Blac Rabbit Returns to Milford CT on New Tour
By: Tori Hartshorn Oct. 03, 2018
Back by popular demand, Blac Rabbit returns to Milford for the premiere of the MAC's "Emerging Artist" series on Tuesday, October 23rd. These NYC subway buskers made their Connecticut debut at the MAC last Spring after being discovered in January by New York Nico, the self proclaimed "Unofficial talent scout of New York City." Blac Rabbit stuns viewers and audiences with their authentic Beatles covers. This month, while in Central Park, Blac Rabbit received a thumbs up from Ringo.
Blac Rabbit, now world-renowned, just returned from their US tour and they are about to go on a world tour. In between the two tours they'll be gracing the MAC stage again, performing their original material as well Beatles favorites.
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Born and raised in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, identical twin brothers Amiri and Rahiem Taylor do not make the type of music that their borough of origin is usually associated with. Growing up surrounded by hip hop culture and all it's glory, the Taylor brothers had more exposure in their house to pop, funk and soul music from the 60's, 70's and 80's.
When they began writing songs in high school, they taught themselves how to play guitar and write songs based off of the Beatles. After high school they formed Blac Rabbit, bringing in former metal and church drummer Patrick Jones, followed by resident shredder Josh Lugo on bass (and sometimes guitar) to play their original psychedelic rock tunes.
In order to make some pocket money, Rah and Amiri decided to start performing music on the NYC subway. They soon discovered that people really enjoy hearing them sing Beatles songs, so they kept doing that, slowly building a reputation around the city while also performing their original material at some of New York's best venues for up and coming acts. They maintain that sort of dual life to this day.
On December 23rd, 2017, the band release their debut self-titled EP, which was also self recorded and self mixed. On January 26th, 2018, they were filmed performing Beatles songs on the train by New York Nico, the self proclaimed "Unofficial talent scout of New York City," who posted the video to his 121K followers on Instagram. Since then, the band has seen their fan base increase significantly and will be releasing new music, and hitting the road in 2018.
Tickets: $15 and $20 at the door. Limit 2. (milfordarts.org or call 203 878 6647)
Emerging Artist series is Standing Only, but phone requests for seats are available for those with physical limitations.
Doors open 6:30/Band 7:30. Concessions available. Must show id.
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