# 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.
- Title: Drive-By Truckers & Jason Isbell Reunite After 19 Years
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Stereogum — https://stereogum.com/2513585/drive-by-truckers-jason-isbell-reunite-for-first-show-together-in-almost-20-years/news
- Published: 2026-10-05T14:40:20+00:00
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- Topics: drive-by-truckers, jason-isbell, shoalsfest, patterson-hood, neil-young, decoration-day, music, culture
## 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
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
Isbell and Drive-By Truckers will continue their collaboration after this reunion, with more performances planned.
## Key takeaway

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