salute, which is set to open for Gov’t Mule that will perform on Aug. 31 at Deer Valley. (See accompanying story). “Most of the guys in the band have been down the road with this negative element, and we’re vigilant about staying out that,” Robinson said. “We want to focus on the gift of being able to play music.” The band’s members include Robinson’s former Black Crowes bandmates -- guitarist Marc Ford and bassist Sven Pipien -- as well as keyboardist Matt Slocum and drummer Joe Magistro. “(We formed) in a very organic way,” Robinson said. “This was just more of a having-fun, getting-together-and-playing band.” On Aug. 10, Magpie Salute released its new album, “High Water I,” and is planning to release its follow-up, “High Water II,” in a few months. “For selfish reasons, I wanted to put out a double album,” Robinson said with a laugh. “I wanted to make the album so we could get out and play 30 songs.” The idea to divide the album into a two-parter came while the band was in the studio. “While you’re writing and recording, it becomes apparent which songs need to be weeded out,” Robinson said. “I had a ton of stuff. Marc did, too, and so did John. So we decided to get together and put everything together to see how it would work out.” 435-640-0322 Licensed, Bonded, Insured. 2 for 1 lock rekeys and duplicate keys, or 15% off entire invoice. Home, condo, car openings keyless entry lock installs Full new home installs. Entry mortise locks installed, pocket door locks, cabinet locks, deadbolts, etc. QUESTIONS? Call owner Greg Foote for information or quotes. Mobile service only The songs, Robinson said, dictated which would work for the “High Water I” and which would work for “High Water II.” “When it’s a song that we feel doesn’t work, we won’t even finish it,” Robinson explained. “We’ll save it for later or use it for something else. And when we do finish a song, we will alway try it out.” The song “Walk on Water” was one that the band worked on a couple of times before they decided to use it for “High Water I.” “It had a whole different feel, and we felt like we should shift it a little bit,” Robinson said. “By the end, it turned out with a totally different vibe, even though it was the same song.” Please see Magpie, C-4 PURCHASE TWO TAPAS & THE THIRD IS FREE • Valid on third tapas of equal or lesser value • Max of three coupons per table please • Meat & Cheese plate excluded from offer • An 18% tip will be added to the bill before the discount. • Not valid with any other offer • Dine-in only please • Please present coupon Valid thru August 31st, 2018 710BodegaParkCity.com • 710 Main Street, Park City • 435.649.6979 NOW OPEN DAILY AT 5PM! • Closed Sundays 2 FOR 1 ENTREES WITH APPETIZER PURCHASE • Valid on second entrèe of equal or lesser value • An 18% tip will be added to the bill before the discount. • Max of three coupons per table please • Not valid with any other offer • Dine-in only please • Please present coupon Valid thru August 31st, 2018 BuonaVitaParkCity.com • 804 Main Street, Park City • 435.649.1336 |