Credit HarpandSoul for these beautiful video captures!
Showing posts with label Taylor Hicks acoustic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Taylor Hicks acoustic. Show all posts
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Taylor Hicks: 'Platinum Recording Artist' Sings the National Anthem at Talladega - Watch It Here!
Beautifully done, Taylor!
Credit HarpandSoul for these beautiful video captures!
Credit HarpandSoul for these beautiful video captures!
Friday, March 21, 2008
Taylor Hicks & Jon Cook
Long time fans of Taylor Hicks know that Jon Cook has been on the musical scene with him as an accompanying guitarist for quite a while, even playing on his pre-idol CD's "In Your Time" & "Under The Radar". Here's some information on Jon I recently came across from 2006 that might be of interest. Some of Taylor's best performances have been with Jon (most recently in Orange Beach, AL last year). Wouldn't it be great if he played on Taylor's next CD? Magic! How about a studio version of the still socially relevant Abraham, Martin, and John? Check out the live version they did together in the jukebox above!
Born and bread in the great music state of Georgia , Jon is truly a southern gentlemen. Jon cut his teeth while in school at AUBURN , where he and long time friend Taylor Hicks spent many nights honing in a very unique duo which also worked as a great band. The group the ”EZ WIDERS” played festivals , benefits and clubs earning a very good reputation as a Blue eyed soul and rock and roll band.
Taylor met Jon Cook in 1995 while they were both students at Auburn University. The pair performed in various bands and as a duo during the next several years. “Playing with Taylor was nothing but fun. We enjoyed it and had a good time,” Cook said. Performing everything from soul to bluegrass and reggae, Hicks and Cook made the Alabama rounds, became fixtures at the legendary Flora-Bama Lounge, and trekked out to Los Angeles to perform showcases at the House of Blues and the Playboy Mansion. “We had all sorts of fun on the road,” Cook said. A little over a year and a half ago, the Taylor Hicks Band was born. Mitch Jones is the bassist for that band.
“We had all sorts of fun on the road,” Cook said.
A little over a year and a half ago, the Taylor Hicks Band was born. Mitch Jones is the bassist for that band.
Jones said the first time he performed with Hicks was with Wynn Christian at Bodega.
“People were standing on the pool tables in the bar. It was crazy,” he said.
“The way the crowd responds to Taylor on ‘Idol’ is the same as when the band plays in clubs,” Jones said.
“He’s always been quirky,” Jones said. “He’s even a little restrained on ‘American Idol’ since he only has three minutes to perform.”
Cook said he’s known Hicks so long that he seems completely normal.
“He doesn’t seem so spastic to me. Maybe I’ve known him too long, but I don’t even notice,” Cook said. “Maybe because it’s just old hat to me.”
Since Hicks has been on “American Idol,” the Taylor Hicks Band has been put on hold while its other members continue to perform under the name Little Memphis Blues Orchestra.
“I just couldn’t be prouder of him (Hicks). We talked about (him auditioning for ‘Idol’) and joked that he needed to hurry up since he was 29,” Cook said. “There’s no doubt he’s talented, but I don’t think anybody expected he’d do so well in that format.”
Taylor and Jon in Birmingham, Al 2004 (Photo courtesy of M. Sheehan)
Born and bread in the great music state of Georgia , Jon is truly a southern gentlemen. Jon cut his teeth while in school at AUBURN , where he and long time friend Taylor Hicks spent many nights honing in a very unique duo which also worked as a great band. The group the ”EZ WIDERS” played festivals , benefits and clubs earning a very good reputation as a Blue eyed soul and rock and roll band.
Taylor met Jon Cook in 1995 while they were both students at Auburn University. The pair performed in various bands and as a duo during the next several years. “Playing with Taylor was nothing but fun. We enjoyed it and had a good time,” Cook said. Performing everything from soul to bluegrass and reggae, Hicks and Cook made the Alabama rounds, became fixtures at the legendary Flora-Bama Lounge, and trekked out to Los Angeles to perform showcases at the House of Blues and the Playboy Mansion. “We had all sorts of fun on the road,” Cook said. A little over a year and a half ago, the Taylor Hicks Band was born. Mitch Jones is the bassist for that band.
“We had all sorts of fun on the road,” Cook said.
A little over a year and a half ago, the Taylor Hicks Band was born. Mitch Jones is the bassist for that band.
Jones said the first time he performed with Hicks was with Wynn Christian at Bodega.
“People were standing on the pool tables in the bar. It was crazy,” he said.
“The way the crowd responds to Taylor on ‘Idol’ is the same as when the band plays in clubs,” Jones said.
“He’s always been quirky,” Jones said. “He’s even a little restrained on ‘American Idol’ since he only has three minutes to perform.”
Cook said he’s known Hicks so long that he seems completely normal.
“He doesn’t seem so spastic to me. Maybe I’ve known him too long, but I don’t even notice,” Cook said. “Maybe because it’s just old hat to me.”
Since Hicks has been on “American Idol,” the Taylor Hicks Band has been put on hold while its other members continue to perform under the name Little Memphis Blues Orchestra.
“I just couldn’t be prouder of him (Hicks). We talked about (him auditioning for ‘Idol’) and joked that he needed to hurry up since he was 29,” Cook said. “There’s no doubt he’s talented, but I don’t think anybody expected he’d do so well in that format.”
Taylor and Jon in Birmingham, Al 2004 (Photo courtesy of M. Sheehan)
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Last Taylor Hicks Concert for 2007
Taylor just finished up his last show of 2007 at Pearl River Resort in Philadelphia, MS on November 2, 2007. His tour was in support of his first major label, platinum selling album, "Taylor Hicks". In every possible way, it has been a major triumph - performing to thousands of adoring fans and traveling to every corner of the United States to packed houses and rave reviews. Check out this beautiful rendition of his own original song, "The Fall" from Hagerstown, MD on July 6, 2007. The song is included on his first independent album, "In Your Time".
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