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Gregory Alan Isakov has been described by Boulder Weekly, “Strong, subtle, a lyrical genious” and has been compared to his influences, Bruce Springsteen, Kelly Joe Phelps, Iron & Wine and Gillian Welch. Gregory’s humble presence and his overwhelming voice and guitar style has been treasured by an ever-growing and captivated fan base.
Originally Born In Johannesburg, South Africa, Gregory Alan Isakov immigrated to the States with his family and grew up in the Philadelphia area. He started touring at the age of 16 with his first band. In 1999 he sought out his solo acoustic roots and moved to Colorado where he now resides.
He has been taking on the folk music scene with his 2003 release “Rust Colored Stones” LP. and his 2005 release “Songs For October”. Gregory Alan Isakov’s song-craft lends to the deepest lyrical masterpieces, and his live performance has been known to quiet and shake the biggest rooms.
This year, Gregory has shared the stage with numerous touring artists such as Rodrigo y Gabriela, Alexi Murdoch, and Fiona Apple. Gregory has performed throughout the United States; and has played numerous music festivals such as Falcon Ridge Folk Fest, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest and Southpark Music Festival. Gregory has toured solo and with his band “The Freight”, and is currently recording a new album in Colorado, scheduled for release in early 2007. “Rust Colored Stones” and “Songs for October” are available at www.cdbaby.com.
In 2007, Gregory was names “Best Male Singer-Songwriter” by Westword Magazine.
Originally Born In Johannesburg, South Africa, Gregory Alan Isakov immigrated to the States with his family and grew up in the Philadelphia area. He started touring at the age of 16 with his first band. In 1999 he sought out his solo acoustic roots and moved to Colorado where he now resides.
He has been taking on the folk music scene with his 2003 release “Rust Colored Stones” LP. and his 2005 release “Songs For October”. Gregory Alan Isakov’s song-craft lends to the deepest lyrical masterpieces, and his live performance has been known to quiet and shake the biggest rooms.
This year, Gregory has shared the stage with numerous touring artists such as Rodrigo y Gabriela, Alexi Murdoch, and Fiona Apple. Gregory has performed throughout the United States; and has played numerous music festivals such as Falcon Ridge Folk Fest, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest and Southpark Music Festival. Gregory has toured solo and with his band “The Freight”, and is currently recording a new album in Colorado, scheduled for release in early 2007. “Rust Colored Stones” and “Songs for October” are available at www.cdbaby.com.
In 2007, Gregory was names “Best Male Singer-Songwriter” by Westword Magazine.
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Evelyn
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Light Year
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One of Us Cannot Be Wrong
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Idaho
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If I Go, I'm Goin
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This Empty Northern Hemisphere
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Words
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Fire Escape
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Master & A Hound
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all there is
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swanghost wrote:
this is something my papa would love. & my papa doesn't like much
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changeable wrote:
This is great music. It took a while to get into it, but i'm loving it more and more.
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stretts wrote:
bought the vinyl!!
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dancingabout wrote:
His new disc is going on my Best of 2009 list. Beautiful stuff.
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strajnic wrote:
Something here reminds me of Astral Weeks! So Introspective!
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Angeleyes_619 wrote:
Ida ho is a great song!
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ThaSven89 wrote:
New album is excellent.
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jterry27 wrote:
Just saw him at Twist & Shout....wonderful! Also, saw him at Mishawaka open for Indigo Girls. Did anyone see him at Film on the Rocks (Office Space)? How long did he play? Really looking forward to seeing him on the main stage at Monolith....
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PopplagiWest wrote:
Just brilliant. So good.
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tina2224 wrote:
:) I'm so happy to know how many people love Gregory. he should be heard.
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haitt wrote:
Last year was William Fitzsimmons. This year is him.
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carpenter78 wrote:
very, very good!
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MyHeartsBeat wrote:
oh wow... sooo great... this IS a happy friday :)
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lowlander wrote:
My Hero :)
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OBannon wrote:
i think i have a new favourite artist!
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Drewmanschu wrote:
He is an excellent musician live! Saw him open for Calexico a few months ago and have been a fan ever since and will forever be.
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moooze wrote:
awesome playing & voice
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Bayou16 wrote:
I've just found out this artist by a recommandation of Brandi Carlile
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GoodCatGoneBad wrote:
Brilliant
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joshwhiteya wrote:
Keep doesin' what'cher doesin'.
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