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         #News ~ May, 2013 ~ Summer roadhouse & 'rootsy rock'

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Concert Review: American Idol Taylor Hicks Rocking at Paris...
"Hicks is one of the most dynamic live performers I’ve ever seen—and I’ve never seen him invest less than 100 percent in a performance...if you love soul, classic R&B, or blues rock, be sure to catch Taylor Hicks at the Paris if you’re in Vegas."  CinemaLowdown-Chaz Lipp
"Exciting and fun from start to finish, Taylor Hicks and his band offer an evening of sweaty, soulful, classic rhythm and blues." More from Chaz Lipp:   The Morton Report

Buy tickets for Taylor Hicks at Napoleon's Lounge at Paris Las Vegas  #Taylor Hicks Live in Las Vegas! He is back at Paris Las Vegas' Napoleon's Lounge May 9th continuing his residency through Nov. 23, 2013 (See Calendar for scheduled show dates. "All shows begin at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $39.99 and VIP tickets, which include a meet and greet with Hicks, are $69.99. Additional service fees apply. Tickets are available by phone at (888)746-7784 or (702)777-7776, in person at the Paris Las Vegas Box Office, and online at     Tickets   www.taylorhicks.com
Taylor meets guests and autographs merchandise after each show.
"Soul Power" Connects ~~ "The first thing you notice about Taylor Hicks when he takes the stage at Napoleon’s Lounge is the way he connects with the audience..." Las Vegas Magazine

Tales of Taylor's SoCal Sojourn...
April 20~Newport Beach Cystic FibrosisCharity Event
April 22, from sunny California, Taylor talked to Talk 2 Radio Music:   www.blogtalkradio.com
April 25~Newport Beach Film Festival   Opening Night Gala
Hallmark Channel’s "Home & Family" Show
Check out Taylor's recent interview and performance at "Home & Family" on Hallmark, April 26th:   Home and Family

A Real Miami Gala!
Real Housewives of Miami’s Lea Black’s Annual Gala for at-risk youth showcased a glamorous Miami with Taylor Hicks and Flo Rida rocking the entertainment stage. Black's Annual Gala

         

>Photo credit: By Lisa DeJong for Plain Dealer, Taylor Hicks at the opening of Thistledown Racino in Cleveland, Ohio; mp3: California calling in "West Texas Sky" from Early Works by Taylor Hicks, 2008.


                    

 

 

 

 

May 19 ~ TV ALERT: Taylor Hicks on Celebrity Apprentice Finale~~"The finalists scramble to put the finishing touches on their charity event, enlisting the help of 'special guests'..." including Taylor Hicks. Watch Sunday's season conclusion, May 19, 9 p.m. on NBC. Broadway World

May 27 ~ National Memorial Day Parade, Washington D. C. ~ Taylor serves as an Honorary Marshal for the event along Constitution Avenue honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Parade will be televised LIVE on NewsChannel 8 and around the world on The Pentagon Channel, along with live-streaming on the parade's website at:   Memorial Day Parade
Taylor Hicks appears at Harrahs Reno and Harrah's Laughlin this summer Limited engagement at Sammy's in Reno
July 3-7 ~ By popular demand, Taylor Hicks
returns for five shows at the legendary Sammy's Showroom at Harrah's, Reno, NV. He played the popular Reno venue last summer also.  Tickets-Harrah's Reno

August 29-September 2 ~ Harrah's, Laughlin, NV ~ Just announced on BoxOfficeHero (unconfirmed at TaylorHicks.com): Taylor appears at the Fiesta Showroom for a limited stay. Tickets through Ticketmaster are available on Friday May 17th, 2013 at 10:00am according to the website.  BoxOfficeHero

November 14 ~ Coming to Austin! "American Idol Taylor Hicks performs for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix party" presented by:   Circuit of the Americas Experiences

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@TaylorHicks: "'Music is my life's long love.I associate so many memories and emotions to songs. I find healing and understanding in music.' GREAT QUOTE" @PerezHilton
Nashville calling: "Music City......nice to be back in the south..." 5/1/13
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'rootsy rock...rare on the Strip'
"The kind of rootsy rock that is Hicks’ bread and butter is simply too rare on the Strip...few entertainers...approximate what it’s like to be traveling through a backwoods town and stumble across a smoky roadhouse with a hot band..." We like:   More than a matter of pride-Las Vegas Magazine

Taylor Hicks' new restaurant venture with Saw's BBQ  SAW'S IS MENTIONED IN THE LOS ANGELES TIMES/TRAVEL: Visiting Birmingham, AL? Check out these recommendations by the LA Times including Taylor's restaurant, Saw's Juke Joint:   Los Angeles Times Travel
Saw's Juke Joint is "a family-friendly kind of juke joint" at 1115 Dunston Ave., Crestline Park; 205-745-3920.   al.com Review And check out Saw's for live music concerts. Taylor made a special appearance there in March with Birmingham soul musicians, Gip Gipson and Earl Williams for a lively evening of good music and good food!
                                                         



   
     



 

 

 

 

Taylor Hicks appearing at the opening of the Thistledown Racino in Cleveland, Ohio; photo by Lisa DeJong courtesy of The Plain Dealer