Isobelle Gunn is the internationally-acclaimed acoustic vocal trio comprised of Leanna Zeyl, her brother, Jeremy Zeyl and his wife, Lara Schat-Zeyl. The musical collaboration of this sister-brother/husband-wife initiative relies on blended voices and lyrics which evoke comparisons to group such as Sufjan Stevens, Sarah Harmer, Emmylou Harris, the New Pornographers and Iron and Wine.
Isobelle Gunn began singing together in the spring of 2006 and released their debut, self-titled EP in April 2007, quickly achieving critical acclaim with the song “Emily,” which received an Honourable Mention in the ISC International Songwriting Competition (2007), in addition to other awards. In October 2007, a Creation of New Work grant from the Ontario Arts Council was awarded to Jeremy on behalf of Isobelle Gunn to write a 12 song album, which resulted in Isobelle Gunn’s much anticipated new album, “Flesh on Steel.”
The band takes their name from a historic Scottish-Canadian woman who immigrated to Canada at the turn of the 18th century and disguised herself as a man in order to work in a man’s world. Singing from different voices and perspectives, the band members present themselves as diverse narrators in their songs. The sound of the name Isobelle Gunn contrasts the beautiful and the poetic with that of harshness and pain. This juxtaposition reflects the group’s vision; they believe music can transform as well as entertain, and seek to explore truth in the world--the beautiful and the ugly and all that lies in between--through the lenses of hope and redemption. Come on out and experience their “sweet tight harmony” and “meaningful lyrics” as they take you on an emotional and spiritual journey through their live show.
Always great to chat and listen to what you are coming up with. I really enjoyed "Jericho and Rome." Congratulations on the Coffee Beings CD. You should consider playing a show at the coffeehouse at Calvin.
I am sure God will continue to bless all you in this. Good luck with the wedding plans.
Brad
Hey there Isobelle Gunn,
Thanks for the add request...much appreciated.
Hope you're doing well out there in London (just played the homegrown folkfest out there)...
By the way, if you want to watch the music video we just shot in Tokyo from my new album CLOSER TO THE FLAME you can watch it right here:
"AGAINST MYSELF video"
your songs are lovely. thanks for adding me as a friend.
i see you folks are from London---i grew up in K-W. it's been a while since i've been back, and it's nice to hear some good music coming from over there...
