Hey there Mike,
If you know Warren, then you probably know Mike Barnes too ? I`ve been to Christmas Jam 3 times(`05, `06, `10).
Love the man, the event and your town !!! Great place to get away and park the vehicle and walk around and take in all the music, food, night life. I took my son with me last year and we had the hotel room next to Allen Woody`s father(Doug). I had thought about returning this year, BUT am meeting my brother in N.Y.C. for two nights of MULE for MULE YEAR~S EVE instead. I always love getting pizza and hoagies and beer at the Mellow Mushroom. I`ve seen Warren more than any other musician, and Mule more than any other band.
I met a fellow Asheville resident on this forum(the old Rory Gallagher TMP{the meeting place}) in 2005. We started communicating and made arrangements to meet up for Christmas Jam. We were 5 to 15 feet from front center of stage all night(7 pm to after 3 am) and had a great time together, including my brother as well. The next year me and Wayne(Ashevilleian) and my brother(Karl) and Wayne`s son went together. This past year Wayne and his other son went with my son (Dalton) and I. It`s always a good time !!!!! I`ve never got to meet Warren though, but will this year in N.Y.C., as I bought the VIP package for two nights !!!!
Here`s what we get:
Two-Night Beacon Ticket Package includes:
Two (2) Night Beacon Ticket Package - All seats are within the first 10 rows of the orchestra OR in the first 2 rows of the balcony (choose Orchestra or Loge when checking out)
Exclusive Admission to Gov't Mule's Soundcheck at the Beacon Theatre on 12/30
Pre-Party on 12/30 within walking distance of the Beacon Theatre
Private check-in on 12/30 at the pre-party where you will pick up your tickets for both nights
NEW FOR 2011 - PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH THE ENTIRE BAND.
Limited Edition Gov't Mule New Years Eve Poster
Limited Edition NYE Run 2011 T-Shirt
Gov't Mule Merchandise Gift
A code to download both shows via Mule Tracks
Two-Night Beacon Ticket Package: $399 per person
Here`s a picture of the 4 of us at Christmas Jam last year(Me in Blue Mule and my son in Allman Brothers shirt):

Take Care, Rick
p.s........I am from CLEARFIELD PENNSYLVANIA