Si Taylor is a U.K. based singer/songwriter...he's been around a while!
Musical influences range from Soul, Blues & Pop through to Folk & Americana.
Live performances are raw and passionate, drawing inspiration from the likes of
Bruce Springsteen, Gram Parsons & Lucinda Williams.
He records and performs both solo and with a band.
Si was born into music: his father is British pop pioneer Vince Eager
His early career saw him fronting Nottingham U.K. originals band Splash! and latterly Kicking Giants. The band gigged & toured extensively and made TV appearances, plus a BBC Radio One session for Janice Long, as well as demo sessions for E.M.I, Arista and Island.
The band occasionally hold reunion gigs: there is FB fan page here & info here
Si's also spent many years in the music industry, playing, tour managing and in live production & events.These days, alongside writing, recording and performing original material, Si plays in Midlands U.K. covers band The Boutones.
The writing has never really stopped since the 80's, but has been more prevalent of late.
In early 2020, during the first pandemic lockdown in the UK, Si recorded an original acoustic 5 track E.P.‘Big Love & Other Stories’[all live & one take], with all profits going to East Midlands charity Forever Stars.
It can be streamed/downloaded on all the usual digital platforms.
In early 2021, the five E.P tracks were remastered, along with five other original songs.
The 10 track album 'Bigger Love...' can be found on all major platforms,
and via artist links on the homepage.
In 2023, Si started work on a a full band album of new, original material.
Release is due in 2nd/3rd quarter of 2024.
Family aside, music remains Si’s greatest passion.
