Joe Taylor

Blackbud began as a covers band, and secured a residency at a local pub. They would mainly play sets comprising covers of songs by Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley and Stevie Ray Vaughan. As time went on, Taylor began writing his own songs and three demo CDs were recorded during the band’s first 18 months.

In 2005, Blackbud signed to Independiente Records, a British independent record label whose roster includes Gomez, Travis and Embrace. The deal came after several major labels showed a considerable amount of interest in the band. After much deliberation, the band concluded that an independent would best suit their ethos. This record deal was a result of coming Joint First in the Glastonbury 2004 Unsigned bands competition.

In 2009, the band released their second studio album, Blackbud. In Januray 2010, the band entered an indefinite hiatus.

Joe is currently working on other music projects including co-writting and producing his parter, Mor karbasi’s beautiful music.

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