Drunken Prayer

THY BURDENS

The new album from Drunken Prayer is a snarling, cosmic gospel homage to the intense and sublime music of the church. The project was spearheaded by Drive-By Truckers’ bassist Bobby Matt Patton who cut his teeth playing in fiery Pentecostal church bands in north Alabama, and Morgan Geer who learned most of the hymns they recorded from his great grandparents in Mobile, AL.

Official release: 6/6/25

“If it’s been left up to guys like us to spread the good news,

something has gone wrong.”

Temporary Bridges

Temporary Bridges

https://youtu.be/GI3KjSDSbL0?si=Qq2GiQBor1g1Lo7c It was a tough year for WNC. We're not in the clear by a long-shot, but we do what we can to make our little corner a bit better. "Temporary Bridges" was recorded for Acoustic Fire, a compilation of original acoustic...

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“And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda”

“And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda”

Free to the public, we give you this inaugural offering from the Old Flames & Sweet Inspiration series on Patreon.
The collection is an homage of home recordings, videos and testimony for songs and artists I love.
Watch, listen and read gratis!

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Upcoming Shows

May 1, 2025
  • Honky Tonk Thursday @ Highland Brewery - Asheville, NC

    Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy #200, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
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May 18, 2025
  • Asheville, NC @ Fleetwoods with Harvey McLaughlin (TX)

    Fleetwood's, 496 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
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June 5, 2025
  • Athens, GA @ Flicker Theatre w Doom Ribbons

    Flicker Theatre & Bar, 263 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
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June 6, 2025
  • THY BURDENS Album Release Party @ ELVISFEST - Tupelo, MS

    Elvis Presley Birthplace, 306 Elvis Presley Dr, Tupelo, MS 38801, USA
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