16 new dates have just been announced on the Carole King & James Taylor "Troubadour Reunion" tour. JamesTaylor.com Best Seats ticket presales begin Thursday, February 25 at 10 am EST. Check the Schedule page for the full list of new shows and head on over to the Tickets page for your opportunity to purchase your tickets!
By popular demand, Carole King and James Taylor announce the addition of a third Troubadour Reunion concert at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA, on Monday, July 5. Due to the overwhelming response from fan and public sales, the shows on July 3 and July 4 quickly sold out and a third show has now been added. Both shed and lawn tickets to this show will be available here through JamesTaylor.com this Wednesday morning, February 10 at 10 am EST.
ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO ORDER!
Sales to benefit Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Alliance for the Wild Rockies.
In collaboration with Tickets-for-Charity®, Carole King and James Taylor are thrilled to announce the exclusive sale of VIP Charity Stage Seat Packages to the CaroleKing.com and JamesTaylor.com communities in advance of the public sale.
These one-of-a-kind VIP Charity Packages offer table seating surrounding the stage. Stage seats have been designed to recreate the intimacy of the legendary Troubadour performances but put into context of the Troubadour Reunion arena show. Each charity package will include a charitable contribution to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Alliance for the Wild Rockies as well as other partner charities of your choice, and include:
- One VIP Stage Seat (arranged in tables of two)
- Special access to Carole King and James Taylor's
sound check session before the show
- Pre-performance VIP reception with complimentary
wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres
- VIP tour laminate
- Commemorative tour book
Tickets-for-Charity is also offering a varied selection of Troubadour Reunion concert tickets in various price categories for most major tour cities. Sales of all tickets will benefit NRDC and Alliance for the Wild Rockies, as well as other partner charities of your choice.
Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime concert experience while supporting the outstanding environmental work of these two organizations.
These VIP Stage Seat Packages are only on sale for a few more days so hurry over to Tickets-For-Charity and reserve your spots today!
In spring 2011, James Taylor presents a highly personal four-event Perspectives series at Carnegie Hall, a unique residency that celebrates the songs that have made him an American icon, revealing his true breadth as a musician and his evolution as an artist. Taylor's Perspectives begins in April 2011 when he hosts a very special gala honoring Carnegie Hall's 120th anniversary. The following week, he explores his musical roots with a performance that focuses on his early influences, including bluegrass, blues, Celtic music, and Church of England hymns. In May, Taylor offers an evening of conversation and music making devoted to popular music's instrument of choice, delving into the versatility of the guitar with all-stars of the genre. His Perspectives series concludes that month when he is joined in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage by his legendary band for a performance of his greatest hits.
To read more about these performances or to purchase a subscription to a Carnegie Hall Series that will include one of the James Taylor events, please visit the Carnegie Hall website here.
Information about JamesTaylor.com presale for a very limited number of single tickets to the three Stern Auditorium events will be forthcoming this summer.
If you are interested in more information about Gala tickets (concert plus dinner) for the April 12, 2011 Gala, please email the Carnegie Hall Special Events department: specialevents@carnegiehall.org.
- Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
James Taylor at Carnegie Hall: 120th Anniversary Gala
One of the most beloved singer-songwriter-guitarists of our time celebrates 120 years of Carnegie Hall's legendary history with special guests.
- Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
James Taylor: Roots
This concert, in which James Taylor will be joined by special guests, spotlights the variety of influences that have shaped Taylor's music, from bluegrass and blues to Celtic music and church hymns.
- Friday, May 6, 2011
Zankel Hall
James Taylor: Guitar Conversations
James Taylor invites a few of his guitar heroes to join him for this not-to-be-missed night of conversation and performance devoted to popular music's instrument of choice.
- Monday, May 9, 2011
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Quintessential James Taylor and his Band
James Taylor and his legendary band perform their greatest hits at Carnegie Hall.
By popular demand Carole King & James Taylor adds second date in Mohegan Sun Arena on June 13th. Tickets are on sale now. Due to overwhelming demand, Carole King & James Taylor have added a second show in Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, June 13th at 7:30 pm EST. Iconic recording artists Carole King and James Taylor unveiled North American dates for the highly-anticipated "Troubadour Reunion" tour last week. This once-in-a-lifetime event marks a rare concert experience bringing two of the most beloved singer/songwriters on tour together - intimate and in the round - for the first time in four decades. Tickets are on sale now through the JamesTaylor.com Store and Ticketmaster.
The idea for the tour was conceived after a series of six performances Taylor and King gave at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in 2007 to celebrate the famed venue's 50th anniversary. The shows sold out immediately and garnered rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
Joining King and Taylor on tour will be their original bandmates guitarist Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar, drummer Russ Kunkel and bassist Lee Sklar, famous in their own right as "The Section." Also joining "The Section" will be Rudy Guess, Robbie Kondor, Arnold McCuller, Kate Markowitz and Andrea Zonn.
King and Taylor's historic performance together at the Troubadour in November 1970 heralded King's transition to solo stage performer, after penning 22 Top 40 hits for artists ranging from Aretha Franklin's "(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman" to The Monkees' "Pleasant Valley Sunday." Meanwhile Taylor was supporting his self-titled Apple Records release featuring classics such as "Carolina In My Mind" and "Something
In The Way She Moves."
In 1971, Carole King gave us the landmark Tapestry. The album received a Diamond Award from the RIAA for sales of more than 10 million units in the U.S., with more than 25 million units sold worldwide. King was the first woman to win four Grammy Awards in one year ("Best Album," "Best Song," "Best Record," and "Best Vocal Performance" in 1972), a feat unsurpassed for more than 25 years, and was featured on the cover of Time Magazine in 1973. In 1987, King and Gerry Goffin were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and honored with their Lifetime Achievement Award in 1988. Goffin and King were also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and were honored by The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in 2004 with the Grammy Trustees' Award. To date, more than 400 Carole King compositions have been recorded by more than 1,000 artists, resulting in more than 100 hit singles - many reaching #1. She is arguably the most successful and revered female songwriter in Pop music history. Carole King has released 25 solo albums, the most recent being The Living Room Tour double-live CD and companion DVD, entitled Welcome to My Living Room on her own Rockingale Records label.
Over the course of his career, James Taylor has sold more than 40 million albums and has won more than 40 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards as well as five Grammy Awards. Taylor's first Greatest Hits album earned him the RIAA's elite Diamond
Award, given for sales in excess of 10 million units in the United States. In 2000, Taylor was
inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In February 2006, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences named Taylor its MusiCares "Person of the Year." Taylor's CD/DVD One Man Band (2007) was nominated for an Emmy and his most recent album, Covers, was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2008. He most recently released Other Covers in April 2009.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 recipient of a Country Music Award for "Casino of The Year." For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit MoheganSun.com.
Tickets to James Taylor's just-announced benefit concert for Haiti sold out in 90 minutes this morning, raising $150,000 for Partners in Health, which Taylor and his wife, Kim, then matched, making the total amount raised so far to benefit the people of Haiti: $300,000. Upon hearing news of the sold out concert, Mr. Taylor volunteered to donate his services for a second show on Saturday, January 23 at 8 pm. "The need in Haiti is so great and our community in the Berkshires is so generous. Performing another concert is the least I can do and, fortunately, the Mahaiwe is free the next night," he said.
Tickets to "Help for Haiti: An Intimate Evening with James Taylor" are $100 (balcony), $200 (orchestra and mezzanine), and $1,000 (golden circle including private post-show reception with the artists) and will go on sale on Wednesday, January 20 at 9 am at Mahaiwe.org and in person at the Mahaiwe Box Office (14 Castle Street in Great Barrington, MA). No phone sales are available for this concert and there is a limit of four tickets per person.
"Our hearts go out to everyone in Haiti," said Mr. Taylor. "We need to do everything we can to help the country recover after this tragic earthquake. I'm grateful to do my part and hope my neighbors here in the Berkshires will join me and be as generous as possible."
Mr. Taylor will be joined by his longtime singers Kate Markowitz, Arnold McCuller, his wife, Kim, and Boston Symphony Orchestra cellist Owen Young.
Partners In Health (PIH) has been working on the ground in Haiti for over 20 years. The organization works to bring modern medical care to poor communities in nine countries around the world. The work of PIH has three goals: to care for patients, to alleviate the root causes of disease in their communities, and to share lessons learned around the world. Based in Boston, PIH employs more than 11,000 people worldwide, including doctors, nurses, and community health workers. The vast majority of PIH staff are local nationals based in the communities they serve.
We are pleased to announce North American concert dates for the Carole King & James Taylor "Troubadour Reunion" tour. Unless otherwise noted, your opportunity to purchase advanced Best Seats tickets for these concerts will begin the morning of Wednesday, January 13. North American dates begin on May 7 in Portland, OR, and extend through June 19 in Boston, MA. The tour will travel to over 20 major venues and cities nationwide including Madison Square Garden in New York and a three-night stand at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Check the Schedule page for the full list of shows, as well as presale start times.
The idea for the tour was conceived after a series of six performances Taylor and King gave at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in 2007 to celebrate the famed venue’s 50th Anniversary. The shows sold out immediately and garnered rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
Joining King and Taylor on tour will be their original bandmates guitarist Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, drummer Russ Kunkel and bassist Lee Sklar, famous in their own right as “The Section.” Also joining "The Section" will be: Rudy Guess, Robbie Kondor, Arnold McCuller, Kate Markowitz, Andrea Zonn.
King and Taylor will also perform together on The Today Show and The Late Show with David Letterman on January 20.
Read the full press release here.
Legendary singer-songwriter and Boston native James Taylor will make a very special appearance at the 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic® at Fenway Park on New Year's Day to perform the U.S. National Anthem. Fellow Bostonians the Dropkick Murphys and singer-songwriter Daniel Powter also will perform prior to the historic outdoor matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 1. NBC will provide live broadcast coverage of the game and the performances in the U.S. In Canada, CBC and RDS will televise the event live.
Taylor will perform the U.S. National Anthem on the field at Fenway Park just prior to the face-off of the 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®. Over the course of his career, Taylor has sold more than 40 million albums and won more than 40 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards as well as five GRAMMY® Awards. In 2000, Taylor was inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In February 2006, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences named Taylor its MUSICARES Person of the Year. Taylor's CD/DVD One Man Band (2007) was nominated for an Emmy and his album, Covers, was nominated for two GRAMMY® Awards in 2008. He most recently released Other Covers in April 2009. In addition, Taylor and fellow music icon Carole King recently announced that they will embark on a "Troubadour Reunion" world tour. This once-in-a-lifetime event brings together two of the most beloved singer-songwriters for a rare concert experience. North American dates will be announced soon.
Preceding Taylor's rendition of the U.S. National Anthem at the start of the 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic, singer-songwriter Daniel Powter will perform the Canadian Anthem. A native of British Columbia, the former violinist's self-titled debut album featured the memorable song "Bad Day," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts for five consecutive weeks, earned Powter a 2007 Grammy Award nomination for "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" and became the best-selling digital single of all-time in the U.S., selling nearly 2.5 million downloads. The much-anticipated new album from Powter, "Under the Radar," will be released early in 2010.
American Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys will open the historic outdoor game at Fenway Park with a performance of their signature song, "I'm Shipping Up to Boston," which was featured in the 2006 Academy Award-winning film, The Departed. Formed in Boston in 1996, the Dropkick Murphys quickly became local favorites and fixtures at both Fenway Park and the TD Garden. With "The Meanest of Times," the band's sixth studio album, the seven-piece outfit also has launched its own record label, Born & Bred Records.
"We are absolutely thrilled that James Taylor, Daniel Powter and the Dropkick Murphys are performing at the 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic," said Don Renzulli, NHL Senior Vice President of Events & Entertainment. "As performers and as hockey fans, James, Daniel and the Dropkick Murphys bring a new level of excitement to this historic game and this iconic venue."
Last year's NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field attracted the largest U.S. audience for a regular-season NHL game in 34 years. The 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic, a celebration of the sport of hockey and a return to its roots, will be the third regular-season outdoor NHL® game played in the U.S. and the fourth overall.
There are multiple ways for fans throughout North America to tune-in on New Year's Day. NBC will provide live broadcast coverage of the game in the U.S. In Canada, CBC and RDS will televise the event live. NHL Network™ will offer all-access pre- and post-game original programming. And 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, WIP Radio in Philadelphia and SIRIUS XM Radio will carry the live radio coverage with NHL.com providing extensive and comprehensive digital video coverage.
The Carole King & James Taylor Troubadour Reunion tour has announced three more dates during their tour in Australia. The Melbourne and Brisbane shows have each been held over for an extra night, and a stop in Adelaide has also been added to the tour. Of course, JamesTaylor.com has your Best Seats tickets available through our presale. Thursday, December 10 at 10 am local time, tickets for each of these three shows will be available for purchase through the JamesTaylor.com Store.
Check the Tour page for full concert listings. Sign up to the official JamesTaylor.com newsletter and receive updates on the tour directly to your inbox. Watch for an announcement in mid-January with more cities and dates on the Troubadour Reunion tour.
Last Alaska Moon, the new album by Livingston Taylor, is available for sale through his website at
www.livtaylor.com/store. The album is a compilation of eleven original songs, with a range of music reflecting the breadth of Livingston’s exceptional songwriting. Bluegrass, country, and heartfelt ballads are all in the mix, and musicians from Union Station accompany him on some tunes. A cover with nephew Ben Taylor rounds out the effort.
A friendly suggestion:
Last Alaska Moon, and it sure sounds fine (sound being the key aspect of an album to consider). They're fresh and crisp, stacked up and ready to go so...if you're an LT fan, why not click your way on over and give 'er a listen?
James Taylor
December 2009
