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July 10, 2007

New Jason Isbell Live Video - "The Magician"

Back in April, singer/guitarist Jason Isbell "amicably" parted with Drive-By Truckers: leaving a hole in the band's three-axe attack later filled by John Neff, and leaving Jason with the time and energy to six-string together a solo debut LP, out today via New West. You can hear some of his new tunes on MySpace, or click the little triangle button below for a live take on "The Magician," a brushed-up country-folk cut from the new LP.

For more streamy fun, head here to launch an eCard playing live vid of the gorgeous Southern-soaked "Chicago Promenade." Sirens Of The Ditch is out today via New West.

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You really should check out this band if you get the chance. My band opened for them at his CD release show this weekend and it was the 3rd time I've seen this line-up. Really great show.

Posted by: Corey at 07/10/07 12:20 PM  | Reply
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I'll be on my way to pick this up shortly...

You should really check out Lauderdale too!

Posted by: red at 07/10/07 12:30 PM  | Reply
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Jesustapdancinchrist how did I forget that this comes out today?

Posted by: Adam at 07/10/07 12:34 PM  | Reply
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Sirens of the Ditch was completed before Jason left DBT.

Posted by: Autopsy IV at 07/10/07 1:28 PM  | Reply
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This band rocks! I am off to get the cd today.

Posted by: Jen at 07/10/07 2:13 PM  | Reply
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Great song. Gotta pick up this album!

Posted by: Steve at 07/10/07 2:48 PM  | Reply
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looking forward to seeing mr. isbell in augusta, georgia on september 1st @ the soul bar.......i'm buying drinks to anyone who comes!!!! congrats to jason on a fantastic album.....top 5 of 2007, fer sure......

Posted by: maya lucia at 07/11/07 2:51 AM  | Reply
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I saw the band last night in Atlanta. They put on a fantastic show. Not only did the play new stuff and some DBT tunes, they even snuck in covers of Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer" and Thin Lizzy's "Jailbreak".

Posted by: Paulie [eatl/ga] at 07/11/07 12:30 PM  | Reply
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THere is not one bad song on this cd. ALL ARE GREAT. Jason wasnt my favorite trucker, but this cd has great lyrics, tunes, and phrasing that is good as it gets. He makes it look easy.

Posted by: monty at 07/13/07 11:50 AM  | Reply
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I would like to know if Jason's Family comes from Michigan or Ill.
My father-in-law's name is Jason Benjamin Isbell from Hillsdale, Michigan.
He was the IV JBI in his family.
His Great-Great Grandfather had a brother. Unfortunately, we have lost contact with that side of the family.
My brother-in-law was one of the top 5 recording/touring drummers in Nashville for 35 years. His name is Jim Isbell.

The article in Esquire Mag., was brought to our attention by a family friend and we would love to know if there was a family connection.

Posted by: S. Herman at 07/26/07 5:48 PM  | Reply
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I would like to know if Jason's Family comes from Michigan or Ill.
My father-in-law's name is Jason Benjamin Isbell from Hillsdale, Michigan.
He was the IV JBI in his family.
His Great-Great Grandfather had a brother. Unfortunately, we have lost contact with that side of the family.
My brother-in-law was one of the top 5 recording/touring drummers in Nashville for 35 years. His name is Jim Isbell.

The article in Esquire Mag., was brought to our attention by a family friend and we would love to know if there was a family connection.

Posted by: S. Herman at 07/26/07 5:51 PM  | Reply
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