Charlotte Taylor -Vocals
Matt Stone - Guitar
Phil Link - Guitar
David Jones - Bass
John Roach -Drums
Influences
Everybody!!
Janis, Aretha, Billie, Ella, Otis Redding, Bonnie Raitt, Mama Cass, Patsy Cline, My mother,
Areosmith , Zeppelin, Hendrix, Heart, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Blues Brothers, Delbert McClinton, Cher, Tina Turner, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eric Clapton, The Eagles, CCR, Black Oak Arkansas, Fats Domino, James Brown, Lucinda Williams, Sister Rosetta Tharp, Carmen McRae, Diane Shurr, Sarah Vaughn, Kay Starr, Etta James, Mavis Staples, Ray Charles, Bob Seger, Robert Palmer, Rufus Thomas, Issac Hayes, Al Green, Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich, KoKo Taylor, Johnny Taylor, Bobby Rush, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Elvis,..........and the list goes on and on....
Sounds Like
An Original Blues Funky jazzy soulful band, sounds like ?????
Charlotte Taylor and Gypsy Rain
Blues performer and singer-songwriter Charlotte Taylor fronts this dynamic original blues band from Little Rock, Arkansas.
Performing since an early age, Taylor sings a wide range of styles including blues, soul, jazz, rock and country. Singing on stage since age 16, Charlotte is a singer's singer, and was influenced by all the great female vocalists like, Billie Holliday, Aretha Franklin, and Janis Joplin, but also the blues rock band frontmen, Robert Plant and Stephen Tyler. Getting hooked deeply on the blues, Charlotte formed the blues band "Project Blue" in 1995 which opened for Blue Oyster Cult and Nazareth at the Arkansas Jam before landing a recording contract in Memphis with the famed Hi Records. Recording her first CD entitled "Taylor and Martinez" with George Martinez on guitar, "Taylor and Martinez" were the first new act on Hi Records in 25 years. The CD features 10 original songs written by the duo. Taylor's vocal style and performance have been compared to Ann Wilson of Heart, blues legend Etta James, and even pop blues singer Maria Maldaur. A songwriter at heart, Charlotte enjoys writing and performing her own songs, and also works as an acoustic duo with Matthew Stone on guitar and performs locally at the V-lounge at the Lulav in Little Rock.
After several changes in the line-up of Charlotte Taylor and Gypsy Rain, the band has continued to perform on a regular basis.
CTGR have had many great shows since their beginning in 2003, playing the Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival (King Biscuit Blues Festival) several times, Blues Eureka, The Spa City Bluesfest and the Riverwalk Blues Fest in Ft. Lauderdale. In clubs in Memphis on Beale St. like B.B. King's, The Rum Boogie, and Blues Hall and in Little Rock at Juanita's, Sticky Fingerz, Cajun's Wharf and more.
CT&GR have opened for Guitar Shorty, The Holmes Brothers, Buckwheat Zydeco, Malford Milligan, Omar and the Howlers, Wes Jeans, The Dempsey's, John Lee Hooker Jr., Duwayne Burnside, and Arkansas great, Michael Burks.
With a show that includes tunes that range from hardcore soulful blues and jazzy numbers to singer-songwriter /americana styles, Charlotte Taylor and Gypsy Rain play mostly original material with their own take on some classic blues, soul, and R&B hits that you can dig and dance to!
Gypsy Rain features great players such as skillfull and hard-hitting drummer JOHN ROACH. A 30+ year veteran of the Arkansas music scene. "John has real soul" says Taylor, "and great dynamics", "He plays with a lot of feeling, totally getting into the groove". John's influences include John Bonham and Buddy Rich.
Guitarist MATTHEW STONE moved to Little Rock from Nashville a few years back and joined the band after a chance meeting at a local gig.
Way beyond his years in ability, Matthew is an seasoned musician with talents in all genres including blues, soul and jazz. Stone plays with a lot of passion combined with knowledge that is great to see and hear. Whether playing his Gibson 335, a Tele, lap steel, even a mandolin or banjo, Matthew Stone is always burning it up on a stringed instrument.
Lead guitarist PHIL LINK is self-taught and inspired by such guitar legends as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana, he began playing in Little Rock during the early 70's with classic rock bands and then the hotel circuit playing a variety of styles including blues, rock, country, funk, and jazz, Phil Link has developed his own tasteful style that is enjoyed by all who hears him play.
DAVID JONES is the latest add to the group holding down the bass postion. David is a solid player with great chops, and a pro attitude. Originally from New York coming to Arkansas by way of L.A., David adds just the right stuff to CTGR.
Hope your having a Terriffic Thursday!!! Sending some Big Momma hugs and kisses your way............ Always, Alexis DeVaroe "Big Momma" WolfChase Miss International INC Classic 2009
Blues-Baby, How ya doing? Me, forgetful! I put the pics from the Review on my FB page and the one I had of you and Rose on your "wall". But I honestly thought I had/we had taken at least one or two photos together after the event. Well anyway, tell the guys in the Band I said, "hello". And I'll letcha know when I'm back in the Rock, so that I can come by and get some photos of you IN ACTION!
Hi Charlotte Taylor and Gypsy Rain! Just stopping by your page to see whats good! Keep me in mind if you need any high quality/low cost mastering. All the details and samples are on my page. Feel free to get in touch with any questions. Take care!
Thank you so much!! I am so glad you like my new video!! I really had fun shooting it. Hope you will stop by often to listen to my songs and have a GREAT day!!! Ashleigh
Don't forget about "LIVE!" on October 3rd. It's at the Cox Center in the RiverMarket (downtown LR), 3rd floor. Free music and food. Bring all your friends and family for the chance to meet and greet some of the hottest musicians in the Natural State! See you there!
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