Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires - Live at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville - 5/15/20

Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires perform live at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville to celebrate the release of 'Reunions.'

[numbercabdriveriniowacity]

I made a night of it when it was first shown live on release day. But in the hour before dawn of my father’s final morning, I put this on his big screen tv and held his hand through the show. Songs take on different meanings in different situations. I’ll never be able to thank these two enough for the comfort these songs gave me, like a couple friends helping me through a sucky inevitability.

[seansmith]

1:50 - What've I Done to Help
8:52 - Dreamsicle
15:16 - Only Children
24:17 - Overseas
31:30 - Running With Our Eyes Closed (1st try)
32:30 - Running With Our Eyes Closed
36:37 - River
40:47 - Be Afraid
46:10 - St. Peter's Autograph (1st Try)
47:03 - St. Peter's Autograph
54:10 - It Gets Easier
1:00:50 - Letting You Go
1:05:56 - Mutineer (Warren Zevon cover)
1:11:32 - Cover Me Up

[greeenpro]

So....a great, very close buddy of mine introduced me to Jason Isbell in 2017. Anthony played guitar and wanted to be a musician in Nashville. I’m not naturally inclined to lean into country music, but I was raised in PA mostly by my single mother. She was born and raised in GA. When I listened in 2017 with an open mind, I was blown away by Isbell’s lyrics and songwriting. I’m so grateful that Anthony recommended listening to Isbell as well as Sturgill Simpson. Unfortunately Anthony had an affinity for substances and I tried to help him out of that awful place that he just couldn’t seem to make it out of. I had been to that place before I met him and made it out only by the grace of God. He managed to string together 60 days of sobriety and the true Anthony was just barely starting to shine through. He was off to a good start. Then I found out through a friend that he had suddenly passed away alone in his house on 12/23/18. I knew instantly why he died. I was absolutely crushed that this man almost made it out and never got his chance at a better life life and playing out his dream. So, when I hear Isbell, I think of Anthony. It’s still so hard to accept but I’m so grateful that he introduced me to this incredible music. I’m sure he would have watched this performance and loved it. Rest In Peace my good buddy Anthony. Thanks again and I love you man💙🙏

[denisesalles]

I love how her violin responds/answers his questions. So beautiful and bittersweet. "Sometimes it's nothin' but the way you've been raised."

[MichaelSmith-xkdg]

Best songwriter of a generation. This Nashville resident sends you much respect. You have gotten me through many hard times. 👍🏼👌🏻

[kevinlougachi]

Listening to this entire record acoustic with just Jason and Amanda is mind blowing. While no one will read this comment, I would love to see a tour where this entire album was played acoustic.

[susiewheeler]

I heard this live and I'm back again, I think it's even better than the first time.

[TennesseeYaya]

Best show ever. Nothing but pure Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires. Saw this live and this is my 3rd time after. Love both these souls filled people. Thank you Jason Isbell.

[samstricklandmusic]

Quite possibly the only thing that could be better than Jason's songs are listening to Jason tell stories. Amazing songwriter and just as great of a storyteller.

[dustinhinze]

Started this on my lunch break...looks like I will be coming back seventeen minutes late.

[darrellcooling]

Jason lays it all out with every performance but this one is extraordinary. This is as pure as it gets. Amanda's playing/vocals are the perfect accompaniment for this show.

[toddstein]

I discovered the Highwomen and Jason during this pandemic, and boy am I glad I did

[TennesseeYaya]

I am speechless trying to explain the greatness of Jason Isbell. I watched this live but am watching again. Amanda is killing it!!!. I’ve never heard her play so beautifully.

[SkllHunter]

I've listened to this show many, many times, but damned if it doesn't sound better every time I hear it . Jason and Amanda sound awesome together .

[CalS]

It's amazing. Across all types of artistic output, the more specific you get to your situation, the wider the net becomes.

[mattbennett]

The more I listen the more I appreciate this album. Letting You Go is my early favorite. "Being your daddy comes natural. Roses just know how to grow" Absolutely beautiful sentiment. Thank you for putting into words what I feel as the father of 4 girls and 2 boys.

[bradplumb]

Only Children is a genuinely beautiful song and hearing you two play it together is just sublime.

[ryan_]

Watched this during pandemic. It was my introduction to his music.

[againsttheodds]

Thank you Jason and Amanda. I have spent countless hours listening to your music over the years. So proud of how far you have come as a person and musician

[TessDutton]

I love how Jason says “I can put a record out, and let the songs breathe and do their work.”
That is profoundly calming, full of contentment and peace.
Thank you so much Jason and Amanda ❤