ok, here is the deal. so many music fans whose opinions i respect are into this band. i'm going to give them a try. where to start?
"The Dirty South" would probably narrowly win the poll, followed probably by "Decoration Day". It gets hazy after that in regards to how the voting would run....some say the latest, "A Blessing And A Curse," while others stay behind "Southern Rock Opera."
I would rank them in regards as where to start as thus:
1) The Dirty South
2) A Blessing and A Curse
3) Decoration Day
4) Southern Rock Opera
If you do the ipod thing........Itunes sells a live set (Live at the 40 Watt) that is excellant.
All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
"We paced ourselves and we didn't rush through it and we tried to be as creative as our collective minds would let us be over some course of time instead of just trying to rush through a record"
Just listening to the Feb. Nashville show...World of Hurt is so much better live. Patterson really nails it.
"It's fuckin' great to be alive!"
*Thanks Bill for reminding me to revisit that track
PBM
"We paced ourselves and we didn't rush through it and we tried to be as creative as our collective minds would let us be over some course of time instead of just trying to rush through a record"
I just saw DBT for the first time the other night and wow. What a show. I feel bad for ripping them off. $18 divided by the number of people in the band, plus set up grew. I think those guys worked a lot harder then earning only a couple bucks each. Oh well I'll donate by buying more albums.
They played "Where the devils won't stay" (or whatever it's called) 2nd, and wow what a great way to get the show rolling. I didn't realize they had 3 singers, and all amazing at guitar, especially live. The guy who sings the devils song has an awesome voice live...really gets your attention.
I liked the show so much I wanted to go to Buffalo last night, but I had plans. Detroit is tonight, but a tad too far from Toronto.
I believe that he is from the same area of North Alabama that his wife, Cooley and Patterson are from.........that area is halfway between Birmingham and Memphis............you take U.S. Highway 72 right on into Memphis.
me and my friends met the band after the starkville show. isbell went to the university of memphis and played in the marching band. i have no idea what instrument though. he might have said but i was drunk and dont remember.
Information is not knowledge.
Knowledge is not wisdom.
Wisdom is not truth.
Truth is not beauty.
Beauty is not love.
Love is not music.
Music is the best.
ok, here is the deal. so many music fans whose opinions i respect are into this band. i'm going to give them a try. where to start?
Spend the 18.98 or whatever and download both Decoration Day and Dirty South from I-Tunes... get into those, and then decide which way you want to go. Either way, you really can't go wrong...
Just noticed that Jason played Dress Blues in Toronto on Wednesday...maybe we haven't seen the last of it.
It would be a nice surprise to see it on Friday Night on Beale Street.
PBM
"We paced ourselves and we didn't rush through it and we tried to be as creative as our collective minds would let us be over some course of time instead of just trying to rush through a record"
Just noticed that Jason played Dress Blues in Toronto on Wednesday...maybe we haven't seen the last of it.
It would be a nice surprise to see it on Friday Night on Beale Street.
PBM
Good luck on Beale, PBM......too many previous commitments means that we have stay in B'ham this weekend. :(
All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
Saw this posted by Jenn on the Nine Bullets Board:
"Just so y'all know, I think it would behoove you all to get to these shows. I have a feeling this may be the last chance to see DBT in Athens for a LONG time - after NYE, it's possible that DBT will be taking an extended hiatus, by far the most extensive time off this band has taken in 10 years. They need it, so don't begrudge them the time off, but DO go see them. THIS ISN'T a breakup rumor starter or anything so don't get your panties in a wad, just get to the nearest rock show. "
PBM
"We paced ourselves and we didn't rush through it and we tried to be as creative as our collective minds would let us be over some course of time instead of just trying to rush through a record"
Saw this posted by Jenn on the Nine Bullets Board:
"Just so y'all know, I think it would behoove you all to get to these shows. I have a feeling this may be the last chance to see DBT in Athens for a LONG time - after NYE, it's possible that DBT will be taking an extended hiatus, by far the most extensive time off this band has taken in 10 years. They need it, so don't begrudge them the time off, but DO go see them. THIS ISN'T a breakup rumor starter or anything so don't get your panties in a wad, just get to the nearest rock show. "
PBM
Damn.
They deserve it, they've been moving hard for a few years, and Patterson & Cooley both have little ones, and have been on the road a lot.
But damn...
Should've gone to that L.A. festival.
At least my panties aren't in a wad.
"You're no help," he told the lime. This was unfair. It was only a lime; there was nothing special about it at all. It was doing the best it could.
I came this close to not seeing them this fall...this makes my decision that much better.
Rockin' on Beale Friday Night.
PBM
"We paced ourselves and we didn't rush through it and we tried to be as creative as our collective minds would let us be over some course of time instead of just trying to rush through a record"
Saw this posted by Jenn on the Nine Bullets Board:
"Just so y'all know, I think it would behoove you all to get to these shows. I have a feeling this may be the last chance to see DBT in Athens for a LONG time - after NYE, it's possible that DBT will be taking an extended hiatus, by far the most extensive time off this band has taken in 10 years. They need it, so don't begrudge them the time off, but DO go see them. THIS ISN'T a breakup rumor starter or anything so don't get your panties in a wad, just get to the nearest rock show. "
PBM
Wow, thats a little rough to hear, but they do deserve some time off... I am heading up to the second night in Athens... was really hoping for a local show or two down here in Florida this fall/winter...
I wonder if what she really means is that while the band is going on hiatus, the various solo ventures will be taking the forefront?
It is still a little scary whenever a band says something like this though, no matter how much they insist it isn't a potential break up.
The Man has a branch office in each of our brains, his corporate emblem is a white albatross, each local rep has a cover known as the Ego, and their mission in this world is Bad Shit.
I can't wait for solo albums and new music from this band... so good...
In the menatime, I am absolutely thrilled with what I've discovered by introducing myself to Slobberbone's back catalog...
Slobberbone is fantastic, and I am kicking myself for not getting into them sooner... You know like, before they broke up... I guess better late than never.
The Man has a branch office in each of our brains, his corporate emblem is a white albatross, each local rep has a cover known as the Ego, and their mission in this world is Bad Shit.
They have so many references to the Band and others that just didn't survive on the road.
I know they know how tough it is and Patterson's got a family now and whatnot....
The band is all smart and all professionals and I think they'll do us right...but they know about the road...they need a break. Hell, I saw em three times this summer and that was pretty exhausting in itself...
so, yeah, I think I could see that coming for 07.
Whatever it takes for Isbell to put out that damn solo record...
Cold and Rainy in Western Ky on down to the Southern edge of Tennessee.
"The clouds started forming at five o'clock pm
The funnel clouds touched down
five miles north of Russellville
Sirens were blowing, clouds spat rain
and as the things came threw, it sounded like a train"
Truckers tonight...looking forward to the show. I'll report back in full later this weekend.
PBM
"We paced ourselves and we didn't rush through it and we tried to be as creative as our collective minds would let us be over some course of time instead of just trying to rush through a record"
the new daisy's gonna rock tonight. i am about to get my pre-game on. whiskey of course. i wish it was jack like they'll have on stage but i'm short on $$$.
i hope i hear gravity's gone, but space city would do. i love cooley but if he ever put out a solo album half their fans might kill themselves. he can make you want to cry on your best day.
Information is not knowledge.
Knowledge is not wisdom.
Wisdom is not truth.
Truth is not beauty.
Beauty is not love.
Love is not music.
Music is the best.
DBT rocked their balls off tonight. They have to be top 10 bands to see live that are touring now. Big catalogue, nice long shows with varying setlists, and very high energy. They sure can make me forget how long it has been since I have seen PJ. It really kicked ass.....Dress Blues was played and Goddamn Lonely Love as well. Well I am too tired for anymore of a review other than to say that they were on fire and seemed to be in very high spirits. Go see them if you can!
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
The Living Bubba
18 Wheels of Love
Buttholeville
Bulldozers and Dirt
Uncle Frank
The Night G.G. Allen Came to Town
Ronnie and Neil
72
Let There Be Rock
Women without whiskey
Shut Up and Get On The Plane
Sink Hole
Marry Me
Outfit
Dress Blues (Full Band)
Do It Yourself
One of These Days
John Henry
Puttin' People on the Moon
Never Gonna Change
Lookout Mountain*-Set Opener
Goddamn Lonely Love
People Who Died*-Set Closer
Feb. 14
Gravity's Gone
Wednesday
The Drams played a Big Star tune to end their set and dedicated it to Jason (who was watching from the front of the stage)
PBM
"We paced ourselves and we didn't rush through it and we tried to be as creative as our collective minds would let us be over some course of time instead of just trying to rush through a record"
The Living Bubba
18 Wheels of Love
Buttholeville
Bulldozers and Dirt
Uncle Frank
The Night G.G. Allen Came to Town
Ronnie and Neil
72
Let There Be Rock
Women without whiskey
Shut Up and Get On The Plane
Sink Hole
Marry Me
Outfit
Dress Blues (Full Band)
Do It Yourself
One of These Days
John Henry
Puttin' People on the Moon
Never Gonna Change
Lookout Mountain*-Set Opener
Goddamn Lonely Love
People Who Died*-Set Closer
Feb. 14
Gravity's Gone
Wednesday
The Drams played a Big Star tune to end their set and dedicated it to Jason (who was watching from the front of the stage)
PBM
That's a hell of a set...
LOVE lookout opening....they did that in DC too
Last night was one of the 3 times I get drunk in a given year, so it's a tad hazy this morning.
New Daisy is a great venue. We sat up in the balcony. We could stand when we wanted to or sit if we got tired.
Patterson did tell a quick story about how he used to work at The New Daisy back in the 90's.
Met some really cool Trucker fans last night. Everyone was really cool and friendly.
Seeing the Truckers now, reminds me of how it used to be seeing Pearl Jam...I hate to say that. :(
PBM
"We paced ourselves and we didn't rush through it and we tried to be as creative as our collective minds would let us be over some course of time instead of just trying to rush through a record"
Seeing the Truckers now, reminds me of how it used to be seeing Pearl Jam...I hate to say that. :(
PBM
Why do you say that? Just curious.......I felt that way too when I got home from the show. I made me sad to feel that. I am still trying to sort out the feelings there. I think part of it is how PJ didnt come around here and apparently arent going to anytime soon. I dont know....its weird.
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
I think it's a combination of things for me. I still really appreciate their music, but I think I'm a little burnt out right now.
I'm still farily new to a lot of the Truckers material, so the whole setlist is pretty exciting to me. Conversely, if Pearl Jam plays Evenflow, I'm ready for the next song...I've heard it 10 times.
It's a personal thing...nothing against Pearl Jam, because they're still a great band.
I think after a few years of not seeing PJ, I'll want to reconnect with their live material.
We'll see.
PBM
"We paced ourselves and we didn't rush through it and we tried to be as creative as our collective minds would let us be over some course of time instead of just trying to rush through a record"
The Living Bubba
18 Wheels of Love
Buttholeville
Bulldozers and Dirt
Uncle Frank
The Night G.G. Allen Came to Town
Ronnie and Neil
72
Let There Be Rock
Women without whiskey
Shut Up and Get On The Plane
Sink Hole
Marry Me
Outfit
Dress Blues (Full Band)
Do It Yourself
One of These Days
John Henry
Puttin' People on the Moon
Never Gonna Change
Lookout Mountain*-Set Opener
Goddamn Lonely Love
People Who Died*-Set Closer
Feb. 14
Gravity's Gone
Wednesday
The Drams played a Big Star tune to end their set and dedicated it to Jason (who was watching from the front of the stage)
PBM
Great looking set..........72!!!!! Wednesday!!!! Women without Whiskey!!!!! The only thing remotely missing is Zip City.
Wish things would have worked out, and we could have been at the show. Maybe somewhere down the road........
All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
I concur, my friend. Here's hoping that they play it next time....in the words of Patterson on Friday night, "...in a couple of years."
PBM
"We paced ourselves and we didn't rush through it and we tried to be as creative as our collective minds would let us be over some course of time instead of just trying to rush through a record"
As soon as I heard it, I thought of you Tybird...I remember you saying that hadn't heard that one live yet.
I concur, my friend. Here's hoping that they play it next time....in the words of Patterson on Friday night, "...in a couple of years."
PBM
Yes sir...........that one is missing from my DBT live resume. :(
All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
The Living Bubba
18 Wheels of Love
Buttholeville
Bulldozers and Dirt
Uncle Frank
The Night G.G. Allen Came to Town
Ronnie and Neil
72
Let There Be Rock
Women without whiskey
Shut Up and Get On The Plane
Sink Hole
Marry Me
Outfit
Dress Blues (Full Band)
Do It Yourself
One of These Days
John Henry
Puttin' People on the Moon
Never Gonna Change
Lookout Mountain*-Set Opener
Goddamn Lonely Love
People Who Died*-Set Closer
Feb. 14
Gravity's Gone
Wednesday
The Drams played a Big Star tune to end their set and dedicated it to Jason (who was watching from the front of the stage)
PBM
That is "Where the Devil Don't Stay" and "Zip City" shy of being a pretty damn near perfect setlist...
"One of These Days" is a current favorite of mine that I would love to hear...
Can't wait for next week in Athens.
The Man has a branch office in each of our brains, his corporate emblem is a white albatross, each local rep has a cover known as the Ego, and their mission in this world is Bad Shit.
Comments
I would rank them in regards as where to start as thus:
1) The Dirty South
2) A Blessing and A Curse
3) Decoration Day
4) Southern Rock Opera
If you do the ipod thing........Itunes sells a live set (Live at the 40 Watt) that is excellant.
Goddamn Lonely Love...it's where I started. Got me hooked.
Also check out Dress Blues:
http://www.ninebullets.org/home/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=76
PBM
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Seconded
That's the Carl Perkins one, right?
Just listening to the Feb. Nashville show...World of Hurt is so much better live. Patterson really nails it.
"It's fuckin' great to be alive!"
*Thanks Bill for reminding me to revisit that track
PBM
Wishlist Foundation: http://wishlistfoundation.org
They played "Where the devils won't stay" (or whatever it's called) 2nd, and wow what a great way to get the show rolling. I didn't realize they had 3 singers, and all amazing at guitar, especially live. The guy who sings the devils song has an awesome voice live...really gets your attention.
I liked the show so much I wanted to go to Buffalo last night, but I had plans. Detroit is tonight, but a tad too far from Toronto.
me and my friends met the band after the starkville show. isbell went to the university of memphis and played in the marching band. i have no idea what instrument though. he might have said but i was drunk and dont remember.
Knowledge is not wisdom.
Wisdom is not truth.
Truth is not beauty.
Beauty is not love.
Love is not music.
Music is the best.
~Frank Zappa
Agreed
Spend the 18.98 or whatever and download both Decoration Day and Dirty South from I-Tunes... get into those, and then decide which way you want to go. Either way, you really can't go wrong...
I've been playing it over and over and over...
I can't wait for solo albums and new music from this band... so good...
In the menatime, I am absolutely thrilled with what I've discovered by introducing myself to Slobberbone's back catalog...
It would be a nice surprise to see it on Friday Night on Beale Street.
PBM
Wishlist Foundation: http://wishlistfoundation.org
"Just so y'all know, I think it would behoove you all to get to these shows. I have a feeling this may be the last chance to see DBT in Athens for a LONG time - after NYE, it's possible that DBT will be taking an extended hiatus, by far the most extensive time off this band has taken in 10 years. They need it, so don't begrudge them the time off, but DO go see them. THIS ISN'T a breakup rumor starter or anything so don't get your panties in a wad, just get to the nearest rock show. "
PBM
Wishlist Foundation: http://wishlistfoundation.org
Damn.
They deserve it, they've been moving hard for a few years, and Patterson & Cooley both have little ones, and have been on the road a lot.
But damn...
Should've gone to that L.A. festival.
At least my panties aren't in a wad.
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I came this close to not seeing them this fall...this makes my decision that much better.
Rockin' on Beale Friday Night.
PBM
Wishlist Foundation: http://wishlistfoundation.org
Wow, thats a little rough to hear, but they do deserve some time off... I am heading up to the second night in Athens... was really hoping for a local show or two down here in Florida this fall/winter...
I wonder if what she really means is that while the band is going on hiatus, the various solo ventures will be taking the forefront?
It is still a little scary whenever a band says something like this though, no matter how much they insist it isn't a potential break up.
Slobberbone is fantastic, and I am kicking myself for not getting into them sooner... You know like, before they broke up... I guess better late than never.
They have so many references to the Band and others that just didn't survive on the road.
I know they know how tough it is and Patterson's got a family now and whatnot....
The band is all smart and all professionals and I think they'll do us right...but they know about the road...they need a break. Hell, I saw em three times this summer and that was pretty exhausting in itself...
so, yeah, I think I could see that coming for 07.
Whatever it takes for Isbell to put out that damn solo record...
"The clouds started forming at five o'clock pm
The funnel clouds touched down
five miles north of Russellville
Sirens were blowing, clouds spat rain
and as the things came threw, it sounded like a train"
Truckers tonight...looking forward to the show. I'll report back in full later this weekend.
PBM
Wishlist Foundation: http://wishlistfoundation.org
i hope i hear gravity's gone, but space city would do. i love cooley but if he ever put out a solo album half their fans might kill themselves. he can make you want to cry on your best day.
Knowledge is not wisdom.
Wisdom is not truth.
Truth is not beauty.
Beauty is not love.
Love is not music.
Music is the best.
~Frank Zappa
Mitch Hedberg
The Living Bubba
18 Wheels of Love
Buttholeville
Bulldozers and Dirt
Uncle Frank
The Night G.G. Allen Came to Town
Ronnie and Neil
72
Let There Be Rock
Women without whiskey
Shut Up and Get On The Plane
Sink Hole
Marry Me
Outfit
Dress Blues (Full Band)
Do It Yourself
One of These Days
John Henry
Puttin' People on the Moon
Never Gonna Change
Lookout Mountain*-Set Opener
Goddamn Lonely Love
People Who Died*-Set Closer
Feb. 14
Gravity's Gone
Wednesday
The Drams played a Big Star tune to end their set and dedicated it to Jason (who was watching from the front of the stage)
PBM
Wishlist Foundation: http://wishlistfoundation.org
That's a hell of a set...
LOVE lookout opening....they did that in DC too
good crowd? any good Patterson stories?
Last night was one of the 3 times I get drunk in a given year, so it's a tad hazy this morning.
New Daisy is a great venue. We sat up in the balcony. We could stand when we wanted to or sit if we got tired.
Patterson did tell a quick story about how he used to work at The New Daisy back in the 90's.
Met some really cool Trucker fans last night. Everyone was really cool and friendly.
Seeing the Truckers now, reminds me of how it used to be seeing Pearl Jam...I hate to say that. :(
PBM
Wishlist Foundation: http://wishlistfoundation.org
Why do you say that? Just curious.......I felt that way too when I got home from the show. I made me sad to feel that. I am still trying to sort out the feelings there. I think part of it is how PJ didnt come around here and apparently arent going to anytime soon. I dont know....its weird.
Mitch Hedberg
I think it's a combination of things for me. I still really appreciate their music, but I think I'm a little burnt out right now.
I'm still farily new to a lot of the Truckers material, so the whole setlist is pretty exciting to me. Conversely, if Pearl Jam plays Evenflow, I'm ready for the next song...I've heard it 10 times.
It's a personal thing...nothing against Pearl Jam, because they're still a great band.
I think after a few years of not seeing PJ, I'll want to reconnect with their live material.
We'll see.
PBM
Wishlist Foundation: http://wishlistfoundation.org
Great looking set..........72!!!!! Wednesday!!!! Women without Whiskey!!!!! The only thing remotely missing is Zip City.
Wish things would have worked out, and we could have been at the show. Maybe somewhere down the road........
As soon as I heard it, I thought of you Tybird...I remember you saying that hadn't heard that one live yet.
I concur, my friend. Here's hoping that they play it next time....in the words of Patterson on Friday night, "...in a couple of years."
PBM
Wishlist Foundation: http://wishlistfoundation.org
That is "Where the Devil Don't Stay" and "Zip City" shy of being a pretty damn near perfect setlist...
"One of These Days" is a current favorite of mine that I would love to hear...
Can't wait for next week in Athens.