Warren Haynes has officially revealed the details for his new solo album, Million Voices Whisper, and has shared the first single, “This Life As We Know It.” The new song is Warren’s universal message for embracing the positivity of change and looking forward through a new lens – one that starts within. Watch below the in-studio performance video featuring behind-the-scenes content from the recording of “This Life As We Know It” at Power Station New England.
Million Voices Whisper, produced by Haynes, will be released November 1st digitally and on CD via Fantasy Records, with vinyl shipping on November 15th, marking Warren’s first solo album in almost a decade. A deluxe CD version will also be available including four bonus songs.
“It felt great to go into the studio to capture this material with this new band who are all fantastic players,” shares Haynes. “This album is quite different than my previous solo records. There’s a lot of soul music influence but very song oriented with subtle nods to a few of my heroes. And what a treat to get back into the studio with my brother Derek. Big shoutout to him as well as Lukas and Jamey for being a part of it. I’m really proud of this new album.”
Of “This Life As We Know It,” he adds, “It has a very uplifting message and musically, as well, it is just a very positive feeling song. One that I feel we can all relate to. It’s about moving forward and getting past a lot of things but feeling good about life and feeling good about yourself.”
Accompanying Warren on the collection are members of his current all-star band including John Medeski on keyboards, longtime drummer Terence Higgins (of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band) and Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott. Million Voices Whisper also features guest appearances from his Allman Brothers Band compatriot Derek Trucks, whose unmistakable guitar sound toughs up three tracks on the album that were co-produced with Haynes, and his Last Waltz Tour co-stars Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson, who are featured on the forceful “Day of Reckoning.” Joining Haynes in the studio for the first time since the final sunset of the ABB, one of the featured tracks with Trucks on guitar is “Real Real Love,” a song initially co-written with Gregg Allman that Warren finished in Allman’s style and methods as if Gregg were singing it to honor his friend.
WARREN HAYNES TOUR DATES
Now Is The Time Tour featuring The Warren Haynes Band & The Dreams and Songs Symphonic Experience
September 10 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Million Voices Whisper Tour featuring The Warren Haynes Band
September 14 – Fredericton, NB @ Harvest Music Festival
September 19 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ The Parker
September 20 – Fort Myers, FL @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
September 21 – Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theatre
September 22 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Mahaffey Theater
September 24 – Pensacola, FL @ Saenger Theater
September 26 – Richmond, VA @ The National
September 27 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
September 28 – Columbia, SC @ Township Auditorium
September 29 – Salem, VA @ Salem Civic Center
October 3 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre
October 4 – Ashland, KY @ Paramount Arts Center
October 5 – Memphis, TN @ Mempho Music Festival (early set)
October 5 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
October 9 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
October 10 – Syracuse, NY @ The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater
October 11 – Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre
October 12 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
Life Is A Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
October 17 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
Island Exodus 15
Featuring Gov’t Mule, Warren Haynes, Drive-By Truckers, Karina Rykman & Big Sugar
January 19-23, 2025 – Runaway Bay, Jamaica @ Jewel Paradise Cove Resort
