After a long hiatus in the concert world due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, the return of live music has been a much-anticipated event. Although virtual concerts kept the spirit of music alive, nothing compares to the energy of a live show, and fans were thrilled to see it make a comeback.
One memorable moment came when Ann Wilson of Heart joined the Southern rock band Gov’t Mule for a special performance during their three-night stint at the Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut. The collaboration brought together iconic covers of classic songs from Led Zeppelin and Tom Petty. The setlist included Zeppelin’s Immigrant Song, Black Dog, and No Quarter, along with their renditions of Memphis Slim’s Mother Earth, Petty’s Luna, and Willie Dixon’s You Shook Me.
While Gov’t Mule mainly stuck to their original music in the previous nights, they also incorporated a variety of covers, including Radiohead’s Creep, The Beatles’ Tomorrow Never Knows, The Allman Brothers Band’s Dreams, and Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Effigy.
As she prepared to sing her final song of the night, Magic Man, Wilson joked with the audience, saying, “Now, we’d like to go from the sublime to the ridiculous.”
Ann Wilson has been keeping busy in 2021, having released several singles, including Tender Heart, Hammer, and Black Wing. It’s clear that the legendary rocker is continuing to make waves in the music scene, whether performing with Gov’t Mule or working on her own projects.
