<P> Gregory Alan Isakov is a singer - songwriter . Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, he emigrated to the United States as a child, and was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . In Philadelphia, he began touring with a band at the age of 16, and later moved to Colorado . His music combines indie and folk, featuring instruments such as the guitar and banjo . Some of his most popular songs include "The Stable Song", "Big Black Car", and "Raising Cain". </P> <P> Isakov has spent his entire life traveling, and as a result, his travels have impacted his songwriting; his songs tell stories of miles and landscapes and the search for a sense of place . Music has been a constant force in his life, as he says, "I've always had this sense about music and writing, that I sort of have to do it . Like I'll implode without it . I probably wouldn't do it if I felt any other way ." </P> <P> He has been influenced most by the music of Leonard Cohen, Kelly Joe Phelps and Bruce Springsteen . Gregory has played at many music festivals held across the United States, Canada and Europe . Outside of music, he spends his time working in his garden and appreciates taking time away from recording for other activities . </P> <P> In 2016, Gregory released an album with The Colorado Symphony . The artist and group toured across the United States . </P>

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