Drive-By Truckers Ready for 'The Big To-Do'

Leave it to Drive-By Truckers to release the least accessible title on its forthcoming release The Big To-Do as the first single from the album. "This Fucking Job" is a rocker, burning red and rowdy. And as the Truckers have shown time and time again, this is rock-and-roll on their terms, and accessibility hasn't ever been a concern.

Set for release on March 16 on ATO Records, The Big To-Do continues the Truckers' legacy of solid studio releases, albeit one that was recorded in a rapid-fire manner made possible by a stable lineup and the intimate relationship with longtime producer David Barbe and his Chase Park Transduction studio. The loose, fast-paced approach is apparent in the music; the album's vibe is wild, honest, and frayed around the edges, in contrast to the more focused releases like the classic The Southern Rock Opera and 2008's sprawling Brighter Than Creation's Dark.

In anticipation for the new album, ATO has offered up "This Fucking Job" as a free download. Check out the track at the bottom of this post.

Not only will this spring see the release of The Big To-Do, but The Truckers will also star in the documentary The Secret to A Happy Ending. Directed by Barr Weissman, the documentary will debut at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, MD on February 5.

Catch Drive-By Truckers on tour throughout the spring.

The Secret To A Happy Ending screenings:

Fri Feb 5 Silver Spring, MD AFI Silver Theatre - Sold Out

Sat Feb 6 Silver Spring, MD AFI Silver Theatre#

Sun Feb 28 San Francisco, CA Noise Pop Film Festival

#This is a midnight screening after the screening on Feb 5.

Drive-By Truckers on tour:
Jan 28 - Huntsville, AL - Crossroads Music Hall
Jan 29 - Mobile, AL - Soul Kitchen
Jan 30 - Tuscaloosa, AL - Jupiter Bar & Grill
Feb 11 - Greenville, SC - Handlebar
Feb 12 - Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theatre
Feb 13 - Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theatre
Feb 14 - Knoxville, TN - Bijou Theatre
Feb 25 - Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre
Feb 26 - Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theatre
Feb 27 - Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theatre

Mar 04 - Wilmington NC - Rox Nightclub

Mar 06 - Augusta GA - Sky City*

Mar 12 - Atlanta GA - Variety Playhouse*

Mar 13 - Atlanta GA - Variety Playhouse*

Mar 18 - Austin, TX - SXSW

Mar 19 - New Orleans LA - Tipitinas

Mar 20 - New Orleans LA - Tipitinas

Apr 01 - New York NY - Webster Hall**

Apr 02 - Boston MA - House of Blues**%

Apr 03 - Philadelphia PA - Electric Factory**%

Apr 06 - Toronto Canada - Lee's Palace**

Apr 07 - Toronto Canada - Lee's Palace**

Apr 08 - Detroit MI - St. Andrews Hall**

Apr 09 - Chicago IL - The Vic Theatre**

Apr 10 - Lexington KY - Buster's Billiards and Backroom**

Apr 11 - Cleveland OH - Beachland Ballroom and Tavern**

Apr 14 - Towson MD - Recher Theatre**

Apr 15 - Norfolk VA - The Norva**

Apr 16 - Asheville NC - The Orange Peel**

Apr 17 - Asheville NC - The Orange Peel**

Apr 30 - Nashville TN - Cannery Ballroom

May 07 - Los Angeles CA - Avalon

May 08 - San Francisco CA - The Fillmore Auditorium

* David Barbe and the Quick Hooks support

** Langhorne Slim supports

% with Lucero

Learn:
Drive-By Truckers Online

Listen:
1 - This Fucking Job

Buy:
Drive-By Truckers Store