Taylor Knox has been a Can-con institution for the past ten years, drumming for bands including The Golden Dogs, Zeus, Rich Aucoin, Jason Colette, Luke Doucet, The Hylozoists and Sloan. Since January he's broken out from behind the kit and launched his own eponymous project. A combination of finding the right band and the confidence to take the lead man position has fuelled this recent move.
Producing his own work as well as others, most recently Jane's Party, Taylor's perspective on music is well rounded, understanding the processes of creating a great record and the importance of collaboration. His first EP, Loomings, was inspired by the first chapter of Moby Dick; in an evening of sleeplessness and unaccountable creativity, the phrases and stanzas of this famous novel exploded into multiple songs and seeds for future works. Knox's first full length album, more traditionally themed on life, love and trees, will come out in spring 2013.
After wrapping up two summer residencies at The Dakota Tavern and The Piston, Taylor Knox Band will next play in Toronto on September 8th at The Garisson. Check out a recent video by Mitch Fillion at Southern Souls.
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