Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov Takes Stage with PSO
For Immediate Release:
June 12th, 2026
AN IMMERSIVE SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCE
PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Symphony Orchestra is proud to present Gregory Alan Isakov with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, presented by the Gilmore Foundation and Sid and Flo Banwart. The concert will take place at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater at the Peoria Civic Center on August 18th, 2026, at 7:30 pm. Indie-Folk artist Gregory Alan Isakov will take the stage alongside the PSO, performing favorites from his albums.
About Gregory Alan Isakov
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now calling Colorado home, horticulturist/musician Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-rock and folk worlds with his six full-length studio albums: That Sea, The Gambler; This Empty Northern Hemisphere; The Weatherman; Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphony; Evening Machines (nominated for a Grammy award for Best Folk Album), and Appaloosa Bones. Isakov tours internationally with his band and has performed with several national symphony orchestras across the United States.
Isakov’s new record, Appaloosa Bones, was released via Dualtone/Suitcase Town Music. Of the album, MOJO states, “Prime Isakov: his velvet baritone glides over elegant and shimmering Wild West mirages.” The Associated Press proclaims, “He has that magical ability to convey both urgency and grandeur at the same time…Simple. Straightforward. Utterly evocative.” And No Depression declares, “This is Isakov’s genius. He turns a short poem into a magnificent piece of music that can captivate for hours.”
When he is not on the road, he runs Starling Farm (a small farm in Boulder County), which provides produce to CSA members, restaurants, and Community Food Share (a local food bank).
To learn more about Gregory Alan Isakov, visit his website https://gregoryalanisakov.com/
“I think a good song, to me, takes you somewhere, and when it’s over, you’re somewhere else. You’re somewhere different”, Gregory Alan Isakov told Glide Magazine.
His music is beautifully hypnotic. Combined with an orchestra, a simple folk melody becomes an expansive, emotional epic of sound and expression. As one recent audience member said, “Bring your box of tissues! You may become teary-eyed from the beauty of it all!” Isakov’s concerts feature a cinematic atmosphere created by low stage lighting and subtle fog. Audience members can expect a full stage with close to 60 musicians between the orchestra and the band. Gregory Alan Isakov and his band pull from a variety of his albums such as The Weatherman, This Empty Northern Hemisphere, Appaloosa Blues, and others.
Maestro Stelluto exclaims, “I’m very excited that the PSO is introducing Gregory Alan Isakov to Peoria. He’s selling out all over the country and taking the popular music scene by storm. His down-to-earth yet profoundly poetic music will enrapture you!”
$1 from the sale of each ticket will be donated to SAVE THE MERC, a community-led non-profit on a mission to purchase and preserve the 130 year old building that houses the beloved gathering place, art space, and music venue, The Jamestown Mercantile Cafe, located in Jamestown, Colorado.
Ticket Information
Select single tickets available until the full release on June 15th. Tickets start at $46 for Adults. Students can attend for just $25. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit peoriasymphony.org/purchase-tickets. Patrons may also purchase a 6 Concert or 4 Concert Subscription with Gregory Alan Isakov’s concert.
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About Peoria Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1897, the Peoria Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to entertain, educate, and inspire through music. The PSO presents excellent live musical performances, innovative music education programs, and engaging community outreach efforts, which significantly impact the cultural and economic vitality of Central Illinois.
For media inquiries or more information
Ashley Hade, Marketing and Communications, Peoria Symphony Orchestra.
Email: ashley@peoriasymphony.org // Direct line: 309-465-1563
