Artists I Discovered Through Taylor

DogsandBirds · Guru

RE: Artists I Discovered Through Taylor

Aragall · Senior Member

DogsandBirds wrote:
Aragall wrote:

DogsandBirds wrote:
You all should also listen to Taj Mahal. Great blues singer and has worked with so many famous people. I love his version of Mockingbird with Etta James.

That's a show I would have liked to see!

The Taj Mahal Trio appeared at the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam in Asheville a couple of years ago. Taylor was there, too, along with scores of other great artists. I'm looking forward to getting the dvd.

http://www.xmasjam.com/2006/index.php

Here's Taylor with John Popper.

DogsandBirds · Guru

Very cool pictures, thanks.

Aragall · Senior Member

One more Christmas Jam moment.....

The jam to end the concert....I Shall Be Released
(Guess I should have put this in the Christmas In July thread....)

This is just the second half of the song.....the first half is on the tube....

Rina · Member

Thanks Aragall! That was awesome!!!!

luvutay · Newbie

Taylor singing a wonderful version of Billy Joel's version of New York State of Mind. Also wonderful reading by Masterclass Lady regarding Taylor's voice!

http://masterclasslady.com/2008/07/13/im-in-a-taylor-hicks-state-of-mind/

Rina · Member

luvutay wrote:
Taylor singing a wonderful version of Billy Joel's version of New York State of Mind. Also wonderful reading by Masterclass Lady regarding Taylor's voice!

http://masterclasslady.com/2008/07/13/im-in-a-taylor-hicks-state-of-mind/

Thanks Luv!!! Taylor sure is in a New York State of Mind now!

TayAngel · Member

luvutay wrote:
Taylor singing a wonderful version of Billy Joel's version of New York State of Mind. Also wonderful reading by Masterclass Lady regarding Taylor's voice!

http://masterclasslady.com/2008/07/13/im-in-a-taylor-hicks-state-of-mind/

thanks Luv...I so love watching that video now knowing what Taylor knew that night when He was singing that song...

Aragall · Senior Member

luvutay wrote:
Taylor singing a wonderful version of Billy Joel's version of New York State of Mind. Also wonderful reading by Masterclass Lady regarding Taylor's voice!

http://masterclasslady.com/2008/07/13/im-in-a-taylor-hicks-state-of-mind/

I'm so glad you posted this, luvutay. It's a great video and a great article. A ringing endorsement for Taylor from someone who has a clue what she's talking about!

Stephk817 · Member

If you need some get up and get your funk on then Robert Randolph and the Family Band is just the ticket. The album Colorblind is excellent. It's another underpromoted gem of a record that should have been heard by more people. Taylor introduced us to Robert Randolph when he joined them for a song or two.

Aragall · Senior Member

Stephk817 wrote:
If you need some get up and get your funk on then Robert Randolph and the Family Band is just the ticket. The album Colorblind is excellent. It's another underpromoted gem of a record that should have been heard by more people. Taylor introduced us to Robert Randolph when he joined them for a song or two.

This is soooooo GREAT! Proof that there is excellent music out there, in spite of what radio is regurgitating.

DogsandBirds · Guru

The best internet website for finding music is pandora.com. You put in your favorite artist and it develops a radio station based on the kind of music that artist sings. It's amazing! Great way to learn about artists you may not have heard of, or of music an artist did you might not be familiar with. I love it. It's available for your phone too.

edited for spelling - wish this thing had spell check!

-- Edited by DogsandBirds at 18:35, 2008-07-14

Aragall · Senior Member

DogsandBirds wrote:
The best internet website for finding music is pandora.com. You put in your favorite artist and it develops a radio station based on the kind of music that artist sings. It's amazing! Great way to learn about artists you may not have heard of, or of music an artist did you might not be familiar with. I love it. It's available fo your phone too.

Oooohhh! Thanks for the reminder, D&B. I haven't been to Pandora for a long, long time.

This is my favorite video of one of Taylor's impromptu sit ins with various musicians. You guys have me in a Robert Randolph mood now.....

Aragall · Senior Member

It was one of our British SPers who introduced me to Paulo Nutini. What a doll he is! A Scottish dude with an Italian name....you can't beat that.

Paulo Nutini

New Shoes

DogsandBirds · Guru

Funny, when I was in Germany, I went to an italian restuarant where the owner, an italian man, spoke only German,

Aragall · Senior Member

Stephk817 wrote:
If you need some get up and get your funk on then Robert Randolph and the Family Band is just the ticket. The album Colorblind is excellent. It's another underpromoted gem of a record that should have been heard by more people. Taylor introduced us to Robert Randolph when he joined them for a song or two.

I have watched this video about 20 times. I just love this song. Anyway, I found that I hadn't watched it through until the end. I just love Letterman's comment about not wanting to tell us how to spend our music dollars...... Poor Regis!

Aragall · Senior Member

OK....someone else I discovered through Taylor. I just love this young lady's sound.

Joss Stone

Son Of A Preacher Man

Judy · Senior Member

Joss has an amazing voice,thanks for posting that Aragall !

Stephk817 · Member

Another artist that I discovered through Taylor was Angie Aparo. He and Taylor were collaborating on a song a while back and after searching him out I found another gifted singer/songwriter who is sadly not heard enough. Although he did write Faith Hill's Cry.

Wonderland

TayDaze · Veteran Member

Steph, I remember that name but never thought to search him out. I like the songs and he has a really good voice.

Muzelover · Veteran Member

DogsandBirds wrote:

You all should also listen to Taj Mahal. Great blues singer and has worked with so many famous people. I love his version of Mockingbird with Etta James.

I just received my Warren Haynes presents: The Benefit Concert Volume 8 DVD
Of course, Taylor is featured on 3 songs, singing and harmonica playing but all the groups that were there in Ashville are great! (Dec. 2006)

Warren Hynes (Gov't Mule)
The Taj Mahal Trio
John Popper
Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives
Branford Marsalis
The New Orleans Social Club
Dave Matthews
plus special guests...

Good music! Check it out!!!!! Taylor jammed with these guys right before starting his first national "solo" tour and you can tell by the look on his face that he was having a blast!!

All proceeds went to Ashville (NC) Habitat for Humanity

I ordered this from www.EvilTeen.com

Muzelover · Veteran Member

Aragall wrote:

One more Christmas Jam moment.....

The jam to end the concert....I Shall Be Released
(Guess I should have put this in the Christmas In July thread....)

This is just the second half of the song.....the first half is on the tube....

Aragall, guess I should read the thread before I post! Thank you! I have had my DVD for 2 weeks now...Love it!!! I saw some of these guys maybe at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. at least hubby recognized them!!! Did you get to see them in person????

Stephk817 · Member

TayDaze wrote:

Steph, I remember that name but never thought to search him out. I like the songs and he has a really good voice.

He has a nice voice. If you check out his Myspace page the song Goodbye Serenade is beautiful.

TayDaze · Veteran Member

Stephk817 wrote:
TayDaze wrote:

Steph, I remember that name but never thought to search him out. I like the songs and he has a really good voice.

He has a nice voice. If you check out his Myspace page the song Goodbye Serenade is beautiful.

I'll definitely check that out, thanks.

Aragall · Senior Member

Muzelover wrote:
Aragall wrote:

One more Christmas Jam moment.....

The jam to end the concert....I Shall Be Released
(Guess I should have put this in the Christmas In July thread....)

This is just the second half of the song.....the first half is on the tube....

Aragall, guess I should read the thread before I post! Thank you! I have had my DVD for 2 weeks now...Love it!!! I saw some of these guys maybe at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. at least hubby recognized them!!! Did you get to see them in person????

Oh how I wish! Nope, just through the magic of the internet. I would have loved to have been there.

TayDaze · Veteran Member

Muzelover wrote:
DogsandBirds wrote:

You all should also listen to Taj Mahal. Great blues singer and has worked with so many famous people. I love his version of Mockingbird with Etta James.

I just received my Warren Haynes presents: The Benefit Concert Volume 8 DVD
Of course, Taylor is featured on 3 songs, singing and harmonica playing but all the groups that were there in Ashville are great! (Dec. 2006)

Warren Hynes (Gov't Mule)
The Taj Mahal Trio
John Popper
Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives
Branford Marsalis
The New Orleans Social Club
Dave Matthews
plus special guests...

Good music! Check it out!!!!! Taylor jammed with these guys right before starting his first national "solo" tour and you can tell by the look on his face that he was having a blast!!

All proceeds went to Ashville (NC) Habitat for Humanity

I ordered this from www.EvilTeen.com

From the DVD

Fortunate Son - New Orleans Social Club w/Branford Marsalis, Warren Haynes & Taylor Hicks

Rina · Member

Taydaze thanks so much for posting that! I never saw it......that was awesome!!!!

Aragall · Senior Member

That was great! That song has really held up over the years.

andee · Veteran Member

Thanks TayDAZE, that was really awesome!

I hadn't seen it before either Rina. Very cool.

Tay4me · Veteran Member

TayDaze wrote:
Muzelover wrote:
DogsandBirds wrote:

You all should also listen to Taj Mahal. Great blues singer and has worked with so many famous people. I love his version of Mockingbird with Etta James.

I just received my Warren Haynes presents: The Benefit Concert Volume 8 DVD
Of course, Taylor is featured on 3 songs, singing and harmonica playing but all the groups that were there in Ashville are great! (Dec. 2006)

Warren Hynes (Gov't Mule)
The Taj Mahal Trio
John Popper
Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives
Branford Marsalis
The New Orleans Social Club
Dave Matthews
plus special guests...

Good music! Check it out!!!!! Taylor jammed with these guys right before starting his first national "solo" tour and you can tell by the look on his face that he was having a blast!!

All proceeds went to Ashville (NC) Habitat for Humanity

I ordered this from www.EvilTeen.com

From the DVD

Fortunate Son - New Orleans Social Club w/Branford Marsalis, Warren Haynes & Taylor Hicks

I remember when Taylor played with the groups and am definitely am going to buy a copy of this.

Aragall · Senior Member

There are not that many female singers that I really enjoy. This one, however, is a major exception. She has an incredible voice and can use it to get every last drop of feeling out of a song. Her songs are works of art....they are who she is.

Lots of people don't like her because of her lifestyle. She is, indeed, a troubled soul. I've heard her compared to Billie Holiday. I just hope she doesn't end up letting her addictions kill her, just as BH's killed her. Many great singers/musicians, writers, actors have left us too soon because of substance abuse of one kind or another. I truly hope she doesn't become one of them.

Amy Winehouse

Rehab
(Anyone I ever knew who ended up in rehab went through this same kind of denial. They just didn't write it into a great song.)

-- Edited by Aragall at 18:16, 2008-07-16

DogsandBirds · Guru

Aragall good point about Amy Winehouse. Billy Holiday too had problems. I think of Janis Joplin who died of an overdose. I saw her once years ago and she drank an entire quart of Southern Comfort to get her through the concert which only last about 1 1/2 hours.

Amy's voice evokes Janis for me. Something from her soul reaches out. I hope she can find a way of controlling the demons that haunt her. Janis could not.

youretheone · Newbie

I heard recently that Amy Winehouse was diagnosed with emphysema.

youretheone · Newbie

Someone I discovered in a round about way through Taylor & LBR. Amos Lee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slUIDNUnbO4

-- Edited by youretheone at 22:41, 2008-07-16

StockardFan · Senior Member

I heard the same about Amy Winehouse. She only has 70% lung capacity, which for a 24 year old is really bad. It's sad.

BBS420 · Guru

youretheone wrote:
I heard recently that Amy Winehouse was diagnosed with emphysema.

that is really sad for someone her age. :(

BroadwayStar · Senior Member

It's very rare to have emphysema at such a young age. She is mid-twenties or something like that, it's really too bad. Love her voice!

Stephk817 · Member

I love Amos Lee. His voice is so soothing.

Soul Suckers

Colors

-- Edited by Stephk817 at 02:39, 2008-07-17

hairdresser25667 · Member

I agree steph very soulful wow

youretheone · Newbie

Stephk817 wrote:
I love Amos Lee. His voice is so soothing.

Soul Suckers

Colors

-- Edited by Stephk817 at 02:39, 2008-07-17

Thanks Steph once again I couldn't post the link correctly.

I love Sweet Pea too.

StockardFan · Senior Member

I heard it's mostly from smoking crack. It's really too bad. I hope she can get herself pulled together, but I don't think she really cares.

Aragall · Senior Member

I heard the name John Mayer many times, but never really listened to him until Taylor mentioned him. Now, of course, he's one of my favorites.

This particular song really speaks to me. I can relate.

John Mayer

No Such Thing

youretheone · Newbie

I love him too aragall. He sure is easy on the eyes too. biggrin

-- Edited by youretheone at 12:58, 2008-07-17

Aragall · Senior Member

I want to run through the halls of the high school
I want to scream at the top of my lungs
I just found out there's no such thing as the "real world"
Just a lie you've got to rise above

He has a rep as a big playboy, but the boy is DEEP! Love me some John Mayer.

And I think he is responsible for writing this generation's protest song....

John Mayer

Waiting On The World To Change

Aragall · Senior Member

youretheone wrote:
I love him too aragall. He sure is easy on the eyes too.

-- Edited by youretheone at 12:58, 2008-07-17

He is a cutie!

BroadwayStar · Senior Member

John Mayer is one of my favorites, love his sound and style!

BBS420 · Guru

BroadwayStar wrote:
John Mayer is one of my favorites, love his sound and style!

a girl I work with is going to see him tonight in Akron, Ohio

Aragall · Senior Member

BBS420 wrote:
BroadwayStar wrote:
John Mayer is one of my favorites, love his sound and style!

a girl I work with is going to see him tonight in Akron, Ohio

Lucky girl!

He's another "must see" to add to my list.

*****Adding Amos Lee to the list, too. *****

Love those videos, Steph. There's so much great music out there.

-- Edited by Aragall at 14:56, 2008-07-17

DogsandBirds · Guru

Last night I went to see Billy Joel, Last Play at Shea. The stadium was packed as there were over He played for four hours without a break and had Tony Bennett, John Mellencamp, John Mayer and Don Hanley as guests, who each did a number with him. Billy is the most amazing pianist and his voice still sounds as good as it did when he was in his twenties.

His final number in every concert (last night the crowd was so demanding he did a number after it) was Piano Man and he plays the harmonica and I thought of you guys and TH.

An amazing concert!

Aragall · Senior Member

One of my roommates in college was a HUGE Billy Joel fan, so I became quite familiar with him through her. He's another one I'd like to see. Sounds like a great concert, D&B.