By Chyrisse Tabone, Rock At Night Tampa
Interview: Joanne Shaw Taylor – Recorded February 23, 2023
Rock At Night has been following blues artist Joanne Shaw Taylor for a number of years. We have covered her shows at blues festivals and in cities in the US, UK, and EU. We spoke to her in her adopted town of Detroit via Zoom. I
In this interview, Joanne Shaw Taylor discusses the upcoming Keeping the Blues Alive Cruise (“What’s it like being on a blues cruise?’), writing her recent album Nobody’s Fool (we learned tidbits about each song), being a “Michigander” and a “Detroiter” (she’s lived in the area since 2009), and performing in hometown Birmingham, UK in December (we were there!).
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Be sure to check out Joanne’s album Nobody’s Fool. Please see the credits below:
PRODUCTION CREDITSProducers – Joe Bonamassa & Josh SmithExecutive Producer – Roy WeismanEngineer – Austin AtwoodAssistant Engineer – Nate Haessly (Sunset Sound)Mix Engineer – Alan HertzMusiciansJoanne Shaw Taylor – Vocals & Lead GuitarJoe Bonamassa – Rhythm GuitarJosh Smith – Rhythm GuitarLemar Carter – DrumsCalvin Turner – BassDeron Johnson – Piano/Wurlitzer/B3Danielle De Andrea, Gaby Moreno & Jeff Young – Background VocalsTina Guo – Cello (“Fade Away”)Carmen Vandenberg – Guitar Solo/Lead Guitar (“Figure It Out”)
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I grew up in a household full of rock music, studied journalism in college, and then became a scientist.Although my science career has served me well, music has always played a major role in my life. I grew up reading "Creem" magazine; I play several musical instruments as a "hobby";and it seems a camera has always been in my hand. Now, I am combining what I love the most--music and photography--serving as editor of Rock At Night. I travel between the US and UK seeking my dream! My motto: life is short...no regrets. Chyrisse
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