Singer/songwriter Ben Taylor grew up surrounded by music in the company of his famous parents James Taylor and Carly Simon. He has forged his own career in music and will bring his impeccable acoustic style to the stage of The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, June 21, at 8 p.m. His album Listening seamlessly merges the sounds and styles of folk, pop, soul, urban, reggae and country/western, running the gamut from sonically spacious acoustic numbers to multi-layered vocals and fresh beats. Special guests are Jeff LeBlanc and Kath Buckell, whose voice is described as rich and passionate evoking the style of Judy Collins and Joan Baez. Jeff LeBlanc is a folk-rock indie singer/songwriter whose talents have taken him on tours throughout the east coast. Bistro 7 (Ethan Allen Highway, Wilton) is offering a free appetizer or glass of house wine with dinner the night of the show when tickets/stubs are presented. This show is part of the Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer/Songwriter Series with media sponsor WFUV 90.7fm.
With parents like James Taylor and Carly Simon, it’s no wonder that Ben Taylor’s life has been centered on music. He seamlessly merges a vast variety of styles he was exposed to growing up in a musical home. His memorable melodies and insightful lyrics have been captivating fans since the moment he embarked on his own musical journey. Ben Taylor has been featured in countless magazines including People and Vogue and on the cover of Rolling Stone.
For tickets ($35), call the box office (203) 438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org.