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"This record was recorded in many different locations. a closed down bookshop, my apartment, the studio and our friend Brandi Carlile's house, who sang on a couple of songs. There are a lot of traveling songs on it, quiet songs, and bigger songs with big string arrangements. it took about a year to make. i called it "This Empty Northern Hemisphere" because thats what the songs feel like to me. i think its about leaving, and coming home. and growing up. and we had so much fun making it."

Gregory Alan Isakov has been described by Boulder Weekly, "Strong, subtle...a lyrical genius" and has been compared to his influences, Bruce Springsteen, Kelly Joe Phelps, Iron & Wine and Nick Drake. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and raised in Philadelphia, Isakov moved to Colorado at the end of the last decade. He recently was named 2008's Best Acoustic/Folk Artist by the Denver Westword (Audience Award) and was named by the Denver Westword as the Best Singer/Songwriter 2007 (Critics Award). Isakov is also the 2007 winner of the Telluride Troubador Songwriting Competition. Gregory Alan Isakov has shared the stage with numerous artists such as Ani Difranco, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Richie Havens, and Fiona Apple. He has appeared at music festivals such as South by Southwest, Falcon Ridge Folk Fest, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Monolith at Red Rocks. On the heals of his latest full length release, "That Sea, The Gambler", Gregory Alan Isakov tours as a solo artist as well as with his band, The Freight.

Track Listing (Features Brandi Carlile on several tracks.)

1. Dandelion Wine
2. Light Year
3. That Moon Song
4. Evelyn
5. Virginia May
6. Big Black Car
7. Master and a Hound
8. This Empty Northern Hemisphere
9. Idaho
10. Words
11. Fire Escape
12. If I Go, I'm Goin'
13. One of Us Cannot Be Wrong

DetailsProducer:Gregory Alan IsakovDistributor:Recording Type:StudioRecording Mode:Stereo

Album Notes
Personnel: Gregory Alan Isakov (vocals, guitar, banjo, harmonica, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, drums); Brandi Carlile (vocals); Jack Leahy (baritone guitar); Jeb Bows (mandolin, violin, viola); Phil Parker (cello, electric bass); James Han (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, organ); Julie Davis, J.C. Thompson (upright bass); Jen Gilleran (drums).Audio Mixer: Gregory Alan Isakov.Recording information: Antelope Studios; Brandi's Barn; Global Sound; Gregory's Apartment; Happenstance Books; Jamie's Apartment; Moja Magic; Phil's Apartment.