Hughes Taylor Music

Slow Story of Good Blues, Fast

by Hughes Taylor | Sep 1, 2019 | Frontpage, HughesMusings

Before I released my first studio album Hear My Melody, I sent a four-song demo to legendary independent blues label Alligator Records. To my shock and awe, founder Bruce Iglauer himself responded! Mr. Iglauer opined that my “vocals needed work”, but my “straight blues was impressive,” referring to the track “Shook My World” that I almost didn’t include on the album (a story for another time.)

Homecoming Show at the Crimson Moon

by Hughes Taylor | Feb 6, 2020 | HughesGigs, HughesNews

We are BACK!

Our first stateside show since our UK tour will be at the one and only Crimson Moon in Dahlonega, GA.

We are very excited to be back and are ready to bring you one amazing show!

Be sure to get your tickets now!

We Did It!

by Hughes Taylor | Jan 2, 2020 | HughesGigs, HughesMusings, HughesNews

WE DID IT! We are all set to go to the UK and we could not be more appreciative of all of your support! Thanks to you, we are able to make our dream come true.

Biography

by Hughes Taylor | Jun 1, 2019 | Frontpage

Hughes Taylor is an energetic and ambitious blues artist from Macon, Georgia. He is known for his impressive and accomplished guitar playing and unique electric style that infuses traditional blues roots with upbeat and fast-paced blues and classic rock.

The Hughes Taylor Band is a blues/rock power trio that is reminiscent of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Cream.

Grants Lounge!

by Hughes Taylor | Nov 12, 2019 | HughesGigs, HughesNews

We are playing our first gig at legendary Grant's Lounge in Macon on Saturday November 30!

The Hughes Taylor Band Welcomes Its Newest Member!

by Hughes Taylor | Oct 18, 2019 | HughesNews

Meet Adriana, our new drummer. She and Nate have been playing together for some time in different bands and had a major role in Heather Findlay's stateside appearance in July. We are happy to welcome her to the Hughes Taylor Band, and we are looking forward to touring...

The Hughes Taylor Band is Going to the UK!

by Hughes Taylor | Oct 15, 2019 | HughesGigs, HughesNews

We have an amazing opportunity and we need your help! The Hughes Taylor Band has been offered an opening slot on the UK tour of Heather Findlay, an established UK-based artist whom I had the privilege of assisting during her two stateside appearances in the last year.

Good Shirts, Fast

by Hughes Taylor | Sep 26, 2019 | HughesNews

A lot of people have been asking me about providing new shirt options. So we have decided to start a TeePublic store with new designs for t-shirts! We are working hard to have multiple options for you, but for now, be sure to get your hands on the Hughes Taylor...

Blue Velvet: Blues at the Jazz Club

by Hughes Taylor | Sep 19, 2019 | HughesGigs, HughesNews

This coming Sunday, September 22nd, I will be back with my band at The Velvet Note in Alpharetta, GA. This venue is unlike any other in that it is an acoustic living room with some of the best sounding acoustics I've had the pleasure of playing. And this show will be...

2019 ISSA Award (and Show)

by Hughes Taylor | Aug 21, 2019 | HughesNews

We are EXTREMELY proud to have won our first International Singer-Songwriter Association (ISSA) award for Band Single of the Year for "Just One Night" from the Restless album! And we got to play in the award show! Find out more about ISSA and their member independent...