'The Independent Music Show Magazine' August 2023 | Page 18

Michael Jason Isbell born February 1, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter. He is known for his solo career, his work with the band The 400 Unit, and as a member of Drive-By Truckers for six years, from 2001 to 2007. Isbell has won four Grammy Awards.

Outside of music, Isbell has appeared in roles in the television series Squidbillies and Billions, as well as the films Deadwood: The Movie and the upcoming Killers of the Flower Moon.

His most recent album with his band The 400 Unit, Weathervanes, was released in June 2023.

Isbell's band, The 400 Unit, is primarily made up of musicians from the Muscle Shoals, Alabama, area.[17] The lineup is:

Sadler Vaden, guitar, backup vocals – also of Drivin' N Cryin'

Jimbo Hart, bass, backup vocals

Derry DeBorja, keyboard, accordion, backup vocals – formerly of Son Volt

Chad Gamble, drums, backup vocals – brother of Al Gamble

Amanda Shires, fiddle, backup vocals

Will Johnson, guitar, backing vocals, drums/percussion, gong

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