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BLACK TAXI

Rank #30 Brooklyn, NY Rock / Indie

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Members: ezra, bill, kris, jason

Sounds Like: Talking Heads, The Clash, Kings Of Leon, Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party

Manager: Nichole Nawfel, MezzoForte Productions

Bio: BLACK TAXI is one of NYC's most prominent live acts, smashing an anything-goes punk ethos together with pop sensibilities, unparalleled energy, and brilliant songwriting. The result is a raucous stage show, heavy on harmonies, spitfire guitar licks, body paint, and all manner of instrumentation. ... See Full Bio

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: In our fair city for a minute, then back on the road until summer. @blacktaximusic #nyc see you this… http://t.co/dHbuX1uHLX

Press

“Things of that Nature is a high-octane, toe-tapping album packed with strong, funky guitar riffs, to graceful rockabilly songs that have the feeling of celebration with their hip-shaking rhythms. If the Clash and the Talking Heads were to have offspring, it would be BLACK TAXI”

— Billy Seidel, Performer Magazine

“It becomes exponentially obvious that as these boys from Brooklyn get busy they don’t care who is watching or what you think of them; they are simply predisposed to deliver dynamic musicality and captivating Vaudevillian stage antics without the desire, or ability, to exact any less.”

— Audrey Tracy, The Waster

“Clue into BLACK TAXI who has frequently been called “Brooklyn’s best kept secret”; but this cat’s about to be out of the bag in a big way. With their contagiously danceable riffs, monster hooks, and animated theatricality, the band has enough charisma and talent to draw even the most cynical hipster out of their shell and cause a raucous good time on the dance floor. BLACK TAXI is complex yet universally instantaneous and immediate, recalling Modest Mouse, Franz Ferdinand, Talking Heads, and The Strokes. And just in case you were worried you’d get bored watching these guys, their live show is something to be witnessed. Augmenting the standard line-up of drum, bass, guitar and vocals are carnival drums, glockenspiel, trumpet, keyboards and synths.”

— Popyoularity

“Hometown boys Black Taxi make up one of New York top rockin’ pop bands on the scene today. They’ve been turning out songs that jump from gritty dance grooves to crunchy guitar riffs, and top them with smart lyrics and impressive musicality.”

— Ken Beasely, The Lo-Down

“Indeed 'memorable' is an adjective which complements this record perhaps more than any other, such is the strength of it's appeal. These aren't songs written by your average band from New York's underground, these are masterful and sophisticated nuggets worthy of some of the best releases of the year, and barring something spectacular We Don't Know Any Better will be right up there in the indie-pop stakes in eleven months time. Unbelievably catchy from the offset, it's a record that pulls you in on first listen and only strengthens it's grip with repeated spins, and ultimately is one deserving of so much more attention than it will inevitably receive. ”

— Ali Welford, Muzik Dizcovery

"BLACK TAXI isn't the soundtrack; it's the movie."

— Transmission Entertainment

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Tightrope - NEW SIN…

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Play "Up Here for Thinking, Down There For Dancing"

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It's a Ball

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Head on a Pike

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BLACK TAXI - Hand - Official Music Video

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Tue
May 28

The Pour House Music Ha…
Raleigh, NC, US | 8:00pm
The Pour House Music Hall
Raleigh, NC, US
Tue May 28 8:00pm
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Black Taxi @ Pourhouse (Raleigh, NC)
Fri
May 31

The Monkey Barrel
Gainesville, GA, US | 8:00pm
The Monkey Barrel
Gainesville, GA, US
Fri May 31 8:00pm
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Black Taxi @ The Monkey Barrel (Gainesville, Ga)
Sat
Jun 1

The Loft Live
Columbus, GA, US | 8:00pm
The Loft Live
Columbus, GA, US
Sat Jun 01 8:00pm
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Black Taxi @ The Loft (Columbus, GA)
Tue
Jun 4

Georgia Theatre
Athens, GA, US | 8:00pm
Georgia Theatre
Athens, GA, US
Tue Jun 04 8:00pm
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Black Taxi @ Georgia Theatre (Rooftop)
Thu
Jun 6

Will's Pub
Orlando, FL, US | 8:00pm
Will's Pub
Orlando, FL, US
Thu Jun 06 8:00pm
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The Raymonds opening the show for nationally known ruckus makers and musical mayem maruraders Black Taxi.

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Dirty Boulevard
Awesome stuff dudes
Denots
Jammin to "Head on a Pike"!
Vintage Radio Gods
It's A Ball is a great track!!!
Potion13
Stopping by to show some support! Best of luck with your projects!! Cheers from Montréal, Danielle,Potion13
ASPECT
Stopped by 2 chk you out!Much Respect & Support from Va!Give a listen 2 my latest release ft Mickey Factz,Freeway and Memphis Bleek! http://youtu.be/5ALwqB6m2Uw
Bill Wright
"Tightrope" rocks!! Well done, Black Taxi!