Alabama vets, The Dexateens were to kind enough to stop by our studio earlier this summer. My appreciation for this band has grown over the years and the turning point was when they worked with Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers) on Hardwire Healing. Patterson is one of the icons of the alt-country genre and his influence is ever present in the music of The Dexateens.
Their latest effort, Singlewide, has enjoyed steady play in my rotation this summer. I’ve said it before but it bears repeating – it is the perfect evening album for the summer. It’s easy-going vibe is the perfect transition as day turns into night and the kids head off to bed.
The boys laid down four live tracks during their visit to Chicago. “Granddaddy’s Mouth is a tune that didn’t really stand out during my countless album spins, but it was the one that knocked my socks off. It has a nice mid-70s Stone vibe, back when they weren’t trying too hard to be the Stones. Thanks for listening enjoy the downloads.
The Dexateens – Can You Whoop It
The Dexateens – Grandaddy’s Mouth
Download The Dexateens Live Session as a zip.
Video: The Dexateens – Grandaddy’s Mouth
Dexateens – “Grandaddy’s Mouth” – HearYa Live Session 5/20/09 from HearYa.com on Vimeo.
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awesome job as always with the session! singlewide is one of my favorote discs of the year. looking forward to catching them at ACL fest…
Great job. Huge fan.
Awesome job! Thanks for sharing and thanks to the T-Town boys! Roll Tide fellas and here’s hoping you play around a game this Fall. Can You Whoop It??
Looking forward to cranking this at day’s end. Singlewide is one of my favorite albums of the summer – great Alabama country road driving music!
Thanks! My favorite band…
Electric versions of new songs sound are great! Thanks so much for posting!
Saw these guys rock the stage in Rochester.
Best. New. Favorite. Band.
Hope they keep it rolling, and get the attention they deserve.
Sweet. Thanks for recording them and posting these. I’ve listened to Singlewide repeatedly too, but for me it so happens that Grandaddy’s Mouth was a fave from the start. Great to hear and see this version!
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