Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton, and Other Good Stuff

[jimmyjazz 47,219]

9 minutes ago, Al_4_ISU said:

The first time I listened to them (probably 10ish years ago), I thought they were pleasant background music that was ultimately generic southern rock.  A poor man's early Black Crowes, perhaps.  Didn't give 'em much thought after that until I saw they were playing at a festival I was attending.

But they've really developed a depth to their everyman/universal subject material songs, and Charlie has a strong knack for melody.

Exactly my thoughts back then.  Their material seemed very contrived.  This stuff is much more thoughtful, and doesn't seem like they're trying nearly so hard.  Thanks.

[tbone_ 14,451]

Funny how sometimes artists get better over time. I’ve always thought they were very talented musicians and a tight band.

[UTexasFight 9,819]

Posted the following in the “new music” thread but can’t get enough of the new Marcus King album

 

Auerbach produced it.

Played the Opry Saturday night

Saw him at SXSW last March on the Lucy’s Fried Chicken tiny ass stage when it was still the full Marcus King Band, then at Stubbs in the fall as the “Marcus King Trio” that was a 2 hour jam session...and I think the new solo album is the best I’ve heard so far

 

 

https://www.npr.org/2020/01/18/797100626/raised-in-rock-marcus-king-releases-first-solo-album-el-dorado

 

[Zwylde 828]

10 hours ago, UTexasFight said:

Posted the following in the “new music” thread but can’t get enough of the new Marcus King album

 

Auerbach produced it.

Played the Opry Saturday night

Saw him at SXSW last March on the Lucy’s Fried Chicken tiny ass stage when it was still the full Marcus King Band, then at Stubbs in the fall as the “Marcus King Trio” that was a 2 hour jam session...and I think the new solo album is the best I’ve heard so far

 

 

https://www.npr.org/2020/01/18/797100626/raised-in-rock-marcus-king-releases-first-solo-album-el-dorado

 

Been hearing his new song Too Much Whiskey on Outlaw Country.  Sounds like a tribute to Willies Whiskey River and I like it.

[Ten Bears 2,500]

Todd just lost his best friend.  RIP Cowboy Jim.

[Al_4_ISU 12,629]

Cowboy Jim in St Paul last year. He was such a boy.

[Ten Bears 2,500]

Last year at the Ryman 420 show.

[hullabelew 3,730]

RIP Cowboy Jim...and Good God....Amanda in that Blackberry Smoke video.  

[Ten Bears 2,500]

Todd said he never had a leash or any training. Nor had Cowboy Jim.

[jinx 2,636]

Seems like Isakov fits in this thread.  This is my latest song obsession.  Only live version I could find.

 

[4th&Five 42,008]

Got to see him at Red Rocks in August. Pretty awesome. I’m a big fan as well. 

[hullabelew 3,730]

One hour of great music from Steamboat.  

Jack Ingram, William Beckmann, Charley Crockett, Jonathan Tyler, Nikki Lane, Pat Green, Brent Cobb, Jamie Lin Wilson, Courtney Patton, Jason Eady, John Fullbright, The Band of Heathens, Kelly Willis, The Panhandlers, and BJ Barham

 

[hullabelew 3,730]

On 1/21/2020 at 12:16 PM, Ten Bears said:

Last year at the Ryman 420 show.

I still need to get my copy of this framed.  

[bluto 4,998]

Sux isbell is playing at shitty winstar, not making that mistake again

[4th&Five 42,008]

 

[Al_4_ISU 12,629]

Jesus Christ get my hopes up why don't ya?

[jimmyjazz 47,219]

Somebody needs to tell him guitar is dead.

[Bartles 769]

On 1/21/2020 at 6:03 PM, 4th&Five said:

Got to see him at Red Rocks in August. Pretty awesome. I’m a big fan as well. 

Isakov's father lives down the hall from me here in Philly. They're heading to LA today for the Grammys (best folk album nomination)

[Al_4_ISU 12,629]

So Charlie Parr is the truth. He took the time to bullshit with me and confirm that Over The Red Cedar was indeed about the river in my grandparents back yard.

Finished with an a cappella Ain’t No Grave. Chills.

[NOMAAA 1,700]

@oSuJeff97 you going to wolf parade this week? You should. 

[jinx 2,636]

Checking in to report that Mile 0 Fest in Key West was well worth the price of admission.  A lot of great venues, from beach, to pool, to boat, along with a street party kickoff and the amphitheater.

I saw Robert Earl Keen in the 278 seat Key West Theater and it was fantastic.  Saw Charley Crockett for the street party and at his 11:30 show at Irish Kevin's.  I had never listened to Shinyribs, but fell in love with them at the street party and saw them the next day at the beach show at Southernmost Resort.  Isbell only played the amphitheater, but it was a great show as well.  Lots of others along the way, new and old, that were awesome and at great venues.

Now to give my liver a few days off to recover....  After Devil Makes Three tonight in my hometown.

[Zwylde 828]

8 minutes ago, jinx said:

Checking in to report that Mile 0 Fest in Key West was well worth the price of admission.  A lot of great venues, from beach, to pool, to boat, along with a street party kickoff and the amphitheater.

I saw Robert Earl Keen in the 278 seat Key West Theater and it was fantastic.  Saw Charley Crockett for the street party and at his 11:30 show at Irish Kevin's.  I had never listened to Shinyribs, but fell in love with them at the street party and saw them the next day at the beach show at Southernmost Resort.  Isbell only played the amphitheater, but it was a great show as well.  Lots of others along the way, new and old, that were awesome and at great venues.

Now to give my liver a few days off to recover....  After Devil Makes Three tonight in my hometown.

If you don't mind me asking, about how much $ was the trip "all-in"?  Been dying to do it since the first year.

 

 

 

[jinx 2,636]

14 hours ago, Zwylde said:

If you don't mind me asking, about how much $ was the trip "all-in"?  Been dying to do it since the first year.

 

 

 

It was about 4k for me and the wife for 7 days.  We did it with a large group and got the Pirate level, and the lodging was through the festival. 

[Al_4_ISU 12,629]

16 hours ago, jinx said:

Checking in to report that Mile 0 Fest in Key West was well worth the price of admission.  A lot of great venues, from beach, to pool, to boat, along with a street party kickoff and the amphitheater.

I saw Robert Earl Keen in the 278 seat Key West Theater and it was fantastic.  Saw Charley Crockett for the street party and at his 11:30 show at Irish Kevin's.  I had never listened to Shinyribs, but fell in love with them at the street party and saw them the next day at the beach show at Southernmost Resort.  Isbell only played the amphitheater, but it was a great show as well.  Lots of others along the way, new and old, that were awesome and at great venues.

Now to give my liver a few days off to recover....  After Devil Makes Three tonight in my hometown.

I would love to hit Mile 0 some time.  Always a great line up and seems like an incredible vibe.

[hullabelew 3,730]

Flatland Cavalry and William Clark Green tonight. 

 

[Al_4_ISU 12,629]

I really loved Flatland's last album

[hullabelew 3,730]

I'm looking forward to the Panhandler's album.  I wasn't a huge fan of Green until this song.  It just knocked me down from the first time I heard it.  

 

[jinx 2,636]

4 hours ago, Al_4_ISU said:

I would love to hit Mile 0 some time.  Always a great line up and seems like an incredible vibe.

The vibe was awesome.  Laid back and easy to get to almost everything.  It also doesn't hurt that the highs are mid to high 70s and the lows are mid to high 60s in Key West in January.

[4th&Five 42,008]

 

[oSuJeff97 3,439]

On 2/3/2020 at 9:46 PM, NOMAAA said:

@oSuJeff97 you going to wolf parade this week? You should. 

Yeah i saw they were playing OKC.  I go over to OKC for shows sometimes, but it's kind of a PITA.  Plus last night would have been an even bigger PITA because of the snow, lol.

 

[Buzzrock 15,136]

[4th&Five 42,008]

 

[Buzzrock 15,136]

[4th&Five 42,008]

Look what just showed up on Apple Music. Album out 5/15. 
 

[Al_4_ISU 12,629]

8 hours ago, 4th&Five said:

Look what just showed up on Apple Music. Album out 5/15. 
 

I think at this point Jason could fart into a Casio tape recorder and it would be well received, but this song ain't doing much for me.  It's not bad, but it's not getting my excitement up either.  Kinda reminds me a little of Cumberland Gap, which I also didn't care much for.

[4th&Five 42,008]

Same. 

[Whitewater Horn 973]

4 minutes ago, Al_4_ISU said:

I think at this point Jason could fart into a Casio tape recorder and it would be well received, but this song ain't doing much for me.  It's not bad, but it's not getting my excitement up either.  Kinda reminds me a little of Cumberland Gap, which I also didn't care much for.

Agreed. I downloaded this on Amazon unlimited this morning and it’s okay, nothing too deep on the surface. I’m guessing the full album will be more interesting. Maybe I’m wrong, but Isbell doesn’t seem the type to coast and put out uninspired mediocrity on the likelihood of it being well received. 

[Al_4_ISU 12,629]

3 minutes ago, Whitewater Horn said:

Agreed. I downloaded this on Amazon unlimited this morning and it’s okay, nothing too deep on the surface. I’m guessing the full album will be more interesting. Maybe I’m wrong, but Isbell doesn’t seem the type to coast and put out uninspired mediocrity on the likelihood of it being well received. 

I think every album since Southeastern has sounded like 40% uninspired mediocrity, 30% decent stuff, 30% brilliance.

That's just to my tastes of course, and obviously it's been really well received, so what do I know?

[jimmyjazz 47,219]

I'll pass final judgment on better speakers than these horrible earbuds, but it seems kinda muddy to me.

[Al_4_ISU 12,629]

4 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

I'll pass final judgment on better speakers than these horrible earbuds, but it seems kinda muddy to me.

I have decent speakers in my office and thought the same.

[tigol 2,482]

I like it.  

[Al_4_ISU 12,629]

I'm guessing the majority of his audience will dig it.  I will fully admit to being stodgy and out of touch here.

[4th&Five 42,008]

August 7 — Austin, TX @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater#
August 8 — Austin TX @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater#
August 9 — Dallas, TX @ Bomb Factory#

Edited February 10, 2020 by 4th&Five

[Al_4_ISU 12,629]

Does that mean they're going to tape a new ACL?

[4th&Five 42,008]

No. Those are regular shows at the theater where they tape ACL. They did 3 nights there last time so a taping isn’t out of the question but would be announced later. 

[Kennythetiger 9,631]

Looks like he's playing Red Rocks again this year.  Am researching the show at Wrigley Field with the Highwomen and Chris Stapleton.  I wonder what kind of a concert venue Wrigley makes?

[Al_4_ISU 12,629]

17 minutes ago, Kennythetiger said:

Looks like he's playing Red Rocks again this year.  Am researching the show at Wrigley Field with the Highwomen and Chris Stapleton.  I wonder what kind of a concert venue Wrigley makes?

Probably a shitty one, but that would be one hell of a show.

[4th&Five 42,008]

Baseball parks aren’t great for concerts but I got to see PJ at Wrigley and Fenway and the scene and atmosphere is worth it. 

[jimmyjazz 47,219]

I'd go to Wrigley just to see if I could piss on their dugout.  Only time I went I was too far away.

[Kennythetiger 9,631]

I’ve been to several games. Never a concert.