

Seventeen bassists walk into a bar—what happens next will melt your face off.
In 2003, after recording The Deep End, Volume 1 (2001) and Volume 2 (2002), Gov't Mule gathered several musicians that had worked on the Deep End sessions as well as a few other friends for a live concert. This was intended as the culmination of the Deep End project, which was a tribute to their late bassist Allen Woody, who died in 2000. Two CD plus DVD set recorded live at the historic Deepest End Concert in New Orleans, LA on May 3rd, 2003. DVD includes 15 minutes of behind the scenes footage plus a photo gallery. Starring Gov't Mule (Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, and Danny Louis). Featuring appearances by bass players Les Claypool, Mike Gordon, Jason Newsted, Victor Wooten, George Porter, Jr, Dave Schools, Greg Rzab, Rob Wasserman, and more. Also featuring appearances by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Fred Wesley, Karl Denson, Bernie Worrell, Bela Fleck, and many others.
Sound
Seventeen legendary bassists trading licks on one stage.
Production
Captures sweaty, transcendent New Orleans energy without sanitizing it.
Acting
Warren Haynes conducting chaos like a southern-fried orchestra leader.
Director
Michael Drum
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Deep End project started when Warren Haynes and Matt Abts refused to replace Allen Woody, instead inviting dozens of guest bassists to honor him.
This 2003 show captured Gov't Mule at their most ambitious, bridging jam-band culture with New Orleans second-line traditions just months before Hurricane Katrina reshaped the city's music scene.
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