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Acoustic Artist Series: An Evening of Music and Conversation with Singer/Songwriter Kate Taylor (Folk/Americana)

  • The Packing House 156 River Road Willington, CT, 06279 United States (map)

Acoustic Artist Series: An Evening of Music and Conversation with Singer/Songwriter Kate Taylor (Folk/Americana)

Tickets $30.00 in Advance (ONLINE) / $35.00 at the Door

EC-CHAP “Frequent Flyer” Rewards Program Available


SPECIAL NOTE: We are honored and privileged to have Kate Taylor join us at The Packing House! Kate brings a rich history of original music, lyrics, and favorites to our stage. Her kind and humble demeanor will embrace you as she shares her artistic journey with us. Please join us for this very special evening. This concert is being partially underwritten through the generosity of Larry Grasso, Cindy Moeckel, and Bruce Berkhart.


For those of you who missed Kate’s October 22nd interview with John Murphy, “Panama Express” on WECS, 90.1FM, here it is in it’s entirety…


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KATE TAYLOR lives year round on Martha’s Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts. She was raised in Chapel Hill, NC.  Her brothers Alex, James, Livingston, and Hugh are also songwriters and performers. She recorded her first album, “Sister Kate,” in 1971 with Peter Asher.

(1971) Guitar: Danny Kootch, bass: Lee Sklar, drums: Russ Kunkel, piano: Ralph Schuckett, background vocals: Merry Clayton, Oma Drake, Carole King, Donna Prater, Linda Ronstadt, and Abigale Haness.
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Her second album, “Kate Taylor,” was produced by brother James for Columbia Records and was released in 1976.

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Her third record, “It’s in There and It’s Got to Come Out,” produced by Barry Beckett, was recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and was released in 1978 on Columbia Records.

 
Kate Taylor, her nephew Ben Taylor and friend David Saw met up at Ben's house to record this version of "Crying in the Rain".

After starting her family, Kate took time from performing to raise her daughters. She now once again brings her original songs and her favorite covers to her beautiful audiences. Her most recent albums include “Beautiful Road” and “Fair Time!”

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Join us for an intimate evening of music and conversation with this outstanding artist! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP). Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm. Soft drinks and snacks available. Tickets $30.00 in advance (online) and $35.00 at the door (Note: EC-CHAP Member discounts only for this performance).

We are pleased to offer our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required).  You can also bring your paid ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" special! Click here for secret recipe. 

For information and table reservations, please call 518-791-9474.

The Packing House  |  156 River Road, Suite 1301Willington, Connecticut 06279  |  (518)791-9474