Gregory Alan Isakov

Gregory Alan Isakov
Isakov in 2015
Isakov in 2015
Background information
Birth nameGregory Alan Isakov
Born (1979-10-19) October 19, 1979 (age 45)
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2003–present
Websitegregoryalanisakov.com

Gregory Alan Isakov (born October 19, 1979) is a South African-born American singer and songwriter currently based in Boulder, Colorado.[2] Isakov and his family immigrated to the United States in 1986 and he was raised in Philadelphia.[3]

Isakov's music combines indie and folk, featuring instruments such as the guitar and banjo. He is widely known for the songs "Words," "The Stable Song," "Big Black Car," "If I Go, I'm Goin' " and "San Luis." Isakov has released seven albums. His most recent album, Appaloosa Bones, was released on August 18, 2023.[4][5]

  1. ^ Ismail, Noora. "Gregory Alan Isakov: The Indie Folk Singer Building His Own Off-Grid Paradise". Huck. TCOLondon Publishing. Archived from the original on December 1, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  2. ^ Monger, James. "Artist Biography". allmusic.com. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  3. ^ Van Leuven, Chris (January 2, 2013). "Deep Music From Up In The Hills". Elevation Outdoors Magazine. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  4. ^ "Gregory Alan Isakov". gregoryalanisakov.com.
  5. ^ "Gregory Alan Isakov: Evening Machines". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved October 5, 2018.