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Marcia Taylor Music

Marcia Taylor's Digital Press Kit

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Digital Press Kit

Marcia Taylor is a performing songwriter with an engaging stage presence. She brings an alchemy of Americana, folk, swing, classical guitar and storytelling to her eclectic solo performances. A commitment to justice, peace and empowerment weaves through her work and her life.

Nourishing Hope in Tough Times

a themed talk with music

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In this compelling one-woman show, Marcia shares personal stories and songs from a life of music and activism. She guides each audience member in finding their own ‘sweet spot’--their unique, authentic springboard for making a positive difference in a troubled world. This 45-to-55 minute talk-with-music is designed for keynote presentations, religious services and classrooms. It provokes thought and inspiration for all, from emerging teenagers to elders. A short workshop for audience members to discover their heart-centered, community-based, 'sweet spot' can be included by arrangement.

Previous Engagements Include

First Unitarian Church, Providence, Rhode Island

Center for Sacred Arts, Portland, Maine

Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, Warwick, Rhode Island

What People Are Saying

“I’d love to bring this program to our church.” – Art Bell, Falmouth, Maine state representative

“We all jumped in, 100% connection.” – Show Attendee

“Great storytelling!” – Show Attendee

“She is a superb, tone-perfect vocalist, a sensitive and subtly powerful writer, and an accomplished, versatile guitarist.” – the Boston Globe

About Marcia

"Above all, I intend my music to be useful in building a better world." Road-tested performer, composer, song leader, and storyteller Marcia Taylor lives in Portland, Maine. She has shared stages with Holly Near, Charlie King, Odetta and Pete Seeger. With her music and ‘good trouble’ activism, Marcia sows seeds of peace, empowerment and community. She has released four albums of original songs, available on Bandcamp. Marcia performs both solo and with musical friends. The life of the spirit and citizen activism inform all her endeavors.

Marcia’s Musical Performances Include:

Hudson River Clearwater Festival, Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Vancouver Folk Festival, Vancouver, Canada

Winnipeg Folk Festival, Manitoba, Canada

Pittsburgh Folk Festival, Pittsburgh, PA

Passim, Cambridge, MA

Godfrey Daniels, Bethlehem, PA

People’s Voice Cafe, NY, NY

What Does She Sound Like? Listen here:

All Marcia's Recordings Are Available at Bandcamp.com

Find Marcia online:

​MarciaTaylorMusic​

On Bandcamp at MarciaTaylor.Bandcamp ​

Facebook at MarciaTaylorMusic​

Practical Details

Marcia is based in Portland, Maine. Her travel radius is two hundred miles. Her presentation Nourishing Hope in Tough Times is a one woman show. Depending on the size of the venue, Marcia can supply a high quality sound system.

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Marcia Taylor Music

performing, composing, teaching, making a difference

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