Jason Isbell is on a roll if there ever was one, and he’s not planning to slow down anytime soon, at least not after he takes some well-appointed time off in September to spend with his newborn daughter. After that, it’s back on the road hard and heavy, including four sold out shows at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, sold out shows in Huntsville, Memphis, Bloomington, and Charleston, and more likely to go sold out soon. But luckily, Isbell just released a slew of new dates, including a two-night stint at ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin, and select dates in the UK and Europe.
Joining Isbell on tour will by Lydia Loveless, Elizabeth Cook, Sturgill Simpson, Brandy Clark, Ryland Baxter, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Cory Branan, Shovels & Rope, and others.
Meanwhile his July 17th release Something More Than Free continues with strong sales after its #1 debut on Billboard‘s Country, Rock, and Folk charts with sales of 46,000 copies, just inching out Alan Jackson for the #1 spot. Since the debut, sales have over doubled the original number, compiling over 94,000 records sold to date—a formidable stat in this streaming day and age. Something More Than Free remains at #18 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart more than two months after its release.
Isbell has also just released a behind-the-scenes video of him working on the title track of the album with producer Dave Cobb.
Better nab your tickets if Isbell’s coming to your area, because it’s likely the shows will sell out sooner than later.
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JASON ISBELL TOUR DATES:
10/1 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena %%
10/2 – Huntsville, AL – Von Braun Center Concert Hall >> *SOLD OUT
10/3 – Memphis, TN – Orpheum Theatre >> *SOLD OUT
10/4 – Washington, DC – UNITE To Face Addiction Rally
10/8 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre $$
10/9 – Carbondale, IL – Carbondale Live on Main $$
10/10 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre $$ *SOLD OUT
10/15 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Amphitheater !!
10/16 & 17 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall \ *SOLD OUT
10/18 – Atlanta, GA – Piedmont Park Promenade ##
10/23 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium *SOLD OUT
10/24 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium *SOLD OUT
10/25 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium *SOLD OUT
10/26- Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium *SOLD OUT
10/29 – Amarillo, TX – Potter County Memorial Stadium **
10/30 – New Orleans, LA – Voodoo Music Experience
11/6 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre //
11/7 – Boone, NC – Schaefer Center for the Arts
11/8 – Chattanooga, TN – Tivoli Theatre //
11/12 – Madison, WI – Capitol Theater @@
11/13 – Eau Claire, WI – State Theatre @@
11/14 – Green Bay, WI – Meyer Theatre @@
11/19 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center <<
11/20 – Roanoke, VA – Berglund Center <<
11/21 – Savannah, GA – Lucas Theatre for the Arts <<
12/9 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater &&
12/10 & 11 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre && *SOLD OUT
12/12 – Omaha, NE – Sokol Auditorium &&
1/6 – Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller
1/7 – Stockholm, Sweden – Bern
1/8 – Gotenburg, Sweden – Pustervik
1/9 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega
1/11 – Berlin, Germany – Privatclub
1/12 – Hamburg, Germany – Knust
1/13 – Cologne, Germany – Blue Shell
1/15 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso
1/16 – Brussels, Belgium – Orangerie
1/18 – Paris, France – La Maroquinerie
1/19 – Brighton, UK – Concorde 2
1/20 – Bristol, UK – Trinity
1/22 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
1/23 – Manchester, UK – Ritz
1/24 Glasgow, UK O2 ABC Celtic Connections
1/31-2/6 – Miami, FL – Cayamo Cruise
2/11 & 12 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater ++
2/16 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom ++
2/17 – St. Louis, MO – Peabody Opera House ++
2/19 – Indianapolis, IN – The Murat Theatre ++
2/20 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre ++
2/25 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre ++
2/27 – Boston, MA – House of Blues ++
2/29 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall ++
3/1 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre ++
3/2 – Pittsburgh, PA – Benedum Center for the Performing Arts ++
3/5 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre ++
Jason Isbell must be butter… ’cause he’s on a roll! Nice to see another that’s able to reap the rewards of authenticity and pouring heart, as opposed to just green, into their music.
What are Sturgill’s sales up to currently? And do you think we’ll see that new album from Atlantic before the end of the year? (And only four days until Clint Black’s newest!)
If we don’t see an announcement of Sturgill’s new album in the next week or two, I would not expect to see it until 2016. I would say the chances are greater it will be 2016 at this point. The entire industry takes December off, and they don’t like to release albums near the holidays unless they’re specifically slated for the holiday market, especially highly-anticipated ones.
That’s what I figured. However, the lead time on album announcements seems to be shrinking these days, perhaps owing to the decreased relevance of the format. Didn’t Tim McGraw just announce his newest one the other day, due for release next month? That’s a pretty short window. (Saw your article, but I wasn’t sure if that was the central announcement or just more details).
Nonetheless, though I’ve gone on record as not being as infatuated with Sturgill as others, I still enjoy his music. I’d classify him more as a like than a love, at least at this point in the game (same with Waylon and even Coe, though I make no secret of how little regard I have for the latter’s character). I’m intrigued to hear what Sturgill’s next album sounds like, and if the change of labels will have any effect. As I recall he’s keeping the same producer so it’s doubtful, but still a factor. Do you think Atlantic will pressure him to put more time between releases? An album each year is a rare schedule for a major label performer (and the only reason McGraw has fired that cycle back up is because he’s enjoying his freedom from Curb whilst trying to reclaim his market share).
I have no idea of the details of Sturgill’s Atlantic contract. I’m sure there’s language in there about the frequency for releases, but I’m also sure it was worded in Sturgill’s favor, or he would have never signed it. Still, major labels don’t have the ability for quick turnarounds. I have no idea when Sturgill’s album will come out, if there has been some sort of delay, if this is all part of a bigger strategy, or Atlantic is just trying to get everything together to do the best possible release. We’ll just have to wait and see.
The concert on 10/9 in Carbondale, IL is a free show from what I understand. I think there are some VIP packages that can be purchased, but other than that it’s free. I’m not sure if anyone but myself is from the area, but I would encourage anyone to go that can.
I’d listened to their album before they came through town supporting Lucero & wasn’t impressed. Just didn’t catchy my attention. Even though Lucero put on what I consider one of the best of the thousand shows I’ve seen that night, Shovels & Rope definitely held their own. Absolutely engaging energy that got a crowd that was unfamiliar with them completely rapt. Worth getting to the show early.
Bummer. No DC data besides the UNITE rally. Nice that he’s doing that one, but I don’t see myself going to a rally just to hear a few Isbell songs. I’d even consider going to Richmond or Charlottesville. Oh, well. Maybe in the summer.
Nice that he’s giving so many quality Americana/Roots acts opening spots. That’s a quality list.
I have tickets to the Bloomington, IL show in a couple weeks. It sold out in about a day. It’s a small theater with no seating, and I think they sold about 700 tickets. It’s gonna be a fun night.
Depends on the city. I believe four nights at the Ryman comes to almost 10,000 tickets. I think the Beacon in NYC is close to 3,000. In DC, he sold out the 1,250 capacity Lincoln Theatre very quickly in February, but there were still tickets available in a somewhat smaller theatre in Charlottesville, VA about 3 hours away until fairly close to the show date, I think.
OK, that’s one Canadian date sandwiched between two American dates. And it’s Toronto. I think I’ve seen a complaint or two on these pages from Canadian readers about how some of the roots/country music acts favored by this community don’t do much touring in Canada, except for maybe a stop in Toronto.
Dusty45s
September 23, 2015 @
9:04 am
Depends who you ask! I’m pretty sure Toronna is the Center of the Universe, therefore not truly considered to be Canadian.
I hate when acts announce “North American” tours, then release the dates which are all over the U.S. & Toronto (possibly Montreal too). Swift kick to the nuts of Canadian music fans.
guess who gonna be opening that showing amarillo oct 29th…thats right; ol funky me..haven’t seen jason since the billy reed gig in austin we did a few years ago..saw amanda at a twang fest playing that cool fiddle thing with todd..rwh
September 21, 2015 @ 11:00 am
Jason Isbell must be butter… ’cause he’s on a roll! Nice to see another that’s able to reap the rewards of authenticity and pouring heart, as opposed to just green, into their music.
What are Sturgill’s sales up to currently? And do you think we’ll see that new album from Atlantic before the end of the year? (And only four days until Clint Black’s newest!)
September 21, 2015 @ 11:04 am
If we don’t see an announcement of Sturgill’s new album in the next week or two, I would not expect to see it until 2016. I would say the chances are greater it will be 2016 at this point. The entire industry takes December off, and they don’t like to release albums near the holidays unless they’re specifically slated for the holiday market, especially highly-anticipated ones.
September 21, 2015 @ 11:14 am
That’s what I figured. However, the lead time on album announcements seems to be shrinking these days, perhaps owing to the decreased relevance of the format. Didn’t Tim McGraw just announce his newest one the other day, due for release next month? That’s a pretty short window. (Saw your article, but I wasn’t sure if that was the central announcement or just more details).
Nonetheless, though I’ve gone on record as not being as infatuated with Sturgill as others, I still enjoy his music. I’d classify him more as a like than a love, at least at this point in the game (same with Waylon and even Coe, though I make no secret of how little regard I have for the latter’s character). I’m intrigued to hear what Sturgill’s next album sounds like, and if the change of labels will have any effect. As I recall he’s keeping the same producer so it’s doubtful, but still a factor. Do you think Atlantic will pressure him to put more time between releases? An album each year is a rare schedule for a major label performer (and the only reason McGraw has fired that cycle back up is because he’s enjoying his freedom from Curb whilst trying to reclaim his market share).
September 21, 2015 @ 12:29 pm
I have no idea of the details of Sturgill’s Atlantic contract. I’m sure there’s language in there about the frequency for releases, but I’m also sure it was worded in Sturgill’s favor, or he would have never signed it. Still, major labels don’t have the ability for quick turnarounds. I have no idea when Sturgill’s album will come out, if there has been some sort of delay, if this is all part of a bigger strategy, or Atlantic is just trying to get everything together to do the best possible release. We’ll just have to wait and see.
September 21, 2015 @ 11:09 am
The concert on 10/9 in Carbondale, IL is a free show from what I understand. I think there are some VIP packages that can be purchased, but other than that it’s free. I’m not sure if anyone but myself is from the area, but I would encourage anyone to go that can.
September 21, 2015 @ 11:14 am
Think it’ll be something more than free if you attend? 😛
September 22, 2015 @ 7:31 am
Yep, I set you up for that one!
September 21, 2015 @ 11:14 am
the show in Atlanta will also have Chris Stapleton.
September 21, 2015 @ 11:20 am
Finally a boston date! And we get shovels and rope too!!!!
September 21, 2015 @ 11:23 am
I see all those great supporting and co-headliners and I get Shovels & Rope. Yuck. I got to complain about something I guess.
September 21, 2015 @ 12:01 pm
Shovels & Rope is a great band, they will not disappoint.
September 21, 2015 @ 12:57 pm
Are you kidding? Shovels & Rope are awesome! Great live show.
September 21, 2015 @ 3:58 pm
Ok. I’ll go into it with an open mind. I have seen acts live that changed my perception of them. Maybe they will be one of them.
September 23, 2015 @ 9:02 am
I’d listened to their album before they came through town supporting Lucero & wasn’t impressed. Just didn’t catchy my attention. Even though Lucero put on what I consider one of the best of the thousand shows I’ve seen that night, Shovels & Rope definitely held their own. Absolutely engaging energy that got a crowd that was unfamiliar with them completely rapt. Worth getting to the show early.
September 21, 2015 @ 5:11 pm
I haven’t really liked Shovels and Rope’s albums but I was entertained at their show.
September 21, 2015 @ 8:27 pm
Right there with you. Huge fan of their live stuff. It’s just hard to capture that magic on tape.
September 22, 2015 @ 7:37 am
Saw Shovels and Rope open at Red Rocks and they were incredible. Cary Ann is one of the most captivating live performers out there.
September 21, 2015 @ 11:25 am
Bummer. No DC data besides the UNITE rally. Nice that he’s doing that one, but I don’t see myself going to a rally just to hear a few Isbell songs. I’d even consider going to Richmond or Charlottesville. Oh, well. Maybe in the summer.
Nice that he’s giving so many quality Americana/Roots acts opening spots. That’s a quality list.
September 21, 2015 @ 12:59 pm
My thoughts exactly. I’m glad I got to see him at DelFest in May and he did some songs off the new album.
September 21, 2015 @ 11:39 am
No Buffalo dates that disappointing but maybe I’ll make the drive too Pittsburg in march depending on the weather.
September 21, 2015 @ 11:50 am
I believe John Moreland is supporting those dates in Europe. That is a bill I would love to see.
September 21, 2015 @ 12:20 pm
That’s pretty impressive for someone with zero airplay, right?
Edit: zero as in mainstream.
September 21, 2015 @ 12:24 pm
I have tickets to the Bloomington, IL show in a couple weeks. It sold out in about a day. It’s a small theater with no seating, and I think they sold about 700 tickets. It’s gonna be a fun night.
September 21, 2015 @ 3:03 pm
That’s where I first saw him last June. SRO gets VERY uncomfortable for a 3-31/2 hour show counting the opener.
But worth it!
September 21, 2015 @ 12:33 pm
I got my tix for Piedmont park. Chris Stapleton will be there too.
September 21, 2015 @ 3:20 pm
So jealous! I have a thing that weekend.
September 21, 2015 @ 12:53 pm
Scandinavian dates but not Canada , oh well. Maybe in a few years.
Does anybody know how many tickets he sells on average?
September 21, 2015 @ 1:03 pm
Depends on the city. I believe four nights at the Ryman comes to almost 10,000 tickets. I think the Beacon in NYC is close to 3,000. In DC, he sold out the 1,250 capacity Lincoln Theatre very quickly in February, but there were still tickets available in a somewhat smaller theatre in Charlottesville, VA about 3 hours away until fairly close to the show date, I think.
Has he not toured in Canada recently?
September 21, 2015 @ 3:21 pm
Also…Toronto is in Canada.
September 21, 2015 @ 3:57 pm
No shit? Gee, thanks.
September 21, 2015 @ 6:56 pm
…and he just announced a show in Toronto.
September 22, 2015 @ 6:00 am
OK, that’s one Canadian date sandwiched between two American dates. And it’s Toronto. I think I’ve seen a complaint or two on these pages from Canadian readers about how some of the roots/country music acts favored by this community don’t do much touring in Canada, except for maybe a stop in Toronto.
September 23, 2015 @ 9:04 am
Depends who you ask! I’m pretty sure Toronna is the Center of the Universe, therefore not truly considered to be Canadian.
I hate when acts announce “North American” tours, then release the dates which are all over the U.S. & Toronto (possibly Montreal too). Swift kick to the nuts of Canadian music fans.
September 21, 2015 @ 2:02 pm
Driving from Jacksonville, FL to see him in Charleston on the 16th of October. Definitely gonna try to see him again in St. Augustine in March.
September 21, 2015 @ 2:04 pm
thats an insane list of co-headliners and opening acts. still think he should of did The Voice though…
September 21, 2015 @ 3:12 pm
Are you talking about as a contestant on that tv show? He is much more talented than any of the judges , no need for that.
September 21, 2015 @ 5:16 pm
Last year the Voice contacted him asking if he wanted to be on the show. He tweeted about it and got a few laughs.
September 21, 2015 @ 8:26 pm
https://savingcountrymusic.com/nbcs-the-voice-wants-jason-isbell-to-audition
September 21, 2015 @ 3:14 pm
“Jason Isabelle? Ain’t he the one sing about the elephant or sumthin?”
September 22, 2015 @ 6:03 am
It would have been great to see him on Adam Levine’s team. I just know those two would have great creative chemistry.
September 21, 2015 @ 6:51 pm
guess who gonna be opening that showing amarillo oct 29th…thats right; ol funky me..haven’t seen jason since the billy reed gig in austin we did a few years ago..saw amanda at a twang fest playing that cool fiddle thing with todd..rwh
September 21, 2015 @ 7:56 pm
Good for him, he deserves this.
September 21, 2015 @ 8:03 pm
Is Jason Isbell highly popular in Wisconsin? I find it interesting that he has 3 tour locations there, 2 of which are in very small cities.
September 22, 2015 @ 6:39 am
Glad he’s doing so well. He has definitely earned it. 100 grand in sales is impressive for an indie artist, especially today.
September 22, 2015 @ 12:30 pm
Boooo!
September 22, 2015 @ 3:26 pm
OMG!!!! Tuscaloosa Ampitheater in October with Brandy Clark and Sturgill? My head just exploded :-0 I’ll be going to that!
September 22, 2015 @ 9:39 pm
Sheesh, nobody worthwhile ever comes to Arkansas. Come on guys, the rumors of incest aren’t true.
September 23, 2015 @ 9:07 am
That’s what she (your sister wife) said… 😉
September 30, 2015 @ 4:22 am
Like to see the Indy Show