My Story : Chapters 1 - 4

Bio

Chris Taylor is fearless musical and artistic performer from Upstate New York and currently residing in San Antonio, TX. Whether he is solo, with an acoustic guitar and harmonica or with his band, you can expect a passionate musical experience. “Here's a guy with a voice reminiscent of Jeff Buckley, whose musical approach should appeal to you if you hate bubblegum and want something with more substance!” ~ Mike Rimmer  

He has cowritten two songs with Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics and has many albums to his credit. His latest album, I Carry The Flame, is an intense album filled with haunted beauty, rock and roll and acoustic flavors. Here, the artist has reimagined the musical landscape and embraced fresh settings and new creative possibilities without relinquishing his unique vocal presence and artistic voice.

Since the early 90's, Taylor is the primary writer and visionary for his band Love Coma, along with drummer & co-producer Chris Dodds, they released a record in 2020 and the two are currently working on new music.

He regularly does live shows where he plays music, either solo or with his band, and makes paintings live on stage, during the songs. He sells his music on his Bandcamp page, through his Patreon site and at ChrisTaylorWorld.com, where he also sells lithographs and original paintings. We’re all aware of strong artists, great musicians that play from their soul while struggling to make a living in relative obscurity. I Carry The Flame is a strong enough album to attract a larger following. And it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. ~ Brian Q. Newcomb 
 
More About Chris Taylor
For those who may not yet know him, Chris Taylor is a cornerstone of the San Antonio creative community. He is a visionary singer-songwriter, accomplished painter, and poet whose artistic footprint spans decades. His life and career span over three decades as a singer-songwriter, visual artist, painter, and poet. Born in Oswego, New York, Chris brought a deeply introspective, soul-searching artistic vision with him to Texas in the 1980s, where he became a defining voice in the region’s independent music and visual arts underground.
 
As the frontman and creative engine behind the acclaimed alternative rock band Love Coma in the 1990s, Chris forged an atmospheric, guitar-driven sound that earned national critical acclaim and a passionate cult following. Even after the collapse of their record label temporarily paused the group, Chris’s creative drive never wavered. He built an extensive solo career releasing acclaimed projects such as "Down Goes the Day", "Worthless Pursuit of Things on the Earth" , "Lovers, Thieves, Fools + Pretenders", and most recently, "I Carry the Flame", as well spearheading Love Coma’s triumphant 2020 reunion.
 
Parallel to his musical output, Chris is a striking visual artist and painter whose heavily textured dream-born canvases serve as a visual diary of his life, dreams, and spiritual journey. Known for painting live during performances, illustrating his own album artwork, and creating custom multimedia pieces, he seamlessly bridges the gap between sight and sound. Through every medium (including his literary writing and podcasting), he approaches his work with unflinching honesty, vulnerability, and grace.
 
What truly sets Chris apart, however, is his spirit. He is known throughout the San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country region as much for his warmth, generosity, and quiet humility as he is for his immense talent. He is a cherished mentor, collaborator, and friend to generations of Central Texas creatives. Chris Taylor represents the very best of San Antonio's artistic soul: uncompromising in his integrity, resilient through life’s challenges, and endlessly dedicated to making the world a lighter, more beautiful place through art.
 
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