“Recommended on Alignable by blues-harp virtuoso Mark Hummel, from Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowouts”
“The music sounds great. I'm listening to 'Empty Room' on repeat from the album on Bandcamp. Reminds me of Tom Petty, and Todd Snider.”
“Beautiful voice and songs.”
“It took a life-changing event to solidify Steve Taylor-Ramirez’s path in music ... he was told by doctors it was uncertain how much longer he would live.”
“Awesome music ...”
“Steve's music is great.”
“I am intrigued by his free-flowing, relaxed approach on guitar.”
“Very lovely music.”
“Beautiful.”
“Folk roots, a good dose of acoustic finger pickin', extensive vamping, a subtle use of vocal harmony, antiphony, acoustic sonority ...”
“(Steve's) music sounds incredible.”
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“... Really beautiful.”
“Wonderful!”
“We are excited to let you know that your submission for "http://stevetaylorramirez.bandcamp.com/album/crows-are-laughing" has been approved.”
“Thank you so much, Steve. I've had great feedback about you!”
“A unique blend of Folk, Latin, and Blues tunes. This is music everyone, old and young, can enjoy.”
“Fantastic!”
“Phenomenal!”
“It might be unfair that Steve Taylor is playing our Wednesday Night Jazz Series. Why? Because his style stretches beyond all genres. Dj Nobody of KUSF has said that Taylor is 'developing his own genre.' Taylor plays whimsical and also powerful songs full of witty and meaningful lyrics. A juxtaposition of style. ”
“Adept guitar work”
“(Steve's) set was as refreshing as a cold glass of water in the 90-degree weather that graced the Bay ... The only off note was that the set was lamentably short.”
“Very lovely music”
“Good music is being pushed out in every genre and direction. That's why we need musicians like Steve to keep playing!”
“Great lyrics … a clear talent ... wonderful performance.”
“Great music.”
“Intricate finger-picking.”
“Steve is developing a new musical genre: Latin blues.”
“Fantastic ”
“A very accomplished musician”
“Wow, congratulations on your EP, Steve! My favorite tune is 'The Difference.' Lovely. :)”
“I like Steve's music!”
“Musicality + sound … warm, rootsy, and genuinely charming ... heading for the airwaves. ”
“CRITIC'S CHOICE”
“How gifted ... ”
“Originality ... confidence ... Awesome!!!”
“I'm enjoying Steve's music. ”
“Fine lyrics ... Stellar gig. ”
“Best Bet ... Latin-infused neo-folk.”
“Fancy finger picking … socially conscious originals.”
“Folk-country instrumentation with up-to-the-minute lyrical subject matter is intriguing ”
“Steve sounds like Lou Reed mixed with Bob Dylan. ”
“I enjoyed 'Ain't Rich Now' (guitar & singing style) and 'You Don't Have to Love Me' (great idea for a song)... ”
"He sounds like he's been playing guitar all his life."
“'Skies on Fire' is a tough song ... a deep lament ... courageous and heartfelt.”
“CRITIC'S CHOICE”
“Steve’s songs are about things that are important … and he’s an awesome guitar player with his own style.”
"Best Bet"