Deacon Blues: guitar, harmonica and vocals. Click the pic to go to Deacon's page.

Chris Palestrant: keyboard and vocals. Visit his web site

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

Tim is also a song writer and is currently working on a Children's book Click the pic to read all about it.

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