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Returning to Cellar 55 as H-Duo This Friday Evening

This Friday evening at Cellar 55 in Vancouver, WA, I will be joined by my H-Duo partner Jeff Haagenson.

Jeff and I have played in a full band together for nearly 13 years and off and on as a duo. I invited Jeff to join me this Friday to resurrect some of our favorites we haven’t played in awhile. Our set list includes: Jason Mraz, Hall & Oates, Ingrid Michaelson, Train, Bruno Mars, Dan Folgelberg, James Taylor, along with some original blues instrumentals and whatever else comes to mind. Each of us will also take turns doing some solo stuff, as well.

Join us this Friday evening starting at 6:30. Great way to end your week and start your weekend.

Road Trip to Play Music for 25th Anniversary

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Taking a little over 400 mile round trip working excursion east to Kennewick, WA., to help the Hughes Physical Therapy celebrate 25 years in business. Owner, David Hughes, is the cousin of my wife, Barb Hughes, and he’s hired me to perform music from 11am-2pm this coming Friday in his office in Kennewick, WA.

Being a 3 hour gig, my typical music selection will be peppered with more instrumental songs, most of them originals. Fun to pull those out from time to time.

Looking forward to seeing some of my wife’s extended family along with good driving weather.

This Friday Night at Cellar 55 with Cynthia O’Brien

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I, along with songstress Cynthia O’Brien, will reappear once again for your Friday evening, end of the week, kick back with a red or white wine in hand, musical treat at the Vancouver wine tasting room, Cellar 55 from 6:30-8:30pm We so enjoyed our last visit, especially when several guests decided that our rendition of Brown Eyed Girl on ukelele’s was so much fun, they got up and danced.

Our playlist will include, more than likely the aforementioned Van Morrison cut, along with a steady diet of Kenny Loggins, Linda Ronstadt, Dan Fogelberg, Elton John, BIlly Joel, Ingrid Michaelson, America, Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, Neil Diamond, of course our favorite band, “And More.”

Come chill with us this Friday at Cellar 55 from 6:30-8:30pm. Who knows, it just might change everything in your life. Or not.

HomeBrew in Sandy, Oregon this Saturday Night

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The classic R&B party dance band, HomeBrew, will be at the Trout Pub in Sandy this Friday evening, January 31 from 7:30-10pm.

Our set list includes: Doobie Brothers, Taj Mahal, Janis Joplin, Steely Dan, Chicago, Mile Davis, Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, Brian Setzer, and many others.

HomeBrew is an 11 piece band that has some members being with the group over 30 years. I enjoy lending my skills on keyboard and acoustic guitar. Looking forward to rockin’ Sandy, Oregon this Saturday night.

Cellar 55 this Friday with special musical guest

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I return to Cellar 55 in Vancouver, WA., this Friday evening from 6:30-8:30pm. Joining me will be the sweet singing Cynthia O’Brien. We’ll duet out tunes from Allison Krause, Kenny Loggins, Dan Fogelberg, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, and others…

Come sit a bit at Cellar 55 to chill off your first full work week of 2015.

Cynthia O'Brien:Chris Taylor

December Gigs and Events

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It starts with the 11 piece band HomeBrew. We’re creating a party for our fans who’ve asked us, “when are you playing next?” That “next” is December 17. HomeBrew is a classic R&B party dance band that has been together 30 some years. We still have a few original members. I joined the band back in July of this year.

We’re calling this: “HomeBrew’s – Holiday Sock Hop.” We’ll be at Curious Comedy Theater, Wednesday Dec. 17, from 7-11pm. Our first set starts at 8pm. Come early because we are creating a festive event for the entire family. Song list includes, Van Morrison, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Brian Setzer, Chicago and many others.

Two days later, on Friday Dec. 19, I’ll be back at Cellar 55 in Vancouver, WA from 6:30-8:30pm. Falling in love with this place. Nice getaway at the end of the work week. Looking for a nice date night and wine? Cellar 55 is the ticket.

The following evening, Dec 20, I’m back at Torta-landia in SE Portland. Humble little Mexican cafe styled eatery. This will be my third time in this cozy little corner in SE Portland, just a block north off Foster Road and SE 60th.

My song set for these two events include covers by Stevie Wonder, Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Elton John, Billy Joel, Otis Redding, Chicago, Beatles, Elvis, Little River Band and many others. I’ll sprinkle in some originals, too.

All of this in one week, no less!!

Would love to see some familiar faces.

Friday Nov 21 at Cellar 55 in Vancouver

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Once again, I’ve been invited back to Cellar 55 this Friday evening from 7-9pm. I’ve been adding a few more cover tunes to my mix of Kenny Loggins, Beatles, Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Chicago, and others. A smattering of originals thrown in for good measure.

Would love to see some familiar faces and especially for you wine lovers, Cellar 55’s reputation is growing. You can visit their Facebook page for more information.

See you Friday evening at 7pm.

Remembering…

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Today would have marked the 59th birthday of one of my older sister’s birthday. Martha, lost her battle with cancer at the age of 3 1/2. I was 18 months old when she died and have no recollection of her. However, we have plenty of pictures to remember her by.

Over the years, I’ve written several songs in Martha’s memory. The most recent was in 2013. Today is a day of gratitude and remembering.

Friday Night Gig at Cellar 55…Yes-Again

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I’m so enjoying this little spot on the performance map. Cellar 55 is a great setting for a musician and a wonderful atmosphere for wine loving patrons. I’ll be performing this Friday, Oct 24 from 6:30-8:30pm with my usual playlist that includes, Elton John, BIlly Joel, James Taylor, Kenny Loggins, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Elvis Presley, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and some originals, too. Would love to see some familiar faces.

Heading Back to Cellar 55 this Saturday Evening

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C. Taylor_9870 One of my new favorite places to play is Cellar 55 in Vancouver, WA. I’ve been invited back to perform on consecutive weekends. This Saturday evening, Oct 18, I’ll be performing cover tunes from Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Michael McDonald, Bill Withers, Bob Dylan and many others. I’ll perform some of my own originals including songs from my album “In Those Days,” along with some original instrumentals and whatever else comes to mind. This Saturday’s gig is from 6-9pm.