“One of those rare artists that comes along once in a blue moon.” – Shane Howard (Goanna)

Claire Anne Taylor grew up in Tasmania’s ancient Tarkine rainforest, where she was born into her Father’s hands in the family barn. Taylor and her five siblings were raised in a quaint bush home, rich with creativity and music. During her childhood, the Taylor barn was home to a family of Tasmanian Devils and some say that Taylor developed her unique, raspy singing style from nights spent listening to the devils growling beneath the floorboards.

What sets Claire Anne Taylor apart is her voice and her storytelling. With a soulful, velvet and world-worn quality, she sings stories that command audiences to silence. With a distinctively emotive and powerful vocal ability that simultaneously expresses both an inner strength and a vulnerability, Taylor has garnered a reputation for her breathtaking live shows – tough and tender performances that see her develop an intimate rapport with fans.

Taylor has released three studio albums; ‘Elemental’, ‘All The Words’ and most recently ‘Giving It Away’. ‘Giving It Away’ received widespread critical acclaim with Rhythms Magazine conceding “it’s hard to actually get through it all without shedding a few tears.”

She has toured extensively around Australia, including three national album launch tours, a co-headline tour with William Crighton and two Festival Of Small Halls tours. She has also played at numerous festivals, including: Byron Bay Bluesfest, Nannup Music Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Splendour In The Grass and Dark Mofo.

“One could make many a comparison when it comes to Claire Anne Taylor’s voice – Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, early Mia Dyson, all spring to mind and all are evident in Taylor’s vocal delivery. But essentially, it’s hers and hers alone. Husky, smokey, velvet and barbed, it’s an instrument in itself and it commands your attention” – Sydney Morning Herald