KEXP Seattle — Though a fan of his albums, I had never seen Justin Townes Earle before and had always taken him to be the laconic cowboy type, a road-weary performer of few words who gave you the songs he was playing and that was it. As usual, I couldn’t have bee... more info

Twangville — Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit With Special Guest Amanda Shires Rock & Roll Hotel in Washington, DC: May 20, 2011 Post by Suzanne D. McMahon (Suzanne Davis Photography) It was a balmy evening in Washington, DC when I headed out to see my current favorit... more info

KEXP Seattle — Jason Isbell didn’t come to the attention of the scene until he joined the Drive-By Truckers in 2001, but since his amicable departure from the band in ’07, he’s made a name for himself with a slew of solo work, alone and with his backing band ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Wednesday night: AD presents Jason Isbell and Justin Townes Earle with Caitlin Rose at the Music Box in Hollywood. The last time I saw Earle and Isbell paired together on a bill (at Spaceland) was an inspired evenig of music. I have no doubt this wil... more info

Twangville — Here, in no particular order, are some of my favorites from 2011. Here’s to more great music in the back half! HERE WE REST, JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT Isbell continues to mature as a songwriter, exploring the more soulful and acoustic side of his... more info

Twangville — Top 10 JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT, Here We Rest [★★★★/4.455] His third album since parting ways with the Drive-by Truckers and second with band The 400 Unit. The album title, Here We Rest, takes it’s name from the original Alabama state mo... more info

Twangville — Listening to Jason Isbell’s newest album was a true revelation. A few album’s later and he’s really moved beyond his life with the Drive-by Truckers. Now when I hear about a concert on the other side of DC from me, I think twice about heading o... more info

Topix — From his time with the Drive-by Truckers, it was obvious Jason Isbell possessed some special talents. more info

Twangville — READERS PICK: APRIL 2011 Twangville readers picked Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit‘s Here We Rest as their favorite album of April 2011. His third album since parting ways with the Drive-by Truckers and second with band The 400 Unit. The album title, H... more info

Twangville — How about some videos to accompany the recent March/April 2011 Playlist? Lots of goodness from Mike Errico, Jason Isbell, Jill Sobule & John Doe, The Damnwells, Ha Ha Tonka, Jeremy Messersmith, The Trews, Black Joe Lewis, Ted Russell Camp, The Biters... more info