Spitball Army

Patterson Hood will release Murdering Oscar (and other love songs) on 23 June 2009 on Ruth St. Records.  The second solo record from the leader of the Drive-By Truckers follows 2004’s Killers and Stars.  The album was produced by Hood and long-time DBT producer David Barbe (of Sugar).  Most of Patterson’s DBT band mates join him on the album as well as Don Chambers, Will Johnson and Scott Danbom from Centro-matic and South San Gabriel.  This is also the first time that Hood’s father David Hood, famed Muscle Shoals bass player, joins him on a record.

The vinyl release of Murdering Oscar will include three exclusive bonus tracks.  An a cappella version of “Range War” will also be available exclusively with iTunes.  “Pollyanna” and “Pride of the Yankees” are available to preview on his Myspace page.  “I Understand Now” is available to stream right here and now.

Live shows?  YES!  Hood and the Screwtopians started the first leg of their tour this past weekend at Bonnaroo and will end with a headlining slot at AthFest in Hood’s hometown of Athens, Georgia, on June 27th.  Joining Hood on tour will be Brad Morgan (drums), John Neff (guitar/steel), Scott Danbom (keys/fiddle), Will Johnson (guitar) and David Barbe (bass), who has not toured since his days with Sugar.  Will Johnson will open the shows.