ATHENS 2012

[PeterG]

Sloan...You ROCK! thanks so much.
can't wait to hear tonights.

[PeterG]

that show sounded insane over the interweb,
all of you who were there are my heroes.
the missus and i won't miss another..

[brett27295]

There is no way they can top tonight. no way

[beantownbubba]

The word for today: Transcendent

The metaphysical question for tomorrow: What comes after transcendent?

Hell if i know, but the Church doors open at 8, sermon at about 11, perhaps some answers by 1:30ish. Be prepared to testify. And get some sleep chilluns, we're gonna need it.

If last nite was DBT as AC/DC, tonite was DBT as, I dunno, REM maybe? Sweet melodies, subtle and beautiful harmonies, soaring solos, soulful vocals and that extra thing, call it the groove, the pace, the locked in tightness, the confidence, whatever it was, man, that was one beautiful set that just melded together and flowed beautifully. I know a lot of people are gonna say they prefer last nite, and for all out rocking, I cant/wont argue, but tonite was special in a totally different way and it touched me and moved me.

The sound was crystal clear and pretty much perfect, capturing the vocals and harmonies at levels rarely achieve in my experience, plus a better balance on Barbe's bass - by no means lost, but not quite so front and center. All the players were at the top of their respective games, but i gotta single out Jay. He was just outstanding all nite long.

Whatever the next few months may bring, for about 2 and a half hours one night in Athens, GA, my soul took flight and played amongst the stars. And that my friends, is what it's all about. Thank you, Patterson, Cooley, John, Jay, Brad and Dave.

[bovine knievel]

Bubba, you are one helluva wordsmith.

[Gator McKlusky]

I think I paid 34.50 for tonight's ticket with fees. I would have gladly paid 100.00. Fuckin A . Sorry DC people. I wAs at all 3 DC shows and this one blew them away. The Hard Sell? Too much sex? Your daddy hates me? Ain't talkin bout love?

I am fuckin drunk. I love this town.

[GW in IA]

I am fuckin drunk. I love this town.

THIS!

[Monty610]

Anyone find my jaw? I'm pretty sure I left it on the floor of The 40 Watt...

[one belt loop]

That harmonica literally made me cry.

[Slipkid42]

When Howlinwolf held up his imaginary mike to me after EZ B walked off, lookin' for my instant analysis of what we had just lived through; and as further proof that great minds think alike (or @ least one great mind [bubba] & one that tries awful hard [me]); I said "Transcendental & off the hook". Gator, I was @ all those shows too & totally agree w/ya. Every show seems to top the last one; but they will be hard pressed to top this one. Your Daddy fuckin' Hates Me (but I always loved his daughter, that's for sure). I told my favorite Scandinavian, RolandK, @ the end that I"ve been to 6 or 8 hundred shows & this one was my favorite. I meant that. Thanks everybody.

[CooleyGirl]

Wow. That was something else. I love the Alabama Shakes, and have had the absolute pleasure of seeing them twice before, and they nailed it last night, or at least, I think they did.

The 3dd film crew was out last night, and not only did we film DBT, but we filmed the Shakes. It's always a different perspective when you're filming. It's not a bad thing by any stretch, just different because you're watching the show through a camera and trying not to get jostled and interfere with everyone else's good time.

I had the camera that was front and center on the rail, a sweet spot, thanks, Jonicont! A huge thank you to all the people who helped protect me and keep track of the tapes last night, Holly, Guitar Man Upstairs, Uncle Rickey, Swamp, Mrs. Swamp, and Strutter. Much appreciated!

DBT was just incredible. It was a roller coaster ride. Up and down with rockers and sweet melodies. Can't wait for tonight!

Have to run, much to do, busy day today, don't forget to go to the Nuci's Space Auction at 4:30!

[gordonlw]

who's got the group photo me and big tom jumped in at the last minute??

[one belt loop]

Wow. That was something else. I love the Alabama Shakes, and have had the absolute pleasure of seeing them twice before, and they nailed it last night, or at least, I think they did.

The 3dd film crew was out last night, and not only did we film DBT, but we filmed the Shakes. It's always a different perspective when you're filming. It's not a bad thing by any stretch, just different because you're watching the show through a camera and trying not to get jostled and interfere with everyone else's good time.

I had the camera that was front and center on the rail, a sweet spot, thanks, Jonicont! A huge thank you to all the people who helped protect me and keep track of the tapes last night, Holly, Guitar Man Upstairs, Uncle Rickey, Swamp, Mrs. Swamp, and Strutter. Much appreciated!

DBT was just incredible. It was a roller coaster ride. Up and down with rockers and sweet melodies. Can't wait for tonight!

Have to run, much to do, busy day today, don't forget to go to the Nuci's Space Auction at 4:30!

If there's a big wiggle in the midde of Ain't Talking 'Bout Love, I apologize!

[gordonlw]

lucy at hospital. daddy is driving back to asheville. no stream tonight.

[TheGhostToMost]

The shows just keep getting better. Last night will be a hard show to top. I almost didn't let Marie talk me into wearing the Too Much Sex, Too Little Jesus shirts but I'm glad I did now. It was awesome to hear that song live finally and songs like that and Marry Me are comical to us now that she is pregnant. Can't wait to tell my son his first shows were at the 40 Watt in Athens. I could go on all day about how great it was but seeing the Truckers in Athens is my journey to Mecca. Rock-n-roll really did save my life. Thank you DBT.

[Van]

Having a great time in Athens. Hanging with a lot of cool people off the board. Just heard DBT recording a new song about Walmart. Sign outside. the 40 watt said "No Knocking Recording In Process. Maybe we get the new song tonight.

[Maluca3]

lucy at hospital. daddy is driving back to asheville. no stream tonight.

Best wishes and healing vibes coming to the DatDork family. Travel safely!

[Tequila Cowboy]

lucy at hospital. daddy is driving back to asheville. no stream tonight.

Best wishes and healing vibes coming to the DatDork family. Travel safely!

X2
I hope she's better soon.

[sloansimpson]

Drive-By Truckers - 1/13/12
40 Watt Club - Athens, GA

Carl Perkins' Cadillac
The Tough Sell
Where The Devil Don't Stay
The Buford Stick
Get Downtown
Ronnie And Neil
Cartoon Gold
Box Of Spiders
Too Much Sex (Too Little Jesus)
Pulaski
Everybody Needs Love
Women Without Whiskey
Puttin' People On The Moon
Gravity's Gone
Play It All Night Long
Marry Me
Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
Zip City
E:) Used To Be A Cop
Birthday Boy
Your Daddy Hates Me
Self-Destructive Zones
Let There Be Rock
Shut Up And Get On The Plane
Angels And Fuselage

[WoodDuck]

lucy at hospital. daddy is driving back to asheville. no stream tonight.

Hope everything's ok, man. Be safe headin' home.

There were a few guests last night. Clay Leverett on "Marry Me", Todd McBride on "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love" & Brittany from the Shakes on "Everybody Needs Love" and "Angels and Fuselage".

[brett27295]

After spending most of the day in bed with a hangover I'm cutting back on the booze tonight lol. Got up around 4 and we spent a grew hours walking around downtown Athens, what a great town. Looking forward to the big rawk show tonight. Be interesting to see if they can match last night.

[SouthCarolinaRed]

Sounds like a great time!!! Missing being there with fellow 3DD folks and meeting some of y'all. Special thanks to BTB, Lynne and CooleyGirl for the comments when I decided we wouldn't make it. y'all are the best. BTB, you will certainly understand this, had to miss this weekend because of a big homicide trial I have this upcoming week. Thanks for the updates...y'all please enjoy the last show and raise one for me!!

(Really hope the Nuci's space auction was great!! Maybe those special bracelets may end up for sale elsewhere...I'd buy one for sure!!!

[SouthCarolinaRed]

lucy at hospital. daddy is driving back to asheville. no stream tonight.

Be safe traveling and hope she gets better real soon!

[Tequila Cowboy]

Watching the Camp Amped Band kids playing has me thinking that in a few short years we might be watching Clams Jr. up there. Gotta love the rockin' young uns.

[bovine knievel]

WTF... no reports? That means it was goooooooood.

[Slipkid42]

It was bk, I'm speechless (or @ least I can't hear myself think).

[brett27295]

Overall I liked last night slightly better, but the encore section of tonight's show was just epic.

[Tequila Cowboy]

Ummm speechless. Wow. Oh and Beth won me a Baxendale guitar. Holy shit. Goodnight.

[Gator McKlusky]

It was the kind Of night where perfect strangers are buying you pbr tall boys. The deeper in . I can die
Happy now. I have seen the entire decoration day played live .

[Smitty]

Overall I liked last night slightly better, but the encore section of tonight's show was just epic.

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