STUDIO 10 – New Songs by Eric Taylor
Recorded at the Red Shack Studio in Houston, STUDIO 10 brings to light 9 new songs penned by Eric Taylor and a cover of Tim Grimm’s “Cover These Bones.”
Songs: Eric Taylor’s compassionate storytelling and song theater at their finest, painting an always colorful cast of characters making it through this world. Some songs are tributes to friends who have passed – “Bill” (Bill Morrissey), “Francestown” (reminiscent of Dave van Ronk), “String Of Pearls.” Some songs from a woman’s perspective – “Molly’s Painted Pony,” “Adios.” Two songs – “Tully’s Titles” and “Tully” – to be featured in an upcoming documentary film about Jim Tully. And “Reno” and “Dark Corner Ice Water” – songs that showcase the intricate narrative quality and unique theater aspect of Eric Taylor’s writing that sets him apart. He is like no other.
Musicians: Eric Taylor (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass), David Webb (keyboards), James Gilmer (percussion), Rock Romano (supporting vocals, electric bass), Susan Lindfors Taylor (supporting vocals)
Produced by Eric Taylor and Susan Lindfors Taylor
Arranged by Eric Taylor
Engineered by Rock Romano
The Songs
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2. Reno
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3. Bill
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4. Cover These Bones (Tim Grimm)
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6. Francestown
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7. Adios
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9. Tully
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10. String Of Pearls
Management, Booking, Questions, Reviews
Contact: Susan Lindfors Taylor
STUDIO 10 CD Release Tours (details)
June – Northwest
July – Midwest
August – Texas
September – California
October-November – Europe
December – Southeast
What People Are Saying
Tim Grimm
The recording is a gem. It’s a dig deep, multi-listening experience. Most touching right now are the tributes -- to Bill and String of Pearls.... Love it! Spent a little time with a friend / host from central Ohio--who talked about the Tully connection from there...it’s an itty bitty world...anyway - this CD is why I play music. It’s a gift to us all.
Many thanks.
Cliff Eberhardt
Eric, James played me the song you wrote about Bill tonight. I was very moved. You nailed it in so many ways. Thank you brother, thank you.
Roger Feldhans
Yesterday I received my copy of Eric Taylor's new cd "Studio 10". It is truly an honor to have my photography used on this project. The music is simply amazing to say the least. I would want to own this cd even if my artwork were not used on it. Eric also used my photography for his touring poster and he and Susan Lindfors Taylor were kind enough to send me the first one...autographed of course! He is scheduled to appear at Byron's later this spring...I can't wait! If Eric Taylor is playing anywhere near you...go see him! If you get a chance to pick up a copy of "Studio 10"...do it! much love...peace
Peter Cooper, The Tennessean
It’s all I can listen to. Fantastic.
David Webb
I received my copy of Studio 10 today. Thank you for your trust in letting me be a part of a truly wonderful piece of work. I love everything about it and seeing a photo of one of my charts in the CD book brought a chuckle. Hope you are pleased with the project. Love and thanks to you and your wonderful lady for all your kindnesses.
Jim Barham, film maker
Just listened to the new record for the first time. Bravo, Maestro! Great stuff on everybody’s part. Made my evening .... I needed to go somewhere else tonight and did.
James Gilmer
I received the cd today. It's great. Thanks for letting me be a part of the recording.
Jon Green
Got the record in the mail today, on my first listen now. The sound is fantastic, and I think the arrangement is great. Sounds like another masterpiece, congratulations! I like the packaging too, and especially the profile shot of Eric inside the front cover.
Ramcey Rodriguez
Susan... the CD arrived, and it's simply wonderful. Thank you. Of course, I'm biased since I love every album that Eric has ever done. The tribute song to Bill is simply stunning. The songwriting throughout is stellar. I've come to expect it from Eric, but he seems to be able to take it to the next level with each new album. And I love his cover of Tim Grimm's jewel, Cover These Bones. Eric makes it his own. The production throughout is tasty as well. What else can I say? It's a kick-ass record and we can't wait to get Eric back to Nashville soon.
Rik James, Bozeman Folklore Society
I am in the early morning here in Bozeman. I am in listening session # 2 on Studio 10. This is wonderful! I can’t hardly say all I would like. Having Eric do some of this material live in Bozeman last year, to now hear this recording puts him and these songs into some very welcome ears. The audio quality is superb! The arrangements all feel just right for each and every piece.I love to take long walks with headphones on, when I can be somewhere where a car won’t run me over. And Eric’s music and lyrics, and the characters who come alive, it all makes me to not want the walk to end. Maybe around the loop one more time. And then catch my breath on the trail. Maybe hope to get lost until the battery is played out.
Russell Laird
The master crafts another massive marker on a well-defined trail of musically literary masterpieces ... well done, Eric, well done indeed.
Noah, in Michigan
Studio 10 ..... another great and accomplished album. The songs, the playing, the production ..... good work all the way around. I have a feeling Bill is going to be one of those songs that go straight through my heart and out of the cracks each time I listen to it, such a great song and tribute to the late and great Bill Morrissey. Having songs / music like this along for the ride while trying to navigate through this place makes the traveling a lot easier .... thank you.
Mary, in Arizona
Amazing storytelling and the music and vocals are so moving.... ET’s music is wonderfully mood-altering. Definitely not background kind of music, like taking a little trip. Are you sure this stuff is legal? Fantastic work.
Louis, in California
Received Studio Ten this morning... sitting in my listening room this afternoon with eyes closed...marveling in Eric’s aural poetics and his conjured visual alchemy...the “master” has once again spun gold. Thank you Eric...
Jim Canales, WWSP
I received your disc and had it in my car on a very rainy and foggy evening last nite driving back from another town – and it kept turning corners and giving me something new at every turn. What a excellent disc, so thank you for sending it my way!
Release date: June 4th
