JAMES and BEN TAYLOR In Concert!!

JAMES TAYLOR IN CONCERT!
With Special Guest Ben Taylor
Jacksonville -March 22nd, 2011

Last Tuesday night I had the distinct pleasure of
photographing James Taylor and his son Ben in concert
at The Moran Theater in Jacksonville.

James and Ben sound wonderful together, as you might expect.
It makes me think that it would be awesome to see more
of the Taylor clan tour together in the future!

The show was sold out, and being approved as a press
photographer, I was only permitted to shoot and be in the
building for the first 3 songs! But, it was worth it,
and I am truly grateful to to James, Ben and the
Moran for all of their assistance!

This one's for Jen....

Before the show, I ran into Ben Taylor outside
his bus...he said he was very excited to be on
tour with his dad, and promised to do an
interview with me soon, so watch for that!

In January, I shot James' younger brother Livingston
at his performance here in Florida. Larry Hoppen
of ORLEANS joined me, and I caught this great pic
of he and Liv singing "Still The One" backstage
before showtime. What a great bunch of guys!

Jennifer and I with JT backstage at The King Center,
January 1996.

And with Livingston the following year.

My portraits of James and Liv, signed by both.

JAMES TAYLOR

BEN TAYLOR

LIVINGSTON TAYLOR

REMEMBERING "JAVA" JENNIFER CONCERT

REMEMBERING JENNIFER

A Concert To Celebrate a Beautiful Life Friends and Family Come Together to Celebrate a Beautiful Life!!

Jennifer who passed away on October 1^st, was a longtime resident of Brevard county. She spent a number of years in the corporate world, and was a large supporter of the local Art and Music scene largely as owner of the music venue Kool Beanz Coffeehouse. Before during and after Kool Beanz, Jen was always helping others by organizing, attending, or donating to help others in need. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, “Java” John, and her 13 year old son Dylan.

Sunday, November 7^th 2pm-9pm
At The SPACE STATION - In The CLARION HOTEL
260 E. Merritt Island Cswy. Merritt Island, FL 321-305-4951

Live Music Lovingly by friends of Jen:

Featuring:
LARRY HOPPEN of ORLEANS
Hits like - "Dance With Me", "Still the One", "Love Takes Time", "Let There be Music"!

The “KOOL BEANZ” set: Jeanie Fitchen, Bluesgotus, One Street Over, Terry Kelly, Dianne Karlovich, & Logan Bell

The “JAVA THE HUT” Set: Taylor Made, Anna Delgado, Billy Chapman, Billy Lee & Dave Clark, & Steve Setron

Also, Jessica Ottway, Robin & Eddy, and possible surprise guests!

HOSTED BY FM ODYSSEY'S FRED MIGLIORE!


$20 (suggested) Donation at the Door.
There will be Raffles, an Auction & More to Benefit Jennifer’s Family

MAP TO EVENT

LARRY HOPPEN/ORLEANS

HIPPIEFEST 2010 - Ruth Eckerd Hall

HIPPIEFEST
August 28th, 2010
Ruth Eckerd Hall - Clearwater, Florida

What a kool event! It was my fist visit to the beautiful Ruth Eckerd Hall, and let me tell ya, those folks sure know how to treat a bunch'a hippies!

There was an old car, Volkswagon, and VW bus show outside. 'Hip' vendors inside, life-size classic photos of John & Yoko, Joni, Janis and others, and a very kool chalk album cover illustrating contest.


But the music was the real treat.

Legendary CREAM lead vocalist and bassist JACK BRUCE was my personal favorite. Jack's voice was in fine form, and there is no doubt in my mind now tthat he may be the world's greatest bass player. Jack kept with the fest's mode playing all CREAM tunes: Sunshine of Your Love; N.S.U.; I Feel Free; We're Going Wrong; I'm So Glad; Politician; and White Room. All of the songs kicked ass! With Politician probably being my favorite of the night...heady stuff man.

The other players on the bill: WAR; RARE EARTH; and MITCH RYDER I'd seen before, and all put on fine performances, with a few cracks about their age thrown in for kicks. Mitch said we came to the point in the show where he would have normally cut loose with his famous dance moves, but being that he was on his second hip replacement he'd forgo the boogieing down. Although he did sound great - "Jenny take a ride", "Devil with a blue dress", and my fave "Sock it to me" all sounding awesome!

I'd never seen Joey Molland's BADFINGER thinking he was not in the original band, but apparently he joined in '69 and was in the band for all the hits. It was great to hear Baby Blue; Come and Get it; Day After Day; and No Matter What.

HIPPIEFEST

RUTH ECKERD HALL

JACK BRUCE

WAR

MITCH RYDER

RARE EARTH

JOEY MOLLAND