Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

[@JosephRosalie]

I just asked my 2.5 year old daughter about her day while we were watching this and she said “I don’t wanna talk at the same time as this music” 😂🙏🏻 good call kid, I don’t know what I was thinking.

[@MelonMcGee]

2 1/2 and already appreciates great art. Love it!

[@-GuitarZero]

I've got friends that should know better that didn't at live shows.

[@charlesquinn7064]

You’re lying

[@JosephRosalie]

@@charlesquinn7064I’m really not, I typed it out as soon as she said it so I’d remember her exact phrasing ❤ if you pay attention you’ll notice kids surprise us all the time with the cool stuff they come out with.

[@nessad073]

😂

[@andrewanderson1777]

I know that Jason has had his demons, but to combat them and end up with a beautiful and talented wife as his partner and to be one of the greatest songwriters of all time is truly a blessing. You've done your time Jason. Now you get to help people through theirs. So thankful for your music

[@mikehardcastle4618]

Great stuff Jason and Amanda we have been listed to your music all through this pandemic hopefully see you live in 2021.

[@ericwalden9347]

I couldn't agree more!

[@1962RJP]

Gratitude to great levels for his health and his art.

[@johnwrath3612]

Who doesn't have their demons? The demons are what make us human.

[@brianbeasley704]

Love

[@brain56]

My man Ashwin still getting them shoutouts. Wherever you are, Ashwin, we love you and the way you look at Jason's finger placements.

[@prettyboy54321]

Amanda going on tip toes to hit the high notes is everything.

[@jestercopperpot102]

That’s how you know she’s feeling it

[@hiraya5296]

she's super adorable

[@jerryshaffer7978]

Amanda is everything

[@jessw31178]

I remember noticing this when I saw them in concert.

[@charlesquinn7064]

It’s crazy right when I read this she did it in the video. Do you think it helps the vocal cords?

[@Profdanielndemaio]

"Used to be a ghost town, but even the ghosts got out." Lord baby Jesus, that's good writing. Thank you Jason and Amanda.

[@jp1170]

I constantly play the first 30 seconds of this song over and over again specifically to hear that lyric.

[@independentmusicguy]

That is a John Prine type of line, simple and profound at the same time. One of many reasons to love these two is because they loved John. They quit the CMA because that group did not hone John Prine, Jerry Jeff walker, and Billy Joe Shaver.

[@AndreRMeyer]

so sad to see them go their separate ways

[@doloreserin]

I know, I was saddened to hear about their split too. Hope they will be okay, and their young daughter as well.

[@Blakepurcell14]

Love this. Would love to see Jason and mandolin orange together.

[@Unclesprizter]

Oh man would be so goooood

[@dustintraynor2236]

That would be a dream come true.

[@andrewanderson1777]

Oh man...those harmonies would be great

[@ki4gmb]

The last time I saw him, John Moreland opened for him. Excellent pairing.

[@alysiag3830]

Shows for dayz

[@mathewhutchins2539]

Yeah Ashwin!

[@novasoonmusic]

The best songwriter alive, who shines brightest in this stripped-down setting. 'Dreamsicle' alone conveys a richer story in three minutes than most novels. All the tenderness, heartache and hilarity of growing up, in perfect, crystalline rhyme... and Amanda's fiddle just shatters me. Acoustic duo album when?

[@geraldonorrello4078]

How is he Not a superstar? Phenomenal guitarist as well

[@Learnintofly]

I think It gets easier really comes through in an acoustic version like this.

[@erichart2093]

@@geraldonorrello4078 , What is your definition of a Superstar?

[@parkerfilms1]

Now that John Prine is gone I really can't argue with your statement about Jason's songwriting skills. That Amanda is also an exceptionally powerful, wonderful, and honest songwriter just makes their union an even bigger blessing to us than their individual talents alone. With the depth of the joys and sorrows they write and sing of, it is difficult to remember they are still quite young (he will be 42 in February, 2021, she will turn 39 on 5 March, 2021). With any luck our world will be graced by their musical talents long after I'm gone and forgotten.

[@johnentwistle952]

c'mon now, i get it, you guys are in love with him, but there's plenty of people out there writing great songs every day, different genres, different vibes, not everything has to be country to be good or perfect. take it easy, there's nothing like "the best" in this world, but many different ones in different ways. just wanted to point that out, not to ruin anyone's party. apologies if i did. cheers everybody.

[@JoeMandell-]

Another shout out to Ashwin! That kid really stepped up. 🎶🎸🎶 I'd love to hear how he's doing.

[@morganhymancomedy]

Jason is one the best songwriters working today and seems like a genuinely good person. Amanda is from my hometown of Lubbock, Texas and is an immense talent and fantastic songwriter herself. Glad the two of them have been so successful, both together and separately.

[@ninesquirrels]

Speaking as a Texan... this is the first time I have heard of anyone coming from Lubbock. :)

[@morganhymancomedy]

@@ninesquirrels I guess unless you’re from here, you wouldn’t really know about any prominent Lubbockites. Buddy Holly is by far the most famous Lubbock native, Waylon Jennings is from Littlefield, which is 40 miles west, Natalie Maines of The Dixie Chicks is from Lubbock. Plus there are quite a few lesser known actors, artists, etc from here.

[@chuckmartin3775]

@@ninesquirrels How about Buddy Holly or Roy?

[@ninesquirrels]

@@chuckmartin3775 I stand corrected. Long live Lubbock!

[@alextowne8543]

are they married?

[@tracyhicks2459]

"We all wish we had a different window to look out of" that could be a line from a song and Amanda just tosses it out there. She's got the mind of a poet.

[@hugemanatee]

Good listening. Amanda IS a poet - MFA Poetry. Jason studied Creative Writing in college. I admire how they keep working to improve their skills.

[@OGBobbyNoodle]

Rare tiny desk where the conversation is just as interesting as the music

[@bradleythebroom]

Jason and Amanda seem to be good at that, don't they? Their other Tiny Desk concert has the best dialogue I've seen in the series

[@beckymccain9293]

Thank you Jason, you are carrying on the story telling of John Prine and I love you for that.

[@Gingerjake2]

Oh you had the same thought I did. I love music that actually says something about life & isn't just pumping out a beat.

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

Check out Todd Snider’s Live from the Purple Building every Sunday. He’s a great storyteller and songwriter. Also a friend of these two and Prine was one of his mentors too

[@jajoseph]

Totally agree. Also reminds me of my first singer-songwriter love - Jackson Browne.

[@brandonsz7937]

Jason's really rocking those sparkly dad sneakers

[@ScottJohnson80]

Exactly what is a “dad sneaker”? That is hilarious though! :-)

[@N8_1979]

@@ScottJohnson80 Those...But in all seriousness typically White Nike Monarchs or White New Balance

[@ScottJohnson80]

N8 “Dad sneakers” just makes me laugh. 😂

[@Arkayskis]

Those are definitely Dad sneakers.

[@mikemassaro6576]

Words, voices, instruments. ...and funny. Humbled by them. Music on repeat is the best compliment I can give.

[@MoiraRussell]

"It is larger than _average_ for a desk!" I love this genius songwriter just exclaiming so spontaneously it is NOT such a tiny desk.

[@j9struwig]

Please get Jason and the 400 unit back for another tiny desk concert! They just released a new album - Weathervanes. It's fantastic of course❤

[@ebbingjen]

Amanda's ISO Lounging concerts have been bright spots throughout the pandemic. Absolutely love these two.

[@mikev.2945]

Same

[@kevinmcportland2532]

I watched episode 20 at least 10 times. Them doing Angel From Montgomery was my reset button for awhile

[@armandomendez278]

Anyone know what happened to them? I watched all of them several times and they disappeared.

[@kevinmcportland2532]

@@armandomendez278 my guess is KZbin pulled them down, I’m not sure I just miss that John Prine episode something fierce

[@freshmaker55]

I played Cover Me up at a songwriter showcase few years ago, giving you full credit, and one of my best friends‘ wife was pregnant at the time, and the baby started kicking when she heard me singing. And now that little girl, who was born premature by nine weeks, is a glorious redheaded tornado and Cover Me Up is her favorite song. Thanks for writing that Jason!

[@tommurphy3188]

John Mayer has said that this man is the best lyricist in the modern world. Couldn’t agree more. So grateful to good friends who told me this mans name for the first time.

[@Jimberino760]

This is the best setting anybody has chosen for their performance. So amazing.

[@lisauren4992]

From what I hear, this is their studio - the stained glass windows have their insignia on them with a dove and anchor -

[@The1Boone]

As someone who just sobered up from everything, man... That last song hits. Time to grab my guitar.

[@mistierr]

hope you're doing well, dude!

[@The1Boone]

@@mistierr Still sober! Thank you!

[@skaterandy13]

Just saw him live for the first time Sunday, started drinking again around a month ago. Lost a friend a year ago and as the anniversary came up I lost hold. A lot of issues both internal and external and drank the night before the show, up til sunrise and only for a few hours of sleep. Walk in there feeling like trash for him to open up with that first song and I don’t believe in any particular religion but I sure can take a hint when I hear one and that song almost had me in tears right off the rip with how much it felt directed at me. Can only hope to do better from this point on

[@The1Boone]

@@skaterandy13 Praying for you man! Music can definitely speak to you when words fail. Wishing you all the best brother!

[@PentameronSV]

0:04 - *Dreamsicle* (3:27) 5:48 - *Overseas* (10:16) 12:39 - *It Gets Easier* (16:12)

[@truck1982ful]

Appreciate ya'll

[@Mrlukpj]

Thank u

[@spadoukie]

Honesty here which makes Honesty hear. It is a simple format but it eludes many musicians. This duo gets it. Write honestly, speak honestly, play honestly, sing honestly and this is a wonderful performance.

[@beefraz9510]

Beautifully said and I totally agree.

[@johnthornton4266]

You're exactly right. Writing honestly is a scary idea. It's putting it out for the world to hear. Vulnerable to rejection. I think that's why some try to polish it out of fear.

[@AlvinEranus]

When you’re you and it comes through in your writing, the expression of yourself flows seamlessly from the voice and the instrument in equal measure

[@ProAhole]

Always loved Isbell. So soulful. And funny, I see... "Cluttered Desk Concert" 😂 😂 😂

[@9502937]

I absolutely love the lead guitar part in overseas and how Amanda plays it on the fiddle in this performance

[@gui-texzan7477]

@Sean O’Donovan - Find the version they recently played for Carter Vintage Guitars on KZbin. Don’t know if it’s any better, but it’s killer. Still, his interplay with Sadler on the recorded version is tough to top.✌️

[@doloreserin]

I love Jason and Amanda! both very talented musicians. I love their albums and love seeing them together. They both seem like such down to Earth kind-hearted people. The best thing to touch my ears since the High Women. Amazing tiny desk concert. Dolores

[@bradleywill1968]

These two are BEST thing going in music. Their LPs or iso lounging webcast is great! Somewhere Bob Willis GRINS when he hears Amanda's fiddle howl & moan!!!!!

[@postcardsfromj]

So much to love about this video. Jason. Amanda. Jason AND Amanda. Jason and Amanda talking about Mercy! And yodelling and chickens and Captain Love Heart! And the fact they remembered Ashwin. My all-time favourite Tiny Desk is the one they did the last time. It was amazing. This was lovely too!

[@PEELIO-1]

Been my #1 favorite artist since I saw him perform in a dive bar back in like ‘07.....Just phenominal.

[@ryanjones315]

"I want to be the barrier between my daughter and the cutthroat world of competitive yodeling"

[@-Pol-]

Yeah, gotta watch out for those Viking yodelers in lederhosen, rowing up the fjords with their alpine horns 🙄

[@diemdia]

That made me lol

[@josh0g]

Same as any good parent, really.

[@mathewhutchins2539]

Jason is straight up hilarious

[@zaneridings3789]

I like how casually she asks "Daddy, can you send that to Jewel?"

[@gordonpearson7494]

that version of dreamsicle ....... wow

[@bradleythebroom]

They are absolutely wonderful songwriters and performers, and they have lovely personalities to boot. I can't get enough of 'em

[@kl3060]

two things 1. nice kicks Jason 2. sometimes things can be hard and something like this comes along and restores your hope

[@hazknow12]

Jewel's heart is huge!....send her the video of your daughter- I just know Jewel will cherish it ❤❤❤❤

[@dumbeetle1]

More Jason Isbell Tiny Desk please! Love his music.

[@heatherbarnes1655]

My grandmother passed recently and I had to subscribe to KZbin for the songs she wanted to be played at her service. Little did I know, she was reaching out beyond to show me things I’ve been cut off from. Jason has saved my life a few times. But seeing this being played and feeling it, means so much to me. Thank you!

[@LRogers2806]

"And if your words add up to nothing Then you're making a choice to sing a cover When we need a battle cry" Thank you Jason Isbell for being you.

[@amandaamourashford]

I love how Amandas come into her age since the last Tiny desk. Beautiful woman, radiating compassion and strength. Lovely musical companionship.

[@SB-xl8op]

One of the greatest modern songwriters lyrically. He kind of sounds like Mr. Rogers in his cadence when he gives his little talk after the first song. I kept expecting him to say "I like you just the way you are."

[@marknason4572]

Glorious. i was late to the Isbell/Shires party but I am here for this!

[@GaryRayBetz]

Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires are THE greatest!!!

[@royjunior3349]

I found these two a couple years ago and I’m so happy I did. His writing and music is exceptional and she just thrills me with her fiddle playing. I hope I have a chance to see them sometime but I’m 72 and who knows. I just love Jason and Amanda.

[@pegmarinello3188]

I just want to say hello, and i hope that you get the chance to enjoy this duo live. But this showcase is so personal, and endearing. I feel lucky to come across it on you tube. What would we do without you tube during this dangerous time in America and the world. Stay safe sir, and be well!

[@georgittesingbiel219]

Hey, 72 is the new 62! I'm 72 also so I know how you feel. Each day is a gift, a blessing. Be safe❤️

[@AdrianPrath]

Drop D always sounds great! Love it!

[@ribrobrooproop]

No artist today can write from the heart like Jason.

[@Harvestersz]

OMG! I haven't seen one of those tables in years.

[@Dowdhead]

Never get tired of listening to these two playing and singing together.

[@wearesleepingsoundly]

I wish I could watch this again for the first time...

[@susanread1234]

Thanks Amanda and Jason - finding this TIny Desk is the highlight of my Sunday night

[@davemcelderry7086]

years later it's still the highlight of my Sunday

[@wpwpwpwpwpful]

The greatest American songwriter ever

[@welovelizardpeople]

beautiful version of 'it gets easier but it never gets easy' at the end. amazing.

[@paulkubic786]

Not just a great lyricist, but a true guitar hero, saw them together before marriage ,in the Twin Cities, and way before, in Minneapolis, great to see them together, making music!

[@sarahonthecoast]

First calendar year since I became a fan that I won't get to see Jason live...this will be on a loop in my home instead

[@jimlarson777ify]

Came to hear Amanda on my quarterly trolling thru metacritic for the high number releases. My friend is falling down rabbit holes listening to youtube, and I wanted to give him some quality music, point to Amanda's tiny desk, and I discovered Jason. Been 24 hours and I have been listening in some way the whole time. Very impressed, and happy to see 2 very talented people have found each other, and found happiness.

[@hitsnerrors]

Jim, jump in head first to Jason’s whole catalog. The man is simply brilliant!

[@zacharycash6975]

This makes me miss my Gibson Advanced Jumbo in the worst way! Amazing video!

[@mistierr]

heaven is a jason isbell and amanda shires tiny desk concert

[@guillermomontoyo]

This is the MOST AMAZING performance I have ever seen. Thank you TD!!!! There is no reason to live any longer. My dreams are all fulfilled. Goodbye.👍 It's been real

[@darrisnelson5223]

I love hearing more of Amanda’s fiddle playing💜

[@anukteasdale3776]

Every one a gem. We are very lucky to be able to listen to this quality. When it seems everything is burning these two remind me its a great time to be alive..

[@TheWhyer]

Was really hoping for If We Were Vampires, but this set is still amazing

[@danielmorris3687]

All off the new album. Which is as good as anything he has done previously. Immense talent. Both of them

[@number1cabdriveriniowacity736]

Time to showcase the new stuff, but yah. It’s out there a few places to see.

[@ronisize15]

Check out his last tiny desk did it there

[@LaaLaa901]

Love Jason's new music, and Amanda's violin on Overseas is perfection. When will KZbin learn to place the ads BETWEEN the songs and not in the MIDDLE of the songs?

[@gordonanderson3111]

WHAT a power couple - Ja-manda! Seriously folks - playing loud guitar thru headphones may make you sane, but as we found out in he 1980's it will also make a person deaf. Jus' tryin to help, sittin here at "home".

[@tristanbowden2257]

To Jason & Amanda, thank you both for sharing this us, hope to see you in real life soon 😁👍

[@rabonour]

The world does not deserve these two. Absolutely incredible.

[@imournhim]

I legitimately teared up when Jason brought up Ashwin. It's been a rough couple of years, y'all.

[@jessmoore8971]

It's so obvious that they just love each other so much. I've followed both their careers and I'm incredibly glad for them and their collective life together. Individually they are wonderful and fantastically talented. Together they are simply a treasure. One day they will be recognized individually as not only as some of the greatest singer-songwriters of any generation, but probably the greatest due in yearst; and certainly they will be heralded as pioneers of the movement to reclaim real American Country from the horrible corporate morass that it has become. I'm sure Mercy's yodeling is great. Thanks for making a horrible year just so, so much better!

[@graham1745]

Beautiful, just beautiful... Two incredibly talented people. God bless their family, and all their fans out there. Love, peace, from Scotland. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@climbslc2281]

Got our attention! Thanks for keeping us sane. Have come back to your videos many times

[@dilkoncowen2108]

Dreamsicle is my childhood ❤️

[@chrisbreeds4454]

Been following Jason and Amanda for a while since I heard Jason hailed as the greatest lyricist of modern times by Frank Turner. Love the chemistry between them :)

[@allancattanach2682]

Deep, meaningful and heartfelt music is just what we need right now. This ticks all the boxes. Thank you Amanda and Jason.

[@logtossinjongallagher6012]

We're here for it! Im living away for school and i think me and the fellas i live with have played this 3 times this morning. Can't overstate the quality of music these two can produce just the two of em.

[@Dr.W1zard]

Haven't listened to them before aside from Jason's song "if we were vampires" which is honestly one of the best songs I've ever heard. This was a great performance though and they both seem like such lovely wholesome people and with a great sense of humour too, big love to you guys :)

[@JohnNick72]

Biggus Dickus Check out the back catalog, it’s all great.

[@Dr.W1zard]

@@JohnNick72 I will check them out for sure man!

[@treymerrillmusic]

I agree with JohnNick72. Jason doesn’t release albums with a couple of good songs and the rest “filler material”. It’s ALL good! I’d start with Southeastern and Something More than Free.....then go backward and forward from there! The song “Elephant” brought me into the Isbell camp!

[@paulkubic786]

This is an acknowledged Grammy winner, but they have even has more song that are the equal, with his talented partner,who is more than outstanding!

[@3lakesroad]

Three years later, recovering... it never gets easy indeed.

[@parrishgriffin8666]

Your songs make me cry, so powerful and true, love y’all!!

[@susanna434]

Love Jason- hilarious, humble, bravely political,-beautiful voice, loving father, deep songs,

[@laceycrosson8354]

Those windows!! I can’t take my eyes off the windows. The music is phenomenal as well.

[@sylvielopez2686]

Tank you very much tiny desk is the first time for me to meet this great two persons great musician tank you , hopefully in America everything going for the good en for the new president like in Europe hopefully for the art they no have distance with the new technology, peace love to each other merci beaucoup

[@DR-zk1yb]

These two make such beautiful music together!

[@paulabrown-ruralgurl_music]

One of the top 10 living songwriters. Maybe even 5.

[@michaelstrickland6592]

You two are 👍. Thanks for sharing your immense talents and life stories. You're fun to watch! Best! Keep working hard at your relationship and challenges. Loved your interview with Dan Rather!

[@blainelilly2971]

Wow, appreciated the comment about "Trout Mask Replica". Didn't see that one coming.

[@stephenmartin3144]

Great wake up! Delighted to get to know them a little. Great talents. Thank you Tiny Desk.

[@abullock1977]

amanda has an unusual voice, singing and speaking and plays an unusual fiddle. I love her.

[@hawkatsea]

So fresh but comfortingly familiar. Just what I/we all need right now. I think I'm Amanda Shires' new biggest fan. People don't realize that putting fiddle and singin together is super hard--the brain quite literally rebels, so it takes a bit of genius to transition.

[@diannegrach6376]

Jason and Amanda truly make beautiful music together ❤

[@DoctorJoanieTool]

BEST Tiny Desk I’ve ever seen.

[@diananunez112]

What a beautiful set! “It Gets Easier” always makes me cry, beautifully written and evokes so much sympathy for anyone who struggles with addiction

[@Caperhere]

Really enjoyed her light show the other day. BTW. It does eventually get easy.

[@ABackes]

So amazing, can't stop listening. Already have tickets for Cologne next year. Counting the days...

[@kennycoppedge3217]

Grateful for these tiny desk concerts, and your music takes me to another world, away from my own desk, into melodies and lyrics full of passion. Thank you for the reprieve from my desk.

[@darrisnelson5223]

Two of the most interesting people and a beautiful couple whose music I play over and over on long drives ... 💜💜

[@mikemetz4300]

Love hearing these versions of these amazing song! Always love their banter also. Keep the real music flowing, this is what the world needs more of!!

[@susiewheeler8197]

Roosters that can crow are WONDERFUL,and funny

[@mccanlessdesign]

Jason's voice is really good here!

[@gregmontgomery9726]

Thanks again. Glad we were able to see you in NYC this year.

[@stevemoxim806]

Just noticed this video today- it was a nice surprise. Thank you Jason Isbell for being consistently great!

[@lagaman11]

I have so enjoyed Jason's music. What an exceptional talent he is. How he isn't selling out entire arena's is mind boggling to me.

[@ThomasPatricks]

Amanda Shires is an angel