Grammy® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes has revealed the addition of five new dates to his recently announced “Now Is The Time Tour” featuring The Warren Haynes Band & The Dreams and Songs Symphonic Experience. Following its debut in early June with three special nights in the northeast, the new shows include a performance at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 20 at 8 p.m. Oakland University Credit Union is the exclusive presenting partner of Meadow Brook Amphitheatre.
The “Now Is The Time Tour” featuring The Warren Haynes Band & The Dreams and Songs Symphonic Experience features two sets of symphonic music plus a third set of Haynes’ signature rock/soul blend alongside the debut of the new Warren Haynes Band. All shows will be conducted by Rich Daniels of Chicago’s City Lights Orchestra, leading locally sourced orchestras in each market. The brand-new show will explore all aspects of Warren’s incredible catalog and career including music from Gov’t Mule, Allman Brothers Band, The Dead, Jerry Garcia, his solo albums, and more set to never-before heard arrangements for all songs, except the Garcia tunes which will find Haynes revisiting compositions from the groundbreaking Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration tour. Watch the tour promo video HERE.
Accompanying Warren Haynes (vocals, guitar) for the new 2024 incarnation of the Warren Haynes Band will be longtime friend and famed keyboardist John Medeski (most notably known as one-third of the groundbreaking trio Medeski, Martin & Wood), Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott, and returning WHB member and two-time Grammy Award-winning drummer Terence Higgins, recognized for his work with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Ani DiFranco and others. In addition to the “Now Is The Time Tour,” the band heads to Europe in June for an 8-date trek featuring a mix of headlining shows and festival appearances. Upon return, the Warren Haynes Band will be supporting Slash at the West Coast dates of the S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival from July 5 through 14 including a night at the famed Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on July 13.See below for all upcoming tour dates and details.
The “Now Is The Time Tour” featuring The Warren Haynes Band & The Dreams and Songs Symphonic Experience follows the hugely popular Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration, which featured 30 total shows throughout 2013-2016. The beloved production provided Warren the opportunity to interpret and celebrate the music of Jerry Garcia and ultimately served as inspiration to create his own symphonic event. In March 2019, Haynes, who is currently nominated for Blues Rock Artist at the 2024 Blues Music Awards, first premiered his show “Dreams & Songs – A Symphonic Journey” to rave reviews with two sold-out shows with the Asheville Symphony Orchestra in Warren’s hometown of Asheville, NC. Alongside a full orchestra and an A-list band of core musicians, the one-of-a-kind evenings featured symphonic adaptations of his career-spanning material in a unique and distinctive way, allowing Haynes to stay true to his rock and improvisational roots while also embracing the power and beauty of the symphony. The all-new “Now Is The Time Tour” featuring The Warren Haynes Band & The Dreams and Songs Symphonic Experience will expand upon the original “Dreams & Songs” shows with a remarkable three-set experience, showcasing the unmatched career of one of the most impressive guitarists and vocalists of the modern era.
