Jason Isbell

spnoone

crowes74 said:

Seen him a few weeks ago, great show as always. Not nearly the rock show of yesteryears but fantastic all the same. Said he was hoping to have new album out by summers end. Wonder if he'll stick to the mellow songs or bring back the rock.

He and his wife are expecting, so that may actually slow down his touring some. That fella is on the road ALL the time. Catch him when you can folks.

yeah, i was also thinking a first baby will probably keep him off the road and might even delay the album release til he's ready to tour behind it. and he's gotta be spent. this southeastern tour is going on 3 years now. it's like pearl jam's ten tour. i'm going to the rochester show w/craig finn in may, but thinking of doing a 2nd show in case i'm right. he's played around here so often i won't know how to take a year off from it.

*cometotx below me is right, i guess it hasn't been 3. i was thinking 2013,14,15.

ComeToTX

3 years? It's only been out since June 2013. He's been on tour pretty much constantly since 2001.

He starts recording tomorrow. I'm guessing he tours on it all summer and then takes a few months off through the holidays.

DewieCox

Loving the ACL dvd. Highly recommended. It's basic, but is full of great tunes and there's a cool little interview and Super 8 soundcheck. One seen that I thought was sweet, was when they are backstage prepping to walk out and his wife is helping fix his in ear monitors. They didn't interact much during the show, but I thought that was a nice touch to show their relationship.

Probably gonna dig a little deeper into DBT. Loved Southern Rock Opera since the day I snagged it years ago, based solely on the album cover and some of the song titles. The rest of their stuff has always been spotty to me. Probably and albums worth of tunes that I really dig.


Can't wait for him to cycle back around here on a tour. My growing interest in him came about a week late. He played pretty close on Valentine's Day. Would've made a great gift, as the wife really digs him too. Can't imagine I'll have to wait too long, and I bet his child's gonna have a very interesting upbringing on the road.

crowes74

From what I got they planned on 4 weeks to get record finished. I don't think its consecutive weeks. Think 2 on then a bit of a break and 2 more if needed. He said he dislikes studio time a time or two at shows and doesn't like to be in longer than necessary. Sounded like songs mostly finished going in from what he said in st.louis last month too. Excited to hear new tunes!!

Yefa

I picked up a ticket to see him at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester NY in May. I'm looking forward to that show and hoping to hear some new songs.

dr122931

This is a good read. I'm really looking forward to the new album. I'm still not really a fan of DBT, though I do respect them and I love the isbell songs. http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/the-most-gut-wrenching-jason-isbell-songs-with-guest-commentary-by-jason-isbell/

eeriepadave

not too familiar with him, heard one or two songs, sounded solid. I know he's opening up for MMJ in July in Maryland

May 30th

eeriepadave said:

not too familiar with him, heard one or two songs, sounded solid. I know he's opening up for MMJ in July in Maryland

This will be an amazing concert

milan

Saw him support Ryan Adams a few years ago and was gosmacked. An absolute genius. Seen him solo, with his missus and with the 400 unit - all shows were gems. Missed a show he did in a Highgate (North London) pub between Ryan shows in London and by all accounts he played for over two and half hours and held the place spellbound. New album is also brilliant.

crashing88

Indeed! Another show is when he's playing Reno with Dawes opening (8/9) and they'll both be supporting their new albums. Man it would be incredible. They've even got Duane Betts as their touring guitarist! Really wish I could make that one but I'll have to settle for when he comes to Atlanta in October. Wish Dawes would make a stop here too.

May 30th said:

eeriepadave said:

not too familiar with him, heard one or two songs, sounded solid. I know he's opening up for MMJ in July in Maryland

This will be an amazing concert

Yefa

eeriepadave said:

not too familiar with him, heard one or two songs, sounded solid. I know he's opening up for MMJ in July in Maryland

I have a pit ticket for that show in Maryland…looking forward to it.

ComeToTX

New album is streaming on npr: http://www.npr.org/2015/07/08/420588068/first-listen-jason-isbell-something-more-than-free?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

jjflash

ComeToTX said:

New album is streaming on npr: http://www.npr.org/2015/07/08/420588068/first-listen-jason-isbell-something-more-than-free?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

Thanks for the heads-up .....listening now. Man, he can spin a yarn!

intodeep

Can't wait to hear this. I am seeing him in October again. Should be a great show

eeriepadave

Yefa said:

eeriepadave said:

not too familiar with him, heard one or two songs, sounded solid. I know he's opening up for MMJ in July in Maryland

I have a pit ticket for that show in Maryland…looking forward to it.

so do I

only MMJ show i'm doing this tour.

milan

just got tickets to 2 shows here in UK next January Only £20 a ticket - that's good pricing. Eddie take note.

Wobbie

the new one came today. haven't listened to it yet but I expect brillance.

dr122931

I'm really enjoying the new album. I'm the original poster who had just "discovered" isbell recently. Live in Alabama is solid too. I still can't get much into dbt, but I like his contributions. Goddamn lonely love is one of the best songs I've heard in years

intodeep

The new album is amazeballs. I love it.

LukinFan

What's everyone's favorite track(s) off the new album?