Doreen Taylor Announces Special New York City Show

DOREEN TAYLOR STRIPPED: EVENING OF SONG AND STORIES RETURNS AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY-ROCK SONGSTRESS TO BROADWAY ROOTS

Sold-Out ‘Magic’ Tour Goes Unplugged In Heart of NY Theater District TUESDAY, Nov. 19 at Don’t Tell Mama

“An excellent performing artist to keep your eyes on”raves the Huffington Post

NEW YORK – Whether she’s kicking it out with a full-blown Vegas-style production or seizing the simplicity a small setting can offer, DOREEN TAYLOR knows how to make “Magic” on any stage.

For the New York City stop of her “Magic” tour, the sultry New Jersey songstress is trading in the splash and dazzle of her sold-out theater shows for something intimately special.

DOREEN TAYLOR: STRIPPED, an elegantly revealing evening of unplugged songs and stories from her breakout album, Magic, brings the award-winning recording artist to the heart of New York’s theater district Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.). Show time is 7 p.m. Seating begins 6:30 p.m. Tickets and reservations available NOW at www.donttellmamanyc.com or by calling 212.757.0788 daily after 4 p.m- Space is extremely limited!!

Magic, the album, showcases Doreen’s talents as not only a vocalist, but as a songwriter and musician. She prides herself on the raw, emotional vibe of her lyrics and abilities to engage an audience, and DOREEN TAYLOR: STRIPPED affords her the ultimate opportunity at a world-famous entertainment destination. Weaving acoustic renditions of songs from Magic with narration and story-telling about the making of the album and the woman who crafted it, the show is a rare look into the journey of a fiercely independent artist whose loyal fan base has pushed her social media following to more than 28,000 on Facebook and close to 12,000 on Twitter.

Backed by acoustic musicians in a subdued setting, DOREEN TAYLOR: STRIPPED offers Doreen’s unique fusion of soothing vocals, engaging and upbeat showmanship and homegrown country-rock roots in an understated homage to her Broadway roots.

"I am so excited to be able to come back to my musical roots doing my own music,” says Doreen. “This is what started it all for me – Broadway! It’s a rare opportunity to see me stripped down to what my music is all about- the beauty of the lyric and the vocals. I love touring with my big production show, ‘Doreen Taylor LIVE,’ but this acoustic, "cabaret-style" show highlights who I am as an artist in an intimate and emotional light."

To headline on a stage that once showcased such greats like Kristen Chenoweth, Cuba Gooding Jr., Rosie O'Donnell, Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli and Paul Newman is “the greatest thrill a performer could hope for,” Doreen adds. “What amazingly big shoes to fill. I can't wait to plant my stilettos in NYC!"

It’s not often that a country-rock singer-songwriter does a cabaret-style show off Broadway. DOREEN TAYLOR: STRIPPED is a true testament to Doreen’s ability as an artist to continually transcend musical boundaries. She does just that on Magic, which yielded the YouTube hit “Last Call (for Alcohol)” with country comfort and, as the Buffalo News points out, “is notable for the diversity of its content. Taylor can do straight-up contemporary country but she is known to tackle standards like ‘Summertime’ and ‘The Way You Look Tonight’ with equal conviction.” The Huffington Post calls her “an excellent performing artist to keep your eyes on,”

Doreen’s hometown upbringing gave way to a sudden and remarkable career at an early age when her town, family, congregation and most importantly Doreen herself, realized the true power and strength of her voice. While some singers feel performing since childhood has burned them out or shown them the wrong side of the industry, she believes her young start has only made her stronger as a vocalist, songwriter and performer. Doreen lays out all her emotions on stage to be transported into the hearts and ears of everyone in attendance. Showmanship has always been as important to her as the music behind it. And DOREEN TAYLOR: STRIPPED showcases another side in her evolution as an artist to be reckoned with.

Doreen Taylor Teams Up with Bose and QVC

Award winning, southern rock singer/songwriter, Doreen Taylor announced today that her solo debut album "Magic" has been selected by Bose and QVC to be used on-air for all product promotions on the #1 home shopping channel, QVC. Taylor's music will officially be kicked off and heard on October 20th, 2013 (same day as her concert in Buffalo, NY) at midnight EST as Bose launches a huge "Today's Special Value". This is a huge honor and will be broadcast to over 100 million households. They will be using several selections from her album "Magic" from now until at least the end of January 2014.

Doreen Taylor Supports GLAAD's Spirit Day 2013

Award winning, Country rock singer/songwriter, Doreen Taylor was honored to have been asked to be a part of this year's SPIRIT DAY 2013 speaking out against bullying and the support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) young people. Click below and see my photo/name featured on the short list of entertainers including Jimmy Kimmel, Demi Lovato, Kacey Musgraves, the cast of Hot In Cleveland including Betty White, Kesha, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis and so many more!!!

Click HERE to visit the 2013 Celebrity and Performer Ambassador and Supporter Page!!!

Millions of Americans join GLAAD by wearing purple on Spirit Day, held on October 17, to take a stand against bullying and as a symbol of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) young people. Each year more than 100 celebrities/talent participate and this year’s confirmed participants include The White House, Betty White, Macklemore, Ke$ha, Nick Cannon, Demi Lovato, the NBA, MTV, Times Square, NBCUniversal, and country rock music star Doreen Taylor

Doreen Taylor Featured on Beaverdamusa.com

Country-rock music superstar, Doreen Taylor sat down with Beaverdamusa.com and talked about her skyrocketing career, sold out tour dates, future plans, being an independent artist in today's music industry and what it's like headlining her "larger than life" MAGIC tour at sold-out theaters on the heels of her uber-successful debut solo album.

Read Part 1 of 2 HERE!!!

Read Part 2 of 2 HERE!!!

Doreen Taylor Featured in EDGE

Southern Rock superstar, Doreen Taylor was recently featured in New England's number one LGBT website, EDGE where they dove deeper into the award winning singer/songwriter's "MAGICAL" journey.

From the angled eye of experience in the commonalities of love’s everyday twists and turns ("Rainy Night in Memphis") to the uplifting power of finding that spark of wonder and joy in doing what you love ("Music’s My Magic"), Doreen Taylor is realizing her own personal strengths from within, and this is her gift as a singer and songwriter.

With her latest CD "Magic" she has delivered a set of songs which travel along not only in an autobiographical way for the singer, but also can provide inspiration to others. Taylor mixes together both a sass of feminine wiles in several songs which explode with country-rock energy while other material on "Magic" searches deeper into her emotional core as an independent artist, making sense of the struggle and rewards of creating music that is true to her goals as an artist and performer.

Currently showcasing "Magic" with a national tour throughout the rest of 2013, Taylor spoke with EDGE of her passion for performing, shared a few personal reflections on the songwriting process and just how one song "Perfect for Me" has struck a chord for her LGBT audiences in the fight against bullying of any kind and the importance of understanding and accepting the differences in each of us.

Check out the whole interview by clicking HERE

Doreen Taylor LIVE at Asbury Hall: October 20th, 2013

DOREEN TAYLOR LIVE A BUFFALO, NY HOMECOMING BENEFIT WITH ‘MAGICAL’ SENSE APPEAL – ONE NIGHT ONLY IN CONCERT AT ASBURY HALL, BABEVILLE FOR ANDREW’S ARMY

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Buffalo Country-Rock Songstress Returns Home as Successful International Recording Artist with Vegas-style ‘Feast for the Senses’ on October 20th, 2013.

Whether your musical palette drives you toward soothing vocals, engaging and upbeat showmanship or homegrown country roots, there’s a strong and mighty fusion of all three in DOREEN TAYLOR LIVE: A BUFFALO HOMECOMING BENEFIT – a special one-night only Vegas-style “feast for the senses” that brings the sultry Buffalo born-and-raised songstress back home for the first time since launching her career as an award-winning international recording artist.

Returning to the area where she was born and raised in a benefit for local charity Andrew’s Army following a pair of recent sold out shows in Philadelphia, her East Coast base, the Alden High School grad raises the bar on the 2013 tour for her breakout album, Magic, Sunday, October 20th in Asbury Hall at Babeville, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY. Show time is 7 p.m., Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets go on sale Thursday, August 29th at NOON EST at www.babevillebuffalo.com (via tickets.com), by calling 888-223-6000, or at the Babeville box office.

“Magic” showcases Doreen’s talents as not only a vocalist, but as a songwriter and musician. She prides herself on the raw, emotional vibe of her lyrics and multiple abilities to engage an audience. For DOREEN TAYLOR LIVE, she’s designed an audience interactive production that truly embodies the title of “Magic” by showcasing its grandeur with sexy female dancers, special effects and lighting, video interaction, an 8-piece band and plenty more surprises – all delivered with a little bit of country, a lot of rock ‘n’ roll, and a Vegas flair.

Being able to make her hometown debut with this show as a headliner dubbed by the Huffington Post as “an excellent performing artist to keep your eyes on,” while supporting a local charity founded by one of her high school teachers, makes this evening an extra special honor for Doreen.

“I’ve been waiting several years to find the right opportunity to come back to Buffalo,” she says, “and I am so excited to be able to do it with this production. I can’t think of a better way to return to my roots! I love Buffalo and I am so ready to take no prisoners on that Babeville stage! This show is a feast for all the senses. We don’t park and bark. We don’t just sit there and play. I don’t hold back.“

Andrew's Army is a non-profit organization created by Doreen’s Alden High teacher, Lori Gramza, in memory of her son Andrew Gramza, whose heart valves were donated after he was killed at 21 in an automobile accident. The charity raises money and awareness about the importance of organ, tissue, and blood donations for Upstate New York Transplant Services (Unyts)/Donate Life to support their cause. By sheer coincidence (or divine intervention), Doreen’s concert just happens to land on the three-year anniversary of Andrew’s untimely passing.

“Lori Gramza was always an inspiration to me,” says Doreen. “When I heard of her son Andrew’s tragic passing in 2010, I knew I wanted to do something to help. And when I decided to bring the ‘Magic’ tour to Buffalo several years later, teaming up with Lori’s charity was a no-brainer. Andrew’s Army continues to save countless lives. I can’t think of a more beautiful way to give back.

“To top it all off, when Lori told me the concert just happened to be scheduled on the third anniversary of the accident that inevitably ended Andrew’s life, chills ran up and down my body. I knew right then and there something much deeper was happening. I believe that this isn’t just a concert anymore – this is something much more magical.”

Doreen’s hometown upbringing gave way to a sudden and remarkable career at an early age when her town, family, congregation and most importantly Doreen herself, realized the true power and strength of her voice. While some singers feel performing since childhood has burned them out or shown them the wrong side of the industry, she believes her young start has only made her stronger as a vocalist, songwriter and performer. Doreen lays out all her emotions on stage to be transported into the hearts and ears of everyone in attendance. Showmanship always has been as important to her as the music behind it. And DOREEN TAYLOR LIVE showcases her evolution as an artist to be reckoned with.

“Without straying too far from my roots, I wanted to make it accessible for everyone,” she says. “Whether you like country, rock, pop, jazz or even funk, it’s gonna be right there for you. It’s a beautiful show.”

Doreen Taylor's "MAGIC" reviewed in Fatea Magazine

Doreen Taylor's award winning album, "Magic" was recently selected to be reviewed by the 25 year veteran indie magazine based in the UK, Fatea Magazine. This quarterly publication showcases independent artists throughout the world. Check out this amazingly fabulous write-up below and a special thank you to reviewer, Gemma Hirst for loving the album!

So with the likes of Taylor Swift going around the charts, I feel that women who are trying to make it in the industry of country and western aren't taken a notice of.

However I think Doreen Taylor will take the charts by storm. Her album Magic may not pull a rabbit out of a hat but it does fill my eyes with sequins and glitter. Unlike others, her voice is suited to this type of country music. I love the fact that the album is mostly full of upbeat tracks, such as Good Girls Wanna Be Bad and Baby C'mon. Doreen Taylor shows us how she can have fun.

But not everything is up and partying, oh no. The album finishes with Summertime, here she pours her heart and soul into the song. With the original coming from Porgy and Bess, she makes the song her own. Usually I myself am not a fan of this genre; however thanks to Doreen Taylor she has fully convinced me with her new album (Magic) to love this form of music. She has fun and knows when to turn it down a notch, after all that dancing around to her guitar strumming tracks. And like after all Magic shows, she gets a standing ovation from me.

Gemma Hirst for Fatea Magazine

Doreen Taylor Featured in Indie Source Magazine

Post by Doreen Taylor.

Congrats to Doreen Taylor for being the very first musician featured in the latest edition of Indie Source Magazine!!!

Doreen Taylor Featured in the Pittsburgh Tribune and Triblive.com

Southern rock superstar, Doreen Taylor was recently featured in a wonderful feature in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and also on Triblive.com highlighting the message behind her chart-topping album "Magic", today's country sound and her thoughts on pioneering the term "country funk". Check out this great interview written by journalist Kate Benz by clicking HERE!!!!

Doreen Taylor Featured in Cliche Magazine

Country rock star, Doreen Taylor was recently featured as the "singer to look out for" in the August/September issue of Cliche Magazine. Check out this fabulous one on one interview with the rising singer/songwriter and see the digital version by clicking HERE!!!

Doreen Taylor Featured in Dot429 Magazine

Country rock star, Doreen Taylor opens up about her music and obstacles as a female artist in the music industry in the latest edition of Dot429 Magazine. In this exclusive interview, check out the reason why Doreen's song "Perfect For Me" has skyrocketed in popularity and delve deeper into the star's inspiration, motivation and drive.

This is a must read! Check out the whole feature by clicking HERE!!!!

Doreen Taylor EXCLUSIVE in MoshNews UK

Doreen Taylor was just interviewed one of the top, premiere entertainment sources in the UK, MOSHNEWS. Check out this fabulous exclusive reaching over 300,000 unique readers daily where Doreen talks about career, "Magic" album, upcoming WORLD tour in 2014 and her secret collaboration crush!

To read the entire interview, please click HERE!!!!!

Doreen Taylor Featured in Vents Magazine

Doreen Taylor was featured in the latest issue of Vents Magazine. Check out this awesome interview where she discusses her ongoing 2013 "Magic" tour, album, "Judgment Day" music video, inspiration, songwriting process and so much more by clicking HERE!!!!

Jetsetting With Doreen Taylor in the Latest Jetset Extra

Take a ride with Doreen Taylor in the latest issue of Jetset Extra as Doreen opens up for this completely different, and unique interview in this highly popular travel publication. To read the whole feature, please click HERE!!!

Doreen Taylor Performs on CBS 3 Philadelphia's "Talk Philly"

Doreen Taylor stopped by the CBS 3 Studios in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday July 17th to chat on the highly acclaimed show "Talk Philly" about her show at The Prince Music Theater on Thursday July 18th and to perform a heartfelt acoustic rendition of her song "Perfect For Me" from her solo debut album "Magic" with guitarist Bob Rotondo.