Tour Diary: Revisiting Gov’t Mule’s Island Exodus
photo: Josh Hitchens
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On January 19-23, Gov’t Mule returned to Jewel Paradise Cove Resort in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, for the 15th installment of their annual Island Exodus getaway. In addition to three two-set Mule shows and a special Warren Haynes afternoon solo set, Drive-By Truckers, Karina Rykman and Big Sugar each performed twice during the event. Here, Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott shares his perspective on the intimate beachfront mini-fest.
“I am the best there is, the best there was and the best that ever will be… at cornhole.” (photo: Josh Hitchens)
My beautiful wife, Kara. Cue “Caribbean Queen” on the Bluetooth speaker. (photo: Wolfe Eliot)
“Wow! I finally got one in! ‘Hole Tide!’” (photo: Josh Hitchens)
Govt Mule, 30 years strong! (photo: Wolfe Eliot)
“Did Kevin forget to put on pants AGAIN?” (photo: Josh Hitchens)
“Yep, 30 years later, and I’m still kicking everyone’s ass up here.” (photo: Josh Hitchens)
When Warren Haynes starts a story about “back in the day,” and you know you’re about to be here for a while. (photo: Josh Hitchens)
“Wait, did I forget to turn the oven off back home before I left?” (photo: Wolfe Eliot)
“Sing us a song, piano man…” (photo: Wolfe Eliot)
“Whoa… these lights are cool!” (photo: Josh Hitchens)
“Announcement: Will the owner of the silver Ford Focus please move your vehicle? You are blocking the entrance to the buffet.” (photo: Josh Hitchens)
You got to let your soul shine till the break of day. (photo: Wolfe Eliot)
