Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit to release ‘Live From The Ryman Vol. 2’ this October
On 4th October, ‘Live From The Ryman Vol. 2’, the highly anticipated new live album from six-time Grammy Award winner Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit. The album captures the magic of the band’s sold-out shows at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium, recorded over four of the last six years by longtime front-of-house engineer, Cain Hogsed.
The album’s first two live singles, ‘King Of Oklahoma’ and ‘This Ain’t It’, are now available on all digital platforms, giving fans a taste of the electrifying performances that have made Isbell and his band legendary at the Ryman. Hogsed co-produced the album with Isbell and mixed the tracks with Nashville’s Todd Tidwell.
‘Live From The Ryman Vol. 2’ features 15 live versions of songs from the band’s critically acclaimed albums ‘Reunions’ (2022) and ‘Weathervanes’ (2023). It also includes a powerful rendition of ‘The Last Song I Will Write’ from Isbell’s 2009 self-titled release and a poignant cover of Tom Petty’s ‘Room at the Top’.
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit’s ‘Weathervanes’ won two 2023 Grammy Awards for Best Americana Album and Best American Roots Song (‘Cast Iron Skillet’). Produced by Isbell and released in June 2023, the album is a mature exploration of themes like adult love, change, nostalgia, cruelty, regret, and redemption. ‘Weathervanes’ received widespread critical acclaim, landing on numerous Albums of the Year lists, including MOJO, Uncut, and Classic Rock, and praised by publications such as The Times and Record Collector.
Since their first performance at the Ryman in 2014, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit have sold out over 50 shows at the venue. This October, Isbell is set to add to that tally with another eight-night residency at the Ryman, with tickets still available for those eager to experience the band’s electrifying live performances.
Isbell, a native of North Alabama, has solidified his reputation as one of the most respected songwriters of his generation. Known for his deeply personal and emotionally resonant lyrics, Isbell’s songs capture the everyday human condition with a mix of thoughtful, heartfelt, and often brutally honest storytelling. He first gained widespread recognition with his 2013 album ‘Southeastern’, followed by ‘Something More Than Free’ (2015) and ‘The Nashville Sound’ (2017), both of which won Grammy Awards for Best Americana Album and Best American Roots Song.
Isbell’s 2020 album, ‘Reunions’, showcased the artist and his band at their creative peak and was the subject of the documentary ‘Running With Our Eyes Closed’ by filmmaker Sam Jones. Beyond music, Isbell recently made his acting debut as Bill Smith in Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-nominated film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, which won the 2024 SAG Award for Cast in a Motion Picture. Isbell’s time on set with Scorsese influenced his approach to creating ‘Weathervanes’, particularly his understanding of collaboration and execution in artistic processes.
Reflecting on his experience, Isbell said, “It definitely helped when I got into the studio. I had this reinvigorated sense of collaboration. You can have an idea and you can execute it and not compromise—and still listen to the other people in the room.”
‘Live From The Ryman Vol. 2’ promises to be a testament to the exceptional live performances of Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, capturing the essence of their shows at one of the most revered venues in the world. Fans can look forward to an album that not only highlights the band’s musical prowess but also reflects Isbell’s growth as a songwriter and artist.
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