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by GPAMac on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaCarole at 68, and James at 62 were simply amazing. Carole has gotten better with age. James seemed to be having a good time.
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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
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Best concert in YEARS!
by Aubie07 on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaWhat an amazing night. The music was PHENOMENAL, the banter was hilarious, the atmosphere was electric. WOW does not even describe the event!
Rating: 3 out of 5 Could have been better...
by catdancer on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaI went to this concert mostly to see James Taylor, but was more impressed by Carole King. I was disappointed by Taylor's rendition's of Country Road & Fire & Rain. I guess it was him changing them up for a live audience, but I'd rather have heard the original versions that I know & love. That's what I paid for & wanted to hear. I was more impressed with Carole King's performance because she sang her songs exactly like I remembered them. THAT'S what I wanted to hear. I love the Arena @ Gwinnett Center. It's in a nice neighborhood with excellent accommodations nearby. I especially liked the revolving stage - that was such a great opportunity for all of the audience to see the performers. Kudo's for that!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Carole and James - Simply Awesome
by Pking48 on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaMy husband and I were fortunate enough to get tickets for this once in a lifetime show. Words cannot express how truly fantastic their performance was. Their voices blend together and sounded as youthful and clear as they were thirty (or more) years ago. Having the original band was also special and the guys all look great! Carole struts around the stage like she's in her thirties and James showed alot of humor with his boogie struts. I feel truly blessed that we were able to share in the experience.
Rating: 5 out of 5 King and Taylor Classics!
by JETBs on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaSeeing these two perform together was an awesome experience. They both sounded excellent and the musicians with them were fabulous.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Absolutely FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by 5grits on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaWorth every dime, penny, minute, etc.................................One of the best shows we've ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5by 70srock99 on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - Atlanta All I can say is wow! As a longtime fan of both JT & Carole King, my expectations were very high. They delivered an amazing show! They played all the favorites, and their stories and anecdotes between songs were priceless. I only wish I had been closer to the stage. Well worth the price & definitely lives up to the hype!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Once in a lifetime experience
by Kimberina on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaThere are not words to descibe how incredible this concert was. Both artists were incredible and the energy level was amazing. I was pleased with the mix and the format given the concert involved 2 artists with such expansive careers. You could tell there was a true love of what they do and respect for each other and the long lasting friendship
Rating: 5 out of 5 Carole King and James Taylor - WOW!
by hikingirl on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaThe music was beautiful. The harmony was rich. The affection of the performers for each other was joyful to watch. The lyrics were meaningful. It was truly an amazing performance and the best concert I have ever attended.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Old Farts Rock
by turbobob on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaGreat concert........friends for forty years playing music they wrote and sang 40 years ago. The bodies and voices may not get better with age but the performance was fantastic.
Rating: 5 out of 5 King/Taylor concert
by jimale on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaI actually think it was one of the best concerts I've ever been to and even better than I had anticipated. I would definitely see them again if I had the opportunity.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Tootie1 on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - Atlanta The chemistry between J.T. and Carole was superb. An excellent trip down memory lane. The encore was much more than expected. A wonderful evening!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Simply amazing
by QualityLady on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaConcert was wonderful and both Carole King and James Taylor seemed to "hit" every note. The song selection was good. Stage rotated so there was not a bad seat in the house.
Rating: 5 out of 5 james taylor rocks
by Anonymous on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - Atlantahave finally been able to take this off my bucket list. the concert was great, couldn't have been happier! good seats, great venue.
Rating: 5 out of 5 JT and Carol King
by Ladydawg62 on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaI go to a lot of concerts and I mean a lot. This has to be one of the best shows I've seen in decades. I would recommend any fan of James Taylor or Carol King go, they're great together and let's face it, we're not spring chickens any more.
Rating: 5 out of 5 '' wonderful night''
by brit56 on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaA TRUELY MAGICAL NIGHT, SET LIST WAS SUPERIOR , JAMES , AND CAROL WERE NOT ONLY SOUNDING GREAT TOGETHER, BUT TALK ABOUT FUNNY CONVERSATION ,BAND WAS TRUELY IMPESSIVE NOT ONLY IN TALENT BUT MUSICAL GREATS... DONT MISS THIS TOUR ENTIRE CROWD WAS IN AWE!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 where would music be without them!
by atlantavalentine on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - Atlantajames taylor and carole king were great....true masters of music. they sounded great, looked great and it is amazing how many songs they have written and recorded. the concert could have lasted for hours!
Rating: 5 out of 5by DMGNSB on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - Atlanta James Taylor has always been a fantastic entertainer. Great to see him and long time friend Carole King together! Turning stage was a great feature. Enjoyed venue as well. This is probably the 5th time I've seen James Taylor and this was probably #2 best. Best show ever was at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, GA.
Rating: 5 out of 5 King/Taylor
by DFK1522 on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaPossibly my favorite concert of all time. They played for over 3 hours and were great.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing Show!
by AtlantaLIsa on 6/4/10The Arena At Gwinnett Center - AtlantaWe attended the Troubadour Reunion last night in Atlanta and what a show it was! Both Taylor & King sounded like they did years ago. Their obvious respect & affection for each other was evident. They also included a mix of huge hits and personal favorites -- providing backstories for each. I am SO glad that we went to this show.