Ben's latest effort, Listening, 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. The honesty of Ben's music is led by what is often described as his tuneful and expressive voice, the kind of voice that makes its impact with the smallest turn of a whispered phrase.
Ben Taylor's 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. Being the son of James Taylor and Carly Simon, music has always played a central role in Ben's life. His wit and skill as a singer-songwriter showcases an artist who is comfortable in both 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.
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TOM MCBRIDE
Over the past two years, McBride has already shared the stage with artists Dawes, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, Futurebird, William Elliott Whitmore, Ellis Paul, Kevin Kinney, The Bogmen, Dan Bern, Dead Heart Bloom among many others. He was recently featured at both the 2010 CMJ Music Festival in New York City and the 2010 Dewey Beach Music Conference in addition to the over 150 shows he performed throughout the past two years. McBride has received songwriting recognition throughout the region including at the annual Mid-Atlantic Songwriters Association awards ("Dear James") and his songs have been licensed and featured in film (Pocket Full of Gold, Swing, The Proposal) and web-series episodes (In-Between Men). McBride played in various bands throughout high-school and college which included a performance at Willie Nelson's 2000 Farm Aid Festival in Nassau, VA. Tom started performing as a solo artist while living in Nashville and was featured at notable venues. After moving to Washington DC, he continued debuting new material across open-mics throughout the DC area, frequenting the popular IOTA Club & Cafe "open mic" in Arlington, VA. In 2008, he released his first solo record, a stripped-down 6-song EP titled "Headed For".
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