the guy doesn't write a bad song. one of the best singer/songwriters of a generation.

Fantastic Album! Holly Williams describes Southeastern perfectly in a review she did for Garden & Gun: “Every single human should own Southeastern, by Jason Isbell. It will break you down, lift you up into laughter, make you explore the dark places you never wanted to, and still has the choruses that you can’t stop singing in the shower. Love and glory, death and defeat. A perfect exploration into all of our souls no matter our age, class, or taste. He is a perfect storyteller and musician.”

Last time I saw Jason someone in the crowd kept shouting songs for him to play, he said "I don't make set list and neither do you" best answer to an annoying drunk ever.

"Jesus loves the sinner, but the highway loves the sin."

Is it bad that I’ve listened to every Jason Isbell video on KZfaq and get all giddy like a school girl when I see a new one? Yeah, I didn’t think so either ;)

Recently, and accidentally found Jason Isbell on KZfaq. So glad I did. Great songwriting combined with a great voice. Love it.

Screw these commercials in the middle of these good songs

Never noticed how good the bass part is on Different Days. Sometimes I’m so into Jason’s lyrics I forget to listen to how good all the instrumentation is as well!

Jason is the REAL DEAL. Not just an artist, but a mentor. To all who struggle.

I am basically obsessed with his music, please keep doing what you are doing!!

sturgill, stapleton, jamey , and now mr Jason isbell .. 🎵from the soul and talent worthy of Willie Waylon cash .. thank you Jason for sharing your soul and delivering music from the ❤

I can't wait to see Jason in Atlanta at a music festival! Hadn't heard of him before recently but now I'm really enjoying his soulful music. It is truly so soulful and well-written!

Southeastern was the best album of 2013 and the more I see Jason perform live, the more addicted I get. Wilmington or Bust this Saturday!!!

Humility and appreciation Jason exudes it in undeniable authenticity. Cheryl Waters you did a wonderful job on this interview. This was a unforced conversation where you were both actually listening to each other which can only happen when both parties are very comfortable. Nicely done! I've watched this performance many times and I keep coming back again, so good. Thank you so much! And I get to see him play again this week at Red Rocks! I'm blessed!

How can you not love this guy. Talented in all sorts of ways and nice

Never been a big fan of country music but this guy, Jason Isbell, is a great find - so is The Zac Brown Band btw.

One hundred thanks It s great

I love how issy just decides to shred out so nonchalantly in spots. Like "yea I can play too."

Enjoyed this a bunch over lunch! Love Jason's music!

Just discovered the wonderful music and songwriting talent that is Jason Isbell. I love it when you discover a new artist and you can reach back and discover a rich catalogue of great songs and brilliant music.

KEXP ,CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR EXCELLENT STUDIO RECORDING AND PRESENTATION . ROCK ON!

Great performance! I found Jason by accident, listening to autoplay after listening to an Alabama Shakes song. I'm delighted and I thinkI'll stay.

Best album of 2013. Best gig of 2013. Working hard in 2014. Excellent...

For the first time, I listened to Jason Isbell. He seems a good-hearted humble person, explaining the story behind the song. I may not agree with some of his messages, but love the way he explores life of us all, without distinction! His song writing skills are so good!

Is it me or does this sound just like the album. Isbell is such a great singer, it's giving me a mindfuck.

He was great in the Truckers but has really hit his stride with the 400 unit. Albums get better and highlights come thick and fast - song-writing has grown better, his playing too and he's now a superb band-leader. Great to hear the Southwestern songs with the band, and a superb post. Thanks y'all from England

as a high school student who struggles to find good new music this really gives me hope. what a good songwriter and he seems like a genuine good dude also.

Live Oak is a brilliant song!

I love these guys so much, it's amazing

Thanks--these guys are great--go see them live!

Am truly amazed watching Jason Isbell right now. Come to Los Angeles.

Beautiful. Jason is amazing in concert, AMAZING.

I've had the pleasure meeting Jason several time due tot he countless shows I attend for him. One of the most down to earth and talented individuals I have ever met.

Great music! I loved all his songs.

Jason's music flows like warm butter ... simple and easy to listen to ... a very rare talent.. Go see him and support real talent even if the "popular" music culture does not .......

Great band and excellent songs--very tight too--I love live performances that come off so well like this. Well done guys!

This tune is so catchy, off his Southeastern CD. I get it stuck in my head for days! Love it, obviously.

Jason Isbell is a Musical Badass!

been in the sky so long, seems like a long way home...

WONDERFUL music ! I love this voice, is amazing. Thank you.

Incredible songwriter. Southeastern is his best work yet. Can't wait for what's next!e

not since Harry Chapin has there been a soul driven songwriter like Jason Isbell , great singer , writer, musician and a great band .

I saw this band at the Aladdin Theater in PDX, Oregon. They were soft, LOUD, and awesome. They are well kept in in sync. Jason has one of the biggest voices I've ever heard live. He actually needs a group that can match his boldness and these guys are a great fit for him. As for the "20 something" guitarist, he is really special. He blew my mind on several occasions that night.

He's such a great song writer.

Holy crap, this is for Southeastern! Wonder if the DJ lady knew what she was hearing haha. History in the making.

this is the first thing in so long that really sounds like the USA

Jason sings "Live Oak", one of the darkest songs anyone's ever heard, and Holly says, "Ummm... so nice", like he'd just sang a Christmas carol or something. Pretty funny...

congrats Jason doing great. Now bring it back home to Alabama. we miss your music

Can't wait to see him in London:)

Extraordinary album

I love it ... KEXP always good ;}

love it from kc....

"& sometimes you can filter that down to the punk rockers"... love this guy!

Such great music and Jason seems like a fun guy :)

Brilliant.

Check out Isbell's CD Southeastern from 2013. I was one of the best released in any genre. His Alabama Pines is also a perfect track.

We will see him at Shaky Boots tomorrow. This guy is a great songwriter. He's gonna make a lot of new fans in the ATL!

Staring at the pictures of the runaways on the wall / Seems like these days you couldn't run away at all / Even if you did, what you got to run away to? / Just another drunk daddy with a white man's point of view How to set up an image in only four lines... This man is a genuine wordsmith, best songwriter around.

watching in 2021 !

Saw Jason in Savannah at Johnny Mercer Theater as warm-up to John Prine. What a wonderful performer. I had to purchase his newest CD "Southeastern". Being an Alabama native, naturally I could dive into his music easily.

I don't say much....but he is exceptional. Springsteen feel. Seriously impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy hell, this is some classy stuff right here.

Seattle? long way from Bama... i always enjoy the radio show live performances wherever they are at! i love at 5:00 when the guitar gets hit while he talks about taking such good care of it. ah, road life.

Rarely , very rarely do I get goose bumps when listening to new(er) artists. I can barely get a shirt on now after listening to Jason due to, you guessed it, the goose bumps..... great career to come... just happy I "found" him early on...much prayers for continued success.... Jason, stay true. .. I know you will....

"It's an album full of songs more about me"...following a song about a Great Lakes pirate finding love. Gotta love that!

This guy totally reminds me of my best friend who died 15 years ago. Thay look almost identical and share the same approach in making music. I like it.

Southeastern is such a solid album

His songs were great during his DBT stint and he still kicks butt.

Amazing in the band drive by truckers and good with this band Jason kicks ass.

"Live Oak" feels so much like a Townes Van Zandt song

Wicked good one guys\

Was great to see this perfromance since I haven't had a chance to see him live yet.

been a fan of Jason for a while now even without knowing it for a while. My favorite songs DBT did were isbell songs before i even knew. Outfit etc... Then I started listening to his solo stuff and now its intimate. Shared this artist with a couple of girl friends better then sex in its ability to forever hold a moment (i am old now). I love playing these songs myself. I wish there was a good video for my early favorite song "Sun Stroke"

GOLD

Here are the Lyrics "Flying Over Water" From the sky, we look so organized and brave Walls that make up barricades and graves Daddy's little empire, built by hands and built by slaves From the sky, we look so organized and brave In the heat, I saw you rising from the dirt Drunken tears and tugging at your skirt If only you could tell me then, what part of you got hurt In the heat, I saw you rising from the dirt Take my hand baby, we're over land I know flying over water makes you cry Where's that liquor cart, maybe we shouldn't start But I can't for the life of me say why From the sky the highway's straight as it could be A string pulled tight from home to Tennessee And still, somehow, those ditches took the better part of me From the sky, the highway's straight as it could be Take my hand baby, we're over land I know flying over water makes you cry Been in the sky so long, seems like the long way home But I can't for the life of me say why Do we leave our love behind? Would we leave our love behind? Did we leave our love behind? Would we leave our love behind? Take my hand baby, we're over land I know flying over water makes you cry Been in the sky so long, seems like the long way home But I can't for the life of me say why Did we leave our love behind? Did we leave our love behind?

18 people were so wasted watching this they accidentally hit thumbs down.

Nashville October with Parker Millsap! Oh yeah.

Drive by truckers lost alot when Jason Isbell went away. Jason is great.

awesome！！！

WOW

I find they like it when I stand right in the front row and scream out requests.

These songs from Southeastern have turned out to be even better live with the 400 Unit. Sadler Vaden was a great addition to the lineup on guitar and his duet here on Stockholm is strong.

wow....wow

Sadler wiping some sort of gunk off his Telly Deluxe while waiting for his entry at 7:25 is peak sideman energy.

No ego, no band members competing, Awesome

Although I love the Isbell did with the Truckers, this stuff is amazing. Also Isbell referring to Todd Snider is pretty cool. . . East Nashville skyline, crossing over to a state of mind!

Live Oak's a great song. Maybe the greatest song about a serial killer, right up there with Sufjan's John Wayne Gacy Jr.

There are some similarities between Ryan Adams and Jason Isbell Good stuff from both

Jason's buddy Dave Letterman brought him to play in the city park in Choteau, Montana on the night of a July 3 several years ago.

Fucking Brilliance...

I saw his strap fail and that guitar hit the stage at Christmas Jam in Asheville. He just stood silent for a moment, looking at it at his feet and he said, "I just dropped that guitar."

Let's kick it...

@ 5:50 the vocals are very nice!

Chris Stapleton and this guy need to tour. Outlaw country returns...

cool

The drummer is wearing a Grimeys shirt. Love Nashville.

Come to Canada

love the Todd Snider reference :)

Cheryl, loved the interview you have a great natural way about you.Check out Bob Harris at BBC - I'll be subscribing to KEXP. Saw Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit last night in Camden Town, London...that's England for you all! Great Glorious Gig. A man with with a voice and the words and music to go with it and such a tight band and backing vocals.

15 seconds into holding the new guitar and it gets bumped. Eeek!!