Jason Isbell has released the title track from his upcoming solo acoustic album, Foxes in the Snow, set to arrive March 7 via his own Southeastern Records. “Foxes in the Snow” is a prickly kind of love song, with Isbell’s guitar giving off a mysterious, unsettling air, even at its …
Read More »Jason Isbell Details Solo Tour
Jason Isbell announced a slate of solo shows heading into 2025. The “Cover Me Up” singer will begin his solo run in Chicago on Feb. 15, followed by performances in cities including New York and Los Angeles. The tour wraps in Atlanta on March 29. The musician will also perform …
Read More »Jason Isbell, Andrew Bird, and More Join Album Supporting Reproductive Rights
Sex is good. Reproductive rights for everyone? Even better. On Tuesday, Noise for Now revealed the track list for Tift Merritt’s album initiative Songs for Sex, featuring Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Andrew Bird, and several other stars to support sexual and reproductive rights. Among the artists featured on …
Read More »Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Announce Their 10th Ryman Residency
Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium will become Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s second home for eight nights later this year. In October, the group of musicians will play eight shows at the famed venue. The residency will feature a different special guest each night, all of which are women. Isbell and …
Read More »Jason Isbell Postpones Second Show in a Row, Citing Virus That 'Screwed Up My Vocal Cords'
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit have scrapped their sold-out concert slated for Thursday night at Liberty Hall in Lawrence, Kansas, citing a vocal cord issue affecting the frontman. The gig is the second consecutive show Isbell canceled after postponing last night’s appearance in Springfield, Missouri. Both shows have been …
Read More »Wilco Enlist Jason Isbell, Nick Lowe, Iris DeMent for 2024 Solid Sound Festival
Wilco have enlisted Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Nick Lowe and the Straitjackets, and Iris DeMent for the 2024 Solid Sound Festival. The three-day event will take place June 28 through 30 at MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts. Wilco, as always, will play host and headliners, while a …
Read More »Jason Isbell's Longtime Bassist Jimbo Hart Leaves the 400 Unit
Jimbo Hart, one of the founding members of Jason Isbell’s backing band, the 400 Unit, has officially departed the group. Hart, the band’s bassist, shared the news in an online post on Monday morning. “I’m no longer a member of the 400 Unit. I’m grateful for all the years, all …
Read More »Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Perform a Blistering 'King of Oklahoma' on 'Austin City Limits'
Earlier this fall, Jason Isbell and the 400 United stopped by the Moody Theater in Austin for what would become their third appearance on Austin City Limits. Isbell had spent the summer presenting nearly every song from Weathervanes, his acclaimed 2023 album, so by the time they arrived at the …
Read More »Jason Isbell Says Evan Felker's Comeback Spurred Him to Join Turnpike Troubadours' Arena Shows
The Turnpike Troubadours are coming home again for two nights, and so is “King of Oklahoma.” Turnpike will play January 19-20 at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center, joined by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Together, they represent two of the hottest acts in independent music and two of the most …
Read More »Jason Isbell Plays His Justin Townes Earle Tribute 'When We Were Close' on 'Jimmy Kimmel'
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit were the soundtrack to Jimmy Kimmel Live’s first show back since the writers strike on Monday night. Isbell performed “When We Were Close” off his latest release, Weathervanes. Backed by a reconstituted 400 Unit — Anna Butterss on bass, while Jimbo Hart takes some …
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