Heavy Load Blues is the twelfth studio album by American four-piece jam band Gov't Mule. It was released on November 12, 2021, via Fantasy Records, marking the band's second full-length for the label. Produced by member Warren Haynes alongside John Paterno, the album encompasses a mix of original songs and revered covers in a traditional blues sound. The album is dedicated to Paul Koch.
At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album.
Warren Haynes – vocals, guitar, producer Danny Louis – backing vocals, guitar, keyboards Jorgen Carlsson – bass, remixing (tracks: 20, 21) Matt Abts – drums Steve "Hook" Herrera – harmonica (tracks: 1, 18, 21) Pamela Fleming – trumpet (tracks: 2, 15) Jennifer Hill – tenor saxophone (tracks: 2, 15), baritone saxophone (track 15) Buford O'Sullivan – trombone (tracks: 2, 15) John Paterno – producer, engineering, mixing Evan Bakke – engineering assistant Greg Calbi – mastering Steve Fallone – mastering Stefani Scamardo – executive producer Tommy Steele – design Jay Sansone – photography Jeff Anders – painting
