Steve Taylor-Vocals, guitar, piano, organ, Mellotron, synthesizers, bass, drums
and sometimes....
Marco Benevento-organ
Joe Russo-drums
Jeremy Black-drums and production trinkets
and who knows, maybe you!
Influences
The Beatles, King Crimson, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Milton Nascimento, early 70's Genesis, Elton John and The Bee Gees, D'Angelo, Laura Nyro, Carole King, Black Sabbath, Burt Bacharach, PFM, New Trolls, Lucio Battisti/Formula 3, Stereolab, My Morning Jacket, Jane's Addiction, Belle and Sebastien, Erykah Badu, Lonnie Liston Smith, Nina Simone, Herbie Hancock, T-Rex, Electric Light Orchestra, Led Zeppelin, Gentle Giant, Rush, Il Balletto di Bronzo, Banco del Mutuo Soccorzo, Franco Battiato, Pink Floyd
Sounds Like
The Beatles, David Bowie, My Morning Jacket, Carole King, Van Morrison, Dr.Dog, Fleet Foxes, T-Rex, Pink Floyd, Van Morrison, Wilco, Iron & Wine
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On February 10th, 2008, Steve Taylor debuts his new album "Has the Size of the Road Got the Better of You?" at Cafe DuNord in San Francisco. A song cycle about being lost and found on the road of life, it was recorded over the last 3 and a half years, amidst an array of trials and tribulation. Playing with a passion and honesty that's lost on most contemporary artists, Steve merges the heart-on-your-sleeve confessional style of Joni Mitchell, the northern soul of Van Morrison, and the pop hooks of T-Rex, and filters them through a progrock lense, creating a soundscape that's both modern and unironically influenced by 70's AM rock. Playing nearly all of the instruments, including a palette of pre 1980 synths, electric pianos and organs, Steve also asked friends Marco Benevento and Joe Russo, aka the Benevento Russo Organ and Drums Duo from NYC, to take part. Work has recently begun on a new stripped down acoustic album which has an intended fall release.
Hope everyone can join us for this night at Cafe Du Nord:
Performance of Riley's In C, The Lickets, Julianna Barwick, and DJ Stereo Steve (spinning ambient sounds) Monday, Nov 16, 2009 8:00 PM PST (7:00 PM Doors) $10. at Cafe Du Nord >Details here and Tickets Here or at the door.
daaammm mang U R FUCKING TALENTED. its been a minute since i heard any...i duno if u remember me i really hope so ha : ) i was dat clasical guiatrist on haight.. jus wana say big up man sound awesome..hey u ever listen or do any dub? Im really sucked into da dubstep scne right now haha...producin bunches n bunches of it.. drop a line back man hope all is well for u. please dont stop!!!!
Hey man thanks for the add. I dig your music a lot. I was in SF beginning of may and watched you play on the street and bought ur CD. I got some pics of you on my myspace actually lol :P
Hey Steve. Congratulations! Your music sounds refreshing. We are planning a west coast tour for the fall, we will be out there from Oct7th-27th. We would love to play a show with you;. Were big fans of the duo. Hit us back if you interested.
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey returns to the Bay Area for 3 shows this week!
Wed. 6/17 - Elbo Room - SF,CA
Thurs. 6/18 - Starry Plough - Berkeley,CA
Fri. 6/19 - Starry Plough - Berkeley,CA (w/Antioquia!)
Hi Steve! That was an incredibly fun time at the Utah on Friday night. Not to toot our Collective Horn or anything like that, but I think we both (The Greening and yourself) played our best shows yet! Love the new CSN-inspired jam, too. Anyway, accept my friend request on fb, ya rascal! And give a listen to our uploaded FIVE NEW SONGS!!! Rock.
Hi Steve! First off, congrats on the Rogue Wave gig - those guys are great, and Paul is the man. Second, I totally forgot to tell you that PK & I watched you play all guerilla style at SXSW. We had to get to a gig so couldn't stay to say hey, but we caught a song. Good on ya! I'll be in SF on the 21st - maybe we can meet up.
Come one, come all to The Bowie Ball @ The Great American Music Hall for one night only! 6.5.09 Featured performers are: Barry Syska's Fantasy Orchestra (http://www.myspace.com/barrysyska) and 5 Cent Coffee (http://www.myspace.com/fivecentcoffee) and DJ MzSamantha and more. 859 O'Farrell Street San Francisco, California 94109
You might have heard of Bowie.
In the 60's he was Davey Jones, a potential British Invader who's name was robbed from him by a Monkey. Still, who can forget The Laughing Gnome?
In the 70's he was Major Tom, The Man Who Fell to Earth and Sold the World, Ziggy Stardust, The Diamond Dog, and The Thin White Duke...
In the 80's he rose from the Ashes, turned into a vampire, was promoted from Duke to King (of the goblins - talk about Scary Monsters!), fell into Modern Love with a China Girl, and we all took shelter Underground as The World Fell Down…
In the 90's he dawned a White Tie, took a step Outside, and became an Earthling.
This is our chance to celebrate EVERYTHING Bowie. All in one night.
It promises to be an event to remember! Come in costume, come to spectate, come to dance, but you'll regret it if you don't come.
Dance lessons for "Absolute Beginners" from 8:30-9:45 consist of two rotations and three instructors teaching Swing, Waltz and Blues dancing. In these lessons you'll learn the basics required to fully participate in the Ball to follow.
DJ sets by MzSamantha from Clockwork and The Box as well as special guests to be announced!
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