Shonna Tucker Leaves Drive-By Truckers
The Drive-By Truckers announced today that long-time bassist Shonna Tucker would be leaving the band. In a statement, DBT frontman Patterson Hood said that the band would continue without Tucker. This comes after the 2007 departure of guitarist Jason Isbell, who was formerly married to Tucker. read more
Found in: Music, NewsPaste and Rdio Announce New York Showcase, ‘Afternoon Delight’
Paste and "Rdio":http://www.rdio.com/ have teamed up for three showcases at the Living Room in New York, which take place during the CMJ Music Marathon from Oct. 19 - 21. The free shows feature acts including Army Navy, Lord Huron, Jason Isbell and We Are Augustines. read more
Found in: Concerts, News50 Musicians Worth Following on Twitter
We’ve published lists of who to follow on Twitter, but like medium itself, these lists constantly need an update (especially now that @KanyeWest has slowed down). Here are 50 of our favorite bands and solo artists on Twitter. Let us know who else is worth a follow in the comments section below.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThis Week's New Album Releases (4/12/11)
Each week we highlight notable albums we care about. Today’s dozen releases include great offerings from TV On the Radio and Alison Krauss and a disappointing effort from Vivian Girls.... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesCatching Up With... Jason Isbell
We caught up with the former Drive-By Trucker to discuss his new record as part of the band Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Here We Rest, the songwriting process, and how Muscle Shoals has become a hotbed of creative talent. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesJason Isbell Shares North American Tour Dates, New Single
Soon after releasing their forthcoming record Here We Rest, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit will embark on a hearty two-month tour throughout the U.S. and Canada. The tour will kick off in Murrells Inlet, S.C. on May 12 and will wrap up in San Diego, Calif. on June 20. Here We Rest arrives in stores on April 12 courtesy of Lightning Rod Records. Check out dates as well as an embed to download their single “Codeine” below.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJason Isbell, Hayes Carll and Felice Brothers Take Shovels and Rope on the Road
As Shovels and Rope prepare the follow-up to 2008 self-titled effort, the folk duo of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent will soon head out on a three-plus month tour throughout the U.S. and Canada. The South Carolina group plays a combination of songs written as Shovels and Ropes as well as their own solo work on tour. Both artists released solo records recently—Trent with The Winner and Hearst with Lions & Lambs. Check out where Shovels and Ropes will be bringing their constantly-evolving live act below.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPaste Tour Photos Ft. Jason Isbell, Langhorne Slim, More - Boston
Photos by Gerry Hardy... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsPaste Tour Kicks Off With Jason Isbell, Langhorne Slim, Jesse Sykes and Mimicking Birds
Last night, the first ever Paste Tour kicked off at Mohawk in Austin, Texas. The crowd was treated to performances by Southern rocker and former Drive-By Trucker Jason Isbell, folky soulman Langhorne Slim, psychedelic alt-country kids Jesse Sykes and Phil Wandscher, and West Coast softies Mimicking Birds.... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesFirst Ever Paste Tour Ready to Knock Yer Socks Off
Here at Paste HQ, we’re super stoked to announce our very first Paste Tour showcasing the musical brilliance of four distinct acts. Yep, it’s true that we put our print magazine on hiatus, but in case you wondered, the tour is ON like Donkey Kong. Joining us on the inaugural trek is Southern rocker and former Drive-By Trucker Jason Isbell, folky soulman Langhorne Slim, psychedelic alt-country kids Jesse Sykes and Phil Wandscher, and West Coast softies Mimicking Birds. Not only did we wrangle a killer lineup, but these shows go down in some pretty sweet venues as well. Buy your... read more
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