Pitchfork

It's been a mighty strange 2007 for country rocker Jason Isbell, following his April exit from Drive-By Truckers and the release of his solo debut Sirens of the Ditch in July.

And after a year of big moves and bigger shakeups, Isbell's probably looking for a little consistency as he heads into 2008. What better way to do that than with a truly massive U.S. tour? After all, nothing lends a quality of stability to a feller like driving around in a van for three months straight.

Take special note of Isbell's January 12 date, as he'll perform at the opening night of the New York Guitar Festival's "Royal Albert Hall" event honoring Bob Dylan.

Isbell:

12-14 Asheville, NC - Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam Pre-Jam
12-15 Asheville, NC - Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam
12-21 Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
12-22 Houston, TX - Walter's on Washington
12-27 Huntsville, AL - Crossroads
12-28 Birmingham, AL - Workplay
12-29 Chattanooga, TN - Rhythm and Brews
12-30 Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theatre
12-31 Charleston, SC - Music Fam
01-12 New York, NY - WFC Winter Garden (New York Guitar Festival)
01-16 Memphis, TN - The Hi-Tone
01-17 Little Rock, AR - Sticky Fingerz
01-18 Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
01-19 Austin, TX - Antone's
01-22 Tucson, AZ - Club Congress
01-23 San Diego, CA - Casbah
01-24 Long Beach, CA - Vault
01-25 Los Angeles, CA - Spaceland
01-26 San Francisco, CA - Slim's
01-28 Sacramento, CA - Harlow's
01-30 Portland, OR - Mission Theater
01-31 Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern
02-01 Boise, ID - Neurolux
02-02 Park City, UT - Suede
02-04 Boulder, CO - The Fox Theatre
02-06 Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater
02-07 Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon
02-08 Chicago, IL - Double Door
02-09 Indianapolis, IN - Music Mill
02-14 Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
02-15 Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
02-16 Buffalo, NY - Tralf Music Hall
02-17 Philadelphia, PA - World Café Live
02-20 Boston, MA - Paradise
02-21 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
02-22 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
02-23 Charlottesville, VA - Satellie Ballroom
02-24 Wilmington, NC - Soapbox
02-26 Columbia, SC - Headliner's
02-27 Athens, GA - Georgia Theatre
02-28 Knoxville, TN - Bluecat's
02-29 Louisville, KY - Headliner's
03-01 Nashville, TN - Cannery Ballroom