Exploring The ‘Other Side’ with Taz Taylor

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By Justin Smulison

The Other Side of Midnight is the newest LP from UK-born rock guitarist Taz Taylor. Available from his label, No Hair Records, the album features various subgenres of rock and roll – from riff-driven hard rock to ballads and instrumental tracks showcasing the band’s abilities.

Taz Taylor Band reaches new heights as a quintet (rather than instrumental trio or quartet) – thanks to the addition of acclaimed keyboardist Alessandro Del Vecchio. As an even bigger left turn, Other Side marks the first time his band solely features a female vocalist, who in this case is Laura Vreeland.

The result is an album that successfully demonstrates how a marquee guitarist and bandleader – and who has played alongside several heavyweight vocalists, like Doogie White, Graham Bonnet and David Reece – can maintain consistency in his own “voice” (vis a vis, his instrument) even when the singer is an entirely different gender.

Taz and I spoke about this album’s recording process, and how the lineup shuffle led to memorable collaborations with Del Vecchio. He also revealed his excitement ahead of the handful of shows on the horizon in support of some classic rock mainstays and discussed why covering Rainbow’s “Temple of the King” was so special for him to record and release. Horns Up!

Song clips: Every Day, Temple of the King, Lonely I Ride

Taz Taylor Band

http://www.taztaylor.com

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Taz Taylor Band – Summertime Tour Dates (U.S.)

Sat May 31st – Ramona Mainstage, Ramona, CA
As Special Guests of Pat Travers. Doors at 7pm, TTB hits at 8pm
Send $20 per ticket to http://www.paypal.me/taztaylorband

Fri June 20th – McGuffie’s, CA

Weds June 25th – Bornemann Theater, San Marcos, CA as Special Guests of Gong

Thurs July 3rd – Coach House Concert Hall
As guests of The Ultimate Rock Band
Send $10 per ticket to http://www.paypal.me/taztaylorband

Sat August 2nd – Full Circle Saloon, Santee, CA

http://www.taztaylor.com/newsandgigs.htm

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