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Taura Byrd has spent the past ten years performing in venues ranging from concert halls and packed out honky tonks, to stripped down acoustic performance in college bars. No matter the setting, this singer songwriter captures a crowd with her high-energy stage presence and powerful vocals. Taura is a dynamic, soulful and unique blend of rock, pop and country. Born in Talladega, Alabama to a father that played drums and sang in rock bands and a mother that cranked up country music records and sang along, it was inevitable that both would become influences on her. She got a guitar for Christmas in 1999 and began writing almost immediately. By this time she had come to love a not so famous (but a Nashville favorite) artist by the name of Patty Griffin. "Patty is probably my biggest influence overall. She makes me strive to be better." Taura played a lot of shows over the years, and gained fans along the way but realized that the next step was making the inevitable move to Nashville. Now, after being in Nashville for a few years and realizing that is where she belongs, she is finally taking steps in the right direction to make her dream come true. Taura switched focus from guitar and began to find more comfort in writing behind the piano in 2003. She recently recorded a 5 song EP at Omni Sound Studios in Nashville, TN. Taura thrives on vocal performance and supports it with songs that are “right on the money” of the direction country music is taking. "I love working with Taura …the sky is the limit for her." "I never really know what her ceiling is…suddenly she'll come off with an entirely new approach to something. As a producer, that's what you live for". Bill Warner; Producer/Engineer, Nashville, TN. “Taura Byrd is a talented singer and songwriter. We've had the pleasure of working with some of the best artists in the business and Taura is right there with them. She is destined for big things!” Steve Tveit; Manager, Co-Owner OMNIsound Studios, Nashville. Taura can currently be seen playing songwriter rounds and shows with her band in Nashville while she pursues management and publishing deals.

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Member Since: 7/25/2005
Band Website: taurabyrd.com
Band Members: Taura Byrd- Vocals, Curtis Byrd- Drums, Roger Avery- Lead Guitar, Dave Mullins-Bass, Kyle Aaron-Fiddle/Mandolin/Guitar/ BG vocals
Influences: Patty Griffin, Sheryl Crow, Pat Benatar, Heart, Martina McBride,Trisha Yearwood, Travis Tritt, Faith Hill, Aretha Franklin, Melissa Etheridge, John Mayer, Angie Aparo, Alanis Morisette, Edie Brickell, Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, David Gray,Tonic, 3 Doors Down, Led Zepplin, the Eagles, Tom Petty, Lynrd Skynrd, Def leppard, U2, Prince. ...the list goes on and on...The BEATLES... can’t forget THE BEATLES! I just cannot limit myself to one style of music. Life would be so boring....blah blah blah... My current favorites: One Republic, John Mayer, Sara Barellis, Miranda Lambert, Big and Rich, Little Big Town, Dierks Bently, Keith Urban
Sounds Like:
5 song EP $5.00+s/h

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TAURA BYRD's EPK
Type of Label: None

My Blog

MAVERICK Magazine Review

September 2007 Issue   Taura Byrd www.taurabyrd.com *** Nashville girl delivers an in-your-face debut EP Alabama-born Taura Byrd has been heavily influenced by rock and country music and on ...
Posted by taura byrd on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:54:00 PST

4 New Songs

A Love Like That Taura Byrd/Little Loud Mouth Music Ó 2007 I was completely surrounded by my own misery Not even my own shadow wanted my company Yet there you were, there you were I was praying for ...
Posted by taura byrd on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:58:00 PST

Behind the Music: Taura Byrd

You know how VH1 used to have those really cool documentaries "Behind the Music" that told artist stories and their struggles to "make it" to the top.  Well...imagine if you will, that awesome na...
Posted by taura byrd on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:42:00 PST

I'm sick of following my dreams...

... I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later.   quote from Mitch Hedberg- my favorite comedian
Posted by taura byrd on Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:09:00 PST

TRACK OF THE WEEK and TOP 20!

GARAGEBAND.COM AWARDS: TRACK OF THE WEEK!  April 9, 2007 in Country Track of the Day on 24Feb2007 in Country Best Guitars in Country, week of 26Feb2007 Best Bass in Country, week of 12Feb2007 Bes...
Posted by taura byrd on Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:30:00 PST

BUY MY CD!

Hey everybody!  You can now buy my cd online!  Only $6.99 for 5 new songs!Click the "buy now" button in the "about taura byrd" section and it will take you to paypal.  You don't have to...
Posted by taura byrd on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 01:10:00 PST

What People are saying about Burning Bridges...

This is a hot vocal sung with energy and conviction in the style of Marie Wilson & Patty Griffin. &an overall sound that may sell this...Country Rock & Blues.. Production and players are top n...
Posted by taura byrd on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:52:00 PST

COVER SETLIST

COVER SET LIST: ALL JACKED UP&&&&&&&.GRETCHEN WILSON ANY MAN OF MINE&&&.&&...SHANIA TWAIN BEFORE HE CHEATS &&&&&CARRIE UNDERWOOD BETTER THINGS TO DO&&&...TERRI CLARK BLACK VELVET.............ALANNA MI...
Posted by taura byrd on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:29:00 PST

Recording at OMNI SOUND STUDIOS!

As most of you know, pretty much everything has been on hold for the last few months with the passing of my father and my dislocated jaw.  I've been a mess.  But now, I'm trying to take...
Posted by taura byrd on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 07:11:00 PST

I get by with a little help from my friends...

I'm so thankful to have all of you as friends.  I can't believe it's already been over 2 weeks since my daddy passed away.  It's kind of like I have stepped off the planet but it's stil...
Posted by taura byrd on Wed, 23 Aug 2006 11:06:00 PST