Saddler Vaden is an underrated monster.

I’ve known Sadler for many years and he always moves me when he plays. Absolute gem. Somewhere in the galaxy his folks are smiling and proud of their little boy. What a treasure.

If any of ya'll haven't seen Jason and the 400 Unit live...do yourself a favor and go to a show! They are always so tight!

I just finished washing the dishes after shedding a few meaningful tears because of this line, "Sometimes it's nothing but the way you were raised and it could've been worse." That was a good cry. Thanks Jason and Sadler!

The musicianship displayed here is just off the charts, by both of them. That Driver 8, holy shit...

Our 12 year old cow hound dog had to be put to rest yesterday so this is just what the heart needs. Thank you KEXP.

Saw him a few years ago. I don't think I've ever seen a better group of musicians play together.

stunning, just stunning..."but I got arms and I got ears, and I will always be right here"...best songwriter writing today

Waited two years for the show they played that night. Cried.

Jason's picking is so clean. He's an underrated acoustic player. He has a hybrid picking style that includes occaisional chicken picking that makes it sound like he is finger picking except he is using a pick. Sadler is also an exceptional player...excellent accompanist.

Jason and Sadler are great artist. Love the concise meaningful lyrics Jason puts in all of his songs.

My god this guy is so talented and yet still fucking perfectly describes what so many of us are dealing with on the daily. I still don’t know how it took me until July 2023 to find this magician.

Best songwriter alive today. So great to see Cheryl, as always. Sadler Vaden is a verified Bada** on that guitar.

One of the best song writers out there. Great live performer as well.

I have not been aware of your music but you brought me to tears with Only Children. It’s like you watched my life and put it in a song. I walked thru it all, but when you hear these lyrics it’s like yesterday. It’s so important to have these moments to keep us humble and connected to all we experience. Putting in a lock box is a dangerous thing, one moment that lock can be broken and the content spilled out in the most destructive way! Only by staying connected do we remember why we can not put our hand back in💞

It’s wild that Jason Isbell had been on this radio show with Cheryl Waters hosting for over a decade now. I love his music.

Only Children is sublime. The solo he busts out killed me, I didn't know that Isbell could cut like that.

Love how he keeps pulling Saddler into the interview. Class act!

So much heart, emotion, strength and comfort in that voice, those guitars. Completely healing. Amazing. Thank you Jason, Sadler, and Cheryl and the always incredible production team at KEXP!

St. Peter's Autograph was brilliant.

Saw him when he was with the DBT's in Birmingham UK. He strolled out with the band and told us all to: Yow awl listen up now!!! I loved that confidence and his and the bands ability just shone through. That was obviously in his drinking period. Now he has sorted himself out he is even better. Everything he plays and sings is tremendous.

i love how well you can hear Sadler's harmonies. Great all around.

What a gem!! The beauty of “let’s get together and sing” with Jason and Sadler!

Isbell is brilliant and some of the best music being made today. Sadler Vaden syncs him Jason like Maury Muehleisen did with Jim Croce. So nice.

This guy... Excellent sound and mind.

So happy Jason got some recognition for his vocals!

Loved hearing Tour of Duty. "Been eating like I'm out on bail".

I just busted out laughing during Jason’s solo in Tour of Duty. He’s just wildly well practiced (talented if you want to discount the hard work). The musicianship in these four songs alone from Sadler and Jason is so much fun to see.

This is how I wanna see a complete Isbell show. I love his wife and the 500 Unit but I never got to see an Isbell acoustic solo show.

Once again an excellent performance by Jason and Sadler. Enjoyed it very much

Saw Jason and the 400 unit, and they were absolutely amazing! These can sing and play guitar like no one's business

The clip I saw of just a few seconds of St. Peter's Autograph gave me goosebumps.

Two of the most talented in the industry

Sorry I missed the Seattle show this year but thankful for KEXP session. The conversation and stories were refreshing.

Always love seeing Jason perform. Amazing playing gentlemen!

Sounding better than ever…great songwriter and really enjoyed the Driver 8 cover . Think I’m heading off to be with Vic Chesnutt now…thanks Cheryl

Loved hearing a 2022 performance of Tour of Duty!

R. E. Ms subtle brilliance really shines through when covered acoustically like this.. Great little set. Love Sadler and Jason playing together acoustic.. (if I feel brave I dust off my acoustic n play along and pull my best wknd "rockstar moves"😂)

What a great set ,only wish it was longer !! Thank you guys!

wow those harmonies

Sublime in every way. Jason’s guitar playin has improved, the other dude is legit and kexp is the best god damn channel on the tube.

Great set. Super sound quality.

These guys are awesome; such a sweet, sweet sound!

So, so good. His music will age like Springsteen, Rolling Stones and Nirvana.

Music hits hard. Love it

Just what I needed❤️

I cannot ❤ this enough!

A touch of grace. Their songs explode my heart.

How did I just come across this…? What a great set!

Wow!... Great voices and beautiful songs!

Love it. My favourite musician on my favourite show. St. Peters Autograph holds a special place in my heart -- came out right after a friend of mine killed himself, and it really hits in the feels. Thanks for the beautiful performance.

Thanks for always delivering great content!

I don't say this lightly- best American band going right now. Picked up the torch from Tom Petty and added a little more dirt.

Love it! Somehow, "Tour of Duty" has become my summer-kickoff song, puts me in the frame of mind a few weeks early!

So pure, so good 🙏

Wonderful !!!! Really wonderful !

What a great duo ,Amazing

jason is an angel

what a joy to listen to your singing

Loved this! Thank you, Cheryl, KEXP, Jason and Sadler. P.S. Cheryl, your voice is amazing, too. Keep up the wonderful work!

Absolutely soulful, beautiful playing and lyrics. I'm such a fan.❤

Lumineux thanks from France

Thanks for the black midi videos a few years ago, favourite band

Sadler Vaden is straight up Monster! He’s perfect.

Man that’s one of my favorite REM songs. So cool he covered it

I wish I could convince him to teach me how to flat pick. Such a great, great player.

for how you good are at talking, I can see Sadler in the back just ready to jam. What a beast.

Can't wait to see them on my birthday at the brand new Orion Ampitheater in HSV, AL

Good music. I'm a new fan. Saw the doc tonight.

Amazing. Just amazing!

The Lennon - McCartney of this point in time. Jason is a force and the dynamic between these 2 must be seen in person to be appreciated

Man they sound amazing 👏 better than the album version

Damn..that 2nd song floored me

VERY NICE PERFORMANCE!!!

Thank GAWD for this station . Thank Gawd for the rest. Amen for Mark. Thanks.

I like you two acoustic. it is good stuff !

The greatest.

So good. Thank you.

Can't wait to see him here in Austin in a few days..

0:49 ONLY CHILDREN 5:30 ST PETERS AUTOGRAPH 11:19 REM DRIVER 8 16:39 TOUR OF DUTY

Thank you - I needed this. I always need it :)

Thanks for the live set . Awesome .

I was at the Chattanooga show that they mentioned and man... what a great show! The only thing that could have made it better is if Amanda Shires had been there with them, but yeah... both Sadler AND Jason can absolutely shred. Pretty sure I got COVID at the concert because I got sick and tested positive two days later, but it was worth it lol

What a wordsmith!!!! Thank you !!

such great musicians

My mind is a little blown. Some of the best acoustic guitar sound I've enjoyed in a while. There is really something to be said for two players having their shit together and playing the same notes in their arpeggio's you hear it all the way through, but when Jason starts that second song, and then Sadler starts in it becomes obvious it's that kind of chorusing effect of two guitars playing the same thing about as close to perfectly identical as humanly possible. It's always going to be infinitesimal milliseconds off, and that's what gives it this sound. Also of note: Not seeing any fancy microphones here. Credit should go to L.R. Baggs for Sadler's case. I can't see what kind of pickup Jason is using, but it sounds great.

So damn beautiful.

New fav version of Only Children. I mean, damn.

goooooooosebumps !

Jason and the band aren't wanna-be rapper rockers like many country singers these days. But I love hearing stories, without all the BS. Keep it up Jason and band!

Made my day.

finally a regular studio session

At.Peter’s autograph is ♥️

The REM's cover is a masterpiece.

FAB.U.LOUS. Rock n Roll on November...

listening to this same set for the umpteenth time and still completely feeling it. loved the Vic Chestnut shoutout. Yeah, a Vic and Elliott Smith show would be great but sad in a way, esp if Chestnut wasn't feeling too hot. Would've loved to see 'em both tho. Grew up on Elliott Smith and i'll play twangy covers of his music and folks ask about those songs all the time. I always mention theyre ES's songs but most those folks wouldnt get ES in his tone. Lots wouldnt get Vic.... Anyways, great set!

Best in the business

Kid Fears with Brandi and Julien was my favorite on Georgia Blue.

Beautiful 👋🇦🇺

So underrated