Nightfall Rocks as River Rolls

Above: Nightfall on the River rolls through August with performers such as singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov.

Singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov and the band Blind Pilots will perform at the Simon Estes Amphitheater downtown Aug. 21. The show is part of the popular Nightfall on the River series, which includes Gov’t Mule this Thursday, Aug. 17, and Michael Franti on Sunday, Aug. 20. Click here for a complete list of performances and ticket information.

Isakov, a native of South Africa, lives in Colorado, where he recorded his most recent album with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. His music echoes the influence Bruce Springsteen, Kelly Joe Phelps and Leonard Cohen. You can see him in advance on Youtube videos here.

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