Isaiah started his musical journey
during Middle School, where he
learned the basics of percussion and
symphonic style music. During High
School, he became addicted to music
when he was introduced to marching
band and drum set playing. While
attending college, he became more
interested in the smaller band gig
scene and in due course found
Uphill. His influences include Stewart
Copeland, John Dolmayan, and
Carter Beauford, but most important
to him are the local drummers from
whom he has learned the most
Uphill plays blues straight out of the Swampland. With a mix of original
blues and revitalizing versions of lost classics from Chicago to the Delta,
Uphill has brought their own Carolina tang to the table since 2005.
Deacon Blues captures the soul of guitar legends from Muddy Waters to
Stevie Ray Vaughan, but the Uphill sound is also driven by Chris
"Catdaddy" Palestrant on keys, and the Deacons gut busting blues harp.
British bassist Tim Orton and Virginia Beach native Isaiah Hunter on drums
provide a powerful heartbeat.
Injected with humor, passion and mojo, Uphill has a unique sound:
steeped in tradition yet utterly, ferociously alive.
Meet The Band
