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Norman Taylor

About Me

Norman Taylor is a Singer/songwriter/acoustic performer from the South jersey/Philadelphia area. His style is entrenched in the country blues of people like Robert Johnson and Skip James although, he also draws influence from country, 70's rock, soul, gospel and a variety of musical forms. Taylor has performed in many different settings on several different instruments. Along with guitar, he also plays keyboards and mandolin. Norman has also been an opening act for bluesman Guy Davis, Singers-Songwriter Phil Roy, Pat Wictor and Chris Smithers. In addition to these openers Norman has also played festivals such as Camp Jam in the Pines and played on the same main stage as Ronnie Baker Brooks, the Lovell Sisters and Ryan Montbleau the State Street Blues Stroll, a blues festival in Media PA with Rory Block, Sharrie Williams & The Wise Guys and Lonnie Shields Band.

My Interests

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Member Since: 1/1/2007
Band Website: www.normalmusic.net
Band Members:
Influences: Keb Mo, Guy Davis, Phil Roy, Joe Pass, Kaki King, Eric Bibb, Chris Whitley, David Jacob Strain (great young acoustic blues man), Miles Davis, Sammy Davis Jr. (I too was a song and dance man!!!), Richie Havens, and Phil Roy.
Sounds Like: Keb Mo, Richie Havens, and Norman Taylor.
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Bridgetown Pub

There are very few places anywhere that you can go that you feel like home. The Bridgetown Pub was one of them. I am very sad to say that the Pub closed its doors this Friday Jan 2, 2009. I was a grea...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:26:00 GMT

Seeing and Meeting Eric Bibb

I got to meet one of my musical inspirations last night (7.25.08) Eric Bibb. He was amazing!!! He played and sang with great skill, grace, and charm. As I continue to grow in this musical form of acou...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:31:00 GMT

A Real Pro

I just want to say that sometimes, within your reach, you can be in the company of greatness. I had that pleasure tonight when I got to sit in with, listen to and play for Patty Blee. She is super sma...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:34:00 GMT

Music and Hearing

Hello all, this is my first blog ever. What I want talk about today is hearing loss. I went to audiologist to have my hearing tested and It turns out that I have a slight loss in the higher pitches. I...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:57:00 GMT