Alaria Taylor(vocals/writer/guitar). Joe Puerta(producer/bass/backing vocal), John Calarco(drums), Keith Pulvermacher(guitar), Willy Porter(guitar), Peter Mulvey(guitar), Robin Pluer(backing vocals), Greg Koch(slide guitar), Dave Baradic(keyboards).
Influences
God, Heart, Stevie Nicks, Keith Urban, Kenny Loggins, Carole King, Jewel, Jonatha Brooke, Don McLean, a need to create something, Alannis Morissette, Willy Porter, Steven Curtis Chapman, my father, Eva Cassidy, post traumatic stress disorder, Shawn Colvin, Trout Fishing In America, John Mayer, a series of unfortunate events, Tracy Chapman, Karen Carpenter, Elvis Costello, Melissa Manchester, Maroon 5, Dave Stoddard because he makes me laugh.
Sounds Like
..CDBABY LINK for ALARIA TAYLOR: Unfinished Business----->
Bio For more information, visit: www.alariataylor.com ************************* Alaria Taylor sings like an angel with her say it like you mean it vocals. Her magnetic appeal lies in her delivery, every fiber of her soul comes through with each syllable she vocalizes...fantastic set of pipes ...she sure makes it all appealing with that voice of hers! Keith Muzikman Hannaleck/Evolving Artist.com *************************Alaria Taylor is a gifted and talented singer/songwriter. She has written a beautiful, fun, quirky and touching collection of songs - put simply, Alaria Taylor is a great songwriter! Fans of singer/songwriters definitely need a copy of this record! You owe it to yourself to get a copy Unfinished Business as quickly as you can! Mark Lush/Midwestbands.com
*************************Alaria possesses a beautiful vocal style reminiscent of Gloria Estefan and Vanessa Williams combined! Annette Warner/GoGirlsMusic.com
*************************Alarias vocals are rich and passionate. Unfinished Business is a major accomplishment for this amazing artist. Her lyrics are personal, poetic and inspiring. Alaria Taylors debut release is finished and its a job well done! Laura Turner Lynch/Kweevak.com ************************* Irresistible clapalong opener One Hour A Day...hopefully these type of accolades will continue in bigger and better ways as Taylor becomes a popular indie artist in the years to come.Taylors going to appeal to many listeners struggling to find voice for their own pain and survival. Jonathan Widran/Allmusic.com
************************ While listening to songs for their contest(SOWI) I came across your song Patiently. Very good song; well written; well composed melody; focused lyric; shows a lot of talent. Also, really like your voice. Im interested in knowing a more about your current music career and plans for the future. Neil Diercks/Berklee College Board of Trustees, Manager A&R Warner/Chappell Music
************************** "The word that comes to mind when listening to Alaria Taylor's latest release, Unfinished Business, is "classic"...... Her vocals are mature and timeless with hints of Heart, Stevie Nicks and Belinda Carlisle...." KS Singer Magazine ~ issue ..31 February 2005 The Voice of the Independent Musician & Songwriter
*************************** Your talent is obvious. Stay the course. P.S. Not a judging criteria, but the vocal was superb. Judge for Billboard World Songwriting Contest 2004
*************************** Dear Alaria, Thanks so much for your CD. You certainly know your craft. Wishing you all the best ~ Melissa Manchester *************************** To Purchase CD's: www.cdbaby.com/alaria OR www.amazon.com OR www.iTunes.com
Alaria Taylor is perhaps the most decorated musician that you have never heard. Among these accolades are winning the VH-1 Song of the Year Contest and the Billboard Magazine World Song Contest. The five tracks that are on “Bread or Water” show the reason why Taylor has received all of these accolades. While the guitars start off strongly during “Nobody Else Like You”, it is the Heart-like vocals of Taylor that come to dominance during the track. The high energy of the arrangements during this song lay the foundation for a compelling and intense EP. Aside from the vocals, the linkages present between the different instruments are something to admire; the guitars, bass, and drums link together to provide the perfect pallet for Taylor’s vocals to shine on.
The production of “Bread or Water”, done by Joe Puerta (bassist for Bruce Hornsby and Ambrosia) is the final element that is needed to make “Bread or Water” into one of the strongest EPs of 2007. The audience that can appreciate “Bread or Water” is large because of the constellation of Puerta’s production, Taylor’s vocals, and the rest of the act’s instrumentation. These factors make it easy for music fans of all stripes to find something that they like; while the music is vibrant and current, Taylor’s compositions here draw heavily on the styles from the seventies and eighties.
The disc’s best track has to be the title cut; the instrumentation steps up its’ game by putting forth a scintillating riff that has never been heard in music before. This riff forces Taylor’s vocals to make that additional step and achieve a Stevie Nicks-like quality. Where “Since You Been Gone” and “Time of Angels” represent strong tracks on the EP, “Bread or Water” is the song that should be present on any rock station’s rotation. Alaria Taylor will undoubtedly win more awards in the years to come, and if she is allowed to go and really create the same impressive work as is the norm on “Bread or Water”, it will only be a matter of time before she is right up there in popularity with Kelly Clarkson and other popular female stars. There may only be 5 cuts on this EP, but these songs can be played over and over again without it sounding tired or played out in the least. Give the disc a go if you like solid rock music.
Top Track: Bread or Water
***Neufutur Magazine/August 17, 2007***
Ya got that right, babe! ;-)...but it sure makes for great material, hey! lol Some of my fav songs came from channeling that angst. Thanks for da comment. ~hugzzzz~
Hi Alaria!! Thank you for joining our NSAI/Milwaukee, WI page. We're happy and honored to have you, the 'Milwaukee Chick Singer Night' organizer with us. You ROCK!!! :-)
Hey Alaria, I'm coming back to Milwaukee after being away for 10 years...playing at Shank Hall this Thursday, 4/3 and I would love to see you there! -Ellis
Hi Alaria, I hope all is well! I'm sure we'll see you in September at the SOWI event. My buddy Moe is coming up from Nashville for the presentation. She won an AMA (American Music Award) in 2003. It should be fun. Congrats once again on your Guitar deal! That is soooo cool.
Hi Alaria Thank you for the add and for your friendship!! I really appreaciat it! I love your music and i'm glad to have you as a friend!! Have a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!! Love from San Diego, CA xo Ramiro <3 MySpace Comments & MySpace Backgrounds
