Some might say the four-piece JB and the Moonshine Band was born the day JB… Read Full Bio ↴Some might say the four-piece JB and the Moonshine Band was born the day JB Patterson looked up to see that only three musicians had shown up at his open- call audition in his Tyler, Texas, hometown. Fortunately, Gabe Guevara (drums), Hayden McMullen (lead guitar) and Chris Flores (bass guitar) turned out to be the right three and, after a brief musical and personal get-to-know-you session, everyone realized the stars had aligned to bring them together.

But if you ask JB when the band really started, he’ll reflect back to a time rooted less in music and more in his unfulfilled dreams.

“My son, Parker, is the reason this band exists,” he explains. “Because when I learned I was going to be a father, I knew I wanted to be able to tell him he can be whatever he wants to be as long as he sets his mind to it and works hard. But I realized there was something I had wanted to do that I never had the guts to try—being a singer/songwriter. And I thought to myself, if I’m ever gonna tell my kid that he can be whatever he wants to be, then I’d better at least give this a shot. Thankfully, it has worked out. But, succeed or fail, you’ve gotta try.”

Since taking the plunge into the music business, JB and the guys have seen enough success for JB to realize he’s already accomplished his first set of goals. In just over three years, JB has written a couple of tunes that wound up atop the Billboard Texas music charts and he and the band have recorded and released two acclaimed albums—Ain’t Goin’ Back to Jail and the current Beer for Breakfast on the Average Joes Entertainment label. They’ve also been pounding the road playing shows all over the country.

So, what’s the secret to the band’s success thus far in its young career? JB thinks it comes down to two simple things: band chemistry and his commitment to staying true to himself as a writer and artist.

“When I was a teenager and saw Willie Nelson, I was awestruck,” he recalls. “And I especially liked how his band is basically like his family. My band and I are friends, first and foremost, and secondarily, we play music together. I’ve been very fortunate to have such a good group of guys.”

And the combination of the band’s great chemistry and JB’s excellent songwriting gives these East Texas boys instant credibility wherever they play. Whether cranking out no-holds-barred honky-tonk drinking tunes or throttling back to sing about matters of the heart, JB and the Moonshine Band tunes have the ring of truth. Need proof? Check out JB’s lyrical take on the perfect hangover cure from the title cut of Beer for Breakfast:

I’ve seen ‘em all hunched over prayin’ to that toilet seat Not knowin’ all they had to do was pop a top and drink

But on the other end of the spectrum, “The Only Drug,” also from Breakfast, has plenty of romance, with just a touch of that trademark JB grit:

If you’re thinkin’ I’m addicted, I guess it’s kinda true, but they can keep their drink, their smoke, their pills and their cocaine, too . . . ‘cause your love’s the only drug I do.

While the band has achieved great success in Texas and is beginning to see it blossom in other parts of the country, JB knows he has to be careful not to forsake what’s made them popular in their home state in order to gain fans elsewhere.

“I have the responsibility to myself and to my fans to be myself on my records. That’s first and foremost to me. And that’s what’s brought us this far. I just have to always remain true to myself.”

The good news is fans are loving the music on Beer for Breakfast and the response to the CD’s summer single “No Better Than This” has been beyond great.

“We did a show recently and a bunch of people were all up at the stage and singing our songs—even songs that have never even thought about being singles. There’s no better feeling on stage than to look out at a sea of people singing a song that you wrote. That’s just the ultimate to me. And I’m fortunate and blessed to be able to experience that."

So, what about those new goals?

“I want to write a song that goes Top 10 in the Billboard charts,” declares JB with a smile. “And if I got a No. 1, that’s it. I can retire. All my wildest dreams would have come true.”

That would be great for JB, but as far as his fans are concerned, they’d probably be happy with a long string of No. 2 hits . . . to keep him out there playing more great music for years to come.

Perfect Girl
JB and the Moonshine Band Lyrics

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All alone the other I get to drinking and thinking about the woman of this old world,
Well I known quite a few but between me and you I ain't never met the perfect girl,
They either ain't that fun or way too young or they ain't got a lick of sense
Well I dunno if she exist but I'm making up a list that I'm checking 'em all against

[Chorus]
She gotta be five foot eleven
She smells like heaven

She was born in eighty six or maybe eighty seven
She got full intention of getting her P.H.D.
She got some big ol' boobies
A countrified booty
She's a certified bonified cold blooded cutie
If anybody knows where the perfect girl might be
Won't you tell her bout me

Well I don't mean to sound picky but relationships are tricky and I'm looking for a perfect fit,
I want a smoking hot honey with a whole lot of money who's favorite thing is sharing it,
Well you can't really miss her hell she may be your sister but whoever she might be,
You'd be a real life saver if you do me one favor and put in a good word for me

[Chorus]

You can tell her that I'm all alone and to call me if she would
You can tell her frickin anything as long as it's all good

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song Perfect Girl by JB and the Moonshine Band talks about the singer's search for the perfect girl. He has known quite a few women but hasn't met the one who fits all his criteria. He then proceeds to list down the ideal characteristics of his dream woman, including her height, birth year, academic qualifications, physical features, and personality traits. He also emphasizes his desire for a perfect fit and relationship that works well.

The lyrics are an entertaining take on the search for a perfect partner, which is often elusive and unrealistic. Through humorous exaggeration and playful language, the song pokes fun at the singer's perfectionism and emphasizes the importance of finding a compatible partner. The chorus is catchy and memorable, making it an upbeat and enjoyable song to sing along to.

Overall, the song Perfect Girl is a lighthearted and fun approach to the subject of relationships and the search for one's ideal partner.

Line by Line Meaning

All alone the other I get to drinking and thinking about the woman of this old world,
When I'm alone with my thoughts and a drink, I start thinking about the women in the world.

Well I known quite a few but between me and you I ain't never met the perfect girl,
I've met a lot of women, but I haven't found the one who is perfect for me.

They either ain't that fun or way too young or they ain't got a lick of sense
Most women I've met are either not fun or too young or don't have common sense.

Well I dunno if she exist but I'm making up a list that I'm checking 'em all against
I'm not sure if a perfect girl exists, but I'm making a list of what I want and checking every woman I meet against it.

She gotta be five foot eleven
I want her to be tall, about 5'11''.

She smells like heaven
I want her to smell really nice, like heaven.

She was born in eighty six or maybe eighty seven
I want her to be born either in 1986 or 1987.

She got full intention of getting her P.H.D.
She should be ambitious and intending to get a PhD.

She got some big ol' boobies
I want her to have a big chest.

A countrified booty
I want her to have a curvy bottom.

She's a certified bonified cold blooded cutie
She should be attractive and charismatic.

If anybody knows where the perfect girl might be
If anyone knows where I can find the perfect girl,

Won't you tell her bout me
Please let her know about me.

Well I don't mean to sound picky but relationships are tricky and I'm looking for a perfect fit,
I don't want to sound demanding, but relationships are complicated, so I'm looking for the perfect match.

I want a smoking hot honey with a whole lot of money who's favorite thing is sharing it,
I want a very attractive and wealthy (generous) woman who likes to share her money.

Well you can't really miss her hell she may be your sister but whoever she might be,
She's hard to miss, she could even be your sister, but whoever she is,

You'd be a real life saver if you do me one favor and put in a good word for me
You'd be very helpful if you could recommend me to her.

You can tell her that I'm all alone and to call me if she would
You can tell her that I'm single and ask her to call me if she's interested.

You can tell her frickin anything as long as it's all good
You can say anything you want about me, as long as it's positive.

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