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Stephen Taylor has been entertaining audiences all over the world with his music for over thirty years. His early influences were such notables in the acoustic music scene as James Taylor, Jackson Browne, David Crosby and Joni Mitchell. Lately, he is inspired by people like
Jack Williams, David LaMotte, David Wilcox and Caroline Aiken. When asked to describe his own music, he says, “That’s a tough question because I don’t like categorizing music. I play in a number of styles that range from Folk to Funk”.

Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and raised in a suburb of Philadelphia as the son of a classical singer (his mother) in the 60’s, Stephen has been singing as long as he can remember. Besides music, traveling has always lured him to new places, like Colorado, California, Hawaii, North Carolina, and finally to Austin, Texas, where so many great musicians wind up.

A typical performance with Stephen will include everything from thoughtful original compositions to rollicking blues. With his dazzling guitar style, strong vocals and vibrant story-telling, it's easy to see why he's become a favorite with audiences across the country.

 

"I heard Stephen for the first time at Kerrville and was really impressed. His songs come at you subtly. Very soon you realize you're in the presence of someone who really knows what he's doing. Then, one after the other those songs keep rolling in. The guy is great..."

Ken Gaines
Singer/songwriter
Concert Presenter
Houston, Texas

".... wonderful! His music can make you laugh, it can make you cry and it manages to find places deep inside you that you thought no one else knew about."

Deanie Heller
Concert presenter
Syracuse, NY

"Through the heart of Stephen’s work courses his search to pull reality from illusion. Uncompromising, sometimes unconventional, but always honest..."

Peggy Tibke
Concert Presenter
Fort Lauderdale, FL

"Stephen Taylor stands out in a town (Austin) known for its great singer/songwriters. He’s got it all, excellent vocals, guitar and song writing."

Joe Angel
KEOS Radio
Bryan, Texas

"One of my best singer/songwriters at this time. I can't wait to hear more from this guy."

Raymond Swennen
Roots Revival V.Z.W. Radio ATL
Bree, Belgium

Audio Files
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Romantics Ain't Hopeless - recorded live River City Folk syndicated radio broadcast - April 2000

Heaven's Got a Secret - recorded live at Uncle Calvin's, Dallas, Texas - November 2002

Cathey's Creek - recorded live River City Folk syndicated radio broadcast - April 2000

Fire in the Homeland - recorded live at Uncommon Grounds, Chicago, IL - May 2004

Dreams Reside - recorded live at Uncommon Grounds, Chicago, IL - May 2004

Venues
(a few of the many venues where Stephen has performed)

Eddie’s Attic – Atlanta, GA
Bluebird Café – Nashville, TN
Club Passim – Cambridge, MA
Bright Angel Lodge – Grand Canyon, AZ
Uncommon Grounds – Chicago, IL
Main Street Café – Homestead, FL
Grey Eagle – Asheville, NC
Six String Music Hall – Cary, NC
Underberg House Concert Series – Cape Girardeau, MO
Cousin Andy’s – Carbondale, IL
Red Bud Hill House Concert Series – Murpheysboro, IL
Moonlight Music Café – Birmingham, AL
South Florida Folk Festival – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tucson Folk Festival – Tucson, AZ
Fiddler’s Dream – Phoenix, AZ
Boulderado Hotel – Boulder, CO
Acoustic Coffeehouse – Nederland, CO
Raton Home Concerts – Raton, NM
Tribes Coffeehouse – Santa Fe, NM
Uncle Calvin’s – Dallas, TX
Live Oak Coffeehouse – Austin, TX
Barker House Concerts – Austin, TX
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport – Austin, TX
Artz Ribhouse – Austin, TX
Mr. Jimmy’s Concert Series – Austin, TX
Georgetown Concerts Series – Georgetown, TX
Anderson Fair – Houston, TX
Starlight Theatre – Terlingua, TX
Scott Duncan House Concert Series – Los Angeles, CA