Friday, October 30, 2015

Jason Isbell at the Ryman

Not being a great writer or a critic, I find it difficult to express my feelings about Jason Isbell's Sunday night show at the Ryman.  My first trip to this historic auditorium was memorable in a way that I could never have imagined.  I have been obsessed with Southeastern for almost a year and was a little scared to move on to Something More Than Free. I was worried that I would not love it as much as Southeastern.  Now I can say the worry was unnecessary.  

Isbell opened Sunday night's show with "If It Takes a Lifetime" and played straight through his new album.  He said we would probably be the only people to hear it that way. After a break, he came back and played songs from Southeastern including "Stockholm", "Flying Over Water" and "Cover Me Up" when the chemistry on stage between Isbell and his wife Amanda Shires was palpable.  He wrote "Cover Me Up" for her, and it is beautiful!

My whole family loves Jason Isbell, and my kids know the words to many of his songs.  Hearing him at the Ryman where the acoustics are among the best in the world was a treat like no other.  I hope he makes this October show an annual gig!  Emily and I will be there!





During Cover Me Up (that is his wife, Amanda Shires, on the fiddle)


I am just as obsessed with Jason Isbell (evidence HERE and HERE) as Traci is, plus I love a chance to go to a show at the Ryman.  I was a little worried that after seeing him there last year (which was INCREDIBLE) this show would be a disappointment.  Tragedy averted!
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15 comments:

  1. BLovedBostonOctober 30, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Looks like he put on a great show! SO happy you guys had a great time! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  2. Laura DarlingOctober 30, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    This sounds like so much fun! I love a good concert!

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    1. Traci Taylor HartOctober 30, 2015 at 9:40 AM

      Me too! Have you been to the Ryman? The sounds is amazing! Thanks for stopping by :)
      Traci

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  3. Brittany@TheLadyLawyerOctober 30, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    So jealous! I've been an Isbell fan since Drive by Truckers!

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    1. Traci Taylor HartOctober 30, 2015 at 9:41 AM

      Girl, this was AMAZING. He is such a talented songwriter and musician! Traci

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  4. Ashley LillisOctober 30, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    So much fun! We visited Nashville for the first time in September, and we loved our tour of the Ryman! I can't imagine seeing a show that amazing at one of the best venues in the world!

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    1. Traci Taylor HartOctober 30, 2015 at 2:44 PM

      We did the tour as well! It was great. I loved the video. You have to go back for a show! Have a great weekend! Traci

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  5. Claire JustineOctober 31, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    I bet it was a great night, lovely pictures :)

    Thanks for sharing at the weekend blog hop

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  6. Traci Taylor HartNovember 1, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Will do! Thank you! Is there a way for me to read your blog in English? Traci

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  7. lindagreenNovember 2, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    Congratulations. Amazing post. You are so lucky

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  8. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    Great pictures! It looks like it was a fantastic event!

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    1. Traci Taylor HartNovember 2, 2015 at 9:09 AM

      Thank you...It was amazing. I just cannot get over the sound in the Ryman! Traci

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