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We’ve seen fire and we’ve seen rain, but we’re happiest to see James Taylor on the road in 2023.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is taking off on a 33-concert tour to go along with a few previously scheduled tour dates, a Las Vegas residency and, of course, his annual Tanglewood Music Festival in Lenox, MA on July 3 and July 4 .

Plus, Taylor and his All Star Band be stopping into New York and New Jersey for huge gigs at Bethel, NY’s Bethel Wood Center For the Arts on June 29, Wantagh, NY’s Northwell Health at Jones Beach on Sept. 3 and Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Sept. 4.

Taylor’s upcoming tour comes on the heels of his sprawling 2022 jaunt across the globe — clearly, the 74-year-old soft rocker has quite a bit of gas left in the tank.

And if you want to secure tickets to hear “You’ve Got A Friend,” ‘Carolina In My Mind,” and “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” live this year, we’re happy to report that you can for cheap.

At the time of publication, we found some Taylor tickets going for as low as $18 before fees on Vivid Seats.

Not a bad price to see a legend live.

Want to know more about the tour before it launches?

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James Taylor 2023 tour schedule

The “Your Smiling Face” singer’s official 2023 tour will begin with back to back concerts at Woodinville, WA’s Chateau Ste Michelle on May 25 and May 26 .

From there, the legendary vocalist will take his talents to notable locales like Santa Barbara (May 31), Atlanta (June 16), Cincinnati (June 21), Milwaukee (June 24) and Philadelphia (July 1).

As noted earlier, Taylor’s tour comes to a close at Lenox, MA’s Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood on July 3 and July 4 .

A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues, show start times and links to buy tickets can be found here .

James Taylor Las Vegas residency

Midway through the trek, Taylor and co. will stop into Las Vegas for five concerts at The Cosmopolitan from June 3 through June 10 as part of his “Exclusive Las Vegas Engagement.”

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James Taylor new music

Taylor has stayed fresh over the past few years releasing a number of unique singles like a collaboration with 86-year-old Buddy Guy , a tribute to Leonard Cohen and two stand-alones: “There She Goes” and “Pop.”

His last full-length album, 2020’s “American Standard,” sees the crooner put his spin on classics like “My Blue Heaven,” “Moon River” and “Pennies From Heaven.”

You can hear the 14-track record in its entirety here .

James Taylor set list

While Taylor often plays the hits you know and love at his live shows, he’s known for mixing in a few off the beaten path covers as well.

If you want to see which Carole King, Dinah Washington and Marvin Gaye covers he peppers into his sets, we recommend checking out Set List FM for a complete picture of what he’s played at recent live shows.

Want to go back further?

You can see what Taylor played at his very first show in 1969 at Boston, MA’s Unicorn Coffee House here .

Classic rockers on tour in 2023

Age is nothing but a number.

Many stars over 70 (some pushing 90!) are staging massive tours this year.

Here are just five of our favorite acts over retirement age you have to catch live when they come to a city near you in the next few months.

•  Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

•  Billy Joel with Stevie Nicks

•  Dead and Company featuring John Mayer

•  Ringo Starr

•  Aerosmith

Want even more options? Check out our list of the 22 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2023 here .

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James Taylor & His All-Star Band Announce Las Vegas Mini-Residency

The five dates will take place this June at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

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You’ve got a friend coming to Sin City. James Taylor and His All Star Band announced Tuesday (Jan. 24) that they’ll kick off the summer with a stint in Las Vegas .

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Months before heading to Vegas, Taylor will help headline the 2023 Love Rocks NYC benefit concert in March along with St. Vincent, the John Mayer Trio, Sheryl Crow and Mavis Staples. The special showcase at the Beacon Theater will help nonprofit food delivery charity God’s Love We Deliver and also feature appearances by Stephen Colbert, Andy Cohen, Chevy Chase and Phoebe Robinson in between sets from Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James, Stephen Marley, Gary Clark Jr., Allison Russell and more.

Check out Taylor’s announcement of his Vegas shows below.

Thread alert! 🚨 James and His All-Star Band are heading to Las Vegas for a five-night exclusive engagement at @TheChelseaLV inside @Cosmopolitan_LV . The shows will be held on June 3, 4, 7, 9 and 10. #JT #JamesTaylor #2023Tour #LasVegas #Concerts pic.twitter.com/rZC4S8MeSs — James Taylor (@JamesTaylor_com) January 24, 2023

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James Taylor (born March 12th 1948 in Boston, US) is a Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US.

His introspective, heartfelt songs, backed by intricate folk sand blues stylings on the acoustic guitar, made James Taylor one of the most beloved musicians of the 1970s and the archetype of a singer/songwriter. His music mired the sense of emotional weariness that followed the tumultuous end of the sixties.

Taylor began playing the cello before moving on to guitar, finding an interest in blues and folk music. He began to play local gigs with his brother and various acts before moving to New York in 1966, after receiving treatment for depression. From here, Taylor began to meet other musicians such as Joni Mitchell, Danny Kortchmar and Carole King. He drew the attention of Paul McCartney and George Harrison, becoming the first non-British act to be signed to their label, Apple. His eponymous debut, released through Apple, failed to do well commercially, partly due to Taylor's drug addiction preventing him from being able to promote the album successfully.

However, his second album, "Sweet Baby James" (1970) was released to great success, reaching number three in the Billboard Charts, earning several Grammy Award nominations. The album brought Taylor widespread popularity and from here, he became one of the most successful and beloved artists of the 20th century.

WIth the single, cover of Carole King's "You've Got a Friend in Me" from his 1971 album, "Mud Slide Slim," Taylor earned a number one single, with this hit cementing Taylor's talents in the public eye. Yet, struggling with personal issues, Taylor withdrew from the limelight, producing few albums with little success until he returned with 1974's "Gorilla" which reached number six in the charts. In 1975, he signed to Columbia Records, releasing a greatest hits album, which went on to sell 11 million copies and his 1977 album "JT" which was certified double-platinum.

Following this period, James Taylor continued to release several albums, although did not reach the same level of success as these previous releases. Throughout his career he has been involved politically and with humanitarian causes, performing at several benefit concerts, most recently supporting Barack Obama's election campaign. In total, Taylor has received six Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.

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Do yourself a favor and go see James Taylor. He did a fantastic job; hard to believe he is 66. You would never know it by the way he plays or the way he looks.

He played all of the songs you wanted to hear. Literally, it was like a greatest hits album. Plus, the great songs hidden away on albums the huge fans want to hear.

I saw him at jiffy lube live with my parents. He was scheduled to come on at 8 but started about 8:15 with Something in the Way she moves. Wow. He also shared a great story about playing that song for Paul McCartney and George Harrison before he was signed to the Beetles record label.

The thing that impressed me most was how normal and genuine James Taylor is. He felt more like the guy from your local bar who, for whatever reason, never was discovered.

I go to a lot of concerts of various genres and he was hands down one of the best. Right up there with the Billy Joel and Elton John show I saw was about 15 years ago. I definitely plan on making James Taylor at jiffy lube live a regular summer show. Crowd is definitely kid friendly which can't be said for most concerts these days.

My favorite moments were Something in the Way She Moves and Baby James. That said, the whole show was amazing. You could have recorded it and sold it as a live album.

One last time, go see James Taylor while you still have the chance.

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Great show yesterday night ( 20 march 2015 ) in Marseille ( France ) in the Silo

What to say about James, he's a great singer as well as a great guitarist and a famous songwriiter, the show was extremly warmfull and James and his fantastic band made us have a great time.

The main thing I have to say is that James is also a fantastic Human being, and a people's lovin man.

Thanks for coming for the first time to see us in Marseille we did enjoy the show and there was hapiness and smile on every face at the end.

We do love you in France James !!!

Here is the setlist

1. Something in the Way She Moves

2. Today, Today, Today

3. Lo and Behold

4. Wandering

5. Everyday (Buddy Holly cover)

6. Country Road

7. Millworker

8. Carolina in My Mind

9. (I've Got To) Stop Thinkin' 'Bout That

10. Sweet Baby James

11. Shower the People

Second part

12. Stretch of the Highway

13. You and I Again

14. Hour That the Morning Comes

15. Handy Man

16. Steamroller Blues

17. Fire & Rain

18. Walking Man

20. Your Smiling Face

21. Shed a Little Light

22. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

23. You've Got a Friend

James Taylor is a classic American singer and songwriter. He is one of the country’s greatest talents. He has had immense success. Some of the genres of his music are country, blues, soft rock, folk rock, rock, and pop.

He first started out in the 1960s and continues to make music to this day. Taylor is a great musician. Some of his greatest hits include “Fire and Rain”, “You’ve Got a Friend”, “Long Ago and Far Away”, “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight”, and “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)”.

He is an awesome guitar player. His voice is beautiful and unique. He has a large fan base. His performances are simply magical. You really get into the songs and the way he performs. It feels intimate at times. You feel joy that you are able to witness this legend still be able to do what he does after all these years. Taylor is an American treasure.

His voice is rich and smooth. No one sounds the way he does. His music hits you right in the heart. He has a way of performing that will make you pay attention and fall in love with his music. He is still a great performer after doing it for many years.

One of the best shows I've seen! The eclectic feel of the whole program was continuous from start to finish. The musicians, the back drops and James himself blended together with such ease. At one point, a fan was near the stage to have her friend take a picture. James saw them and started talking to the lady. Made her move closer so her friend could get both of them in the picture! He was sincere, down to earth and talked to the audience several times like we were all friends. Who does that these days; J.T. If you left the show not happy or satisfied, there is something seriously wrong with you! With a 20min intermission, there were two full sets. They played 2+ hours of music! James said "we're going to play one more than go to intermission. Why we have to take intermission I don't know but was told we had to" and everyone laughed. Still down to earth after 50 years and true to his craft and his fans! If you appreciate music, no matter what genre, this show is a must see for all ages.

I’ve waited 40 years to see James Taylor and his voice is as great as it was then. The show was tremendous. I loved how before each song he would give a little story about why he wrote the song, he was so funny too! And the background effects were so moving. He introduced each band member and a photo popped up of that band member as a child. It was like being with a family. My type of show. And during the intermission he went to his fans to take photos with them and sign autographs. He did 4 encores. Just melted my heart ❤️ James Taylor is a true gem, a genuine soul that has blessed us with his talent for decades! I would highly recommend his show to anyone who appreciates musical talent at its best. He is truly loved by everyone who works with him and who comes in his path even if it’s us fans.

Super evening with James Taylor in Ottawa, Canada!

Beautiful brass section, perfect acoustics, he played for 3 hrs, he just went on and on: the crowd loved him. Three encores. He was also very generous with his All Star Band, incredible musicians. Speaks fluently French: he gave me a big hug!!! What a guitar palyer!

What a team with:

Jimmy Johnson on bass

Larry Goldings on keyboard

Lou Marini on horns

Luis Conte on percussion

Michael Landau on electric guitar

Steve Gadd on drums

Walt Fowler on horns and keyboard

ANdrea ZOn on fiddle

Arnold McUller, vocal

A good mix of old and new songs. He is sooo generous with his audience!

Vocally, James Taylor is still on point, and his All-Star Band is definitely that. James understood that people come to hear the classics that made him musical royalty, so he only played 2 or 3 songs off of the newer album. The set design and lighting design was simple but beautiful, and made the audience experience just that more magical. At the encore(s), James saved a surprise for us in Boise; he brought out his old friend Carole King, a fellow Idahoan of 32 years, and she serenaded us not once, but twice... with Mr. Taylor, of course. It's a performance I'll not easily forget. Thanks for coming to Boise, good sir (and company).

The James Taylor concert was very enjoyable. I love his storytelling, his connection with the fans, and his love for what he does. His new album is a bit on the slower side, but it's nice to listen to.

The only negative was he left leaving all of us wanting more. He spent a large amount of the show on his new album, which was fine, but his true fans also came wanting his older music...Up on a roof, Handyman, You,ve got a friend,,,the list goes on, not played.

I give the show a B-. I would go again. Maybe next time he'll remember his hits, not just what he wants to promote.

Debbie Romaine

Doylestown, PA

James Taylor is a humble man, a great story teller and fantastic entertainer. When they took their intermission, he sat on the edge of the stage giving autographs and taking selfies, in fact the rest of the band had to get him to quit when it was time to start up again!! His band and back up singers are all extremely talented on their own but make beautiful music when they perform together. It was my first time seeing James Taylor but if he ever comes to town again I will be first in line to see him again.

A definite Top 10 concert for me. I've seen JT and Bonnie Raitt separately, four times. Love them both. They sing the music of my lifetime. The setting at AT&T Park surpassed my expectation. After Bonnie Raitt played for over an hour, James Taylor blew it out of the park for over an hour and a half, THEN they came out together and performed several songs, then encores, then ONE MORE!

Thought the magic of the night would never end.

Such a fun show. Loved every second of being in their company.

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Review | James Taylor at the Santa Barbara Bowl, May 31, 2023

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Watching a James Taylor concert at the Bowl is a lot like having dinner with an old friend when you haven’t seen each other in a while. The first few moments of playing catch-up are a bit awkward: neither of you is as young as you used to be, and it can be jarring to see when those changes hit you all at once, rather than gradually as they do with the people you see all the time. But within a few minutes you’re back to laughing and smiling the way you used to, and it doesn’t take long to remember why you loved this person so much. 

Songs like his opener, “Something in the Way She Moves,” from his 1968 debut album James Taylor for Apple Records, about which he said was “the earliest song I’m willing to play in public,” are great reminders of the enduring charms of Taylor’s earnest melodies. “This was my audition piece for Apple Records. George Harrison and Paul McCartney signed me after I played it,” said Taylor. He noted rather cheekily that they liked it so much that, “afterward George went home and wrote it himself,” a reference to Harrison liking the song so much that he began with the words “Something in the way she moves” as the first line of his 1969 song “Something” from the Beatles album Abbey Road .

Up next was another old ditty, “Rainy Day Man,” followed by “Copperline,” which Taylor lyrically described as “a musical landscape painting about where I grew up in North Carolina.” The beautiful “Mona” (which previously unbeknownst to me is “about a pig and cold-hearted, cold-blooded, premeditated murder”) and a cover of the Chicks’ “Some Days You’ve Gotta Dance,” were early highlights of the show, as was the lullaby “Sweet Baby James,” an ode to Taylor’s then newborn nephew and namesake. “Shower the People,” Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend,” and “Fire and Rain” were among the other highlights of a lovely, heartfelt show.

The voice quality of a 75-year-old man, however spry he may be, is different than that of the 22-year-old he was when he wrote “Sweet Baby James” and many of his other hits — but what Taylor lacks in vocal range he more than makes up for in wit, charm, perspective, and the ability to put together a hell of a great band to work with. They all were exceptional, particularly Lou Marini (Blood Sweat & Tears, the original Saturday Night Live band) on sax, Andrea Zonn on vocals and fiddle, Larry Goldings on piano, and Michael Landau on guitar. And the sound mix was also notably terrific (something I usually only notice when it doesn’t work).

My only complaint about the whole lovely evening is that the band was so good, and Taylor was so charming, I wish they had trusted the music a bit more — show us more close-ups of these amazing musicians — and leaned a little less on the cheesy and unnecessarily distracting background videos. But that’s a minor matter in a show that was so memorable. It even had the perfect last two songs for the encore: the aptly reflective “Secret ‘o Life,” (“the secret of life is enjoying the things you have …”) followed by a beautiful duet of “Close Your Eyes” with Taylor’s 22-year-old son Henry Taylor, who sang back-up vocals for most of the night, but joined his father on guitar for that one. 

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