The Warren Haynes Band wrapped up the final leg of their Million Voices Whisper tour with back-to-back shows in Tempe and Tucson, Arizona. American Blues Scene caught Warren and the crew on night one at The Marquee Theatre—and it was a night worth leaning into.
Warren’s band features a powerhouse lineup: John Medeski on keys, Terence Higgins holding it down on drums, and Kevin Scott on bass. This crew is locked in tight, delivering that deep, exploratory jam energy fans have come to expect from a Haynes show. Within minutes, the crowd was all in—the groove hit hard right out of the gate with the driving force of “Man in Motion,” followed by the fiery “Fire in the Kitchen.” Talk about setting the tone.
Now, let’s be clear—no one could ever replace Woody. But Kevin Scott? He’s carving out his own place in the mix, and it shows. The chemistry between him and Warren is undeniable, and with each tune, the sound just gets richer. Scott’s presence feels like a natural extension—fans have embraced him, and he’s poised to bring even more fire to an already stellar lineup.
The show stretched well over two hours, with a quick breather between sets—and every minute was worth the price of admission. This run supports Warren’s latest album, Million Voices Whisper, and the night’s setlist struck just the right balance of new material and old favorites, the kind of mix that keeps fans hooked and hungry for more.
They closed the first set with “Instrumental Illness,” taking the tune to an entirely new altitude. The roof all but lifted off The Marquee as the band pushed it to the edge, earning a thunderous standing ovation. After a jam like that, the boys had more than earned their break.
I’ve covered Warren and Mule more times than I can count, and I don’t say this lightly—but during the second set, it felt like he started to lose the crowd just a touch. Maybe it was the newer material, or maybe the momentum just dipped for a beat. But whatever the reason, he snapped it right back with “Banks of the Deep End” and one of the most stirring renditions of “Beautifully Broken” I’ve witnessed.
I overheard a woman say, “My night is complete,” and another added, “If tonight were my last day on Earth, I’d go with a smile—I’ve never heard ‘Beautifully Broken’ live. It’s my favorite song.” That kind of moment? That’s the magic fans chase.
Warren leaned into the love, acknowledging the crowd and driving forward with “Thorazine Shuffle” and “Invisible,” both of which gave the band space to shine. Every member had a moment, and it all built to another well-earned standing ovation. Warren’s solos? You’ve got to see them live to really get it—there’s something transcendent in the way he plays.
“Soulshine,” a fan favorite and fitting encore, closed out the night on a high note. The whole room lit up—voices raised, bodies swaying, worries forgotten. It was one of those moments where music does exactly what it’s meant to do: bring people together and lift them up. A great night all around, and I’m already looking forward to catching Mule this fall. Peace to all.
Catch him back on the road with Gov’t Mule starting in July—tour dates are here.
Setlist:
Set 1:
Man in Motion
Fire in the Kitchen
That’s What Love Will Make You Do (Little Milton)
Go Down Swinging
This Life as We Know It
Hottentot (John Scofield)
Real, Real Love
Instrumental Illness
Set 2:
From Here on Out
Spanish Castle Magic (Jimi Hendrix)
Banks of the Deep End
Lies, Lies, Lies
Beautifully Broken
Tear Me Down
Thorazine Shuffle
Invisible
Encore:
Soulshine
