DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS
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Front man Patterson Hood and hotshot guitarist Jason Isbell drank straight from whiskey bottles in between lyrics about simple men gone bad. Mike Stroker Ace Cooley kept his beverage of choice in a discreet cup, but nonetheless took swigs from it liberally. Across the front of the balcony, a huge fan made banner proclaimed The Boys Are Back In Town and when that Thin Lizzy song was referenced in Let There Be Rock, Hood pointed out each word, drawing them out like nicotine as he grinned a mile wide smile. Surprisingly, about half of the show was new material. Jason Isbell sang a couple, proving that Decoration Day and Outfit werent just beginners luck. Cooley showed off Where The Devil Dont Stay and Carl Perkinss Cadillac, which have already become live staples despite the fact that they havent been released yet. For Pattersons part, he brought out some epic future DBT classics. Steeped just as heavily in North Alabama folklore as the best stuff from Southern Rock Opera, but even more concise and pointed, The Boys From Alabama had the crowd almost begging for the new records release even though the last one hasnt even been out a year! |
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Even with all the new stuff, crowd favorites were the order of the night. Marry Me featured an appearance by Lonas Clay Leverett who was clearly feeling no pain as he stole Hoods mic to sing along. DBTs cover of Warren Zevons Play It All Night Long was still better than the original, Road Cases stomped and Lookout Mountain was skull crushing. I wish I could capture the energy of this performance in words but I cant. DBT in ATH at GATH is hard to beat. (Chris McKay / concertshots.com)
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