You also have a new DVD coming out, Whomp at the Warfield?
We are planning on a release. You have to space products out and make sure they don't overlap. I spent my own money to record Whomp at the Warfield, and I know it's been awhile since it was recorded. It's not that it won't be released, it's just that the timing needs to be right for it to have the most impact. So we can get my live band, and my live feel, out to as many people as we can. It's been in the hopper for awhile, but we're about to put a bow around it and present it to everybody.
And the Grease tour is right around the corner?
Yeah, the Grease tour starts next week, December 2nd. And I'll be gearing up to start rehearsing with the band for this intimate club tour. I'm just going to be back out on the road, coming to a city near you with all kinds of fun stuff for the fans. I'm excited to get back out on the road and visit with everybody!
Article comments
1 - TESSA
TAYLOR HICKS IS AN AWESOME PERFORMER AND SUCH A GREAT ARTIST. I THINK TRUE FANS SEE SOMETHING IN TAYLOR THAT IS REALLY DEEP - HE HAS A GENUINE LOVE FOR THE MUSIC HE CREATES AND HE HAS A KEEN EAR FOR THE MUSIC HE LOVES. HE IS TRULY AN ENTERTAINER AND WHEN HE PLAYS AND SINGS YOU CAN TRULY GET LOST IN THE MESSAGE. HE "FEELS" THE LYRICS AND THAT COMES ACROSS IN HIS PERFORMANCE. I WISH HIM THE BEST WITH THIS CD - THERE IS A LOT MORE TAYLOR HICKS TO COME.
2 - mavis
I love Taylor Hicks music and his many entertaining skills. He has overcome so much in his climb to fulfill his dream and in so doing has brought his dream to us to enjoy. There is a lot to look forward to and I hope that others enjoy his exceptional accomplishments as I do.
3 - cypfan
Absolutely love the smokey, husky quality of his voice. I would know it anywhere. Thanks for asking some good questions about music.
4 - Julianne
Taylor Hicks has had my respect since Idol. I loved his album that came out thereafter, and found it inspiring, pensive and upbeat. He is very talented and i look forward to all his opportunities to show his creativity. Thanks, Taylor!
5 - Dawniebelle
A friend of mine bought tickets to go see Grease on Rhode Island last night. Now, being a novice to all things "Idol" I had only really heard of Taylor Hicks when he won and then not again until last night.
It was a night I'll never forget! He might have a bit role, but,make no mistake about it, he is without question, the star of the show.
There was a lot of buzz about him singing his new single last night from his upcoming album. Taylor fans as well as non-Taylor fans were waiting in anticipation. Sadly, it didn't happen.
But, the good news is as a non-fan I can't wait to see this incredibly talented man in concert when he is out of character. One thing that struck me is his soul shines through.
6 - havingfun
This is a wonderful article.
GREAT QUESTIONS !
I too have seen Taylor live, and he puts on one heck of a show. I've been to several other artists' concerts in the last two years, and Taylor's voice and performances are "up there" with the "big boys" as far as I am concerned.
7 - sallyannlady
Dawniebelle, sounds to me like you're not a "non-fan" anymore. The number of people that go to see him and come away astounded by him is incredible. I've seen him a number of times, and every time, I do, there's something new that I take away with me. This is a really great interview!
8 - debO
Taylor Hicks is an enigma. Brilliant singer, electric performer, but whitewashed by Idol and, as a result, has not received the critical praise he deserves. Revisiting the "Idol audition," was struck again by the ease with which Paula and Randy "got" him, and the naysaying of Simon which, in fact, did represent the Idol Juggernaut of overly tidied-up and plasticized packaging of format that enhances some but devalues other performers. Hicks was immediately recognized as a "soul singer" by no less than Stevie Wonder, a brilliant musician himself. Has Taylor lost his way? Not vocally but as a production artist? That is to say, are the perceived demands of the public in general what an artist should concentrate on. Or should he, rather, concentrate on his soul and share that helplessly, joyfully and without any agenda other than to speak his own truth. God bless the child that's got his own.
PS: someone send Taylor to Santa Cruz CA, willya?