Award Winning Jason Isbell Plays the DPAC

Jason Isbell took over the 2014 Americana Music Awards in September, winning the coveted titles of Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year.  The Triangle is fortunate to have this Americana crooner visit once again on Thursday, November 6, this time at Durham's DPAC. 

The Album of the Year, Southeastern, was released in 2013 and has been highly acclaimed.  Upon receiving the greatly deserved recent awards, All Eyes Media released the following statement:

"Southeastern (Southeastern Records/Thirty Tigers) is an artistic triumph on the highest level. Isbell courageously opened himself up and created his most personal work to date. Through his songs, Isbell articulates his deepest fears, failures, regrets and personal growth with poetic beauty and grace. "Do the things that scare you.  That's the good stuff,"  Isbell stated during his Song of the Year acceptance speech. Southeastern has resonated with so many as it has gone on to sell over 125,000 copies to date. The album has received an overwhelming about of support from the press."

Isbell has been touring since the release of Southeastern to constantly growing crowds.  The DPAC show will begin at 8 with the support of Sturgill Simpson.  For a schedule of events and ticket information, visit their website.  Watch Isbell perform the Americana Song of the Year, "Cover Me Up" on Austin City Limits and see all upcoming tour dates below:

  

Remaining 2014 Tour Dates

November 6 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center

November 7 - Savannah, GA - Johnny Mercer Theater

November 8 - North Charleston, SC - North Charleston Performing Arts

November 12 - Atlanta, GA - Fox Theatre

December 31 - Louisville, KY - Louisville Palace Theatre

 

New 2015 Tour Dates

February 2 - Charlottesville, VA - Paramount Theatre
February 4 - Washington, DC - Lincoln Theatre
February 5 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre
February 6 - West Long Branch, NJ - Pollak Theatre at Monmouth Univ.
February 7 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre
February 9 - Munhall, PA - Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
February 10 - Columbus, OH - The Southern Theatre
February 12 - Chicago, IL - Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center
February 13 - Kalamazoo, MI - Kalamazoo State Theatre
February 14 - St. Louis, MO - Peabody Opera House
February 15 - Des Moines, IA - Hoyt Sherman Theatre
February 17 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater

 

NEEDTOBREATHE to Perform at DPAC

Growing up in a small town in South Carolina, the members of NEEDTOBREATHE experienced a simple childhood of playing baseball, taking piano lessons, and gathering around a bonfire regularly.  In 2011, it was a different type of fire that these gentlemen needed to extinguish.  After completing a tour filled with animosity and conflict, Bo Rhinehart, Bear Rhinehart, and Seth Bolt didn't think they could continue making music as a harmonious three-piece.  The three met to discuss the uncertain future of this successful Christian alternative rock band. Would their fourth studio album The Reckoning be their last?

Fortunately for fans of NEEDTOBREATHE, the band took time to do just that: breathe.  After taking some time apart to reflect and evaluate the situation, the group was able to reconnect and once again become a music-making team.  According to bass player Bolt, this time of conflict allowed them to "come back together and appreciate each other, removing the pressures that come with creating and performing music."  Bolt states that this tension created a new album, Rivers in the Wasteland, that is more "personal and raw, with mistakes purposely left behind."  It explores emotional themes that are difficult to discuss, but easy for any audience to connect with. 

NEEDTOBREATHE is excited to share this latest album, along with all of the fan favorites, at the DPAC on Sunday, August 24.  Bolt states that fans can expect, "a lot of energy and a good time" due to frontman, Bear Rhinehart's ability to be a "great showman who lives to dance and perform." 

Despite difficulties in the past, NEEDTOBREATHE has a refreshed sense of drive and motivation.  After completing their tour in the States, they'll continue to Europe.  According to Bolt, they're "putting things into motion" for the future and don't plan on stopping any time soon. 

Check out more details about NEEDTOBREATHE on their website.  Tickets are still available for the Sunday show with support from The Oh Hellos.