Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Full concert live from the Armory in Minneapolis (The Current)

[@miketuttlesmusic]

00:00:53 Anxiety 00:07:03 24 Frames 00:10:05 400 Unit Introductions 00:10:42 White Man's World 00:14:51 Hope the High Road 00:18:15 Last of My Kind 00:25:13 Elephant 00:30:26 Alabama Pines 00:35:50 Flying Over Water 00:40:13 Cover Me Up 00:46:49 Something More Than Free 00:51:04 Outfit 00:57:32 Maybe It's Time 01:01:40 Oh, Well (Fleetwood Mac cover) 01:06:43 If We Were Vampires

[@idiedromantic19]

you're the real one. thanks!!

[@PapaSmurf11182nd]

Damn, they played Elephant. I don't know if they've played it for some time!

[@bangarang74]

Thanks, Mike. I knew you'd come through.

[@sararubino8081]

Who the hell gives a 👎 on anything Isbell does?!?! This man is a beautiful writer and crazy-talented musician.

[@jasper_north]

Sara Rubino He could be Tyler Childers’ wingman anytime

[@OlliDTS]

One reason would be his propaganda brainwash Fauci vax politics. What a stupid guy.

[@pipinfool]

Playing Last of My Kind leading into Elephant is enough to break any man

[@BCTTV_DTJ]

What truly amazes me is how many great songs he had to leave off the set list like, Traveling Alone, Dress Blues, Cumberland Gap, Danko/Manuel, Speed Trap Town, Decoration Day, Children of Children, Goddamn Lonely Love, Songs That She Sang in the Shower, I could keep going!!

[@lordbuddybear]

Haha I tried to make a concise playlist of Jason's songs for a friend to introduce her. Took me days because there were so many great songs to choose from. Also pretty tricky to decide what to play after "Vampires" and Elephant, because there should always be a silent minute to weep and think

[@jameskeyes9112]

"Mama said God won't give you too much to bear...that may be true in Arkansas, but I'm a long way from there"....great songwriter, great lyricist.

[@RussellBobel]

Sadlers harmonies we're on point

[@jefflevesque5316]

Sadler and Jason have really built themselves into a "natural sounding" harmony team. Beyond notes, that's something you only develop with time and a personal bond.

[@billpoore5537]

That...and they way their guitar tones and styles play off of each other is next level.

[@positiveleanings3023]

Those are usually called 'blood harmonies." He has it with his wife, too. Hard to do if you're not "blood."

[@meganhughes6377]

Found him via White Man's World. Someone said honesty, and amen to that. THANK YOU Amanda when he told her 8+ years ago "I think I'm drinking too much" & she said "If you still feel that way in 24 hours let's get you some help." That's the story I heard, from the man himself I think. He could so easily be dead and instead he's writing these songs and on Twitter he'll congratulate anyone who says they're clean 24 hours or 6 months or 15 years. See you in Detroit Monday night Jason and all these fine musicians. You make the world bearable. Even peaceful. I don't deserve it, probably, to even be in your presence. Sorry for rambling.

[@superman1148]

Megan Hughes I've heard him tell it a lot of times in interviews with a few minor variations but one thing is constant, it's a beautiful story. Every time. Thank God she saved him and he was willing to be saved. On a little different (and less important) note though, she leaves a massive hole in the band's sound when she's not there. They're AMAZING but it's not quite the same without her.

[@meganhughes6377]

superman1148 Thank you, I heard an interview with her on Sound Opinions about a year ago and she just sounded so natural and ... she’s got to be tough as nails but she’s vulnerable too (this was before she started SINGING!!). It sounds like she didn’t push him to get sober but knew what to do when he was ready, and I told my husband today that what I love about Jason Isbell is how TOTALLY obvious it is how much he loves her. I hope she’s in Detroit on Monday night but I kinda doubt it; yes what an amazing talent she is!

[@superman1148]

Megan Hughes I could be reading your comment wrong (I'm bad at the internet) but just in case I'm not I wanted to let you know that Amanda has been singing since before they met and she's got some great stuff available. Look up her Austin City Limits performance of "Wasted and Rolling," if you haven't seen it. Find the one where she tells a long story before she sings. She talks about their early days together and then he plays guitar as her sideman for a change. The story is hilarious and the song is incredible.

[@jefflevesque5316]

JI's example is what led me to hanging up the mug. I had the help of many others but I saw that and said...yep, I can do this.

[@meganhughes6377]

@@superman1148 I totally get you I know Amanda Shire had her own career for a long time and didn't drink or drug thru it@ ! She's a huge talent and I think saves him from himself at times kinda like Lois did repeatedly for Bill you know? So glad and grateful to all for getting sober and showing me the way thank you God..... back to the concert in Detroit!!

[@williamjones2027]

Jason and the 400 Unit are fantastic live. I'm no expert but it seems that Chad Gamble has an incredible knack for being in the "just right"zone in all his drumming.

[@terrydavis8957]

Wow. I was a Jason Isbell fan...but this show was magic. Sat here all by myself, just me and a cold beer...and cried over “Elephant”. Best touring band anywhere right now. Good, honest playing. Thank you, Mr. Isbell.

[@jasper_north]

Terry Davis He could be Tyler Childers’ wingman anytime

[@csmaneval3285]

Seeing him for the first time live on Friday in Memphis. Avett Brothers are awesome live as well sir.

[@62bryanlc]

Saw him last night here in LA at the Disney Hall. Had tears in my eyes most of the show. My first time seeing him.

[@calebhartley1243]

He is scary good. The lyrics are are on another level. He still captivates a listening crowd. I have been a Drive By Truckers fan since day 1. But it was clear Isbell was the most gifted. Hood and Cooley are sensational. But Jason is on a Bob Dylan level...(with a better voice)

[@superman1148]

Caleb Hartley it always blows my mind when people say that. He was honestly my least favorite of the Truckers as far as singing and writing. I didn't see his talent truly shine until Sirens of the Ditch. I listen to his DBT stuff more now than I did when he was in the band lol. Funny how he just took over in waves, ya know? With Southeastern being the biggest, I guess. What a talent.

[@jonwitkop3723]

When people ask me what Isbell sound like, I tell them he is what you would get if you combined Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Willie Nelson into one musician. I've been a life long Petty fan and since his passing, Jason has picked up the torch for me. I can't get enough of his music.

[@superman1148]

Jon Witkop that's awesome. I was a fan of Isbell before Tom Petty. I mean, I knew some of those great songs, but I had just fallen in love with the Heartbreakers on a complete level shortly before Tom died. So I've gone back and forth between the two of them ever since, digging deeper and deeper into both. Neither one has stopped amazing me yet.

[@superman1148]

Jeff Storey definitely hit or miss, but there are some absolute gems from that era that he ignores nowadays. I can't imagine writing anything as good as 'In A Razor Town.' It's a perfect song. It was nice to hear 'Alabama Pines' in this one at least.

[@jasper_north]

Caleb Hartley Dylans voice sucks

[@prettyboy54321]

He is so incredibly amazing that I actually feel bad for the people who haven't discovered him yet.

[@jasper_north]

Jennifer Tuschman agree, He could be Tyler Childers’ wingman anytime

[@dougtwigg3285]

He's a Godless soul .

[@annagolden]

Just stumbled across him yesterday and it was an immediate life upgrade with the added bennie of lifting my own creative juices too. Love when that kind of thing happens.

[@JohnGieschenJr]

Gawd damn it Sadler on 🔥

[@navy004]

Many thanks to The Current for live streaming this show -- it's always amazing to see new live songs from Jason and the band. Thank y'all!!!

[@jeremievanek4839]

If the Army hadn't sent me to Texas for school I would have been there! Jason Isbell is my favorite band, and have followed him all the way from his days with drive by truckers. Maybe next time #jasonisbell

[@billbill5326]

Jeremie Vanek Thanks for your service!

[@jenniferbyrnes2220]

My new favorite version of Elephant.

[@jasper_north]

Jennifer Byrnes He could be Tyler Childers’ wingman anytime

[@billpoore5537]

8th time I've seen this band and they always deliver! What a great night...and Jade Bird was awesome as the opener.

[@robertoneal1909]

Better and better every year.

[@BigKurtRocks]

Damn!! Last of my Kind was great!!

[@stuartdorfman782]

Thank you, Jimbo, for making this possible. Best. Friend. Ever.

[@billbill5326]

I liked Jason Isbell, but after being there and seeing them “live”, I am really impressed. Excellent show!

[@IowaRobb]

Drove five hours from Iowa to see this show! Jason Isbell was incredible and Father John Misty did not disappoint either! Hands down this was best show that I’ve seen in a long time. The drive was well worth it.

[@alexandermarcus1497]

Hands down the most beautiful version of "Last of My Kihd" I've ever heard

[@jackwelps9453]

His lyrics hit a deeper string in my soul

[@positiveleanings3023]

I am still trying to figure out how a guy as relatively young as Jason can write a song like "If We Were Vampires." It sounds like he already has the perspective of someone in his 70's or 80's. I guess he earned it with a lot of "hard living" before he decided to live his current lifestyle.

[@corypreacherman]

The wife and I were 4th row center for this one. :) Love me some Isbell!

[@corypreacherman]

I mean it was standing room only on the floor but thats about where we were

[@FlatrockNana]

I have tickets to see him in August...I'm so excited I cannot stand it!!

[@sethie_shots]

“I sobered up, I swore off that stuff Forever this time” 👏🏼👏🏽👏🏻🗣🗣🗣

[@bgbreakdown]

'Oh, Well'?!!!! I would have freaked out to hear this song in a concert!

[@jonwitkop3723]

Hearing his cover of Oh Well may have just sold me on going to the show in Omaha in August. I have tickets for the Sioux Falls show, but that one is an acoustic show with just Jason.

[@814das]

"Oh Well" intro gave me chills.

[@TR-yi8up]

First time I saw the 400 unit play was in Milwaukee Wi at Shank Hall in spring 2008. There weren't more than 30 people there. So glad he's getting the audiences and accolades he deserves

[@jasper_north]

T R He could be Tyler Childers’ wingman anytime

[@historicjax]

Can't wait to see him at Red Rocks in September. Amazing songwriter and just as good a human being. Love seeing him and Amanda together. Check out their tiny Desk show! I "discovered" Jason myself when someone turned me on to Decoration Day in 2003 when he was with the Truckers. 2 songs absolutely blew me away only to find out he wrote both (Decoration Day and Outfit) and I've follow him and the Truckers ever since.

[@buraktulbentci1787]

Thanks. This is awesome

[@Alexargai]

J'adore 💕 Merci

[@jwanda10]

isbell is obviously incredible... but this just goes to show what having a killer band does to elevate someone to super stardom. adding sadler was the master stroke and i’ll be gat damed if Jimbo ain’t the best bass in americana.

[@sethie_shots]

White mans world camera man *wait….who’s playing that killer slide…oh damn it Jason*

[@truthhelps2012]

It is a great band, I mean really great! Not taking anything away from them but what other kind of band would a musician like him have? Great as they are, 100 other players in this country could take their place. On the other hand, you can’t replace a singer songwriter and player like Jason Isbell.

[@breemantooth8457]

I love Jason Isbell and was able to see him in San Diego just recently. Hes amazing, but I have to say I was a little disappointed that his wife Amanda Shires didnt accompany him on stage. Her violin, her harmony and their chemistry is just beyond words. Amanda your tribute very missed

[@hippyfriend]

They are fantastic together but they've explained before that they have to look after their daughter and that often means one of them not performing.

[@Oakheart]

Thank you

[@imournhim]

Thank you.

[@joelcornes2095]

Can't wait to see you at the Family Reunion!

[@jasper_north]

Joel Cornes bring the elephant

[@fistymopar2356]

Omit the 3rd and 4rth songs and it's awesome, great performance .

[@alamjacksom3523]

Why would you omit those songs?

[@peacefrog454]

I was there. This show was phenomenal! The mix on this video is way too vocal forward. It doesn't capture the greatness of the 400 Unit as they were rocking that night! Still, love that I can relive it to some degree. Thanks!

[@morganhymancomedy]

Agree. Jimbo's bass is way too present. I can't really hear the rhythm guitar at all. Great live band, though!

[@gingabing]

Great show! See you next Friday in MD.

[@jasper_north]

Chris Gingrich Garrett County?

[@roltthehunter]

Just amazing

[@janathacker8868]

Dat Boi I hear you to my core.

[@jefflevesque5316]

F'ing spot on Peter Green tone....yeah baby!

[@i.f.1381]

Damn, Jason is awesome, already grabbed tixs to his concert at the Ryman for Oct 12 w/ Izzy Heltai

[@justinnihiser8680]

Jason sounds much better live than in studio. I don't bother looking for his material on Spotify. I look for his work on KZbin.

[@traviesoarcefan3063]

01:01:40 . Oh Well by Fleetwood Mac. Woo hoo!!!!!! Great cover!!!!! I didn't see this one coming.

[@brianbudd6101]

Only way this could be better is if Amanda was there too!

[@sethie_shots]

Unpopular opinion maybe, but I like it sometimes when it’s just the boys. It’s a different sound to me, plus means she’s probably out doing her own thing too-

[@dankohollando7007]

Oh well very good did the mac proud

[@sukhhayre]

Amazing! Saw him at Marymoor Park. JUST three more songs would have made it a top 5 lifetime concert ( Outfit, Tupelo, and Goddamn Lonely Love). Still top 10! Only difference setlist wise was that he played Never Gonna Change and a new song, Overseas. He didn't play Anxiety or Outfit.

[@meganhughes6377]

OMG WHO IS THAT ON ELECTRIC GUITAR?? Just hearing Last of My Kind. Looks 17 years old plays like he's lived 100 years of soul. Great concert THANK YOU for this!!!

[@meganhughes6377]

Sadler Vaden of course duh.....

[@jenniferbyrnes2220]

If you think he is good here check out their cover of "Whipping Post" from last year's Summerfest. I get goosebumps EVERY time I watch it.

[@meganhughes6377]

Jennifer Byrnes Thank you, I will!

[@billpoore5537]

Sadler Vaden is a next level player as well. Check out his solo work. Guitar driven pop. Good stuff.

[@A34qw-u8u]

Smiling

[@seansmith8786]

Great show but sounds weird without Amanda on the backup vocals! Still love Salder.

[@thecurrent]

Amanda's tough to beat, but Salder does a great job here. We had a separate session last year with just Jason, Amanda Shires and Salder Vaden you might like. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJaoY2pmp7CnqJI

[@mikeyankie9594]

GD good, GD good band... Love em...

[@soapbox3]

part of Mt Jam 2020 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

[@lucasphipps3367]

Is the volume weird for anybody else? Sounds like a terrible mix board issue.. This sounds bad? Not Isbell..

[@kasperhornstrup]

Sound in this is awfull!

[@jdees4]

Backup vocals were mixed badly

[@samtheis7693]

Lucas Phipps yep, can barely hear his vocals

[@adam-yk6yd]

No rhythm guitar from Jason in the first couple of tunes. Bizarre

[@adam-yk6yd]

Also the drum mix is appalling.

[@jefflevesque5316]

LOL....he's right about the beard being a feeler for the mic...I thought I was the only one who based my teeth beardless. :-)

[@michaelcottle6270]

Sadler Vaden is singing so well I almost don't miss Amanda

[@bobkat1911]

That beard suits him.

[@jasper_north]

bob kat at times he looks 17..at times 48

[@joelcornes2095]

Derry bought a B3👍🎶

[@kevinmckethan1506]

He was on joe walsh s vetsid andd everyone was like who the hell is jason Isbell? Yep we found out. He was great

[@bsackmcgee6587]

Am I the only one who hears bass and vocals alone?

[@peacefrog454]

The vocals are way too up front in this mix. It sounded much better being there!

[@bsackmcgee6587]

@@peacefrog454 It must have felt like a privilege. He doesn't give a bad performance

[@darrellcooling7670]

I have to laugh at the folks who say that there isn't any good music these days, nuthin' like the old stuff and nobody writes good songs anymore. They haven't listened to Jason Isbell. They need to start listening to something other than classic rock radio. Its sad that you don't hear TTB, Widedspread Panic, Amanda Shires, Jillian Welch and the like on the Radio. They don't fit into an existing "genre", how about one that is labeled "Good".

[@tfrost33elkhunter]

You need to check out BOB LeFEVRE and THE ALREADY GONE!!!! #jasonisbell

[@brndgtl]

This is miles better than the Ryman record. Can we download a legit copy of this anywhere?

[@geraldsmith317]

I think the songs he did with the Tucker's were his best

[@Ladbrokelads]

I'm not sure if it gets any better?

[@Doktormustache]

I reckon Cumberland Gap to kick start the concert would make the setlist absolutely flawless. I hope I can see them live someday, I just love Isbell's music and lyrics.

[@jrgenjohansen2799]

I really LOVE Jason Isbell. Great musician! Too bad this video has terrible audio quality.

[@merrillaldrich9170]

As has been mentioned, the mix here doesn't really work. I just hear vocals and a very distant band, as if the singers were in this venue and the band was still in Madison WI or something. Love these guys, though, and sad to have missed this show.

[@jdmlong]

Is it a cover if he's the guy who wrote the song?

[@milesv5352]

Wow! What kind of esquire was that on the first couple songs? Custom shop?

[@bpcionek]

Whoever wrote the comments... you realize Maybe It's Time isn't a Jackson Maine cover, right? Let's not even get into the fact he is a fictional character.

[@seansmith8786]

Not to mention Jason Isbell wrote the song, that is why he sings it.

[@londorsey9013]

wheres Amanda, i thought she was part of the 400 unit and his wife i think

[@thecurrent]

Amanda Shires was on her own tour during this date, so she was unable to play at this show.

[@londorsey9013]

@@thecurrent thanks for your reply , she's awesome too.

[@badandwrong3383]

3:52 Whos that metallica vocalist again?

[@joelcornes2095]

This is a vocal track. ???

[@iainjohnstone2693]

In what band is Sadler fricken Vaden not clearly the best guitar player?

[@garyhallford7422]

Two master bottle-necked guitarists on the same stage? I wonder what would happen if they added Bonnie Raitt to the band?

[@smarroy]

Jason has said that the reason he puts his slide on his middle finger is because he saw Bonnie Raitt do it

[@DeeHughes]

Bug must be the downvote

[@1012musicman1012]

Shame on the broadcast audio engineer for ruining such an obviously great show. Constant level changes and very poor choices all around. If you’re going to live stream you need to have the best people

[@markbushinski1198]

@@ironrail There is excessive distortion and sibilance in Jason's Vocals.

[@dougherbert7899]

Something happened around 15:50. Hard to pass blame not knowing the full story; I’m sure they are working with top talent.

[@brandontbolt]

These streams never capture the sound truly representative of the room. FJM sounded incredible when I saw them but here the mix is very flat. Jason's mix is just a touch better.

[@waltercarter6163]

Where's his little spinner wife that saws the fiddle, sings and obviously, spins?

[@jasonspencer3841]

Amanda Shires was opening for Josh Ritter in Houston. Great show.

[@p00x39]

He looks like a white Ice-T now.

[@jasper_north]

p 0 0 x aghahahahahaaaa,,,soooo fckn true....agreeee

[@jasper_north]

Ahahahahaaaaa...cant stop laughing....it is truuueeeeee😂😂😂😂

[@jam3407]

Check the audio! fukn awful sorry the band doesnt sound this awful