jeb bows: fiddle
jen gilleran: drums
philip parker: cello
management contact: sarah@theletter-r.com
booking contact: susie@flemingartists.com
Influences
Leonard Cohen, Bruce Springsteen, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Kelly Joe Phelps, Will Oldham, Mark Kozelek, Elizabeth Cotton, Mississippi John Hurt, Leadbelly, Bob Dylan, guitars.
Sounds Like
THIS EMPTY NORTHERN HEMISPHERE (2009)
..That Sea, The Gambler
.. songs for October
.. rust colored stones
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"Born in South Africa and raised in Philadelphia, Gregory Alan Isakov makes quietly lush, deeply vibrant music more rooted in the starry night sky—like the one on the cover of his latest LP—than any terrestrial locale." -Paste Magazine
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"Gregory Alan Isakov...whose music is all tones of sepia and creeping warmth. He’s recommended for folks who appreciate warmly intelligent, rich songwriting like Jeffrey Foucault or Josh Ritter. Now living in Colorado, we are proud to call him an adopted native son. I love the sly sincerity in his voice, like he knows a secret that’s making him smile." -I Am Fuel/Friends
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"This Empty Northern Hemisphere—has quickly become one of my favorite singer-songwriter albums of the year. With lush, warm arrangements that create images of star-strewn skies and wave-rocked boats adrift at sea, the album spotlights Isakov's incredible artistic restraint and intuition." -About.com
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"Gregory Alan Isakov's new record, This Empty Northern Hemisphere, is the talk of the town this week, and for damn good reason. We've had it for a while now, and let's just say, three records in, he's delivered his finest work to date. And that's saying a lot, because his other releases were exemplary. Brandi Carlile guests on this one." -Westword
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"Colorado loves traditionalists, and it's Gregory Alan Isakov's unquestionable purity that's elevated him above the infinite army of singer-songwriters. Rather than another would-be Jeff Buckley or Will Oldham, Isakov uses 'That Sea, The Gambler' to lay bare an elegant simplicity that's caked in dust and an utter lack of pretension. Unadulterated, loosely woven folk music will always strike a twang in Denver's soul, and 'That Sea' is one of the best this area's seen in ages." -The A.V. Club
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"Gregory Alan Isakov proudly calls himself a folk artist, and while that's broadly accurate, it's also a tad limiting. Because while some music fans might not consider themselves fans of "folk," they still bow at the alters of Jeff Tweedy, Andrew Bird and Jolie Holland.
And now you can add Isakov to that list."- Denver Post
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"...his music coasts on the same subtle strength and gravity that Bruce Springsteen built 'Nebraska' on. Hints of everyone from Steve Earle to Gillian Welch also creep into Isakov's twangy, shaded folk, but it's his absolute ease-the man sounds like he's swimming through his own songs-that makes his 'That Sea, The Gambler' such a stunning disc." -Westword
Hey Gregory, thanks for coming back to New Orleans! The set was absolutely magical, and I am already in love with the new album, "This Empty Northern Hemisphere"! I look forward to your new EP in the spring, and to the next time you come back to NOLA! All the best!
Ciao,gregory Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, Band, and stupendous voice. compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, I feel great admiration for you, be really one whom is worth rather a lot! I hope to listen soon to you, in italy .. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day neal
bought the new album a few weeks ago.its been my favorite since album since.had you not handed me that cd in telluride i may have never known what i do now.thanks for the gift again.
hey Gregory, your show in Portland last night was awesome. I actually talked to you briefly afterwards and told you I'd share some of my music with you. If you have time and want to check out my page that would be awesome. you've definitely been one of my biggest influences in terms of songwriting. awesome stuff, man. keep it coming! :)
The second reason Gregory is the best....... So I went to the show tonight and it was sold out. I was really bummed out but then I saw him outside so I thought I'd give it a try.....Gregory! Your show is sold out and I've been dying to see you....do you have any guest list tickets left? So he immediatly goes to check. He gets me, my uncle and my friend in. That is the coolest thing ever. I just wanted a good deed to go noticed. Thank you for a wonderful night. You were amazing not to mention down to earth. I couldn't thank you enough! Everyone give him props.
Hi Gregory.. Thanks for taking the time to listen! You make absolutely fantastic music, I could listen to it for hours, Just love it!! My favorite song is definitely "3 a.m", Your voice is amazing, WOW!! I hope you..re having a great week!! Have fun, Josh
