Gregory Alan Isakov. Maybe one of the best indie, folk musician to ever make an impression on the industry. With songs like these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZynIzXTvk4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_AKDeBakCw&feature=related

I've been listening to a lot of him recently and I think he sums up my music taste perfectly. Every song he sings reminds me of Canada and Alaska. Those memories he brings back are some of the best I've ever had. His music just sounds like it should be played across the endless mountains and rain forests of British Columbia. Long drawn out sunsets that leaves you wondering if the twilight hours will ever end. And then the cold, faint, stars that pop here and there by midnight make it worth while to stay up late. There's something different with those stars and planets compared to Texas. There's something different with the entire sky there. Its a sort of indelible sensation that you never want to end. Gregory's music brings back all of these memories quite clearly.

McBride Valley, British Columbia. 

and ahh that full bellied moon she's a shinin on me
yeah she pulls on this heart like she pulls on the sea

and those broken hearted lovers,
they got nothing on me

These lyrics is why I am an avid listener of his. His music seems to transform my idea of life, its almost pedagogic to my soul. One day I'll move to British Columbia and I'll remember what his music did to my life. One day I'll climb this mountain of faith that I'm trying to accomplish and his music will probably be right there the whole way. Thank you, sir. Thank you for the encouragement and the memories you'r music will always bring to my heart.  

Until next time, Thanks for reading!