Israel Nash Gripka

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Israel Nash Gripka is an American acoustic / folk-rock singer-songwriter currently based in New York.

From the Ozark Mountains of the Missouri countryside to the concrete jungles of New York City, Israel Nash Gripka presents a musical tradition that reveals both the American fabric and all that rests beneath those weathered and faded blankets of stars and stripes.

In an almost conflicted manner, Gripka uses his upbringing as the son of a southern Baptist minister to contrasts the realities of his life. From drinking to praying, from churches to county jails, and from sorrow to revival, his songs are stories and reflections that serve to kick like classic Rock N’ Roll all while pining with the heart of Americana roots, complete with undertones of soul trampled country, and gospel choirs.

His debut release, New York Town (2009) helped to garner fans in both the U.S. and throughout Europe. With world wide accolades, multiple tours in both regions of the world and growing recognition as a songwriter’s songwriter, Gripka set out to write new songs, with new sounds, new ideas, and new people.

In an attempt to escape those fore mentioned jungles of New York City, Israel sought the taciturn fields of the once familiar countryside. In the heart of an old and dusty hay barn, nestled deep in the Catskill Mountains, Gripka, along with co-producer/drummer Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth) and a group of friends, created his anticipated follow up, Barn Doors and Concrete Floors (2011).
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  • papatage

    absolutely brilliant stuff. i'd espect them to have way more listeners..

    5 Sep 2012 Reply

  • guuskuil

    wonderfull band, have seen them in holland

    25 Jun 2012 Reply

  • Niidler

    Saw him in Avesta, Sweden, he and his band blew the place away. Amazing performance.

    12 Nov 2011 Reply

  • Longview1

    Great music =)

    23 Oct 2011 Reply

  • Snagg

    Great show in Umeå tonight. Absolutely loved it!

    21 Sep 2011 Reply

  • dala56

    This is awesome! I can't believe the listening numbers? This guy outta have att least a couple of hundred thousand songs played by now.

    29 Aug 2011 Reply

  • Rikjanse

    Favourite album of this moment. It's great.

    24 Aug 2011 Reply

  • mixfused

    brilliant album!

    12 May 2011 Reply

  • riazor

    Great album indeed.

    19 Apr 2011 Reply

  • woordenaar

    The new album is just wonderful!

    8 Apr 2011 Reply

  • strajnic

    Great songs, very well played, but with that name - it'll be hard for him to become star!

    8 Oct 2010 Reply

  • changeable

    I'm very please to see my own band as his similar Artist.

    1 May 2010 Reply

  • LeavinHere

    First listen... liking what I hear...

    26 Feb 2010 Reply

  • changeable

    how on earth can this artist have 109 listeners on last.fm worldwhide, while sounding like Ryan Adams, but better.

    17 Jan 2010 Reply

  • changeable

    first couple of songs i hear sound really interesting

    25 Dec 2009 Reply

  • ziobolli73

    Wow! Great voice & wonderful songs! I love him!!!!

    15 Jul 2009 Reply

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