Gregory Alan Isakov, Oh Pep!

Since his debut indie release in 2003, Gregory Alan Isakov has become a folk powerhouse. Seventh studio album Evening Machines (Dualtone) continues expanding on the South African’s broken-down ballads and thundering orchestral powerhouses. Now a Coloradoan, he crafts a deeply personal connection to his fans. Australian pop duo Oh Pep opens. – William Harries Graham