Paste 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
Found in: Music, NewsJason Isbell and the 400 Unit announce tour, ticket pre-sale
Right on the heels of news of their first, self-titled LP, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit have announced a string of live dates for early 2009. Presented by Paste, the tour will find the band winding east from Birmingham, Ala., all the way up north to Buffalo, N.Y., then trailing back down south with a SXSW showcase. Along the way, Benji Hughes, Deer Tick and Sons of Roswell will provide opening support for the former Drive-By Trucker and his new crew. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJason Isbell and the 400 Unit to release new album
Former Drive-By Truckers guitarist Jason Isbell is set for the February 2009 release of an album with his new band, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. The self-titled full-length will drop via the Nashville-based label Lightning Rod Records.... read more
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