Release Party.shn | Govt Mule 1998-02-27 Dose

, then a rising teenage guitar prodigy, sat in for Taj Mahal’s " She Caught the Katy ".

: A massive 10-minute rendition of The Beatles’ " She Said, She Said " that spiraled into a "Tomorrow Never Knows" jam. A Star-Studded Second Set

The file documents a legendary night in Gov't Mule history: the official CD release party for their second studio album, Dose , held at The Roxy in Atlanta, Georgia . Govt Mule 1998-02-27 Dose Release Party.shn

Coming just three days after the album’s official release on February 24, 1998, this show captured the original powerhouse trio——at a pivotal moment as they introduced a darker, more experimental sound to their fanbase. The Setting: Atlanta’s Roxy Theatre

: A run starting with " Blind Man in the Dark " and the bass-heavy fan favorite " Thorazine Shuffle ". , then a rising teenage guitar prodigy, sat

While the first set focused on the new record, the second set turned into a massive jam session featuring high-profile guests from the Southern rock and jam scene:

: The night concluded with an epic 17-minute version of Bob Dylan’s " I Shall Be Released ," featuring a "supergroup" stage including Jimmy Herring , Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones/Allman Brothers), and the members of Widespread Panic. Legacy of the Recording Coming just three days after the album’s official

: Instrumentals like " Thelonius Beck " (honoring Thelonious Monk and Jeff Beck) and " Birth of the Mule " (a nod to Miles Davis).