Pop-Soul Crooner & VH1 YOK Artist Russell Taylor Takes Over NYC's Joe's Pub on Wednesday, May 14

NEW YORK - April 22, 2014 - PRLog -- Pop-Soul Crooner and VH1's latest "You Oughta Know Artist", Russell Taylor prepares to take over NYC's infamous JOE's PUB with an intimate "War of Hearts" performance on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 9:00pm.  Joe's Pub is located at 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY. 10003 - 212.539.8500. Ticket Price is $15.00.

Who: Pop-Soul Crooner & VH1's You Oughta Know Artist Russell Taylor

What: "War of Hearts" Intimate Performance

When: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 9:00pm

Where: Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette Street
New York, NY
212.539.8500

TICKET PRICE - $15.00 http://publictheater.org/en/Tickets/

Russell Taylor is currently enjoying the success of the smash single "War of Hearts" as well as being named one of VH1's new YOU OUGHTA KNOW ARTIST joining the likes of Adele, Bruno Mars, Lorde' and many more.

Bullet Points on Russell Taylor

* VH1 "Big Morning Buzz Live" Performance/Interview - http://on.vh1.com/1b9JvYq


* * WAR OF HEARTS Music Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHy-AHo_OvM



*ARISE TV Performance/Interview - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AdO3c_EMDM&feature=youtu.be&a

* VH1 STOP/WATCH (:60 seconds) Performance brought to you by STARBUCKS -
http://www.vh1.com/video/misc/994767/war-of-hearts-vh1-stop-watch.jhtml

* The single "War of Hearts" currently on VH1's + Music Playlist
* AT&T featured National commercial for single "War of Hearts" (Airing now)
* "War of Hearts" featured on The N's DEGRASSI New Generation (current Season)
* "War of Hearts" Featured on VH1's Black Ink Show
*  "War of Hearts" currently playing on Centric TV Playlist
* "War of Hearts" Featured on ABC Family "The Fosters" (current season)

Taylor has recently completed his independently produced album, “War of Hearts.” The second single, “Electric,” will be released in May ahead of the album’s Summer 2014 launch.

About Russell Taylor

Real artistry is about peeling back the layers of your soul and allowing the creative truth to take form. Russell Taylor taps into that creative space and unlocks a masterpiece in his latest musical offering, War of Hearts, on his own Indigo Blue label.

Far from a novice in the music game, Russell - a self-professed nomad - has poured out his heart and soul on the world stages, including stops in London, Amsterdam and Paris as well as famed stateside venues from The Mint and The Roxy in Los Angeles to SOB’s and Joe’s Pub in New York.  Russell’s previous offerings Somewhere In Between (2007) and Confessional, a Soultracks.com ‘must have records’ (2010) - are sprinkled with gentle gems that have satisfied the appetites of music lovers worldwide.

Russell's (aka Rt!) 3rd studio album "War of Hearts", includes collaborations with Grammy award winning producer Needlz (Lil’ Wayne, Bruno Mars, Swizz Beats), Tim Kvanosky of Tiny Hearts and Salakida Kali. In early 2014, Russell Taylor (http://www.mtv.com/artists/russell-taylor/#vh1) becomes the first to win the coveted “You Oughta Know” distinction after beating over four hundred competitors in VH1’s first ever crowdsourced contest on Artists.VH1.com, VH1’s music discovery site and join the ranks of famous “You Oughta Know” alumni including Adele, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Lorde', The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons and many more.   “As emerging artists with diverse musical influences and incredible talent, Russell Taylor is the embodiment of what the ‘You Oughta Know’ franchise is all about”, said Rick Krim, EVP Music and Talent Programming, VH1.

This ‘multi-genre-influenced’ soul-singer embraces the beautiful imperfections of his voice. “I have a pretty good range,” admits Russell. “It’s gravelly and [in the past] I didn’t like the sound of that. But the producers that I am working on with this album were like, ‘That’s what makes your voice beautiful. It’s dope! Push it! It’s genuine and authentic,.

Russell’s creativity is not just relegated the musical genre; The Great White Way has called as well. Russell makes his Broadway directorial debut in Gems for one night only, November 8. 2012. This multi-hyphenate has also directed plays including For Colored Girls (New School University) as well mentoring urban youths of color in the arts.

Additionally, Russell has shared the stage with major artists from Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott and India.Arie, to legends Isaac Hayes and Patti LaBelle; an amazing fete for an independent artist.

Real and honest are the elements that define the essence of War of Hearts and Russell has created the album he was born to make.

Connect with Russell Taylor:

Website - www.RussellTaylor.net

Facebook - www.facebook.com/RussellTaylor

Twitter - @RsoulStar

Instagram - @RSoulStar

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For more information on Russell Taylor and or to schedule an interview, please contact Ra-Fael Blanco at 2R's Entertainment & Media PR at 646.326.4803 or via email at TwoRsEnt@aol.com.

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