AWARD-WINNING PERFORMER DARREN COGGAN IS BRINGING THE TIMELESS SONGS OF JAMES TAYLOR TO LIFE IN HIS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SHOW FIRE AND RAIN - THE JAMES TAYLOR SONGBOOK.
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The heartfelt performance takes audiences on a musical journey through Taylor’s iconic catalogue, featuring classics like How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You, Country Road, Carolina in My Mind, Sweet Baby James, You've Got a Friend and Fire & Rain.
Darren, one of Australia's most exciting and diverse artists, has carved an impressive career in the country music industry with a collection of Golden Guitars, Independent Country Music Awards and the coveted Toyota Star Maker under his belt.
His touring productions celebrating the songbooks of Glen Campbell, John Denver, James Taylor and Cat Stevens have inspired audiences globally, including sell-out seasons at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Liverpool Philharmonic.
“The artists that I love, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, John Denver, Glen Campbell, they are artists whose work I feel that I can do justice to and replicate authentically,” Darren said.
“With James Taylor, I hope that I can deliver the same sense of joy and yearning that he had and that the audiences emerge from the theatre feeling as uplifted and inspired by the songs as I do.”
Darren has been immersed in Taylor's music since childhood rating You Can Close Your Eyes, the B-side of Taylor’s You’ve Got A Friend single, as his favourite song of all time.
“I have been a fan of James Taylor for as long as I can remember,” he said.
“I find great refuge in his albums and Taylor’s baritone is so comforting, familiar, warm and friendly, but it is so much more than the voice.
“He is a superb storyteller whose songs are enduringly relevant and take you on a journey, in a very personal way.”
To hear more about Darren’s love for James Taylor’s music, you can listen to The RIV … Talks podcast at riverineherald.com.au/podcasts
Fire and Rain - The James Taylor Songbook will be performed at Echuca Paramount Theatre on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30pm.
Tickets are available at the box office by calling 5482 3399 or visiting www.echucaparamount.com
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