Isaac Gibson of 49 Winchester on Making Records with Dave Cobb, Appalachian Roots, Touring, and What’s Next

About this episode

Isaac Gibson discusses his journey as a musician and the future of 49 Winchester.

Isaac Gibson is a songwriter, vocalist,and guitarist originally from Castlewood, Virginia, and the frontman of 49 Winchester. Formed in Appalachia, the band has released five studio albums while building a devoted fanbase through constant touring. In 2025, 49 Winchester signed with MCA and Lucille Records, where they are currently working with Dave Cobb on a new full-length album scheduled for release in 2026. The band recently released a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” as their first new ...

People in this episode

Host: Troy Cartwright

Guest: Isaac Gibson

Topics covered

• songwriting
• music production
• Appalachian roots
• touring
• band dynamics

Keywords

• Isaac Gibson
• 49 Winchester
• Dave Cobb
• Appalachian music
• touring
• new album
• Black Sabbath

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 49 Winchester, Dave Cobb

Books & works: Black Sabbath’s “Changes”

Places: Castlewood, Virginia

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