Artist description Take a portable DAT machine; the sounds and streets of NYC; Pop aRt; AND a stratocaster with A woooozy rubbery guitar squelch and you have TAKSI RIDER.

Music Style Alternative Acoustic Roots Rock

Musical Influences Dylan, Beck, Dave Mathews, Pink Floyd, The Who

Similar Artists Beck, Dave Mathews

Artist History The rider has been spotted in Toronto, San Francisco, and New York City, from 1996 to 1999. He has often been seen playing with various tape decks and self-constructed musical instruments. He is considered extremely poetic and will attempt to strike up a Jam session at any available opportunity. If you see this man do not hesitate to engage in any type of artistic conversation, he can become calmed by such an activity.

Group Members Joe A Rider, and a cast of musicians, actors and artists

Instruments Pen, Voice, Acoustic, Electric, and Bass GUITARS, Mouth harp, Percussions, Tape Decks, and Microphones.

Albums Mermaid Cafe, Oklahoma's Burning, Sightings, Euphoraphonic

Press Reviews San Francisco Free Press has exclaimed that "this is not a crossover disc or an album of transcriptions. No Way…. this is a slice of movement, of energy and street. Call it what you want, all I can say is I am glad that I went along for the ride!!!!"

Additional Info Will jam anywhere in North Ameriaca . . . give me a call 416-331-4393

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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