Drive-By Truckers & Jason Isbell Reunite After 19 Years

Jason Isbell and Drive-By Truckers perform their first full show together in nearly two decades.

Oct 5, 2026

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Drive-By Truckers & Jason Isbell Reunite After 19 Years

Jason Isbell and Drive-By Truckers perform their first full show together in nearly two decades.

In brief

Jason Isbell and Drive-By Truckers perform their first full show together in nearly two decades. Jason Isbell reunited with Drive-By Truckers for a full performance of their 2003 album Decoration Day after 19 years apart. Originally reported by Stereogum.

Jason Isbell rejoin Drive-By Truckers

Jason Isbell joined Drive-By Truckers in 2001 at age 22 and left in 2007 after creating some of their best songs on the 2003 album Decoration Day.

First full show together in 19 years

Isbell and Drive-By Truckers performed their entire 2003 album Decoration Day for the first time since 2007, marking their reunion after 19 years.

ShoalsFest headlining

ShoalsFest headlining

Jason Isbell and his 400 Unit headlined both days of ShoalsFest at McFarland Park in Florence, Alabama, with other acts including Jeff Tweedy and SG Goodman.

Neil Young cover performance

Isbell's 400 Unit and Drive-By Truckers performed Neil Young's 'Rockin' In The Free World' together for the first time live, with Patterson Hood joining.

Full Decoration Day performance

Isbell and Drive-By Truckers played the entire Decoration Day album, including his song 'Outfit' about his father's advice.

What happens next

What happens next

Isbell and Drive-By Truckers will continue their collaboration after this reunion, with more performances planned.

The one thing

Jason Isbell reunited with Drive-By Truckers for a full performance of their 2003 album Decoration Day after 19 years apart.

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