Words by Harriet Kaplan, Photo by Jodi Jackson
The understated yet powerful performance by GRAMMY-Award Winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes was a rare treat to behold at the intimate, stripped down show at the Blue Note Los Angeles venue on Wednesday, February 18th.
The talented and multifaceted artist hit the road this February for his Winter of Warren Tour for 11 solo outings. Haynes, before he went on his Winter of Warren 2026 Tour, he released a re-mixed and re-mastered version of his debut solo studio album, Tales of Ordinary Madness, on January 30th via Megaforce Records.
It was one man playing various guitars and styles ranging from straight-ahead rock to blues to soul and country. His diversity and dexterity on the instrument, not to mention his finesse, was quite awe inspiring. The multitude of tones, textures, and sustained notes he held and bent to his will were thrilling to observe. His voice was stirring, passionate, and dramatically conveyed. Subtle and quieter touches were emphasized when a particular number called for that deft approach.
Haynes has an immense catalog of material to draw upon from and his lyrical content is both profound, deep, and insightful. Song choices include work from Gov’t Mule, his solo recordings, and Allman Brothers Band. He played, to the delight of the sold-out audience that was often vocal in their appreciation of this iconic artist, his hits as well as rarities.
Haynes may be acclaimed and lauded in all aspects of his craft and mastery in it, but he was a down-to-earth presence onstage. He easily told stories about songs he wrote and their inception with ease as if talking to friends he knew all his life in a matter of fact way. Perhaps they were. Longtime fans filled the inside of the expansive and tastefully designed Blue Note Los Angeles to witness Warren Haynes up close in his solo outing live and were able to capture the essence and depth and breath of his range of talents up close and personal.
EARLY SHOW
Traveling Tune
Glory Road
Patchwork Quilt
Captured
You Ain’t Above Me
Frozen Fear
Going Down Slow
Lucky
Beat Down the Dust
Wanderlust
Till the Sun Comes Shining Through
Two of A Kind
ENCORE
Big Muddy
Old Friend
This video from Front and Center Concert videos is from a different show that day, but will give you a solid idea of the vibe of this show.
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