mvy Live: Jason Isbell

More from Newport Folk 2013 on Thursday at 9pm ET, as we bring you Jason Isbell.  Check out this fan footage of Isbell doing the Stones song "Can't You Hear Me Knocking."


Hear the song on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Jason Isbell

"Southeastern" is Jason Isbell's strongest album to date.  We just added the 2nd single, "Flying Over Water" into rotation.  And we're playing the record as mvyradio's Album Of The Week.


Hear the song on Youtube.

Newport Folk 2013: Jason Isbell

Jason Isbell has been part of a beloved rock band (Drive By Truckers), is married to a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter (Amanda Shires), was the winner of last year's Americana Music Award for Song Of The Year ("Alabama Pines"), appeared on other great albums (Kim Richey's "Thorn In The Heart") and has recently gotten sober.

The foundation of his past is what seems to have uplifted his new record "Southeastern," which is receiving great acclaim.  Look for the thoughtful singer-songwriter to turn more heads in Newport

Jason Isbell comes to Newport Folk 2013, and mvyradio will be there again, participating in NPR Music's coverage. Hear performances live from the stage on mvyradio, July 26th through 28th. And watch this space for more NFF artist previews.

Hear Jason Isbell and the other artists scheduled to appear at this year's festival, on our Newport Folk Channel, which you can stream for free!



Hear "Alabama Pines" on Youtube.


Hear the interview on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Jason Isbell

"Put him on paper, or behind a guitar, and he can fly.”

That quote is from Justin Townes Earle, in a really excellent New York Times article on Jason Isbell.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page. Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

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