A habit we appreciate: when touring bands make a point of visiting, both regularly and frequently. It’ll be a familiar sight when Patterson Hood and the rest of the Drive-By Truckers play Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. After all, it’ll be their third or fourth time to do so, long enough to pick out their favorite spots. Their connection to these parts dates back to 2000, when the Zephyr Club thrived.
“And it’s probably cliche to say because every touring band loves the place, but we like eating at Red Iguana,” Patterson says from his home in Oregon. “We all love it, and there’s a good reason for that.”
Patterson hails from rock royalty: his dad is David Hood, longtime bassist of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (aka The Swampers) and a member of the Alabama Hall of Fame. David has played on his son’s solo records and even recorded a still-unreleased album with him and members of the North Mississippi All-Stars. It included Jim Dickinson, one of his dad’s peers, who’s played with the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Elvis Costello.
Talking about his dad is a real source of pride for Patterson, as he acknowledges he’s played on some of the most incredible albums ever recorded. His dad also has excellent taste.
“My dad’s record collection influenced me more than anything else musically,” Patterson says. “I’d tell my mom I was headed downstairs to do homework when he was still at work, and instead, I’d put on headphones and raid his records, just spend endless hours doing so.”
The Drive-By Truckers are bringing familiar faces with them this go-round (Deer Tick) and some that are decidedly less so (Thelma and the Sleaze). That’s code for gently nudging you to show up on time.
According to Patterson, you won’t want to miss any of the three.
“Thelma and the Sleaze are an all-women, three-piece punk rock band that rock balls,” Patterson says. “Really good, really fun.”
- WHO: Drive-By Truckers w/ Deer Tick, Thelma and the Sleaze
- WHEN: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 (Doors: 5:30, Show: 6:30)
- WHERE: Red Butte Garden
- TICKETS AND INFO: TICKETS
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