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Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell has said that while growing up in Northern Alabama, his “daycare” consisted of going to his grandparents’ house and learning to play various instruments. That experience helped shaped Isbell’s remarkable musical career.

Isbell would eventually find success with Southern rockers Drive-By Truckers and has held his own after leaving the band ten years ago to pursue a solo career.

Isbell and his backing band, the 400 Unit, will perform on July 25 at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday.

This article appears in Feb 21-27, 2018.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.