Taylor Jensen: Thank you!! and at least once a week! I wish I were kidding!
started off with this dream and love for music, and I think it will always come back to that.
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Spotlight on Business: What keeps you moving forward? Taylor Jensen: I had to strip out all the other noise and ask myself, “Why are you doing this?” and I always answer the same way. I love storytelling, I love writing songs, and I love sitting in my room, strumming on my guitar and allowing the creativity to flow. I’m a writer and a songwriter, and I love being able to put my creativity out there. Spotlight on Business: What kind of advice would you give a young performer who’s looking to get into the music industry? Taylor Jensen: I would say to dip your toes in, even though it can feel scary at times. Put yourself in rooms where you may not believe you belong. Take chances, put yourself out there, and always be true to yourself. Whatever’s meant to be will happen, but never be afraid to ask for help. It can be intimidating to ask for advice, but we all
Spotlight on Business: As both a songwriter and a performer, is there one you prefer over the other? Taylor Jensen: I love performing. When I don’t have a guitar in my hands, I feel free to move around the stage. I’ve never really been to many big concerts; the past festivals are some of the biggest I’ve been to. I enjoy watching local artists at the smaller venues, and I really fell in love with that aspect of it. I get a crazy high from being on stage and connecting with concert goers. Spotlight on Business: As a country singer, are there any other genres of music you like? Taylor Jensen: This one’s a little surprising. I love hip-hop. I weirdly find a connection between hip-hop and country, where it’s just straight story telling. I’ve always loved a really good bass line and drumbeat. I love dancing, and it’s so easy to dance too and workout as well!
I love getting up on stage and connecting with a live audience. ”
Sept. 13 Alanis Morissette + St Paul & The Broken Bones
Sept. 14 HOZIER + Alex Warren and featured culinary act andrea buckett + many more!
and featured culinary act Old Time Hawkey
PEI’s celebration of MUSIC + FOOD + DRINK
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