Chris P. from GAITHERSBURG, MD
Reviewed on 3/3/2009...
“Shit-kicking honky-tonk… Leaving, TX bristles with raw emotional energy.” – Raleigh Independent
"Compared favorably to Drive By Truckers, Reckless Kelly, and Steve Earle… And not without good cause.” - Maverick Magazine
"One of the strongest contenders to emerge on the alt.country scene in years" - Ontap Magazine
Gripping vocals, intelligent lyrics, and songs filled with memorable hooks are what you will find with the LEAVING, TX. This original alt.country outfit delivers a clever blend of cutting edge “twang-rock” mixed with a healthy dose of raw, whiskey-soaked country. The band is driven by songwriter Chris Patterson's rugged, in your face vocal style, ripping telecasters and sweet pedal steel… All anchored by a tight, driving rhythm section. This powerful group of musicians allow Patterson's songs to really shine.
Formed in late 2004 the band’s songs about life, love, and the bottle have caused this DC-based quartet to gain regional, national, and international attention. Their debut CD "100 Miles to Sunday" was released in January of 2006 and quickly rose to 8 on the Euro-Americana Charts. In April of 2007 the band released "Anywhere on Good Roads", the bands sophomore effort, which quickly climbed to 8 on the Freeform American Roots Charts in the US and 11 on the Euro-Americana Charts. The bands third CD “Late Getting’ Started” is scheduled to be on the shelves on March 31st, 2009.
