Taylor Nauta (vocals, lead guitar, rythm guitar, and on some stuff, bass)
Influences
His Grandfather(Jerry White), his friend Boomer Castleman, Walt Aldridge, Waylon Jennings, Vince Gill, Steve Wariner, Tracy Byrd, Diamond Rio, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, James Burton, Danny Gatton, Redd Volkaert, The Hellecasters, Will Ray, Jerry Donahue, John Jorgenson, Tony Rice, B. B. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Eric Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Benson, Peabo Bryson, and countless others.
A young singer, songwriter, and guitar player born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Taylor Nauta's sound is a unique blend of warm, welcoming vocals, fast chicken picking, and melodic blues guitar licks. Ever since receiving his first guitar at age 7, country music has been Taylor's heart and soul. Taylor's biggest influences are Waylon Jennings, Steve Wariner, Vince Gill, B. B. King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Tab Benoit, ZZ Top, Merle Haggard, Roy Nichols, and Brent Mason.
During his middle school and high school years, he spent countless hours listening to these heroes of his, constantly playing them over and over until he learned how to play those licks that inspired him so much. After high school, he moved to Nashville to learn from the best by watching them up close, then emulating those licks as often as he could. In no time at all, he was on stage playing with various acts around Nashville turning the heads of both locals and tourists alike.
During his time spent in Music City, he got the chance to play with a lot of great musicians and songwriters he admired like Walt Aldridge and Boomer Castleman and learn from them first hand. Today, back in Utah for a short hiatus, Taylor is still constantly polishing his craft. Unless he is sleeping, he is either singing, writing, playing, or networking in the music business in some way or another. No one's quite sure when or even if he eats.
With a bushel of great songs, versatile guitar work, and rich vocals, Taylor Nauta is someone you don't want to miss if you're anywhere near a venue he's playing at. He's all about raw, powerful, country music that you can feel and it shows with every note he plays and in every song he sings. Other than all that stuff, he's just a pretty cool guy. So, next time you're out hittin' the bars, find out where Taylor is playing and check him out. Oh, and feel free to drop some mulah in his tip jar and tell him what you think of the music. There is nothing he likes more than a full tip jar, it's probably his favorite thing ever...... Other than girls, guitars, loud music, cold beer, and fishin' of course!
Thanks for the add. The songs I write are a reflection of my life. The lyrics, like an unveiled biography. My inspiration comes from my children, mi familia, and the women I have loved. I give them and everyone who inspires me, my heart...Sign the guest book if you get a chance......Peace n Love, Miguel
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Howdy Taylor! I wanted to drop you a note to thank you for taking the time to accept us as your friend, and listening to our music. We appreciate the gesture and are grateful that you enjoyed our tunes enough to add us to your community of friends. After all, having people connect with our music is why we do this. I hope you'll come by often to say hello and let us know what's happening with you, and when you have a spare moment, please visit our brand new webpage at www. crosstimbersbluegrass. com there you can listen to more of our music and find out more about us. Feel free to sign the guestbook! (And if you have any ideas about how we could improve the webpage, be sure to let us know)
All my best and thank you again, Matt (the bass player) Cross Timbers
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