Fighting Walmart: Patterson Hood & The Downtown 13 (with John Bell, Mike Mills and Many More) “Aft

February 1, 2012

Patterson Hood has assembled a variety of Athens, GA musicians to record “After It’s Gone.” The song is an effort to protest a proposed building in downtown Athens anchored by a 94,000 square foot Walmart. The group has recorded the song for the Protect Downtown Athens organization.

The band on “After It’s Gone” features: Patterson Hood (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Mike Mills (Harmonies and Piano), John Bell (Lead Vocals), John Neff (Pedal Steel), David Barbe (Bass), Jay Gonzalez (Wurlitzer Electric Piano), Brad Morgan (Drums), Todd Nance (Percussion), Claire Campbell (Banjo and Harmonies), Lera Lynn (Harmonies), Henry Barbe (Electric Guitar), Brannen Miles, Carter King and Payton Bradford (Backing Vocals).