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Q&A with Patterson Hood
he Georgia Theatre is back, and as we
all should have expected, Drive-By
Truckers are slated to do a two-night
weekend stint in the newly renovated
Athens landmark. These shows will provide
the Theatre with a further christening, allow
ing the venue to explode back into life as she
sheds her after(re)birth. Truckers vocalist and
guitarist Patterson Hood was kind enough
to share some thoughts and memories of the
Theatre, while also getting us up-to-speed on
the DBTs' current ventures.
Flagpole: Rough estimate: how many
times do you think you've played the Georgia
Theatre?
Patterson Hood: A few times solo, maybe
five or six times with DBT.
FP: Of all those DBT Georgia Theatre shows,
which ones stick out in your mind the most and
why? *
PH: The one in fall of '03 (Decoration
Day Tour) when Brad [Morgan] and Kimberly
[Morgan] got married that day and we all
celebrated onstage was a great one, and my
favorites were the last two times, which was
The Dirt Underneath Tour (spring '07), where
we played acoustic. Those were extra-special.
I also really have fond memories of a solo
show I did there with Todd Snyder. Not sure
what year, maybe '02 or '03.
FP: Do you remember where you were and/
or what you were doing when you heard the
news of the Georgia Theatre fire? How did you
react?
PH: I was in Louisville, KY playing a solo
tour with The Screwtopians. My friend Jenn,
who worked across the street, sent me a photo
of the fire, and then my wife called crying. We
were all really upset. When I got home a week
later it was still smoking. I was scared that it
was the end.
FP: How would you describe the Theatre's
role in the Drive-By Truckers' career so far?
PH: It's a wonderful room with a long,
great history and such an important part of
Athens life and culture—not to mention the
architecture and its significance to the down
town infrastructure.
FP: What are some of your fondest memories
of shows you attended (not as a performer) at
the Theatre?
PH: Last night (Aug. 1) was by far my
fondest memory of all. The Glands are my all-
time favorite band from Athens (their second
album is my all-time favorite Athens album
and one of my all-time faves period). I felt
like I was witnessing two things that easily
could have never happened ever again. The
show was amazing, and the room is truly bet
ter than ever. It sounded perfect, and what a
wonderful vibe.
FP: What made you decide to release a
cover, instead of an original song, as the first
single from Go-Go Boots?
PH: The band has nothing to do with
things like that. That is all based on the label
and the feedback they get from radio. I think
they thought it had the best chance of getting
radio play, and it actually did. I agreed with
the decision, and it has been by far our most
played song ever. Go-Go Boots is on its way to
being our best-selling album. It's one of my
favorites. "Everybody Needs Love" is indeed
a cover, but I knew Eddie Hinton (who wrote
and first performed it). He was almost like
part of my family, and I am very proud to be a
part of more people finding out about him and
his incredible music.
FP: Can Truckers fans expect any wild sur
prises when you return to the Theatre? Has
something been brewing these past two years
that will likely melt a face or two?
PH: Faces will be melted. That's about all
I can say.
FP: When are you going to hang up this
music thing, stop playing on "Letterman" and
get jobs driving rigs? Do any of you even have
a Class-A commercial driver's license?
PH: No, we just play them on TV. I think I
will keep the job I have—if possible.
FP .Is there anything else you'd like Truckers
fans and/or newcomers to know?
PH: I'm thrilled and honored to be a part
of the grand re-opening celebration for the
rebirth of the Georgia Theatre. We will be play
ing with our beloved friends Centro-matic, and
it will be a stellar weekend.
Kevin Craig
WHO: Drive-By Truckers
WHERE: The Georgia Theatre
WHEN: Friday, Aug. 12 & Saturday, Aug. 13
HOW MUCH: SOLD OUT!
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