James Taylor is the encapsulation of the best of American songwriting. His music has touched millions worldwide over his ongoing 55 year strong career and his music still stands up to the test of time.
‘How Sweet It Is’ focuses more on Taylor’s early songwriting career, featuring much loved songs, such as ‘Sweet Baby James’, ‘Something In The Way She Moves’, ‘Fire and Rain’ but also includes more recent classics like the evocative ‘Frozen Man’. Vernon James performs the songs true to how they were written and in the spirit of James Taylor himself, with a soulful lilt.
During this two hour show, you will be taken on journey back to simpler times and happily lose yourself in the dulcet tones and sweet melodies of the finest songs written in the last half a century.
Praise for Vernon James
“Brilliant! No effects just guitar, vocal and lots of talent.”
“One of the best gigs I’ve ever been to and I’ve been to many!”
“…a wonderful singer and accomplished acoustic guitarist, with a truly engaging stage presence.”
“…thought his voice was better than James Taylor!”
“Vernon’s voice was quite exceptional – he captured the very essence of James Taylor.”
“His acoustic guitar playing was beyond excellent – every nuance portrayed with great skill.”
