Isaiah Christian and the Rebel Saints

By Tom Irwin

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Early performances in theater gave this young whippersnapper a taste of the stage at age six, and soon after, he discovered a real affinity for classic country music. By 15, Isaiah found himself in Urbana opening up for the famed Frankie Ballard. From there, he hit the road in central Illinois “playing wherever I could get in to play,” serving up songs of the greats like Merle, Willie and Waylon, and his all-time favorite, Johnny Cash. Now at the ripe old age of 18, the Winchester, Illinois native, along with Brad Miller (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Rusty Tedrow (bass) and Ryan Griffin (drums), has played the Illinois State Fair, plus wineries, county fairs, oprys, clubs and theaters, working hard to expand his fan base in the area. A long-range dream is to someday, someway, “get to Nashville and record an EP or album at Treasure Isle Recorders, home of Jason Aldean.” The way this guy is going, that will happen soon enough.

Isaiah Christian and the Rebel Saints
Friday, Feb. 8, 7pm
Dew Chilli Parlor
Pub & Grill
301 North Grand Ave.

About The Author

Tom Irwin

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Tom Irwin, a sixth-generation Sangamon County resident, has played his songs and music for nearly 40 years in the central Illinois area with occasional forays across the country. He's contributed to Illinois Times since 2000 by writing Now Playing, a weekly music column, as well as features stories and other articles...

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