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Warren Haynes Band Brings 'Winter of Warren' Tour to The Capitol Theatre
The veteran guitarist and his band delivered a career-spanning set at the historic New York venue.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Warren Haynes Band brought their 'Winter of Warren' 2026 tour to the Capitol Theatre in New York on March 6, delivering a career-spanning set that moved between soulful songs, bluesy grooves, and extended instrumental improvisation. Haynes was joined by his core band of Terence Higgins on drums, Kevin Scott on bass, and Matt Slocum on keyboards for the show, which featured classics from the Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule catalogs alongside covers and songs from Haynes' solo work.
Why it matters
As one of the most respected guitarists and songwriters in the jam and Southern rock scenes, Warren Haynes' performances are always highly anticipated events, especially when he brings his solo band to historic venues like the Capitol Theatre. The show highlighted Haynes' versatility as a musician and the strength of his longtime collaborators, showcasing why he remains one of the most in-demand live acts in the genre.
The details
The evening opened with the uplifting 'Man in Motion,' setting the tone for a night that balanced Haynes' thoughtful songwriting with extended instrumental interplay. Songs like 'This Life as We Know It' and 'Spots of Time' demonstrated the band's ability to move fluidly between moods, while Gov't Mule favorites like 'Banks of the Deep End' and 'Thorazine Shuffle' added a heavier blues-rock edge. A soulful take on Allen Toussaint's 'From a Whisper to a Scream' highlighted the group's versatility, and the Allman Brothers instrumental 'Instrumental Illness' gave each member a chance to shine.
- The Warren Haynes Band brought the 'Winter of Warren' 2026 tour to the Capitol Theatre on March 6.
- The tour wrapped the following night on March 7 at the State Theatre of Ithaca.
The players
Warren Haynes
A veteran guitarist and singer-songwriter known for his work with the Allman Brothers Band and his own group Gov't Mule.
Terence Higgins
The drummer in the Warren Haynes Band.
Kevin Scott
The bassist in the Warren Haynes Band.
Matt Slocum
The keyboardist in the Warren Haynes Band.
The Capitol Theatre
A historic music venue in Port Chester, New York that has hosted many legendary performances over the decades.
What’s next
Haynes will soon return to the road with Gov't Mule, whose spring tour begins March 27 and currently runs through May, continuing a busy year of touring for the guitarist and bandleader.
The takeaway
Warren Haynes' performance at the Capitol Theatre showcased his enduring status as one of the most versatile and respected guitarists in the jam and Southern rock scenes, blending his signature songwriting with virtuosic improvisation and a deep catalog of classics from the Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule.
