Sean Taylor has grown to be one of the hottest new names in the European blues/acoustic scene. His incredible passion for performance, sheer talent and song writing of the highest calibre is a testament to his frequent comparisons with John Martyn, Neil Young and Tom Waits. Sean appeared at both Glastonbury and Cambridge festivals in 2010 and 2011. His 2011 Glastonbury performance on the Bourbon St Jazz & Blues stage was widely blogged as being a highlight of the festival. Apart from his 3 headline UK tours to date, Sean has also supported the Neville Brothers, John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater), Band of Horses, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Dukes and Eric Bibb.Sean’s latest album ‘Love Against Death’ has been hailed a masterpiece by reviewers in the UK and Europe. The album was recorded in Austin, Texas, and produced by Mark Hallman. After hearing Mark’s work, with Eliza Gilkyson in particular, Sean realised he would be perfect. Sean wanted to capture his live guitar sound, and Mark is the absolute master in this area. As a session guitarist himself, he knows exactly how to record and mix different guitars. Mark has also produced Carole King, Ani di Franco, Tom Russell, Iain Matthews, as well as working with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Oasis, and Lyle Lovett.[gigpress_upcoming artist=19]Reviews“Formidable and skilled…recalls Chris Isaak. ****” Uncut”An absolutely superb guitarist … reminiscent of John Martyn” Bob Harris, Radio 2”A bluesy devotional intensity that rightly draws comparisons to John Martyn” Q Magazine“My main listen today – Springsteen and Taylor are cheering my day…brilliant, stunning songs. Great album.’ Mark Harding, Radio 2”A star in the making …a superb talent” Metro“Prodigiously talented singer-songwriter…touchstones would be Tom Waits and John Martyn” R2 Magazine “Sean Taylor is the king of the singer-songwriter styling … A classic album” Maverick“Sean Taylor is a wonderfully talented modern troubadour whose sincere, thoughtful songs pull you in. I’ve had the pleasure of sharing the stage with him. He swings. Check him out!” Eric Bibb“Sean Taylor is the finest acoustic blues talent to appear in the UK for many a year…Exceptional. Expect a Mercury nomination” Love Music Hate Racism“The raw beauty of the guitar and piano…raw, cliche free; tugs at the soul” Acoustic Magazine“Slow burning, haunting, dextrous picking…Taylor is a find (8/10)” Classic Rock”Effortlessly beguiling…quite superb…this classy and understated work assuredly evokes the ghost of John Martyn” Blues Matters”Great!” Willy Vlautin”Calm, collected … sensual. Hypnotic” Guitar and Bass Magazine“Beautiful…driving…an album I have come to love” Fatea Magazine”A massive young talent…the voice of a poet…superb” Flying Shoes