Artist description Tax, aka Paul Tewksbury, is a multi-instrumental solo artist who enthralls listeners with themes of love and fear, faith and the burden of potential. He performs all sounds on his album "Not So Fast", and will do the same on his powerful upcoming release, "Rockstar". His mature brand of songwriting features rich, moody melodies over gritty, driving grooves...Tax is currently performing his material solo, as well as with a potent new band at a venue near you- check out the official Tax music website, www.taxmusic.com, for more details...

Music Style Alternative rock

Musical Influences Jeff Buckley, Kurt Cobain, Elvis Costello, Mark Eitzel, Joe Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, John Lennon, Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen

Similar Artists John Lennon, Elvis Costello, Jeff Buckley, Lenny Kravitz

Artist History Tax broke into the scene in the mid-nineties fronting the band 'Goodlife'. The band produced an excellent self titled CD, but bandmembers eventually parted ways. Tax (then known as 'Taxbeagy') then began work on an ambitious solo album, "Not So Fast." This brilliant collection of dark, melodic rock songs received much attention, including rave reviews, college radio airplay, and prestigious gigging opportunities, both solo and with his talented rock quartet.

Group Members The newest band includes Tax on vocals and guitar, AJ Halpern on drums, Chuck Dolan on bass, and "Wild" Billy Peterson on keyboards, guitar and percussion.

Instruments vocals, guitars, bass, drums, percussion, keys, harmonica, melodica, trumpet, kazoo

Albums "Rockstar", "Not So Fast", "Goodlife".

Press Reviews Tax has received abundant praise for his musical efforts. Regarding his live solo show: "His dynamic songs were marked by rich, extended chords, well-plotted melody lines and intelligent harmonies. His passionately delivered vocals had a breathy quality, and Tax's multi-octave range showed no fear of falsetto." Regarding the album "Not So Fast": "[Tax is] ...an extremely talented solo artist with...more than a knack for soulful gorgeous songwriting. With a voice as quiveringly beautiful as Lenny Kravitz or perhaps Jeff Buckley..." Also regarding "Not So Fast": "...it's not hard to imagine a number of these songs...being lost songs from the [Beatles] "White Album" sessions. That's how good the songs on "Not So Fast" are...Most analysis of the Beatles ignores their dark rock, probably because it had no comparable reference point. Now it does." And, regarding the album "Goodlife": "The [DC] area rock trio Goodlife boasts a singer who sounds like Elvis Costello and packs a three-piece punch...the best songs on the album are easily strong enough to stand on their own".

Additional Info "CBGB", a live 'ep' release also available from www.taxmusic.com

Location Silver Spring, MD - USA

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