I Propose a Harmonica Giveaway

C'mon, Taylor! You've got plenty!

Conduit For The Music

I wanted to post a video this week that showcases Taylor Hicks' voice-that gorgeous sound wrapped around some heartfelt lyrics. But I came across this video that I haven't seen before and have to share it. Wow.

Someone far more eloquent than I once described Taylor as a conduit for the music. That was never more evident than around the 2:00 mark in this video.

WARNING! For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this Taylor Hicks performance. Expectant mothers should not view.

Who Took These Photos?

We've all seen these really special photos of Taylor Hicks but I've never known who took them. Anybody know? I'd like to give them credit. (Mystery solved! See below.)

After Concert Jam at the Grey Eagle
March 4, 2007
Asheville, NC

*Photos by Sandlin Gaither*
http://www.sandlingaither.com/
(thanks, cath)

Interesting Look Back

An interview from AOL Sessions:

"What was the first type of music you were exposed to?"

Spoonful James Live at Smith's Olde Bar on 2009-08-16

Collection: : SpoonfulJames
Band/Artist: Spoonful James
Date: August 16, 2009 (check for other copies)
Venue: Smith's Olde Bar
Location: Atlanta, GA

Source: AGK 391b > FastTrack Pro > d7
Lineage: Dat > Nero
Taped by: Matt R.
Transferred by: Matt R.
Keywords: "Spoonful James" "Taylor Hicks"

Spoonful James
Wynn & Quinn Acoustic
Smith's Olde Bar
Atlanta, Georgia
8-16-2009


1. Intro
2. That's It For Now
3. Right Down Here
4. Why Don't We Just Go Home
5. You're All I've Got To My Name
6. Broke In Alabama
7. Too Late
8. Light On
9. Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad
10. 7 Mile Breakdown

Smith's Olde Bar, August 16th

One thing I find so fascinating about Taylor Hicks is his ability to play "cheesy" brilliantly then hop in a car and transform into Serious Music Man. From all accounts, he knocked everyone's socks off on both stages last night.

I've said it before: he's an enigma, wrapped in a mystery, deep-fried in a puzzle and wrapped up tidily with a leather band that no one will ever know the meaning of. And I would guess he loves it that way. But who the hell knows?

"Whomp At The Warfield" Being Released 11/03/2009

Got the following information from here:

Title: TAYLOR HICKS: WHOMP AT THE WARFIELD
Release Date: 11/03/2009
Label/Distributor: IMAGE
Prebook DVD: 10/06/2009
Retail Price: DVD $19.98
Genre: Music Taylor Hicks performs some of his biggest hits.