Patterson Hood Weighs In on Confederate Flag Controversy

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July 11, 2015 10:03 am

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Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers published an essay in The New York Times about the controversy currently surrounding the Confederate flag. Hood’s piece is thoughtful, relevant and is about as southern as a thing can get sans deep-fryer. You can read it here.

“It’s time to quit rallying around a flag that divides,” says Hood, “and it is time for the South to – dare I say it? – rise up and show our nation what a beautiful place our region is, and what more it could become.”

Drive-By Truckers are also currently putting the finishing touches on a five LP / three CD deluxe live album with producer David Barbe, recorded at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. More information on that as it becomes available.

Hood is touring with Drive-By Truckers later this year. You’re welcome to join him, but please, just leave that flag at home.

8/15 – Edwards, CO – EDFEST at Freedom Park

8/16 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre*

8/18 – Dallas, TX – Verizon Theater at Grand Prairie*

8/20 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Amphitheater*

8/22 – Orange Beach, AL – Amphitheater at the Wharf*

9/11 – Urbana, IL – Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Guitar Festival

9/12 – Bloomington, IN – Bluebird Nightclub

9/13 – Newport, KY – Southgate House Revival

9/15 – Greensboro, NC – The Cone Denim Center

9/17 – Philadelphia, PA – Mann Center for the Performing Arts*

9/18 – Washington DC – Merriweather Post Pavilion*