Dulcie Taylor releases a new album, performs new songs at Willow

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COMPOSING ON THE COAST: Americana/roots singer and songwriter Dulcie Taylor just cut her new album "Only Worn One Time" on the Mesa/Bluemoon Recordings label from Paso Robles.

Making new music that sounds familiar and comfortable to listeners is a difficult task, but South Carolina-born singer-songwriter Dulcie Taylor meets the challenge with a calm reserve.

After just one listen of Taylor’s newest album, it’s obvious that Taylor has friends who can play multiple instruments and write songs as well as the seasoned, country-influenced Taylor can. Only Worn One Time, recorded with Mesa/Bluemoon Recordings in Paso Robles, doesn’t list Taylor as the sole artist, but credits Dulcie Taylor and Friends.

Taylor penned most of the songs on the new album, collaborating with George Williams or George Nauful on several. Nauful co-produced the album with Tyson Leonard, who fiddles and drums on several tracks. Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Tony Recupido also contributes to a few of the titles.

The result of all these musicians coming together is an album bursting with a supremely skilled energy. Taylor’s Southern-tinged voice is the true lead of the album, with every instrument rendering warm support. She offers heartfelt songs like “On A Rainy Day,” which uses the familiar theme of drought as a metaphor for holding back heartache, and driving rock country romps like “Dug a Hole,” which includes ripping electric guitar by Tim Pierce.

The album was mixed by none other than Keith Olsen—who has worked with the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Ozzie Osbourne, Pat Benatar, and Carlos Santana—and is perfectly balanced, especially considering the number of musicians recorded on each song. Multiple percussion tracks, several guitars, and even added bass or keyboards all blend together into one sound, an unmistakable bedrock on which Taylor can dance.

Dulcie Taylor releases a new album, performs new songs at Willow
DULCIE AT WILLOW: Dulcie Taylor performs songs off her new album Only Worn One Time on Aug. 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Willow Wine Bar, 1050 Willow Road, Nipomo. More information is available at dulcietaylor.com.

Mesa/Bluemoon Recordings and Dulcie Taylor have a productive history. The label has cut three previous albums of hers, and each made radio and online charts.

A portion of the new album’s sales will be donated to Brides Against Breast Cancer in honor of Taylor’s sister, who was the inspiration for the title track, “Only Worn One Time.”

Taylor is currently on a small tour within San Luis Obispo County performing tracks from Only Worn One Time, which is available on iTunes, Amazon.com, and through her website dulcietaylor.com.

 


Country on the lawn

The Lompoc Library District Foundation presents Concerts on the Library Lawn, including a performance by The Agin Brothers and Territorial Law on Aug. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lompoc Public Library, 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc. Free. More info: [email protected].

Park it

Concerts in the Park is a free concert series featuring live music, including Soul Sauce performing live on Aug. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rotary Centennial Park, Santa Maria. Free. More information is available at 925-0951, Ext. 260, [email protected], or cityofsantamaria.org.

Music all week

The D’Vine Wine Bar and Bistro regularly features live music. Kevin Schroeder will be performing on Aug. 14, Andrew Beal performs Aug. 16, Kyle Reilly performs Aug. 19, Dan Mally is on Aug. 20, and Jerry Stickell performs Aug. 21. Shows happen at 7:30 p.m. at D’Vine, 107 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. More information is available at 430-8356 or facebook.com.

Live on Blacklake

The Blacklake Golf Resort presents a Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series featuring Urban 805 on Aug. 20. The Blacklake Golf Resort is located at 1490 Golf Course Lane, Nipomo. More info: 343-1214, Ext. 400, or blacklake.com.

Guitar hero

Ca’ Del GreVino Café and Wine Bar presents live music, including Manny Mestas on Aug. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. Amaris Taylor performs Aug. 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the café and wine bar, 400 E. Clark Ave., Santa Maria. More info: 937-6400, [email protected], and grevino.com.

Maverick country

The Maverick Saloon offers live entertainment each weekend, including a performance by The Fourcasters on Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. Concert on the Deck with Guy is Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. The Just Dave Band performs Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. Suds, Songs, and Sandwiches features the Belmores on Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. A Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash Tribute concert is Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. More info: 686-4785 or [email protected].

 

Contact Arts Editor Joe Payne at [email protected].

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