Gov’t Mule Welcomes Edwin McCain & Offers Cover Bust Outs At The Mighty Giveback

Saturday saw Gov’t Mule taking part in The Mighty Giveback benefit concert on the outdoor stage at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina. The concert in Mule guitarist Warren Haynes‘ home state saw the band welcoming Mighty Giveback performer Edwin McCain and breaking out a trio of covers.

Presented by Band Together North Carolina, The United Way of the Greater Triangle and other organizations, The Mighty Giveback help to raise funds for mental healthcare accessibility in the Triangle region of North Carolina. Along with Gov’t Mule, Young Gun Silver Fox and Edwin McCain performed in Raleigh on Saturday.

Gov’t Mule’s first set got underway with the traditional “Railroad Boy.” The first frame also saw performances of “After the Storm” off the band’s latest studio album, Peace…Like A River, and the classic “Game Face.”

The latter two would collaborate during the second set of Gov’t Mule’s headlining performance, which kicked off with “Soulshine” and Tom Waits‘ “Goin’ Out West.” McCain then emerged to lead a rendition of the poignant Bob Dylan/The Band favorite “I Shall Be Released.” Mule had not performed the rarity in over two years.

The cover-heavy set two also saw Mule unshelving ‘s “Effigy” for the first time since 2023. The show came to a close with another break out cover, Elmore James’ “I Can’t Hold Out.”

Gov’t Mule’s Back In The Saddle Fall Tour continues in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Tuesday (October 21). Find the band’s full itinerary and ticket info below.