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SUMMARY:Livingston Taylor
DESCRIPTION:“Taylor is a terrific performer: generous\, funny\, wry” – East Greenwich News\n  \nLivingston Taylor’s career as a professional musician spans more than five decades\, encompassing performance\, songwriting\, recording\, and teaching. Thus\, people often describe him as equal parts Mark Twain\, college professor\, and musical icon. Livingston maintains an active touring schedule of over 100 shows a year. There\, he delights audiences with his wit\, warmth\, and expansive repertoire drawn from twenty-five albums\, along with beloved classics. \nAs a songwriter\, Livingston has penned Top Forty hits that his brother James Taylor recorded. Additionally\, he has shared the stage with artists such as Joni Mitchell\, Linda Ronstadt\, Fleetwood Mac\, and Jimmy Buffett. Taylor’s music spans many genres—folk\, pop\, classical\, gospel\, and jazz. His performances range from upbeat storytelling and intimate ballads to full orchestral concerts\, which he delivers with his trademark ease and connection. \nFor over three decades\, alongside his performing career\, Livingston served as a full professor at Berklee College of Music\, There\, he created and taught the acclaimed course Stage Performance. His former students include Charlie Puth\, John Mayer\, Susan Tedeschi\, Molly Tuttle\, Liz Longley\, and Gavin DeGraw. Today\, Livingston takes this course “on the road\,” teaching at colleges and institutions nationwide. For example\, the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami\, NASA’s Goddard Space Center\, and Tulane Law School. He based his book Stage Performance on the course and more than fifty years (5\,000+ hours) of real-world stage experience. Moreover\, performers and presenters have made it a go-to resource for elevating their craft from good to truly professional. \nAn airplane-flying\, motorcycle-riding\, singing storyteller\, Livingston Taylor continues to captivate audiences wherever he performs. Solo\, with a band\, or in front of an orchestra\, Taylor brings heart\, humor\, and humanity to every stage. \n  \n \nChelsea Berry is a Maine-based indie singer/songwriter known for her powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence. Acclaimed artist Susan Werner once dubbed her “the Pink of folk music”. Here\, this is a nod to Berry’s genre-blending style\, emotional depth\, and vibrant live energy. Additionally\, Berry has built a loyal following through heartfelt songwriting and magnetic performances. \nRecommended for fans of James Taylor\, Linda Ronstadt\, Jimmy Buffett and Joni Mitchell. \n📸: Mim Adkins
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/livingston-taylor-jun3-2026/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Rock/Pop
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SUMMARY:Ron Sexsmith
DESCRIPTION:“nimble wordplay… wistful and gorgeous” – American Songwriter\n  \nRon Sexsmith is a three-time Juno award-winning singer songwriter from Ontario. The melodic songs of the 1960s drew Ron to music from an early age. There\, he heard them on the radio and his mom’s record collection. Further\, Buddy Holly and Elton John were his earliest musical heroes. He always loved to sing and started playing guitar at age fourteen. However\, he didn’t truly become a songwriter until he was twenty-one. \nRon moved his young family to Toronto to further pursue a career in music. There\, he worked as a courier by day\, while performing in the clubs by night. He formed the band Ron Sexsmith and The Uncool and started gaining attention from music label executives. But all passed on signing him. \nIn 1991 he released his first full-length album\, Grand Opera Lane. The Canadian music industry rejected the album\, although it found its way to Los Angeles. Then\, Ron signed his first music publishing deal followed by a recording contract. \nSexsmith released his self-titled label debut album in 1995. The melancholic tone and sparse acoustic arrangements of the album met with disapproval from his label. However\, an enthusiastic endorsement from Elvis Costello drew media attention and the album was declared a critical success. Rolling Stone wrote: “He just may be the most fluent balladeer to come along since Tim Hardin or Harry Nilsson.” \nHe has built a steadfast reputation with critics and with some of his own songwriting heroes. These include Elton John\, Ray Davies\, John Prine\, Gordon Lightfoot\, Leonard Cohen and Paul McCartney. Additionally\, Sexsmith is loved for his characteristically honest\, sensitive\, and enduring approach to the songwriting craft. \nRecommended for fans of Tim Hardin\, Pernice Brothers\, Del Amitri and Martin Sexton. \n📸: Kerry Vergeer
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ron-sexsmith-2/
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