When an artist visits a town for the very first time and is greeted by a sold-out show, there’s something special going on. Such was the case when troubadour Gregory Alan Isakov came to Spokane last fall for a solo show at The Bartlett. The South African singer/songwriter (by way of Colorado) regaled the audience with hilarious stories and stirring songs, even with sparse instrumentation. This time around, Isakov is joined by the Ghost Orchestra, a small symphonic ensemble that will help flesh out songs like “Big Black Car” and “Amsterdam” in exciting ways. Check out his release with the Colorado Symphony earlier this summer for a sample of the sounds in store for Friday night’s gig.