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James Taylor in Concert
James Taylor is the archetypal singer/songwriter, who helped create the template for the troubadour style that dominated the 1970s. And when he brings his blend of folk, pop, rock, and soul influences to the stage, it's like a part of history is unfolding before the crowd, with enough tuneful energy to generate some major good-time vibes. The five-time Grammy-winning, multi-platinum songsmith offered up tracks like "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got a Friend" to the collective pop-cultural consciousness in the '70s, and they've stayed there ever since. Of course, he's continued to make compelling music for many decades, and his shows are a grab bag of transfixing new tunes and beloved classics. Taylor's 2018 tour with his All-Star Band (not to be confused with Ringo Starr's similarly named group) also shows how much a crew of world-class players can bring to a classic catalog. Some of the most renowned musicians on the planet lend their talents to the band, including drumming god Steve Gadd, hotshot jazz pianist Kevin Hays, legendary saxman Lou Marini, and more.
James Taylor Background
James Taylor was born in Boston, but moved to North Carolina a few years later, and the bucolic settings of his childhood eventually informed the pastoral side of his songwriting in a major way. He learned guitar in his adolescence, soaking up folk and blues influences before hitting the coffeehouse circuit in the '60s. Before too long he was in Greenwich Village fronting a band called The Flying Machine, but he soon emerged as a solo singer/songwriter. His 1970 album ‘Sweet Baby James' became a game-changer for the whole '70s music scene. Alongside the likes of Carole King and Joni Mitchell, Taylor epitomized the thoughtful, acoustic-based ballad style that came to dominate the era, and ubiquitous hits like "Fire and Rain" and "Country Road" were central to that style. In later years Taylor showed his versatility by scoring smash singles with covers of R&B tunes like Marvin Gaye's "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" and Jimmy Jones' '50s hit "Handyman," and Taylor has never stopped finding fresh ways to bring his work to the huge audience that's been addicted to his music for decades.
James Taylor 2021 Tour Dates
May 14, 2021 - Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA
May 17, 2021 - Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX
May 21, 2021 - ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID
May 23, 2021 - Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, WA
May 24, 2021 - Moda Center in Portland, OR
May 26, 2021 - Chase Center in San Francisco, CA
May 28, 2021 - Chase Center in Anaheim, CA
June 9, 2021 - United Center in Chicago, IL
June 11, 2021 - Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
June 12, 2021 - DTE Energy Music Theatre in Detroit, MI
June 14, 2021 - WSU Nutter Center in Dayton, OH
June 15, 2021 - Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, WV
June 17, 2021 - PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA
June 25, 2021 - KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY
June 26, 2021 - FedExForum in Memphis, TN
June 28, 2021 - Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN
July 1, 2021 - Giant Center in Hershey, PA
July 2, 2021 - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY
July 7, 2021 - PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ
July 9, 2021 - BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ
July 10, 2021 - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY
September 12, 2021 - Mile One Centre in St. Johns, NL
September 15, 2021 - Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, NS
September 16, 2021 - Avenir Centre in Moncton, NB
September 18, 2021 - Centre Bell in Montreal, QC
September 19, 2021 - Canadian Tire Center in Ottawa, ON
September 21, 2021 - Budweiser Gardens in London, ON
September 22, 2021 - Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON
September 26, 2021 - Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, MB
September 28, 2021 - Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB
September 29, 2021 - Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB
October 1, 2021 - Save On Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, BC
October 2, 2021 - Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC
This was an amazing concert. JT was in excellent voice and you could tell CK was having the time of her life. Together they were incredible. Hope they don't wait another 40 years to tour together!
This was my 1st time seeing either of them. It was wonderful. They both sounded great and the song list was the best. Loved the stage set up and video set up. Sound was great. Thank you guys for doing this again.
My wife and I have seen James Taylor perform a few times before and we are big fans but nothing before compares to what we saw and heard last night . J.T. and Carole King together was amazing and unforgettable.
I was most impressed with Carole King. She can still sing and play, despite her age. They played many old classics; but I recognized more of hers than his. Of course she did the Tapestry hits; but she did a few of her songs that others have recorded like Aretha Franklin's Natural Woman. I would have liked to hear more of the hit songs she wrote but others performed.
Only songs missing were Copperline and Tapestry. The rest was excellent.
This show had everything you could ask for - all the hits and then some, a great band and great chemistry (which I guess comes naturally). The only problem I had was with the venue itself - of course they sold out the arena to a packed and very lively house, but the sound system made some of the lyrics and on-stage banter unintelligible (please note that this was from the balcony section - the sound may have been better closer to the stage).
The show was truly wonderful.....so many songs brought back memories and transported me to an earlier time in my life.....Carole King's and James Taylor's songs and voices ar the soundtrack for my life, beginning when I was a young girl and continuing through my teen years and beyond. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to see them perform their beautiful songs together. Thank you for giving us such an enjoyable and moving experience.
This was a tremendous concert. The venue was great - I loved the revolving stage and the TV screens all over. Carole and James were wonderful & very personable - they seem like they genuinely love doing what they do. Even though there were thousands of people there, it felt like a more intimate setting. The band and backup singers added to the show without taking over, and the result was magical. We drove three hours each way to get to the concert, and it was well worth the trip!
Awesome! Energetic, involved the crowd. Rotating stage helped everyone see all of the performers. Carole King & James Taylor's voices were strong & sweet after many years.
surpisingly fabulous show....like 2 best friends having the time of their lives...both voices were in top form, and long time back up band solid and professional, as were the excellent ;back up vocalists....great video and images, and sound....!!! I was grinning from ear to ear all night....as was Carole !! can't wait to see again for many more years....they are not your grandparents era age 60 somethings !!!!
What do you think it's like to have 17,000 people recognize your songs from the first chord and sing along quietly to every song you wrote?? WOW!! They have both touched so many lives for so many years. Two great and talented isinger/songwriters who gave their all, making this much more than a concert; it was a real show! The revolving stage, large screens and great videos all added to this amazing event. They seemed to enjoy being there as much as we loved hearing and seeing them live! Their friendship added so much energy to this quality performance.
Great concert in Boston! Lots of energy and lots of favorite songs played. Good chemistry between them and their band! Love it! Can't wait to pick up their CD and get a copy of Tapestry CD to replace my misplaced album.
Great show. Very first class-the artists were exxcellent-great sound, great back up singers and band, I wouldn't change a thing. All of the favorite songs were done, the energy from Carole King was amazing while James Taylor was as always, like listening to the voice of an angel singing. The chemistry between the two of them was great-you can sense how happy they were to be there-lots of fun & very great evening!
Great concert. Brought me back to my teens with all the songs from 1970 or so. Carole upstaged James just a little bit. As great as he was she was outstanding and owned the show
Excellent,excellent,excellent - they brought the house down. What a great show!
Words just can't express how fantastic this show was. James was at his best (complete with adorable sense of humor). Carole really rocked the house. She just lights up on stage and that feeling was contagious. The energy was amazing. I really liked the songs they chose - -can't fit them all in! It was a great representation of the music of these two legends. LOVE them both.
I have seen James Taylor numerous times but never saw Carole King. They were both amazing. Show was more then I ever expected. Anyone from the 70's would enjoy but there wer alot of younger people singing and clapping the entire time. Loved the entire sho and now am looking for new c.d.'s of them together.
It was truly an incredible honor to see two of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time in one place! James Taylor and Carole King put on a truly memorable performance.
The concert was a great walk down memory lane. James Taylor is always terrific, but Carole King was a standout.
James and Carole sounded as good as ever. The music is still so relevant and so moving.
