Hooks and The Huckleberries, Patchwork Jack

Hooks & The Huckleberries are on a hellbent tear to greatness. Their cross-genre concoction of Americana, Country, and fierce roots rock delivers fans a soulful, magnetic, and boot-stomping good time. Fabled frontman and rebel son-of-a-preacher, Adam Hooks leads the group from the gritty high deserts of New Mexico. The band’s poetic performances have earned them reverence from a growing and eclectic fanbase through relentless efforts on the road.

Their eagerly-awaited second album, 'For the Love of Whatever,' emerged from mastermind producer, Matt Pence's (Jason Isbell, Nikki Lane) Echo Lab studio in Denton, Texas. This new collection of songs has the band exploring emotive sonic depths of striking songwriting, driven by Hooks' lyrical prowess and lead guitarist Joshua Lee's virtuosic blend of roots guitar styles infused with space-age sounds and dreamlike textures. The stage-shaking rhythm section, led by drummer Dustin Hoag, brings a level of raw energy and excitement that elevates every track.

Patchwork Jack, a merry band of westerners (both north and south american) thread together such influences as Texan country, Cajun folk, Latin ballads, and Romani swing. Their music, like an old worn-out quilt, tells tales of love, loss, resilience and the human experience. A heaping helping of honky-tonk humanity might be just what you need.

At the helm, and oft (but not always) holding the six-string, is front man Shane “Bob” Lory. A texan by birth lottery, he was inspired by the reverent and honest simplicity of Blaze Foley and the haunted musings of Townes Van Zandt. With a voice that hitches between honey and gravel, Lory steers the ensemble through performances that traverse the tender and the raucous. As the primary songwriter, Lory's compositions serve as the foundation for Patchwork Jack's distinctive sound.

Each performance is a kaleidoscope of musical revelry, from barn burnin' hoedowns to soulful ballads, all woven together by the spirited camaraderie of the members. Patchwork Jack's onstage chemistry is as unpredictable as their lineup, promising an exhilarating ride through the ever-evolving landscape of Pan-Americana fusion that defies expectation and invites you to join their jubilant cowboy carnival.