Y’all:
I am thrilled to announce some shows this fall w Craig Finn (The Hold Steady) and Will Johnson (Centro-matic). SEE DATES
We will be playing songswap style, taking turns w stories and songs and collaborating and generally having a lot of fun. I would suspect you will too.
Hope to see you there.
Forever Rumbling,
Patterson
I’m looking forward to seeing some of you out there this next weekend in Richmond, Annapolis and Alexandria.
Fri Jun 15
Richmond VA
THE VIRGINIA ROOM
Sat Jun 16
Annapolis MD
METROPOLITAN KITCHEN & LOUNGE
Sun Jun 17
Alexandria VA
BIRCHMERE
It’s been quite a few years since I played a solo show in Richmond (not counting a couple of fine record store in-stores at Plan 9 and Deep Groove). The Virginia Room looks to be really nice and I always look forward to seeing my many friends in one of my favorite towns.
I’ve never played in Annapolis before, but will try to make up for it by playing twice in one evening (7pm & 10pm). The Birchmere in Alexandria is an absolute landmark and for great reason. It’s been half a decade since last time and I’m really looking forward to playing Father’s Day evening there.
The shows will be a nice change of pace for me, as I’ve been mostly playing with The Downtown Rumblers (and Mystic Rumblers) of late. I plan to preview songs from my upcoming new album Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance, as well as a nice variety of songs and stories from years past, (DBT and solo). I’ll probably use my show last year at Standard Deluxe in Waverly as a template, as that was one of my favorite evenings of the year.
Speaking of Waverly. I had so much fun last year that I vowed on stage to come back this year and bring a band I will be doing just that on Saturday, July 7th when I take The Downtown Rumblers for a very special evening of music, story telling and fun.
On other news, Jenn and I are building a new web site for me and it should be ready to launch soon.
This past weekend I went to see Jay Gonzalez‘ album release show at The 40 Watt in Athens. There was a really good crowd and it was one of my favorite evenings in a long time. The show was opened by Jack Logan, who has long been one of my favorite songwriters around and who has just finally started playing out again after a very extended hiatus. Local band The Arcs played a fantastic set of songs that would have been #1 hits in some alternate universe where great songs = massive success.
At midnight, Jay came out with a terrific band and absolutely killed it. We keep him pretty busy so his shows are all too rare, but worth a road trip any time you get the opportunity. If you haven’t heard his amazing new solo album yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. It has been getting rave reviews all over the world and live it may be even better.
SPEAKING OF WHICH:
DBT has announced a few dates for late summer. We are playing so few this year that we really want to make each one extra special. Last year we took part in The Georgia Theatre’s Grand Opening and SOLD OUT both nights. This year we will return there just in time for their first anniversary. Jay Gonzalez will be opening.
Have a great and safe summer and see you all very soon I hope.
Patterson Hood
Y’ALL,
Just back from a great weekend run with The Mystic Rumblers.
Played Crossroads in Huntsville AL, then The Double Decker Festival on the square in beautiful Oxford MS.
Playing my first ever full length sets with my Dad was as fun as I hoped, and then some.
Was also really happy with the crowd response to my new songs.
Doc Dailey and Magnolia Devil were excellent in Huntsville.
In Oxford, Dad enjoyed getting to catch up with old friends George Porter (Funky Meters) and Mavis and Yvonne Staples.
Watching Mavis’ set in Oxford was an incredible highlight. (She even dedicated songs to me, “Little David” (Dad) and her ‘cousins’, The Drive-By Truckers. AWESOME!This weekend I will be playing solo at Finsterfest on the grounds of the late great artist Howard Finster’s place.
It’s a place I’ve been wanting to go to since 1984 or so and it should be a very special event indeed.
A few dates have been announced and more will be announced soon enough either solo or with my bands The Mystic Rumblers or The Downtown Rumblers.
A great time is guaranteed.
Sat May 05 Summerville GA FINSTER FESTIVAL Solo
Thu May 24 Athens GA MELTING POINT Patterson Hood and the Downtown Rumblers
Fri May 25 Athens GA MELTING POINT Patterson Hood and the Downtown Rumblers
Fri Jun 15 Richmond VA THE VIRGINIA ROOM Solo
Sat Jun 16 Annapolis MD METROPOLITAN KITCHEN AND LOUNGE Solo
Sun Jun 17 Alexandria VA BIRCHMERE Solo
Sat Jul 07 Waverly AL STANDARD DELUXE Patterson Hood and the Downtown Rumblers
Sat Jul 21 Camden NJ XPoNential Music Festival Patterson Hood and the Downtown Rumblers
AthFest is approaching and they have an exclusive album stream of the 2012 AthFest Compilation up on Paste Magazine’s website. We have donated “After Its Gone” to the compilation, check it out, a lot of great local Athens bands are represented on the playlist.
Also, finally, earlier this year I taped a Mountain Stage session with the Downtown Rumblers, Mike Mills even joined us for “After Its Gone”. It was really a special night with a lot of great bands. The episode is scheduled for broadcast on May 4th. Air times vary by station, a complete list of which can be found here: http://www.mountainstage.org/mtnstageaffiliates.aspx
See You Soon.
Patterson
