Sean Taylor

biography

Sean Taylor has rapidly grown to be one of the hottest new names in the UK blues/acoustic scene. His incredible passion for performance, sheer talent and songwriting of the highest calibre is a testament to his frequent comparisons with John Martyn, Chris Isaak and Tom Waits.

He has had extensive coverage and outstanding reviews in publications such as ‘Uncut’, ‘Maverick’, ‘Classic Rock’, ‘Acoustic Guitar’ and ‘Rock N’ Reel’ to name but a few, and has been often accredited by BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris and Mike Harding.

The past couple of years has seen Sean’s profile rocket – amongst an impressive array of festival appearances and a 2 hugely successful nationwide tours, Sean was also asked to represent the UK music industry and perform at the Labour Party Creative Network Launch (Sept 2011) – hosted by Ed Milliband – and was subsequently featured on the front page of Music Week.

Sean’s fourth album ‘Walk With Me’ was Sean’s first major release - and attracted incredible reviews in major music press. Produced by Trevor Hutchinson (Lúnasa, Sharon Shannon, The Waterboys), it featured pedal steel legend BJ Cole as well as a stellar array of other musicians including Vyvienne Long (Damien Rice, Lisa Hannigan) and Dave Hingerty (The Frames, Josh Ritter).

New album ‘Love Against Death’ is a masterpiece. In Sean’s words, “a direct challenge to a reality dominated by greed, inequality, and injustice. It’s the choice we make at every moment, in every relationship, and by every action.”. Recorded in Austin, Texas and produced by Mark Hallman (Carole King, AniDi Franco, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lyle Lovett et al.), it also features Eliza Gilkyson and Kim Deschamps.

Now touring with a drummer, Sean’s live show is at its absolute best. A magnificent, atmospheric snapshot of Sean’s insight into the world we live in. Beautiful & powerful songs, outstanding musicianship and a truly intimate, yet intense experience. Highly recommended.

‘Atmospheric ... fabulous music…’ BOB HARRIS BBC RADIO 2  

'My main listen today - Springsteen and Taylor are cheering my day.. brilliant ... stunning songs ... GREAT ALBUM' MIKE HARDING BBC RADIO 2

‘A bluesy devotional intensity that rightly draws comparisons to John Martyn’ Q

 ‘Sean Taylor is the king of singer songwriter styling ... mesmerising’ MAVERICK

‘prodigiously talented singer songwriter ... touchstones would be Tom Waits and John Martyn’ R2

'formidable and skilled ... pleasingly atmospheric ... recalls Chris Isaak ‘ * * * * UNCUT

'slow burn songwriting...a pleasure... positively aches... Big things await'  CLASSIC ROCK

‘the raw beauty of the guitar and piano ... fresh, cliché free and tugs at the soul.’ ACOUSTIC MAGAZINE

‘‘A star in the making ... a superb talent’ METRO

For further Information & Bookings:
Tel: + 44 (0)1377 219905   phil.simpson@adastra-music.co.uk