Patterson Hood

After seeing Patterson at the same venue a year ago and that show being one of the best live performances I've ever witnessed, I had very high expectations of more of the same. Instead I ended up with F-bombs every other word during the banter between each song. So much that it ruined the show. The stage was set with the opening act who acted like a teen Cobain imitating Murdock from the A Team. 13 year old angst with silly lyrics that reminded me why skateboarding was such a quick fad. Patterson looked comfortable by himself and it's hard to beat the sound of a decent acoustic guitar in the Bijou. But the language was not rock and roll. It was inappropriate, like showing up drunk at your brothers wedding. Awkward indeed. Distraction is what it was. I've supported Patterson and his bands for years. Recruited lots of fans. But this was just awful.

Patterson Hood put on a great, intimate show at the Bijou! His performance was just him and a couple of acoustic guitars. He really connected with the audience, telling stories and giving background on many of the songs he has written over the years. And the song selection consisted of old Drive-By-Truckers songs mixed in with his solo materiel. And, I can't remember any audience (at least lately!) as polite as this one. For most of the songs, you coulda heard a pin drop! Not that they were unresponsive....just wrapped up in the songs. He never really left the stage for the encores! He just didn't seem ready to leave and the audience was not willing to let him go! It was a great evening of great story-songs!

Great show! A nice mix of Patterson tunes and DBT tunes. Hope for agoldensummer is a great addition.

Patterson Hood did not disappoint. This was a much more intimate show than the Drive-By Truckers rock & roll show, but they set a wonderful mood and I felt privileged to be a part it. The crowd was small, but completely dedicated and fully invested. Great time had by all!!