WARREN HAYNES PRESENTS: THE BENEFIT CONCERT VOL 8 IN STORES NOW
It is our pleasure to announce that Warren Haynes Presents: The Benefit Concert Vol. 8 DVD is now available for purchase in stores everywhere - click here to order yours online today! As always, all the proceeds from the DVD and concert go to benefit Habitat For Humanity, an international non-profit organization dedicated to building housing for those in need of shelter. Enjoy over 3 hours of beautiful music from the 2006 Xmas Jam, and help build homes for people in need in the Asheville area and beyond.

Warren Haynes Presents: The Benefit Concert Vol. 8 features great music from Dave Matthews, The New Orleans Social Club, Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives, Taj Mahal Trio, the John Popper Project, and of course, plenty of Warren Haynes and Gov't Mule. As if that wasn't enough talent for one stage, other special guests include Randall Bramblett, Taylor Hicks, Branford Marsalis, Mike Barnes, Mickey Raphael, Brendan Bayliss, Kevn Kinney, Robert Kearns and Dave Schools.

There's nothing better than when Xmas comes early. Click HERE to order online.

WARREN HAYNES PRESENTS: THE BENEFIT CONCERT VOL 8
We are pleased to announce that Warren Haynes Presents: The Benefit Concert Vol 8 DVD will be in stores 6.24.08. This was filmed at the 2006 X-Mas Jam. Keep an eye on www.evilteen.com for pre-ordering info and more info about the release.

X-MAS JAM RADIO BROADCAST
Inside The 19th Annual X-Mas Jam
If you couldn't make it to Asheville to be a part of this year's Annual Christmas Jam, don't worry, Warren Haynes made sure that everyone can have a look and listen behind the scenes.

A 2 hour radio program was produced over the weekend that highlights the music and the musicians that made up the amazing event. The special also includes highlights from the soon to be legendary Pre-Jam that happens at the Orange Peel, an intimate venue, the night before the actual Christmas Jam. Featured music includes songs from Peter Frampton, Mike Farris, Jackson Browne, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Bruce Hornsby, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Stockholm Syndrome, Warren Haynes, Gov't Mule and more.

Click here for a complete list of stations.

X-MAS JAM MULE TRACKS/SITE CONTENT
A lot has been going on here the last few days. First off, head over to www.muletracks.com to download Gov't Mule's sets from both the X-Mas Jam and The Pre-Jam. They have been bundled together as one download for your convenience.

Also head over to the 2007 X-Mas Jam Page and the 2007 Pre-Jam Page to see Line-Up, Setlists and Photos.

More photos are coming for both nights, as well as a page dedicated to all the events in Asheville over the weekend at Stella Blue, The Fine Arts Theatre, Jack of the Wood and the Golden Gate Gallery. Those of you still in Asheville can still head by the Golden Gate Gallery located on 85 Patton Street to see the Christmas Jam By Day Art Show. Keep coming back.

X-MAS JAM SETLIST
Click here to see the X-Mas Jam Setlist in close to real time.

PRE-JAM SETLIST
Click here to see the setlist from last night's pre-jam at the Orange Peel. Check back tonight as we will be posting the setlist from the X-Mas Jam in close to real time.

GOLDEN GATE GALLERY ART SHOW
We are taking over the Golden Gate Gallery in downtown Asheville from this Friday to the end of the year. We will be displaying photos and art from some of our favorite artists and people. There will be photos from Danny Clinch, Don Van Cleave, Stuart O'Shields, Dino Perrucci, Kirk West and More. There will also be art from Richard Biffle, Gary Houston, The Haynes Family, Steve Johannsen & More. Art will be for sale, and all proceeds will go to Habitat, so please stop by. We will have a show opening reception on Friday December 14th from 4-6PM. Golden Gate Gallery is located at 85 Patton Ave in Asheville, and will be open from 11AM-7PM every day. Be sure to check out all the Other Asheville Events HERE!

STELLA BLUE
At Stella Blue will be some of the best rock and alternative bands in the Southeast. Some of the artists include Jason Isbell (Muscle Shoals, TN), Dixie Dirt (Knoxville, TN), Be It The Means (Birmingham, AL), Sleepy Horses (Athens, GA), Mother Jackson (Athens, GA) and Warm In The Wake (Decatour, GA). More performers and line-ups will be posted at www.xmasjam.com. Advance Tickets are $7 and are available now from X-Mas Jam Ticketing. Be sure to check out all the Other Asheville Events HERE!

JACK OF THE WOOD
At Jack of The Wood from 1pm to 6pm on Friday 12.14 & Saturday 12.15, Kevn Kinney will be hosting a Very Special All-Star Acoustic Jam. Kevn will be bringing down some friends and performing for you all day long. Some of the artists include Ray Sisk (Nashville), Malcomb Holcomb (Asheville) & Don Chambers (Athens) & many more performers will be stopping by as well. Advance Tickets will not be sold, but it is $7 at the door, so come on down. Be sure to check out all the Other Asheville Events HERE!

FILM SCREENINGS ON-SALE NOW
Tickets for our Six Film Screenings (icluding the special MIDNIGHT showing of last year's X-Mas Jam) at the Fine Arts Theatre in Asheville are on-sale now for Purchase through X-Mas Jam Ticketing.

Friday December 14th
1:00 - Wetlands Preserved
A documentary chronicling the very popular/influential NYC Club Wetlands which closed in 2001. The film features interviews and performances by from Warren Haynes, Ben Harper, Dave Matthews and more.

4:00 - I Know I'm Not Alone
A documentary chronicling Michael Franti's Trip to Iraq. Winner of Best Documentary at the San Francisco International Film Festival.

9:30 - Electric Apricot
A mockumentary made by Les Claypool chronicling the band Electric Apricot's journey to Festeroo. Featuring appearances by Warren Haynes, Bob Weir and Mike Gordon.

Midnight - Warren Haynes Presents: The Benefit Concert Vol 8
The first big screen showing last year's X-Mas Jam which will be released on DVD in March of 2008. Features performances by Dave Matthews, Gov't Mule, The John Popper Project, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, New Orleans Social Club & The Taj Mahal Trio.

Saturday December 15th

1:00 - Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth
A documentary about Bernie, the legendary keyboard player in Parliament Funkadelic and The Talking Heads. Worrell. BERNIE WORRELL WILL BE IN ATTENDENCE FOR A MEET AND GREET AFTER THE SCREENING.

3:30 - Dave Matthews Band: Live in Piedmont Park
The brand new movie capturing DMB's historic benefit concert in Atlanta this past September. It features guests Warren Haynes and Gregg Allman.

Head to X-Mas Jam Ticketing to buy Advance Tickets for these filmes. To see what other events we have going on in Asheville click here.

OTHER ASHEVILLE EVENTS
In addition to the event at The Civic Center, we will be hosting other Xmas Jam branded events throughout Asheville . There will be musical performances in downtown Asheville clubs, movie screenings, and an art gallery display. Be sure to check out all the Other Asheville Events HERE!

X-MAS JAM SOLD OUT
Thanks to all of you who bought tickets for the 19th Annual X-Mas Jam, it's another sold-out year!

X-MAS JAM PRE-SALE TICKETS SOLD OUT!
Thanks to all of you who bought pre-sale tickets for the 19th Annual X-Mas Jam. The regular tickets for the Jam are sold out! There will be tickets made available to the public on Friday November 23rd at 10 AM Through The Asheville Civic Center Box Office and www.ticketmaster.com.

2007 X-MAS JAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Line-Up and On-Sale
Exclusive VIP Tickets
Other Asheville Events
Volunteer Week

EXCLUSIVE VIP TICKET
For the first time, we will be offering an exclusive VIP ticket, which will include:
- Ticket to the Pre-Jam on 12.14 (This will be the only public tickets available to this event)
- Reserved Ticket to the Christmas Jam on 12.15
- Access to a special VIP Party in the Civic Center before the X-Mas Jam
- Exclusive T-shirt
- Program
- Free Access to all other X-Mas Jam Events

VIP tickets are extremely limited and will only be available through X-Mas Jam Ticketing on Friday November 9th @ Noon EST.

OTHER ASHEVILLE EVENTS
In addition to the event at The Civic Center, we will be hosting other Xmas Jam branded events throughout Asheville. There will be musical performances in downtown Asheville clubs, movie screenings and an art show. Details on these events will be made available in the coming days.

VOLUNTEER WEEK
Also please remember that before the Jam, you can Lend a Hand with Asheville Area Habitat. Connect with the cause that the Christmas Jam supports by volunteering on the Habitat construction site in West Asheville the week of Monday, December 10 - Friday, December 14. Required hours are 8:30am-3:30pm. No experience necessary. First come, first serve. To reserve your spot, send the following information to Ariane Kjellquist at akjellquist@ashevillehabitat.org: name, address, email address, telephone number and 1st and 2nd choice of dates. If you are flexible and can be available on any of the five dates, please mention that. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow fans, delicious lunch, daily raffles and more; and feel good about helping a family in need of safe and decent housing.

X-MAS JAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Information for the 19th Annual X-Mas Jam, including line-up, pre-sale, public on-sale, VIP packages and other special events going on around this years jam, will all be announced at Noon Eastern on Monday November 5th right here at www.xmasjam.com.

X-MAS JAM DATES
Warren Haynes Presents: The 19th Annual Christmas Jam will take place on December 15, 2007 at The Asheville Civic Center. More information, including Pre-Sale and Public On-Sale will be announced mid October.

Before the Jam, Lend a Hand with Asheville Area Habitat. Connect with the cause that the Christmas Jam supports by volunteering on the Habitat construction site in West Asheville the week of Monday, December 10 ­ Friday, December 14. Required hours are 8:30am-3:30pm. No experience necessary. First come, first serve. To reserve your spot, send the following information to Ariane Kjellquist at akjellquist@ashevillehabitat.org: name, address, email address, telephone number and 1st and 2nd choice of dates. If you are flexible and can be available on any of the five dates, please mention that. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow fans, delicious lunch, daily raffles and more; and feel good about helping a family in need of safe and decent housing.

In addition to this volunteer week, we will be presenting several events around town this year including afternoon music on Friday 12/14 and Saturday 12/15. Details will be announced in the coming weeks at www.xmasjam.com.

WARREN HAYNES X-MAS JAM 2006 ON RAVE HD
Those of you who get Dish Network in High Definition can check out a portion of the Warren Haynes X-Mas Jam from December 2006 on RAVE HD. This is a Warren Haynes, hand picked, selection of the concert that will also make up a DVD of the event to be released with an Audio Disc early next year on Evil Teen Records. For more info on RAVE HD head here. The next airing is Sunday July 15th at 2PM.

WARREN HAYNES PRESENTS: THE BENEFIT CONCERT VOL 1
As one album hits the stores, another one is available for pre-order. "Warren Haynes Presents: The Benefit Concert Vol 1" from the 1999 X-Mas Jam was previously released on Evil Teen Records and was know as Wintertime Blues. This disc features Gov't Mule (w/ Allen Woody), Edwin McCain, Susan Tedeschi and The Derek Trucks Band, with special guests Little Milton, Col. Bruce Hampton, Cry of Love, Larry McCray, Johnny Neel, Jimmy Herring, Paul Riddle and Mike Barnes. This release also contains TWO PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS: "Mule" and "It Hurts Me Too" from Gov't Mule's set that have been recently mixed and mastered for this disc. Also available to those who pre-order is a special bonus disc from the 1999 Pre-Jam broadcast on WNCW. This Sampler is ONLY available to those who pre-order and also contains exclusive interviews from the broadcast. For more info on the release, and to pre-order, head to: http://warrenhaynespresents.shop.musictoday.com.

VIRGIN IN-STORE AND IRVING PLAZA SHOW 3.28
In celebration of the release of Warren Haynes Presents: The Benefit Concert Volume 2 (Recorded at the 2000 X-Mas Jam), Warren and many of the artists on both Volume 1 and 2 will be taking part in 2 very special events on Wednesday March 28th. At 5pm there will be a CD signing at the Virgin Megastore in Union Square followed by an All-Star Performance at Irving Plaza. A limited number of tickets to this show, along with a guaranteed place in line for the signing, will be given away FREE with purchase of The Benefit Concert Volume 2 at Virgin Union Square beginning at 9am on Tuesday, March 6th. A very limited number of tickets to the Irving Plaza show will be on-sale to the public on 3/9.

PRE-JAM REBROADCAST ON WNCW 1/23
WNCW in Spindale, NC will be rebroadcasting the 2006 Pre-Jam on Tuesday January, 23rd at 9PM. Those of you not near the station can listen online at www.wncw.org.

WARREN HAYNES PRESENTS: THE BENEFIT CONCERT VOL. 2
Evil Teen Records is re-launching in 2007 with the release of 'Warren Haynes Presents: The Benefit Concert Vol. 2.' This Double Live Album was recorded during the 12th Annual X-Mas Jam in Asheville, NC from 2000. This includes tracks from Gov't Mule, The Allman Brothers Band, The Chris Duarte Band, The Bottle Rockets, John Popper, The Aquarium Rescue Unit Featuring Col. Bruce Hampton, Edwin McCain and Kevn Kinney.

This album will be released to the public on 3/6/07. Those of you who pre-order the album will receive a CD of exclusive music from Evil Teen Records as well as be entered to win a trip for you and a guest to the 19th Annual X-Mas Jam in December 2007 in Asheville, NC (Flights, Hotel, and Passes To Event included). You will also be entered to win some other cool items including signed copies of the CD, and signed posters from the 2000 X-Mas Jam. Other upcoming re-releases this year on Evil Teen Records will include 'Warren Haynes Presents: The Benefit Concert Vol 1' (re-release of Wintertime Blues) and the re-release of the long out of print 'Gov't Mule: Live At Roseland.' To pre-order Vol. 2 click here.

MULE TRACKS NOW LIVE
The Mule Tracks Download of the Gov't Mule sets from The X-Mas Jam & The Pre-Jam are now live and available as ONE download! To purchase the download head to www.muletracks.com.

SETLISTS AND PHOTOS NOW UP
Setlists and photos are now up for the 2006 Pre-Jam & The 18th Annual X-Mas Jam. Keep an eye on www.xmasjam.com for more photos, merch from the show and other goodies.

THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO CAME
Thanks to all of you who came to the 2006 X-Mas Jam. We hope all of you had a great time. For those of you who couldn't make it you can check out what you missed here. Photos will be going up in the next day or so, and some merch will be available in the Store shortly, so keep checking back.

TICKETS TO THE PRE-JAM 12/15
For the first time ever, tickets to Warren Haynes Presents: The Pre-Jam will be made available to the general public. The event which takes place on December 15th, on the eve of Haynes' world famous Christmas Jam, now in its 18th year, is held in the intimate Orange Peel and broadcast live on the air and over the internet on Spindale, NC public radio station WNCW and has, in the past, always been invite only. Most or all of the artists playing the Christmas Jam in the 7200 person Civic Center play in the 1000 person Orange Peel, making for a very special night for performer and audience member alike.

In addition to Habitat For Humanity, which The Christmas Jam benefits each year, Haynes has been a long time supporter of public radio, especially in his home state of North Carolina. To date Haynes' involvement with WNCW and The Pre-Jam has helped them raise over $166,000 in donations.

Proceeds from The Pre Jam will be donated to a diverse array of charitable endeavors.

Scheduled to perform at this year's Pre-Jam:
Gov't Mule
John Popper Project featuring DJ Logic
Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives
New Orleans Social Club
Outformation
Taj Mahal Trio

With many special guests!

Tickets will be priced at $100 each and go on sale exclusively through Christmas Jam Ticketing on Friday December 8th at 3pm Eastern.

X-MAS JAM TICKET AUCTIONS
Starting Tuesday, December 5th and running until Wednesday, December 13th we will be auctioning off pairs of tickets for the SOLD OUT X-Mas Jam on Saturday, 12/16. Tickets for this year's event sold out at a record pace, and is always a hard ticket to come by once sold out. Ten (10) pairs of tickets will be available for bidding Tuesday at Noon Eastern via www.muleauction.net. Also stay tuned as very early next week we will be making a special announcement for the Pre-Jam on December 15th.

THE X-MAS JAM IS SOLD OUT
The 18th Annual X-Mas Jam is SOLD OUT. Thanks to all of you who bought tickets this year. There will be some Ticket Auctions in the coming weeks for the jam, so keep an eye on xmasjam.com for more details.

Public On-Sale Friday 11/24; Artist Addition
Tickets go on-sale to the public for the X-Mas Jam this Friday 11/24 at 10AM through Ticketmaster and at the Asheville Civic Center Box Office. To buy them online click here. Pre-sale tickets went VERY quickly, and we expect the public on-sale to do the same. Do not wait to get tickets.

We are also pleased to announce that Branford Marsalis will be joining us at the jam this year.

18th Annual Christmas Jam Announced
Warren Haynes Presents: The 18th Annual Christmas Jam on Saturday December 16th, 2006 at The Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, NC. Once again, all proceeds from this event, which was named "One of the Top 10 Concerts of the Year" by The London Times, will benefit Habitat For Humanity.

There will be a pre-sale beginning this Monday, November 13th at 3pm EST through Xmas Jam Ticketing and tickets will go on-sale through Ticketmaster (outlets, charge by phone, and online) and the Civic Center Box office on Friday November 24th at 10AM.

Change In Ticketing Procedure
Please note that the ticketing process for XMas Jam Ticketing has changed. Please read what is below very carefully to ensure that you get your tickets without any problem. Demand is usually very high during the pre-sale for Xmas Jam tickets, so we strongly recommend that you register your email BEFORE the pre-sale begins. See below for information:

In order to purchase tickets you will need to validate your email address. Go to X-Mas Jam Ticketing. If you have previously purchased Xmas Jam tickets directly from the band, your email address will already be validated (but it's a good idea to check anyway). If you have not, enter your email address in the box and click 'sign me up.' You will then be prompted to enter your first name, last name, and birth date. Once complete, click 'Continue.'

Shortly thereafter, you will receive an email to the address you entered. Clicking the link contained in the email validates your email address and you are then ready to purchase tickets when the pre-sale starts this Monday, November 13th, at 3 PM Eastern. If you have any issues receiving the validation email, please contact muletix@musictoday.com.

Auction Tickets
Once again, we'll be offering auction tickets to benefit Habitat for Humanity via the Gov't Mule Auction Site. Check back soon for more info.

Warren Haynes Presents: The 18th Annual X-Mas Jam
Named one of the 10 Best Concerts by The London Times, Warren Haynes Presents: The Christmas Jam will take place for the 18th consecutive year in Haynes' hometown of Asheville, NC on Saturday December 16th at The Asheville Civic Center.

For 18 years, Haynes has coordinated the Warren Haynes Annual Christmas Jam. Like a family reunion, the annual, one-of-a-kind, semi-structured marathon of music brings together friends both old and new, hand-picked by Haynes, on stage and in the sold out audience of 7200 people at the Civic Center Arena in Asheville, N.C.

The show thrives on the generous support of volunteer talent and behind-the-scenes personnel with the net proceeds going to charity. In the formative years of The Christmas Jam, donations were made to a different charity each year, but in 1998 Haynes and his wife Stefani Scamardo, with whom he co-produces the event each year, decided on Habitat for Humanity as the event's beneficiary. To date almost Half a Million Dollars has been raised.

Both Habitat and the city of Asheville have welcomed Warren with open arms and have publicly recognized him for the money and awareness he has brought to each. "As always," said Lew Kraus, Director of the Asheville Habitat for Humanity Chapter, "we are very grateful for Warren's extraordinary generosity." The organization recently dedicated an entire sub-community of its Enka Village for the houses The Christmas Jam's donations help build. Former Mayor Charles Worley gave Warren the key to the city in 2002 and declared December 21st Warren Haynes Day in 2003. In 2004, the Mayor simply thanked Warren for all of his contributions to Asheville because he "has no honor left to bestow upon him."

This year the event will be held again at the Asheville Civic Center Arena, Saturday, December 16 at 7:00PM. WNCW's Pre-Jam Jam Broadcast Live is on Friday, December, 15.

Past Performers Include: The Allman Brothers Band, Alvin Youngblood Heart, Blues Traveler, Bob Weir, Derek Trucks Band, DJ Logic, Drive By Truckers' Paterson Hood and Jason Isbell, Edwin McCain, Electric Hot Tuna, Galactic, John Hiatt & The Goners, Bill Kreutzmann, Ray LaMontagne, Living Colour, Edwin McCain, John Medeski, moe., Ivan Neville, Neville Brothers, North Mississippi All-Stars, Phil Lesh and Friends, Phish's Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Sam Bush, John Scofield, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Sonny Landreth, String Cheese Incident's Michael Kang, Marty Stuart, Susan Tedeschi, and Widespread Panic's John Bell, Dave Schools, John (JoJo) Herman & Todd Nance.

Haynes, who opens each Xmas Jam with a brief solo performance, will perform with his band Gov't Mule, and, of course, join many of the artists for spontaneous collaborations. But the impact goes far beyond the entertainment.

"Christmas Jam started 18 years ago as an opportunity for local musicians to jam at the one time of year they were all in town at the same time. Back then, we gave the money to whatever charity we felt like. As the event grew and we became aware of Habitat For Humanity, we settled on them because we believe in the organization and know the money goes where its supposed to. When your work is music, its easy and fun to give back."