Jason Isbell Reviews

Ricohockey from Ambler, Pa

JASON ISBELL

What a professional dynamite show! Every song was great. What a tight band that just keeps getting better every time we see them😎😎 Fillmore is a terrific venue.

Mister Mash from Dayton, Ohio

ISBELL ALWAYS GREAT

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit have to be one of the best bands in the USA. Great musicians, everyone. Jason has done a good job of keeping this group together. Great variety of songs and moods in the set. Isbell continues to be one of the premier song writers of today. Killer rendition of Allman Brothers, "Whipping Post" closed the encore. Terrific stuff.

Patrick Stewart from West Ashley, Charleston , South Carolina

ONE MORE CHECK ON MY BUCKET LIST

Been a loyal fan since the early 2000s when Jason was with the Truckers. Even coerced my wife into joining me as I've never had the opportunity to see him live in concert. Needless to say the show was amazing, deeply moving, and left us both wrung of emotion before we left the Performing Arts Center. The sound production and lightIng really added the the entire experience up front, but my pop music fan wife even purchased his album post- performance. It was a moving, soulful journey through the eyes and lyrical poetry of a man I can so very much relate with on a more personal level. The song choice and set list structure pefrctly mirrored an opera with movements and crescendo., Albeit, with the addition of new album tracks and lack of a handful of staples from yesteryear; Dress Blues, Goddamn Lonely Love and Decoration Day, Isbell gave an intimate and personal song choice closely resembling his life at present. Wonderful musicianship. Kindred fans. Americana. Perfection.

Ross from Toronto, Ontario

MASSEY HALL CONCERT

Wow! I have been a fan of Jason Isbell for years, since his days with the Drive- By Truckers. But, even continual listening of his last 3 records did not prepare me for how good he, and his band, are in concert. Clean, crisp sound. Sweet solos, lush violon. Great setlist. Warm rapport with the crowd. So glad my wife and daughter came along, and also enjoyed the show immensely.

Joe from San Francisco, California

JASON ISBELL

great show

Tbell from San Antonio, Texas

THE BEST ONE SO FAR

Have seen Isbell and the 400 unit a bunch of times and last night at Whitewater here in central Texas was the most fun to date. Even though there was news of family tragedy the band was loose and isbell more animated than in past shows. If you like Rock n roll go see this band. Lots of guitar work to go along with the excellent song writing.

Maureen Colgan from Victoria BC

BEST SINGER/SONGWRITER AROUND

Thanks for the fabulous show at Marymoor..only disappointment was that Amanda wasn't there. Might have to catch you both at Edmonton Folk Fest.

Wesley Willard from Austin, Texas

THE BEST CONTINUES TO GET BETTER

This was my 3rd time to catch Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, and the first time at ACL Live in Austin, my all-time favorite venue. The band and Jason just continue to hone their craft and get better. Also, I love the way they tinker with their set list to keep things fresh. I am long-time REM fan, and the cover of "Driver 8" was spot on.

Amy from New York, New York

MAGICAL!

Absolutely outstanding show! Speechless at times. A lifelong fan was born that night!

Cisco from Louisville, Kentucky

JASON ISBELL STILL ROCKIN AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

What an awesome performance to end our covid induced concert slumber. Although we had seen Jason and the 400 unit several times before ; this show was fresh, unique and emphatically more "Rock" forward. Extended jams, subtle twists on his classics , and the bands high energy kept us dancing in our seats all night. Jimbo Hart was a sight for sore eyes as usual, and Sadler Vaden rocked the palace out with his own song and center stage gig. Jason is truly a savant song writer and an incredibly talented musician . Thanks for helping us find our way back to the sheer joy of live music.

Evelyn Jacob from Vancouver, British Columbia

JASON ISBELL VANCOUVER SHOW

So happy to have seen Jason and his band in Vancouver. What great songs and a great voice, I just adore him. But as another reviewer pointed out, the concert could have been better with Amanda. She's terrific!

Clair Wakefield from Victoria, British Columbia

JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT IN VICTORIA MARCH 6 2023

Like many others in the Covid era, I had waited over two years to hear Jason Isbell live (the first time for me) and I must say that it was well worth the wait. A great show, with a very good band, but as another reviewer has mentioned, when the band fully engaged, with the exception of Super 8 Motel which is a true rocker, they tended to overpower Isbell's vocals - which I suspect was what most folks were there for. The numbers that featured just Jason and his guitar and/or some subtle support from the band, such as Last of my Kind, Cover me up, Elephant and Vampire, were truly magical. Can't wait for his return!

Bobby ceel from Birmingham, Alabama

UNDERWHELMED

What a great voice. Excellent vocals and acoustic guitar. Put the electric guitar in the closet. Reverb was over the top in the theater, covering up instrumental and vocal.

Rich from Akron, Ohio

POOR SOUNDBOARD CALIBRATION

The instances when Jason played by himself were spectacular. The second the bass of the drum set.and bass guitar joined him all vocal nuance and artistry was lost. I had not signed up for a heavy metal night.

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