Gregory Alan Isakov is a fascinating, conscientious singer/songwriter based in Boulder, Colorado. Some of his best known songs are “The Stable Song”, “Raising Cain”, and “Big Black Car”, which was featured in a 2012 McDonald’s holiday commercial. Greg balances a busy touring and recording schedule with life on his 4-acre farm, where he raises animals, bees, and a variety of crops, thanks to his degree in horticulture. His songs explore facets of everyday life with thought-provoking lyrics and vivid word imagery, thanks to his love of prose and writing.
I have to give special thanks to our associate producer, Allison Pokras, for introducing me to Gregory Alan Isakov’s music. Allison grew up together with Greg, after he immigrated from South Africa to Philadelphia at the age of 7. Greg has spent his entire life traveling, and much of those experiences are expressed in his music. Greg’s songs have been featured on several TV shows and commercials, and he’s collaborated with the likes of Brandi Carlile, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
Musical Selections
(from the album That Sea The Gambler)
1. The Stable Song
(from the album The Weatherman)
2. Amsterdam
3. Saint Valentine
4. Second Chances
5. Living Proof
6. Time Will Tell
7. O' City Lights
8. Astronaut
9. California Old Back
10. The Universe
11. Suitcase Full Of Sparks
12. Honey It's Alright
(from the album This Empty Northern Hemisphere)
13. Big Black Car
14. That Moon Song
(from the album The Weatherman)
15. All Shades Of Blue
16. She Always Takes It Black
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