Ben Taylor dates

Ben Taylor is a young man with impeccable credentials. He grew up in a musical environment second to none. With Carly Simon for a mother and James Taylor as father, a career in the family business beckoned.
An accomplished performer who's fresh from touring Europe with Tracy Chapman, the 29 year-old singer/songwriter steps into the main frame with his new CD 'Another Run Around The Sun' on Independiente, October 30th. Preceded by the 'Lady Magic EP' on September 25th, this is the perfect time to discover an impressive talent in waiting.

Featuring 11 melody-laden tracks, all infused with an unflinching lyrical honesty, 'Another Run Around The Sun' is Ben's most definitive, earthy work to date. Recorded in London's RAK studios, it was produced by both Kevin Bacon & Jonathan Quarmby and explores an acoustic, stripped-down sound. His aching vocals strike an uncanny resemblance to that of his father's, but with songs that explore recurring themes of 'love and loss', this is pure Ben Taylor – his own man. And now, with the second release from the album we are brought the memorising 'You Must've Fallen'.

'I wrote most of the songs when I was out on the road, but I did 3 or 4 in the in the studio,' he comments. 'That's the best way to do it. It's impossible to be prolific and distracted if you want to finish songs. You need to take your moments of inspiration and lock yourself in a room with them.'

Influenced by a variety of artists that include Paul McCartney, Donovan and Cat Stevens, his sound blends stark originality with ambling folk, rock and soul.

Encouraged and inspired by his parents, he began performing live 5 years ago and has already toured to critical acclaim.

His forthcoming UK dates are:

June
2nd CHELTENHAM, Wychwood Festival
4th LEICESTER, Phoenix
5th PORTSMOUTH, Wedgewood Rooms
6th LONDON, Bush Hall
7th SHEFFIELD, Boardwalk
9th KENDAL, Brewery Arts Centre
10th MANCHESTER, Club Academy
11th BIRMINGHAM, MAC
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