• JamBase contributor Martin Halo  sat down with Drive By Truckers‘ front man Patterson Hood on December 29th. Aat the meeting Hood confirmed that the band would be re-entering the studio, on January 5, to begin work on the next DBT release.

Drive By Truckers – Perfect Timing

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• Though still primarily a rock and pop focused event SXSW (Austin, Tex., March 13-22) has slated some nice roots/Americana performers. Glancing over the list I found Angela Desveaux & The Mighty Ship, Twilight Hotel, Dave Alvin,
  The Bottle Rockets, Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles and Slim Cessna’s Auto Club. Check the Official SXSW Showcasing Bands list to see the whole enchilada.