Jason Isbell to Perform at Opening Night of Democratic National Convention
variety.comChris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic On a night when President Joe Biden will be addressing the Democratic National Convention, another guest will be speaking up — or singing out — for the working Joe.
Jason Isbell will be performing on the first night of the convention in Chicago, singing his working man’s anthem “Something More Than Free.” Although the DNC’s musical guests have so far not been announced in advance, Isbell’s impending appearance became clear to the world Sunday night via CNN.
The network was conducting live broadcasts from its booth at the United Center in Chicago, where a soundcheck of the song was clearly audible in the background, with the rock singer-songwriter’s face visible on screens.
Variety has independently confirmed Isbell’s performance will take place Monday night. Rarely shy about speaking out on matters he considers important, the Alabama-bred performer has been less active about topical events on social media than usual lately, as he has been out on tour with his band the 400 Unit.
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