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Doors: 6pm | Show: 8pmThe Lounge at World Cafe Live
Public Onsale Begins: Friday, July 19, 2024 10:00 AM
Tickets: $15-$18 + fees
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When the decades-old gospel recording fades into static, from which rises the first guitar chord of Taylor McCallʼsMellow War, you feel like youʼre walking out of one world and into another. Or perhaps, for a moment anyway, straddling two worlds. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, McCall quickly found his true sanctuary in the woods and on the water, and for much of his early life, stepped between the outdoors and the Sunday service. At the age of 7, he discovered his grandfatherʼs guitar and played with ritual secrecy until he was nearly 18. Following the release of his debut EP, Southern Heat, Taylor released his 2021 LP Black Powder Soul, which featured the title single earning recognition from Rolling Stone and American Songwriter. His songs are inspired by his father and grandfatherʼs sermons, the spirituality he finds in nature, and the influence of his contemporaries such as sister Rosetta Tharpe to TKTK, Johnny Cash and The Band.
By 2023, Taylor was opening for Robert Plant and plans for many more live shows to share his most passionate project yet, Mellow War. Co-produced with Sean McConnell, Mellow War explores balancing good and evil, destruction and healing, and the importance of having faith in the darkest of times. "To me Mellow War is paying homage to my late grandpa, but also in relation to where Iʼm at musically. My grandpa went to Vietnam. The image on the front is him in Vietnam. These are songs that are sort of letters to home that I imagined he might have sent. My grandpa was a life inspiration for me; it was bigger than just music. The songs are a tribute to everything he stood for and everything he taught me. Itʼs a way for me to share with him even when heʼs in another dimension. This isnʼt just about me or myself. This isnʼt music about myself."
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The Lounge is a full-service restaurant & bar that opens at 6pm. All shows in The Lounge are General Admission and seating is not guaranteed with ticket purchase. View menu & make reservations here: https://worldcafelive.com/visit/eat-drink/
World Cafe Live is a nonprofit independent venue where artistry meets social impact. Every purchase helps support our free music education & community programs.
WCL Fan Club members get skip the line priority entry, food & merch discounts, exclusive offers, and more. Mega & Ultimate Fan levels include early access to ticket sales and no ticket fees. Learn more & join the club: https://worldcafelive.com/fanclub
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World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3402, United States,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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