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JASON ISBELL IN CONCERT:
Alt-country singer/songwriter Jason Isbell is a master of writing songs that maximize the emotional impact of his heartrending voice. From his time with the Drive-By Truckers to his solo material with his band the 400 unit, Isbell has proven himself a consummate storyteller, building a loyal fanbase with his stripped-down, emotionally relatable songs. Riding high on the success of fourth album Southeastern, Isbell will support Ray LaMontagne on tour in 2014, rounding out his time on the road with select headline appearances of his own.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Born and raised in Northern Alabama, Isbell grew up playing music, encouraged by his musical family to take up multiple instruments. After a brief stint as a songwriter, he joined southern rockers the Drive-By Truckers for their 2001 tour in support of their album Southern Rock Opera, staying on with the band as a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter until leaving to pursue a solo career in 2007. His debut album Sirens of the Ditch was well-received by critics, providing him enough momentum to put together a full band for 2009 sophomore outing Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. With his fourth studio album Southeastern topping critics’ lists in late 2013, Isbell once again hit the road for a string of highly anticipated 2014 tour dates.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Jason Isbell is awesome! He knows how to write a song and how to interact and entertain an audience. His band is great and they genuinely seem to enjoy what they do."
" Jason is an entertainer that writes from his soul and you can feel it in his performances. I would recommend anyone seeing him and his band."
" Jason Isbell and his band put on a phenomenal show, as they always do. The crowd was excited and engaged."
I go to a lot of concerts and I've been to hundreds of venues, but this duo of Isbell and Tennessee Theatre was perfect!! His voice carried so beautifully and filled the entire room every time he opened his mouth. If you've never had a chance to see Isbell live, you are doing yourself and injustice. Get out there and see him soon!!
Jason gave his usual great performance with his fantastic band. The music was amazing as always. My only complaint (and the reason I docked them one star) was that the sound was too loud, IMHO. It was louder than a recent ZZ Top concert. I am a drummer, so I know what loud is, but this was almost to the point of distortion. Hopefully this was a venue issue and not indicative of his other performances. This was my second time to see Jason at the same venue (The Tennessee Theater in Knoxville, TN). The last time the sound was not like this. Also disappointed that Amanda was not with him. Still a great concert.
I went because my husband had been listening to Jason Isbell. I am a huge fan now ! It was an amazing concert. My only complaint are the fans. I wondered why the 2 girls from Birmingham that sat in front of me came. They TALKED the entire concert or stayed on Facebook. I may be old school but I wish people would enjoy the moment and what they paid to see. Put up your cell phones and give some respect to the artist performing !
Beautiful theatre with great staff! Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit put on their usual awesome display of musical talent. Highlights for me were two new songs off their upcoming album and a scorching "Never Gonna Change" to close out the main show. Only downside were the alleged Isbell fans sitting behind us that did not have a single unexpressed thought for the entire show. "Gentlemen", please show the artist and audience some respect, be quiet and listen to the music we all paid good money to hear.
Third time I've seen the man. He hasn't disappointed. Great writer, singer, picker, performer, even at the end of a long tour. The dude's a pro!
One of the best Songwriters of the past 10 years. Fellow ain't a bad guitar player either. Jason Isbell and his backing band presented his songs straight-up, in a straight-forward 2 guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums lineup. New album coming in June. Catch this talent at the smaller venues while you can.
Jason Isbell plays a great show! His songs are poignant and his delivery is energetic. It was my first Isbell show but definitely won't be the last!
Want to start by saying that the sound for this show was one of the best that I've been too, and I've been to many, many shows in my 48 years. The Tennessee Theatre plays a big role in the sound, but the sound guy for Jason deserves a standing ovation. Very clear sound and you could actually understand ALL the vocals. Jason played 2 shows at the Tennessee Theatre and both shows were equally good, and he done a good job of mixing up the setlist for each show. If you missed a song on Saturday's show, he probably played it on Sunday's show. One thing to remember if you go to a Jason Isbell show. Don't record a show with your smartphone because he will call you out from the stage. An uncomfortable moment in the show was when a guy on the front row was holding his phone up to either take a picture or video and Jason called him out making the guy turn his phone off. And he wanted it completely off. In Jason's words, "this isn't a conversation, turn it all the way off". Smartphones at a concert can be distracting, but recorded video can also be a bonus for the artist because many bands are discovered via YouTube. Overall, great show! If you get a chance to see Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit in concert, by all means, GO!
He played a great mix of old and new. I think 80%+ of the crowd stood the whole time. Top it all off with a great venue and it was an amazing show.
Way to loud. Sound distorted. Opening act just about unbearable.
Excellent show!!!!!!!!! Sound was perfect as well as the venue
What a great show. The band was tight and they played with a lot of enthusiasm. Love the venue and the proximity to the stage. Parking was cheap and easy and there was a food court connected to the HOB, although we chose to eat there. What I didn't like is that I called and left a message twice and sent an email once to ask how I could upgrade the experience for myself and the 4 clients I had in attendance. No one from Live Nation bothered to contact me. After the show started, I told a bartender my experience and she said we could upgrade to the seats above for $45 a person. I would have done this is a heartbeat before the event began. We lost out on an upgraded experience and HOB/Live Nation lost out on $225.
House of Blues in Las Vegas was the perfect intimate venue - with an amazing sound system - to catch Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Their sound was tight, the timing was spot on and the crowd was in it.
This was my 4th time seeing Jason and it was by far the best show I've been to.
I've seen Jason Isbell's show three times now (once with his wife, Amanda Shires, and twice with The 400 Unit), and each performance vaults him higher up my list of personal favorites. I was only vaguely aware of his existence until a friend strongly recommended his 2013 release, Southeastern. Now, I'm a true believer. Isbell and his band take material that is already strong and push it to an even higher level in concert. Great vocals, incendiary solos during Decoration Day and Children of Children (among others), the accordion on Codeine--too many highlights to list, really. And, the full band live version of Cover Me Up is worth the price of admission all by itself, as the beautiful ballad you hear on the CD morphs into a soul-stirring epic of desperate passion. The band also encored with a solid new song, the up-tempo Hope the High Road, from their forthcoming new release scheduled for June. My only quibbles: when Isbell played acoustic lead, the vocals were easy to understand, but his voice was occasionally drowned out when he played one of his electric guitars; and he's omitted my two favorites from Southeastern (New South Wales and Relatively Easy) from the setlists at all three shows that I've seen.
As usual, hanging with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit is like being home after a long trip. The band is tight, the lyrics remind you of what's important. Can't wait for the new album and the next show.
I have never done one of the casino shows, so I didnt know what to expect. Jason played well, but a few thoughts. 1. Short show - Jason commented that is how it works at a casino. But, please don't shortchange me. I will spend time in your bars, and even spent the night in your hotel, but play a full set. 2. The venue is non-smoking, the hotel is non-smoking, but a casino floor is a smokers paradise. You have to walk through the casino to get to the floor. 3. Banquet chairs in a massive ballroom do not put off a good vibe.
This was our first Isbell concert. He immediately had our attention with story telling songs, beautiful voice, tight band.
Great show! Isbell was outstanding! The 400 Unit rocked!! The whole show was phenomenal!! Can't wait until I get to see them again!
Great group of musicians and really interacted with the audience. Great live voice. Loved it!
