The LA Times was there and liked the party...
Taylor Hicks brought his new album, The Distance, to the stage at Roxy’s Wednesday night. Writer Leslie Anne Wiggins of the LA Times wrote of Taylor: “performing a long set with energetic charisma, reminiscent of Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine. …the place was relatively full….
“He opened with "The Distance," the title track from his latest album, which was released March 10. Dressed in a black shirt, black blazer and jeans, Hicks looked slender and handsome onstage.
“Hicks didn't shy away from his signature funky dance moves, but his strong voice held its own against all the instruments involved -- including harmonica and tambourine. He dedicated "Nineteen," the fourth song on "The Distance," to all the troops, calling it a "war hero story." "What's Right Is Right" was the highlight, as on the album...” (Leslie Anne Wiggins, LATimes)
"Grease" cast joins the party...
The late start at the Roxy's allowed Taylor's fellow "Grease" cast members to attend the show, including Dominic Fortuna who plays the show's over-the-edge DJ, Vince Fontaine.
TTHC was also there...
“One of the highlights was “Seven Mile Breakdown,” which raucously rolled through the LA delta with the hammer down! ...a concert favorite for a very long time!” Read more at:
TTHC Blog
People Magazine: The Distance gets 3 ½ (out of 4) stars.
“Maybe You Should”and “What’s Right is Right” are top picks.
"The Distance" comes in at NO. 5 on the Top Independent Album list!
GET THE DISTANCE WITH BONUS TRACKS:
"Indiscriminate Act of Kindness" ~ Target
"Hide Nor Hair" ~ Walmart ~~~~~ "Yes We Can" ~ iTunes download
Teen Angel at the Pantages... 
Just down the street from where Taylor Hicks won American Idol at the Kodak Theatre in 2006, he performs as Teen Angel in Grease at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. There have been many stops between then and now. It must have been a little like coming full circle. The show on St. Patrick’s Day was a relatively full house. Taylor’s entrance from the ice cream cone is always a showstopper. Frenchie brings down the house with her “I voted for you” line and her ever-changing line after they do a bump. This night, she cooed…”Do it again,” and the house roared. "Grease" closed in LA Sunday.
Next "Grease" stop is the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco for a four-week run from March 24 - April 19.
Complete Grease Tour Schedule
SHADOW TOUR ON THE LEFT COAST...
APRIL 14~~Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco
Market Street's Cafe Du Nord welcomes Taylor Hicks and his shadow tour to the city by the bay.
MAY 27~~The Triple Door, Seattle
Taylor opens at the Triple Door in a Seattle landmark, the old Empire Hotel.
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Taylor Hicks on Wednesday, May 27, at 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS TO GREASE and SHADOW TOUR SHOWS
