Isaac Hadden is a young, genre-smashing guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader from Southwest, VA, currently based in Asheville, NC. His cutting-edge playing style and animated stage presence, combined with his passion and talent, have helped him build a supportive fanbase in the United States and abroad. His primary touring unit (billed simply as Isaac Hadden), is a heavy-hitting funk-rock quartet quickly gaining notoriety on the music festival circuit and the east-coast jam-band scene for high-energy performances and tight, dynamic improvisation. Additionally, he can be seen performing with the Isaac Hadden Organ Trio, which features Grammy-nominated LA drummer Iajhi Hampden and Grammy-nominated NC-Based Organ/Keyboardist Bill Stevens. The unconventional organ trio carves out a unique sound in the world of funk, jazz, rock, and R&B.
In addition to his projects, Isaac’s work ethic and versatility make him a frequent call among musicians and festivals across the country who seek the unique brand of sensitive, yet virtuosic guitar playing that Hadden brings to every stage. From a young age, Isaac has had the privilege of performing alongside some of the hottest acts on the national circuit, including Ron Holloway, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Roosevelt Collier, Jeff Sipe, Big Something, Kanika Moore, Dogs in a Pile, Big Daddy Love, Larry Keel Experience, Susto, Melissa Reaves, Neighbor, Kendall Street Company, and numerous others. Voted 2022’s Best of the Blue Ridge in the Artists/Musicians category, Isaac’s musicianship, dedication, and high-energy performances routinely bend brainwaves and keep listeners coming back for more.