Frank Taylor, The Flying Scotsman Biography

Frank Taylor, The Flying Scotsman - Biography

The man	Recording artist Frank Taylor is a proud and energetic Canadian entertainer. Born in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Frank immigrated to Canada December 31st, 1969.
The name	Why "The Flying Scotsman"? The original Flying Scotsman was the name of a train that ran between Edinburgh, Scotland and London, England. It was the fastest train on the track at the time. Frank chose the name because of the attachment to his homeland and mostly because of his lively presence on stage!
Audiences	Frank has successfully performed folk music in Canada since 1970. He is no stranger to live performances in either a lively pub atmosphere or a serious stage presentation for an audience of 10,000 or more. Frank has enjoyed international recognition through recordings, radio, television and concert performances.
Highlights	* Maine Celtic Celebration - Five Years Running - 2007 - 2011 * Moncton Highland Games 2007, 2009 & 2010 * Fred Eaglesmith Downeast Concert, Muniac, NB, 2006, 2007 * Release of the Original Tracks CD, October 2005 * Release of the Broomielaw CD, February 2005 * Tall Ships & Natal Day 2004, Halifax, NS * Atlantic Balloon Fiesta - 2003 - 2009 * Marine Atlantic Ferries - Summer 2003 * Canada Winter Games - Northern NB - March 2003 * New Brunswick Highland Games - 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003 * Singing O Canada at the New Hampshire Highland Games * Tall Ships 2000 Festival, Halifax, NS * Release of Thistledown Thunder CD * Entertaining for conventions at the Algonquin Hotel since 1986 * Winter tours of Florida in 1997 & 1998 * 1997 Busker's Festival, Halifax, NS * Release of An Immigrant's Prayer CD * Singing An Immigrant's Prayer on Parliament Hill * Spring and Fall tours of Ontario since 1992
The performer, the show	Frank is not just an accomplished musician but a great entertainer and artist. Frank's love for traditional music shines through in his performances. Frank's powerful vocals and skillful guitar playing entertain any size or type of gathering. Frank's unending reserve of energy is engaging, and delights his audiences. His words and music touch your soul. Frank's chief instruments for his show are the guitar and bodhran (Celtic drum) and he also plays the mandolin, banjo, and autoharp with flair. Along with his own compositions, Frank's repertoire includes Celtic, Colonial, Contemporary and Canadian selections, spanning from songs by the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, to many current artists.
Artist's statement	For a background of Frank's inspiration and art, please read his Artist's Statement .
Professional affiliation	Frank is a member of the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
CD's and touring	Frank's dream is to put together a Scottish Folk Group, and travel the world over, promoting the music of his Celtic ancestors. Frank is currently touring to promote his CD's. Original Tracks, released in the fall of 2005, contains Frank's original compositions from his three CD's. This CD is a must have for fans of Frank's passionate lyrics and traditionally based music. The Broomielaw, re-released in 2005, was recorded with Marilyn Inch when they were together as Strathclyde. The CD is an upbeat compilation of Scottish, Irish and original compositions. Thistledown Thunder, released in 1999, is a compilation of Frank's compositions along with traditional Scottish and Irish songs. Thistledown Thunder evokes the contrast between the softness of thistledown and the loudness of thunder. Just as thistledown carries the seeds for the new thistle plant, Thistledown Thunder will spread Frank's stories and folk tales through the medium of music! An Immigrant's Prayer , released in 1996, was inspired while watching and listening to the country's constitutional changes unfold. Because he is a concerned Canadian citizen and very interested in unity, Mr. Taylor's intent is to do all possible to keep together, the country which he chose to immigrate to.
Selected New Brunswick performances	Aitken Bicentennial Exhibition Center Algonquin Hotel - Since 1986 Atlantic Balloon Fiesta, Sussex Fredericton Block Party 1992, attended by over 10,000 Dalhousie Bon Ami Festival Festival By the Sea Fredericton First Night 1991-1998 Fredericton Folk Club King's Landing Loyalist Days Mactaquac Craft Festival Miramichi Scottish Festival National Exhibition Center New Brunswick Highland Games Officer's Square Concerts Every summer since 1988 Piper's Salute Restigouche St. Andrew's Society River Currents Festival Rockwood Park Saint John Labatt's 24 Hour Relay St. Andrews Society of Saint John, St. Andrew's Day Concert & Scottish Festival St. David's Presbyterian Church 129th anniversary service The "Bay" Grand Opening, Moncton University of New Brunswick Woodstock On-Stage Series
Television and radio shows	According with Carmen - CHSR All around the Circle - CBC Atlantic Airwaves - CBC Breakfast Television - ASN Celtic Connections Choices & Variety Chopper MacKinnon , CKCU, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON Connections, CBC Folk Roots/Rolk Branches, CKUT, Montreal, PQ Fundy Cable Global Television Highland Radio, CHSR Irish Party House, WWWG-AM, Rochester, NY Main Street - CBC Maritime Noon - CBC Max Ferguson - CBC Midday Morningside with Gzowski- CBC NB Now New Faces Prairie Ceilidh, CKJS, Winnepeg, Manitoba Roots & Wings - CBC The Ol' Fiddler, WRUR-FM, University of Rochester, NY Touchtone - CKDU, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS UNB Campus radio - CHSR, Fredericton, NB Up Home Tonight - ATV Weekend Mornings - CBC
Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller	As a part of the thriving folk scene, Frank has performanced at the following venues over the last 35 years: Calgary Stampede, Calgary, AB Cambridge Folk Festival, England Glengarry, Canada's largest Highland Games, Maxville, ON Cecil Sharp House - Britain's renowned Folk Music museum Cobourg Highland Games and Waterfront Festival Countless Folk Festivals from one end of Britain to the other Festival of Tartans, New Glasgow, NS Friends of Fiddler's Green Folk Club, Toronto, ON Harbour Folk Society, Halifax, NS Hector Festival, Pictou, NS Maine Celtic Festival, Belfest, Maine Man and His World, Montreal, PQ Marine Atlantic - Newfoundland Ferry New Hampshire Highland Games NFLD and Labrador Folk Society and Festival Ontario Place, Toronto, ON Orillia Scottish Festival, ON Played with the Fureys, Irelands famous tinker family Tall Ships Festival, Halifax, NS Westray Mining Disaster Benefit Concert, Halifax, NS Yellow Door & Back Door, Montreal, PQ

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