Israel Nash

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Israel Nash
Background information
Origin New York City, NY, USA
Genres Alternative Country
Psychedelic Rock
Indie Rock
Instruments voice, guitar, harmonica
Years active 2009–present
Labels Loose Music
Continental Record Services
Website israelnash.com

Israel Nash is the recording and performing moniker of American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Israel Nash Gripka.

Career

Originally from Missouri, Nash moved to New York City in 2006. In 2009, he independently released his debut solo album, New York Town. The album was later released by Contintental Records Services in Europe and the UK.

His sophomore release, Barn Doors and Concrete Floors was released on March 29, 2011. The album was recorded during the summer of 2010 on a small farm located in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. Sonic Youth's Steve Shelley produced the album in addition to providing drums on all the tracks. Released by Continental Record Services, the album garnered further attention in Europe and the UK and received positive reviews in publications like The Independent.[1] Barn Doors and Concrete Floors was also chosen as the top album of 2011 by the Euro Americana Charts.[2]

Extensive touring in Europe commenced and, particularly in Sweden, reviews of live performances helped Nash gain greater exposure.[3][4]

In late 2011, Nash left New York City and now resides in Dripping Springs, Texas. His third record, Israel Nash's Rain Plans, was recorded in the summer of 2012 and released by the London label Loose Music on September 30, 2013.[5]

Discography

  • New York Town (2009)
  • Barn Doors and Concrete Floors (2011)
  • 2011 Barn Doors Spring Tour, Live in Holland (2011)
  • Israel Nash's Rain Plans (2013)

References

  1. ↑ Coleman, Nick. "Album: Israel Nash Gripka, Barn Doors and Concrete Floors (Continental Song City)". The Independent. Retrieved 9 August 2013. 
  2. ↑ "Yearlist 2011". EuroAmericana Chart. Retrieved 9 August 2013. 
  3. ↑ Persson, Joacim. "Ackorden är på liv och död för Gripka". Aftonbladet. Retrieved 9 August 2013. 
  4. ↑ Östnäs, Magnus. "Starka sånger ur myllan". Norrtelje Tidning. Retrieved 29 October 2013. 
  5. ↑ "ISRAEL NASH GRIPKA, WELCOME TO LOOSE!". Retrieved 9 August 2013. 


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