AFTER THE CANCELLATION of the 2020 Savannah Music Festival due to COVID-19, festival goers and fans were left wondering what would come of the annual multi-week event. The festival has […]
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Jason Isbell leads Savannah Music Festival 2020 lineup
Another notable headliner for 2020 is the legendary Bruce Hornsby, one of the most lauded pianists and singers in recent history
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SMF: Jason Isbell’s rock ‘n’ roll with a conscience
Whereas his most recent records have been credited to Isbell alone, this latest effort has his longtime crew the 400 Unit front and center
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Avett Bros., Jason Isbell, ballet and Pakistani rock ‘n’ roll highlight Savannah Music Festival 2017 lineup
On Thursday night, Savannah Music Festival proudly announced a stunner of a lineup for their 2017 event. Pouring over their programs, regular attendees discovered old favorites and new gems in […]
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The Devil in the Details
What began as couch-surfing and floor-crashing between gigs around the nation has grown into a true on-the-road lifestyle
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SMF review: Jason Isbell
Isbell’s songs show the careful consideration of a man for whom words carry a lot of weight. He’s like Steve Earle without the big chip on his shoulder.
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SMF: Jason Isbell
“When the sun went down when I was drinking, I always felt like I should be out somewhere having a few drinks.”
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Second Avetts show, Isbell added to SMF
The Avetts sold out so fast that the Music Fest booked them for another night
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Jason Isbell, Beth McKee
JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT At 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12. With Repeating Family Patterns (at 8 p.m.) Loco’s Grill & Pub, 301 W. Broughton St. $15 Former Drive–By […]
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Mark your calendar: ‘Rabbit Hole’ added to film festival lineup
On Oct. 31, the Savannah Film Festival will screen Rabbit Hole, the new film from director John Cameron Mitchell, creator of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Actor Miles Teller will […]
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Truckin’ with Jason Isbell
After five years as a member of Drive–By Truckers, Jason Isbell jumped from the cab in 2007. The Athens–based band had become one of the best–kept secrets in southern rock […]
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Spotlighted gigs and recommended shows
Laura Reed & Deep Pocket *** In musicians’ parlance, playing “deep in the pocket” intimates that a rhythm player such as a bassist or percussionist is so intensely into the […]