New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Ben Taylor Official Website) Singer-songwriter Ben Taylor has premiered the first official video for his first single "Oh Brother," at Rollingstone.com. The song is from his just released new full-length studio album, Listening (Sun Pedal Recordings/ILG). Taylor also recently announced his U.S. fall tour dates kicking off on
September 12th in Scottsdale, AZ (Full Tour Dates below). Tickets on sale now.
Taylor will perform this coming week on August 30th on VH1's Morning Buzz and will follow with performances in
September and October on NPR's Tell Me More, the CBS' The Late Late Show with
Craig Ferguson (10/29), and KCRW's School Nights.(9/10) Taylor has already performed on FOX Good Day New York this past Summer.
Listening is the follow up to Taylor's critically acclaimed 2008 release The Legend Of Kung Folk - Part 1 (the Killing Bite). His latest effort seamlessly merges the sounds and styles of folk, pop, soul, urban, reggae and country/western, running the gamut from sonically spacious acoustic numbers to multi-layered vocals and fresh beats. Order Listening at iTunes and Amazon.
Ben Taylor's music is marked by a noted honesty and authenticity of feeling, starting with his tuneful and expressive voice, the kind of voice that makes its impact with the smallest turn of a whispered phrase. His memorable melodies, immaculate acoustic guitar playing and insightful, honest lyrics have been captivating fans since the moment he embarked on this journey ten years ago. As the son of
James Taylor and Carly Simon, Ben has led a life so far in which music has always played a central role. His wit and skill as a singer-songwriter showcases an artist who is comfortable both in his own skin and with his impressive musical legacy. His acclaimed previous releases comprise his debut album 2003's Famous Among The Barns, 2005's Another Run Around The Sun, and 2008's The Legend of Kung Folk, Part 1 (The Killing Bite). Highlights from his previous albums include appearances on Good Morning America, The
Tonight Show, The CBS Early Show, Last Call with Carson Daly and
Howard Stern. Ben also made his acting debut with a recurring role on NBC's American Dreams and has appeared in the pages of People Magazine, Vogue and even on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. His reviews and raves have been steady for over a decade now with more to come. Ben Taylor has previously toured with Sheryl Crow, Blues Traveler and
Ziggy Marley among others.
Ben Taylor Tour Dates
September 10-Hollywood, CA - School Night at
Bardot (KCRW)
September 12 -Scottsdale, AZ - Martini Ranch
September - 13 - West Hollywood, CA - Largo at Coronet Theater
September 14 - San Diego, CA - San
Diego Music Thing
September 15 - San Francisco, CA - Yoshi's
September 16 - Mill Valley, CA - 142 Throckmorton Theatre
September 19 - Portland, OR - Mission Theater
September 20 - Bellingham, WA - Wild Buffalo House of Music
September 21 - Kirkland, WA - Kirkland Performance Center
September 22 - Boise, ID - Egyptian Theatre
September 23 - Jackson Hole, WY - Jackson Hole Center for the Arts
September 24 - Salt Lake City, UT - The
State Room
September 25 - Aspen, CO -
Belly Up Aspen
September 26 -Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
September 28 - Council Bluffs, IA - Harrah's * opening for Dwight Yokkam
October 1 - Ann Arbor, MI - The Ark
October 2 - Evanston, IL - Space
October 3 - Warrendale, PA - Jergels Live
October 4 -
State College, PA -
State Theatre
October 5 - Natick, MA - The Center For Arts in Natick
October 6 - Rockland, ME - The Strand Theatre
October 7 - South Burlington, VT - Higher Ground - Showcase Room
October 8 - New York, NY - TBA
October 9 - Annapolis, MD - Rams Head On Stage
October 10 - Vienna, VA - Barns of Wolf Trap
October 12 - Virginia Beach, VA - The Jewish Mother
October 13 - Charlottesville, VA - The Southern
October 14 - Roanoke, VA - Kirk Avenue Music
October 15 - Lexington, KY - Woodsongs
Radio Show
October 16 - Louisville, KY - Headliners
October 17 - Nashville, TN - 3rd & Lindsley
October 18 - Knoxville, TN - The
Square Room
October 19 - Decatur, GA - Eddie's Attic
October 20 - Charlotte, NC - The Evening Muse
October 21- Morgantown, WV - West Virginia University - Mountain Stage
October 23 - Wilmington, NC - The Soapbox Laundrolounge
September 29 - Madison, WI - What'd You Know
Radio Program
October 24 - Carrboro, NC - The Art's Center
October 25 - Columbia, SC - Tin Roof
October 26 - Charleston, SC - TBA
**Grace
Weber opening act for Ben Taylor dates October 1 - 12
LINKS
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