Jahfin Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 From jambands.com: Patterson Hood Murdering Oscar (And Other Love Songs) Drive-By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood will release the solo album Murdering Oscar (And Other Love Songs) this summer. The album will arrive on Ruth St. Records on June 23, shortly before Hood hits the road on a solo tour. As of now, Hood’s only confirmed date is a June 27 stop at Athens, GA’s Athfest with the backing band The Screwtopians: John Neff (pedal steel), Will Johnson (guitar),Scott Danbom (keyboard, fiddle) and David Barbe (bass). The Drive-By Truckers recently played its first official show with Booker T. in Atlanta on April 1 (no joke). The setlist consisted primarily of songs of the keyboardist’s forthcoming great album Potato Hole. The tour will continue at Melbourne AUS’s Prince Bandroom tomorrow. Quote
Swede Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) Hey Jahfin, how's his first solo album? Edited April 14, 2009 by Swede Quote
Jahfin Posted April 14, 2009 Author Posted April 14, 2009 Hey Jahfin, how's his first solo album? I like it pretty good. It's basically just Patterson and an acoustic guitar. By the way, I understand since DBT have left New West they will be issuing a CD of outtakes in the months to come as well as a full length DVD of their recent Austin City Limits appearance. Quote
Swede Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 I like it pretty good. It's basically just Patterson and an acoustic guitar. By the way, I understand since DBT have left New West they will be issuing a CD of outtakes in the months to come as well as a full length DVD of their recent Austin City Limits appearance. Thanks for the info. I will have to get that DVD. Quote
Jahfin Posted April 16, 2009 Author Posted April 16, 2009 PATTERSON HOOD TO RELEASE MURDERING OSCAR (and other love songs) on June 23, 2009 Patterson Hood & the Screwtopians announce first leg of the tour Patterson Hood will release Murdering Oscar (and other love songs) on June 23, 2009 on Ruth St. Records. The second solo record from the leader of the Drive-By Truckers has been 15 years in the making. The album was produced by Hood and long-time DBT producer David Barbe (Sugar). Most of his DBT band mates join him on the album as well as Don Chambers, Will Johnson and Scott Danbom from Centro-matic/South San Gabriel. This is also the first time Hood's father David Hood, famed Muscle Shoals bass player, joins him on a record. The album was recorded at Chase Park Transduction Studios in Athens, GA and will also be released on 180 gram vinyl. The vinyl release will include three exclusive bonus tracks. An a cappella version of "Range War" will also be available exclusively with iTunes. "Pollyanna" and "Pride of the Yankees" are available to preview on his MySpace page: www.myspace.com/pattersonhood. Hood and the Screwtopians will start the first leg of their tour in Nashville and end with a headlining slot at AthFest in Hood's hometown of Athens, GA. Joining Hood on tour will be Brad Morgan (drums), John Neff (guitar/steel), Scott Danbom (keys/fiddle), Will Johnson (guitar) and David Barbe (bass), who has not toured since his days with Sugar. Will Johnson will open the shows. Tour dates June 18 Nashville, TN Grimey's in-store June 18 Nashville, TN Mercy Lounge June 19 Louisville, KY Headliner's June 20 Chicago, IL The Metro June 22 Philadelphia, PA World Café Live June 23 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall of Williamsburg June 24 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom June 25 Washington, DC The Black Cat June 27 Athens, GA AthFest Advance tickets go on sale Tuesday, 4/21 at http://pattersonhood.baselineticketing.com Track listing: 1. Murdering Oscar 2. Pollyanna 3. Pride of the Yankees 4. I Understand Now 5. Screwtopia 6. Granddaddy 7. Belvedere 8. The Range War 9. She's A Little Randy 10. Foolish Young Bastard 11. Heavy and Hanging 12. Walking Around Sense 13. Back of a Bible BONUS TRACKS (on vinyl only): Uncle Phil and Aunt Phyllis in the Month After the Election Playboy Mansion Sam's in the Ground www.myspace.com/pattersonhood www.pattersonhood.com Quote
Jahfin Posted April 17, 2009 Author Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) Nice article on Patterson's new album from Billboard: Drive-By Trucker Patterson Hood's 'Love Songs' Due This Summer Edited April 17, 2009 by Jahfin Quote
Jahfin Posted May 25, 2009 Author Posted May 25, 2009 Patterson's website has been updated with new info (tourdates, a blog, song by song writeups, etc.) in anticipation of the release of Murdering Oscar (and Other Love Songs) next month. Quote
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