Genre: Frank Taylor is a proud Canadian, energetic entertainer, accomplished musician, veteran performer and recording artist, who commands the attention of pub, festival, convention and stage audiences. The Flying Scotsman provides a wonderful show for all you

Official site: http://www.theflyingscotsman.ca

News & Events: See web site for up to the minute news and touring schedule

Year founded: 1985

Record Label: Independent

From the age of sixteen, when my mother helped me buy my first Martin guitar, I was an active participant in the thriving folk music scene in Scotland. Through the 1960's Glasgow was the mecca for folk lore in the British Isles. I had the opportunity to down a pint and play music with the great writers and leading authorities in folk music such as Matt McGinn, Archie Fisher, Hamish Imlach, Alex Campbell, Danny Kyle, Josh Macrae, the Incredible String Band, The Corries, the Clutha and the million more that graced the Marilyn Bar. Then we went onto 45 Montrose Street where Drew Moyes and Tam Kearney ran the Glasgow Folk Center. This was a weekly ritual and anyone not living in and around Glasgow would have been malnourished from the lack of this. This early exposure to such musical giants, sparked my interest in folk music. I immigrated to Canada to work as a furrier, and folk music continued to be my hobby. My musical interest and ability quickly turned into my career after the collapse of the fur trade in the mid 1970's.

I have successfully performed folk music in Canada since 1970. I am stranger to live performances in either a lively pub atmosphere or a serious stage presentation for an audience of 10,000 or more. I have enjoyed international recognition through recordings, radio, television and concert performances.

I currently tour Eastern Canada and the US, as well as the Carribean.