I’m back again this Friday evening, July 13, at Rose City Food Park from 6-8pm. Great evening to bring the family, date night, whatever it may be. Wonderful vendors and some outstanding food.
I’ll play my take on lots of cover tunes from 50s-60s-70s, add a few originals just to spice it up. I would love to see some familiar faces and a few new ones. Please join me this Friday evening.
Rose City Food Park is located at 5235 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, 97213
Chris never fails to bring quality sound, original tunes, great covers, and positive energy to our guests at Rose City Food Park. His sound transcends generations and will have you smiling and moving your feet without even knowing it!
-Ashlee Turner, Rose City Food Park, Manager
I have known Chris Taylor for many years and had the pleasure of hiring him to play live music at our clinic, to help us celebrate the 25th anniversary of our business. We had never tried anything like that before and I was very pleased with how it went. Chris was prompt, professional and sounded great. He interacted with our patients and staff easily and the atmosphere he helped us create really enhanced our celebration.
David Hughes P.T., of Hughes Physical Therapy, Kennewick, WA
I’ll be playing originals and covers. If you purchase my album/CD “In Those Days,” at the event, all proceeds will go to the Paying It Forward Store. Come sit a spell as I open things up beginning at 5pm.
I’m back at Rose City Food Park this Saturday afternoon from 3-4:30pm, as one of the featured musician’s for their Mini Brew Fest. The weather for Saturday looks hot, which means, cold brews and live music wait for you. I’ll be jamming cover tunes from Hall & Oates, America, Billy Joel, Elton John, Elvis and some of my own stuff.
Sit a spell and cool down this Saturday afternoon.
This Saturday afternoon I’ll be playing some of my originals along with cover tunes at the Rose City Food Park (5235 NE Sandy Blvd) from 2:30-4pm. The weather looks great and so should the food. Stop on by – I’d love to see you.
Had a great time being the opener for HomeBrew this past Saturday night at Mallard’s.
Transitions. I think I’ll name my next album, Transitions.
I’ve been transitioning in my personal growth and as a husband. Recognizing the mistakes I’ve made in my marriage, but instead of beating myself up for them (as I would have in the past) changing myself for the better instead.
My family is transitioning, as my two young-adult children are beginning to explore the world and discover their callings.
I’ve transitioned out of my church of nearly 40 years. A very difficult transition, but one I had been mulling for several years as I’ve sought how to reflect ethical authenticity and compassionate love.
I’m transitioning as a musician. I’ve learned that I’m seen as a singer/songwriter. Never knew what to call myself before that, but I like that moniker.
All those transitions, and many others, have influenced my guitar/piano-based songs, with more organic arrangements, simple melody lines, and lyrical depth that help tell my changing story.
I still celebrate being in love: So many of my newer songs reflect my 26 years with my wife Barb. I tackle songs that deal with loss and grief and how we’re all touched by these emotions – not hiding from them, but embracing and working through them.
I’m reconnecting with some of my instrumental roots, too. Performing songs I wrote nearly 30 years ago that still stand the test of time, along with newer songs that reflect thoughtful, playful vibes.
I continue to live, breathe, and write as a Portland Oregon resident, which gives me a gentle and nurturing platform for exploring transitions.
Here’s to opening new places, new journeys, new hope through transitions.
Chris Taylor
June 19th was a wonderful night at Portland Music Company’s NE Portland location, where I, along with 7 other musicians, played 15 minute sets of mainly original songs. Here’s my “live” version of a song I wrote earlier this year called Deep Blue.
At my church’s Good Friday service this year I was asked (literally at the last minute) to provide prelude music before the service began. I was also given one instruction, “make it sound Good Friday like.”
With only seconds to gather my thoughts I began to play. Since that Good Friday service I have had many people, not only from my church but otherwise, tell me how much they enjoyed my little impromptu song.
I call it “Friday’s Goodness.”
A couple of summers ago I found myself on the streets in the Hollywood District playing in front of Posh Designs. I’m looking forward again to a fun filled summer on the streets and in the businesses around Portland and Vancouver. I can perform any time of the year (although of course in the cold weather I prefer to be indoors…)
Contact me by email: chris@hughestaylor.com or call 503.421.6727
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