XP: Music Musing

[Peter Creasey]

I recall discussion here about performers like Doc Watson and others.

Someone who like me is a big fan of music by the likes of Mark Knopfler, Lord Huron, Bela Fleck, Clifton Chenier, Dire Straits, Josh Ritter, etal, now recommends Gregory Alan Isakov. Anyone have any thoughts on him?

San Luis

Liars - with the Colorado Symphony"

She Always Takes It Black

There are probably better Isakov selections to be found.

. . . . . . Pete

 

[Ian Fitzsimmons]

Okay, now you're just trolling Karen. She doesn't deserve that.

 

[MarkS]

I like him, but don't see how he fits in with the others. I would kind of say new emo-folk? His most complete song is probably Barn Song, with Colorado Symphony.
Like stepping into a moving dream.

 

[Peter Creasey]

Mark, our thought is that he fits in due to his mellow style.

I have taken a flyer with Isakov's "This Empty Northern Hemisphere" and "Evening Machines".

Ian, don't understand the context of the "trolling" comment. PAUSE. Oh wait a minute, I believe it just dawned on me -- clever! Still chuckling! Hopefully, I'll get by easier than you.

. . . . . . Pete

 

[Ian Fitzsimmons]

If you read the thread through, Karen was both gracious and, if you read the article she referenced, quite thoughtful.