Drive-By Truckers: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- In music, we can escape the cruelties of the world or face them. There's no wrong way about it, but recently the members of Drive-By Truckers, a band that's long toed the line between a good time and a hard look at life, found they could no longer work purely in metaphor. American Band holds a direct mirror to a set of realities in this country with the same grace and rough-hewn wisdom that's guided the band all along. But in this compulsion to speak to the right now, there is an anger behind these songs never heard before.
In an emotional performance at the NPR offices, Patterson Hood's gravelly voice - capable of the quietest coos and the loudest hellraising - finds a new space, one that's shaken and vulnerable. He sings both "Guns Of Umpqua" and "What It Means," songs not just about gun violence, but about the persons it affects: The former is about the horrific shooting at Umpqua Community College in rural Oregon last year, and the latter about the killing of young black men like Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin. Before performing "What It Means," Hood tells the audience, "I wrote this song a couple years ago. I'd honestly be really happy if it was just outdated and something we could leave in the past, but that's certainly not the case right now."
Mike Cooley closes the set with "Once They Banned Imagine," a quiet country song "about things staying the same, and not necessarily in a good way," he says. That theme runs throughout Drive-By Truckers' catalog almost by necessity - by virtue of their being a rock band from the South, but also a rock band from America.
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SET LIST:
"Guns Of Umpqua"
"What It Means"
"Once They Banned Imagine"
MUSICIANS:
Patterson Hood (guitar, vocals); Mike Cooley (guitar, vocals); Brad Morgan (drums); Jay Gonzalez (keyboards); Matt Patton (bass).
CREDITS:
Producers: Lars Gotrich, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Colin Marshall, Maia Stern; Production Assistant: Anna Marketti; Photo: NPR.
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One of the best bands you've never heard of. First heard these guys after buying a Microsoft mp3 player -used. The only song on it was "my sweet Annette." Been a fan ever since.
What a great way to get to know a new band
The same thing happened to me - but with other bands - as I was beginning to listen to rock
I attended Umpqua Community College and that was a real bad day. Heaven was callin' my name from the hallway outside the door. I'm just gonna leave it at that. And like most native Oregonians I'm deeply connected to the outdoors, having spent many a perfect day hiking, camping and skiing up in The Great Cascades. I've seen a mighty hawk swoop down and devour its prey. So the yin/yang juxtaposition of the two hits home for me.Thank you Mr. Patterson Hood- you can share my campfire anytime
-from your newest fan.
The loudest band I've ever heard live playing softly in the npr office and every note rings just as clear as the first time I heard them.
Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to live in the time when Drive-By Truckers are making important music for this country.
I agree
They have made better albums than this one and their songwriting has been a lot better.
Tell it!!! I am so with you there. This band blows my mind.
Powell Pressburger No one cares. So fucking what. Stop being judgmental and just like the music. You're a bummer.
Ho - You would have a Scanners moment for real then if you heard an actual great DBT album.
I love the way Patterson writes songs, and I love the way Mike sings his songs. Even without Jason, top 5 band for me. Thank you
This morning I had a dream that Mike and Patterson were hanging out at my house. We were drinking beer. My good buddy Glen was there too. I don't really know anyone named Glen but in this dream Glen was my good buddy. So Glen comes back from the kitchen and says, "The beer is gone. Who drank all the beer?" I told him, "Drive-By Truckers." Patterson quickly got up, put on a jacket and headed for the door. I knew he was going on a beer run. I said, "Thank you Patterson." They seem like real stand up guys.
Patterson Hood has one of the most distinctive and unforgettable voices in music. I love this band.
What It Means is one of the most beautiful and heartbreaking songs. DBTs have been my favourite band for a very long time, and that's saying a lot because I have so many favourite bands and usually can't pick favourites. Thank you so much to DBTs for their incredible work
"We’re all standing in the shadows of our noblest intentions of something more"--brilliant. And I love DBT for what they do and for what they are not afraid to say
I stop listening to these guys for awhile every few years because there’s so much good music coming out. Then this stuff pops up, I click the link and fall back in love. Serious song writers and so current and influential.
You will be happy to know that my daughter and son in law are fling from Perth (Australia) to Pioneer Town to see you guys next week..........hope they enjoy the show.
Glad to follow tiny desk because I discover music like this.
Enjoy your day everyone!
Sitting here in 2020, where "What It Means" is as relevant and profound as ever.
Sad to say, but indeed it is. We need to fix that. I don't know how, but I'm trying.
"Don't look to me for awnser cuz I don't know what it means" ~ 2016
2021: I think we learned what it means
😰
This sounds so freakin good. This album is a masterpiece and these guys are amazing. Just what our country needs in these sad times.
“We live in crazy times” ... and this was 4 years ago! Love you guys
still crazy times 2023
We live in the most peaceful and educated of times a human ever has. You guys are just lazy liberal victims who don't want to change your circumstances and blame everything else for your problems
These guys along with Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson are important...
I was born in 57. Found Neil Young early. Somehow I hear Neil in this band.
I hear counting crows in the singing style
I think Neil had a lot of influence on their sound. Ronnie and Neil is pretty much about that sound IMO
Oh yeah. the first album i heard was Decoration Day and it blew me away. It was like hearing a brand new classic album.
The DBT were great before, during and still are after Jason Isbell, so lets give it a rest that their were good only with Isbell. He is great solo as well. This is the greatest unsung band ever and their latest album is amazing and timely. So for using "great" so much, but they are.
Sorry for using "great" that is.
Right on brother.
I find that most people who only like the Isbell DBT music have only heard the Isbell DBT music.
I know. I saw both in concert this last Summer. I love Jason( Have seen him solo at least 12 times). Both put on great shows, but the DBTs were at another level. Patterson, Cooley, and Jason are all great songwriters, the DBTs were great before, during, and after Jason. They are the best live band I’ve seen in the last 20 years, and right up there with the Replacements, Stones, and a few other of my all time favorites.
@@matthewparkerdixon lol "edge." The first song on this video is about a school shooting.
Whatever, man. It's an old, dumb point of view I don't really care to engage with anymore. American Band is incredible. Saying they're no good without Isbell is just dumb.
I find myself liking every single tiny desk concert I watch. I normally don't like country but these guys were jammin
This is not country hommie this is Southern Rock and Roll
859MotherTruckers idk they certainly have done songs in the past I would certainly consider country, "Bob" for example.
if you're from outside the states, almost anything that comes from the south is considered "country" :D :D :D
Let's just agree to call it "good music" ;-)
I'm all over the 90s hip hop and its all brand new to me . The sound on all these recordings is phenomenal.
These dudes are so important to our contemporary understanding of music. I am so grateful to their songwriting skills.
That first song makes me cry when I think about what happened in Oregon and the beautiful picture he paints with his lyrics. How he paints such a beautiful picture and then juxtaposes it with a lyric directly about the shooting is heartbreaking.
Not the heroes the south wants, but the heroes the south needs.
nigel jones
Beautifully put, Christopher and meabob.
meabob - It's not just the south Hoss... That's a testament to the human condition.
bostonian here - we need them up north too
Truckers just announced two sets of three day runs in Brooklyn and I'm absolutely buzzing so here I am.
One of the greatest bands to grace this spinning orb.
Sublime ♠️
this week got me listening to this song again. great song, time for real change to happen
Cooley and Hood continue to impress. Keep on Keepin on Truckers! Great album and current timely. Good luck America!
Love these guys so much. A lot can be done in a recording studio, but these guys are consummate musicians, sounds incredible.
Brilliant from one the best bands around
Great performance and totally suited to this environment
Sad, wonderful and wise - new album is an absolute gem too
Two sweet guitars that Mike and Patterson have
Could listen (and sometimes do) to these guys all day
Not too many bands taking this stuff head on these days. Courageous stuff that will no doubt alienate some of their fans.
Sean Byrnes Eh, I think their political views are bullshit. Nonetheless, this is good music and I will continue to listen.
Nookerdog777 just because you don’t agree with their views doesn’t make it bullshit.
Sometimes when you see something going on you have to say something, if someone else is offended by it then they can get over it or leave, if it’s that important I’m sure the band won’t mind losing a few fans
The dichotomy of beauty and brutality is very eloquently depicted in the soothing sound of their music. I'm a Canadian gal and I am feeling the hurt i think many Americans are feeling right now. (The world really) I love their truthful heartfelt lyrics. The truth will set us free. And these guys know how to tell it for sure. I really appreciate and enjoy the great music and messages you guys have the great gift to give.
Thank you for making music that makes you think, get angry, and motivates you to go out there and change things. Lucky to see you in Denver this past weekend. Thank you for years of passion and sharing your art.
🖤🖤
Patterson Hood is a songwriting "God".
The lyrics and acoustics are AMAZING!! 😍♥️
I went "South" to South Carolina for College, from Virginia. The frat dudes I partied with listened to this, but lived another life. Gotta get it together somehow, there are good people everywhere, and bad...
What if you guys made a series of tiny desk albums? I would buy that in a heartbeat
You would have to deal with far too many record labels.
Tiny desks is awesome. Pure music and emotion. No bullshit, no selective genre, pure music.
Cheers
Just saw these guys play in Atlanta ... great band!
Man I nearly almost forgot all about these guys. Haven't heard about them much for awhile. Great to know they're still around and even better to hear how good they sound still... unplugged even. Love it!
Dashner100 how dare you forget DBT! Lol
I was able to catch them live back in 2011 and it was the best concert I have ever been too... Needless to say, this performance did not let me down
This is about 6 years too late, but good god I love this band so much. Patterson, Mike.... I love you. We met. We are from different parts of the world but you are my brothers.
i have a new favorite band!
Find the video where that guitar was made...
Just got turned onto this band and am excited to share it with my family, whom I trust will also be excited to hear them.
January 2021 lockdown - you guys rock
NPR, you should get the band "Lawrence" on next. They are incredible. I would love to see them get more exposure and blow up more.
I’m thankful to have seen them live in San Antonio!
Gorgeous set I hadn't heard them in awhile and glad to hear their particular sound again :)
DUDE IVE BEEN LISTENING TO THESE GUYS FOR A YEAR OR SO NOW AND I BARELY FOUND OUT THEYRE ON NPR?!?!?! I didn’t think npr had even heard about them!!!
"Matt patton" is like the most bass player name ever
I would be so happy to see these guys live again.
Guns of Umpqua is heartbreaking
Isn't it! I read the lyrics along with listening and my goodness what a tragedy
Wow, I live on the Umpqua River in Oregon ... never heard the song before, gave me chills especially since I know one of the surviving victims of the shooting. Thank You Drive By Truckers!
This band is truly special.
I love you, Drive by Truckers! Always will.
Do you still?
Been a fan since Best Buy River Stages in Nashville in 2001. Still love DBT!
Such a good sound! Cool Gene Autry Melody Ranch guitar too.
Good one! Nice share. Thanks.
Really good, liking the melancholy vibes a lot.
Wow. Amazing. Thank you.
This is just brilliant!
I love that punk rock kids kept making music no matter the genre. Love
First song is my favorite song off the new album. One of their best albums - I wasn't expecting it to be that good. Toronto February 4th! Can't wait.
I was introduced to these guys with Southern Rock Opera. I've been a fan ever since. I think they're out of Athens. If I'm correct, there has to be something in the water down there.
yeah, my parents saw them live at the 40 watt several times back in the late 90’s. great group.
Holy cow, i lived in athens for a minute had no idea they were out of there. only place i've been where i stood in line behind a guy buying a case of bear wearing nothing but ink a beard and cut off jean shorts (no shirt no shoes)
They're from Northwest Alabama. The Shoals area.
Well, here we are, two years later and theses songs are just as relevant. This brief set is just as beautiful and terrifying as ever. To the boys of Drive By Truckers: The songs are no scarier than a flashlight shining on a scary ass truth; the light only illuminates what was already there. So do us all a favor and keep on shining. As much as we all like a good train wreck (or any scary truth you care to illuminate), we also like the way you sing about em.
Shine on fellows.
by far the best song written about the subject, and easily the heaviest tune i've heard in months, if not years.
keep coming back here
Thanks for making me cry again. What it means
i would Really really love to see lucero on Tiny desk
SWEET JESUS YES
I second this ammendment
Needs to happen
I've always wondered why this hadn't happened yet
Ummmm...yes. It would be epic!!
We are still wondering what it means in 2021. The whole record American Band is still relevant and will always be a classic.
What it means is just a fucking phenomenal piece of songwriting. wow.
It is, but its depiction of the Michael Brown shooting is misleading.
I think that might be because it's a depiction of the Trayvon Martin shooting...
They sing about both. First Michael Brown, then Trayvon Martin if I recall correctly.
Is it not about the shooting in Oregon last year?
First one is most likely about the shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon.
Saw them with Tedeschi Trucks. They hit it out of the park!
BEAUTIFUL!
Guns of Umpqua will bring a tear to your eye when you know the backstory. ❤
If this song doesn't fill your heart with all the love and hurt this world has to give I'm sorry for you
With that being said- I was lucky enough to see a few DBT shows- and came out covered in j.daniels and pbr- with Shonna and Isbell
Great show. Looking forward to seeing these guys play in STL - will be interesting to see if they play What it Means. Would be very poignant.
God bless these men!
What a terrific band and performance
always loved this band
holy hell i love mike cooley
I adore this band!
Man, what I would do for a Best of DBT album recorded live just like this.
Dylan Spencer They released "Its Great to be Alive" this Summer. 35 songs recorded over 3 nights in SAN Francisco.
it would have to have Jason Isbell doing Danko/ Manuel
Great!!
"What it Means" just about made me cry
Patterson Hood is a lyrical genius.. (it hurts so good) 💔
Such a good one
i met jay and cooley once. they were loving life
"Heaven's calling my name from the hallway outside the door.."
They are a surprisingly consistent live band, but this is an especially great cut of Once they banned imagine
Take me to DBT church! 🎸🎶🔥😎
Drive by Truckers are real! Real fucking good!
My favorite band.
Yay- good folk music. So much better than the pop-folk crap you hear on alternative stations. Lumineers can eat it.
I only hear a few bands that are "folk" sounding on the radio these days..I personally would love the radio to play any one of my songs
The Lumineers are good, come on :/
i agree with this sentiment
Our new Record is called American Band and it's the greatest thing ever.
DBT is simply amazing.
Lovely
Love me some DBT
I love this band unplugged like this! I've heard them compared to everyone from the rolling stones to Neil Young or Lynard Skynard.
I can see those influences but here in this setting I get a very Counting Crows vibe! Whatever it is I like it, I'm not all about the politics in music scene, but it's a far better expression then rioting and burning down cities
last verse in what it means is epic
The most important band in the land...
16 minutes of heaven!
Actually the more I listen to the first song the more I like it
The first song is heartbreaking. It's one of my favorite songs now.
Nice.
Love this performance. I hope they never ever ever apologize or feel any regret for their stance.
For this land!