A Musician's Life: Jason Isbell

Part of Series A Musician's Life
Length 05:00
Licensor WXPN
Producer(s) Tracey Tanenbaum
Formats Interstitial, Interview, Soft Feature
Topics Entertainment, Music
Produced 2008
Added to PRX May 1, 2008
 

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Summary:

When Jason Isbell left the Southern Rock band Drive by Truckers last year he shocked the group's intensely loyal fan base. Emotionally and creatively Isbell felt he had no choice.

Website:

http://www.jasonisbell.com

Tones:

Personal, Polished, Sound Rich

Language:

English

Description:

Jason Isbell joined Drive by Truckers when he was barely out of his teens. Seven years into his tenure with the band, Jason needed a change. His marriage to a fellow band member was crumbling. He also wanted to write and record his own music. His latest CD is called "Sirens of the Ditch".