Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit are heading to Australia for two shows only
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13.07.2022

Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit are heading to Australia for two shows only

Singer, guitarist and one of the world’s most celebrated songwriters; Jason Isbell is coming to Australia with his band The 400 Unit in 2023.

Masterfully articulating the nature of human emotion and expression through song, Jason Isbell is a highly accomplished and sought after musician. A poet in his own right, he’s taken home the Grammy Awards for best American Album and Best American Roots Song with his albums Something More Than Free (2015) and The Nashville Sound (2017).

With his band, the 400 Unit, he’s taking to Australia for two special headline shows next April 2023.

The key takeaways

  • Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit are coming to Australia for two shows only
  • One of the world’s most celebrated songwriters, he’s won the Grammy Awards for best American Album and Best American Roots song
  • He’ll be performing at the Palais Theatre on April 6, 2023

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After performing at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on April 5, they’ll be appearing at St Kilda’s own Palais Theatre on April 6 – their only Melbourne appearance. The tour has been recently announced by Bluesfest Touring, with Jason Isbell having performed himself at the 2019 rendition of Bluesfest.

The winner for four Grammy Awards, his song ‘Maybe It’s Time’ being featured in the 2019 reboot of A Star is Born. The singer-songwriter and guitarist’s breakthrough release of his 2013 album, Southeastern, rocketed Jason Isbell into success. Collaborating with 400 Unit, their latest album, Georgia Blue features a collection of critically-acclaimed covers in a celebration of the place that Georgia had in the 2020 elections. Consisting of new versions of thirteen songs with ties to the state, the proceeds from the albums are going to Black Votes Matter, Fair Fight and Georgia STAND-UP.

Performing with heartfelt passion and vigour, he’s known for his incredible performances. This is set to be a stellar show that you don’t want to miss out on.

Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit – 2023 tour dates

Wednesday, 5-Apr-2023 – Enmore Theatre Sydney
Thursday, 6-Apr-2023 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 14 at 12pm via the website