FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                         September 26, 2003

Livingston Taylor Kicks Off the 2003-2004 Marvelous Music Series

Cary , NC – Livingston Taylor kicks off the 2003-2004 Marvelous Music Series on Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.  at the Herbert C. Young Community Center in Cary .  This is the fifth season of the Marvelous Music Series which features an eclectic mix of national touring groups.  Previous seasons have included the Grammy Award winning Riders in the Sky, the Loonis McGlohon Trio, and the River City Brass Band, just to name a few.  Livingston Taylor opens the new season with his unique brand of folk music.  

Wood and Steel Magazine says of him, “An unrepentant romantic, with a razor-sharp mind, a biting sense of humor, and a quirky view of the world.”  Raised in Chapel Hill , North Carolina , this native son has produced nearly 15 albums and plays the guitar, piano, and banjo. Livingston released his first album in 1970 and has continued to release to the present, with plans to release a new album in Spring 2004.  He has written and released a commemorative song celebrating the Wright Brothers 100th Anniversary of Flight, "December, 1903."  He has written two children's books, Pajamas and Can I Be Good?  

Although he lives out of state, he is still considered a North Carolina son and has been recognized for his contribution to American culture at the Celebration of North Carolina Artists. He is an artist in residence at Harvard University and a Professor at the Berklee College of Music.  A winner of the Boston Music Award for the “best folk and acoustic artist.”  

The Marvelous Music Series enters its fifth season offering nationally acclaimed touring groups. Other concerts in this series include The Butch Thompson Trio, most famous for its long run on public radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” on November 15; the Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra on February 28; and the grand finale – the Sauce Boss on April 3.  Tickets go on sale a month before each performance.  Tickets for Livingston Taylor are currently on sale at all Town of Cary Community and Art Centers . Premier seating (1^st six rows) is $18 for Adults; $15 for children 12 and under.  General seating tickets (7^th row and back) are $13 for Adults; $10 for children 12 and under.  For more information call (919) 469-4061 or visit www.townofcary.org.

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