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).
Taylor will perform this coming week on August 30th on VH1s Morning Buzz and will follow with performances in September and October on NPRs Tell Me More, the CBS The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (10/29), and KCRWs School Nights.(9/10) Taylor has already performed on FOX Good Day New York this past Summer.
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Listening is the follow up to Taylors 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 HERE and Amazon HERE.
Ben Taylors 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 2003s Famous Among The Barns, 2005s Another Run Around The Sun, and 2008s 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 NBCs 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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Watch // Ben Taylor // Worlds Are Made Of Paper
Ben Taylor Tour Dates
- September 10Hollywood, 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 Harrahs * 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




