You'll get a PDF with the album download link - Includes the full album, plus 7 bonus tracks not on streaming, digital album booklet & album cover.

....... If you knew you had 60 days before losing your favorite place on Earth, what would you do?

The 'Live In Lockdown' album series from Kerrville Newfolk-Winner Taylor Abrahamse is a real-life answer to that question - a joyous, raw & relentless celebration of creativity & friendship in the face of profound loss. Despite months of work resulting in the investors necessary to save his one of a kind, 7-room, 24-track professional recording studio (Silverthorn Studios), Taylor and studio co-founder Bryn Scott-Grimes were shocked to be suddenly tasked with their offer being declined, destroying the studio, and returning to their childhood homes with their finances, friend circle & clientele devastated. Two years of building, seven years of operation - gone in an instant.

In those manic final weeks, Taylor recorded versions of over 100 songs for 'Live In Lockdown' and other upcoming projects, including songs about the unconscionable recent events. This album is comprised of highlights from two back-to-back concerts March 6th, 2022. Most songs were only compiled from two live takes.

Additional mixing and promotion funds for the album were raised in a unique way - through small business album sponsors. These sponsors are given a shoutout (and sometimes custom jingles) by Taylor on a track, resulting in a perpetual ad for their contributions at the end of the record. Future Live In Lockdown releases intend to be funded in much the same way. as a way of small businesses and independent artists to 'lift each other up' in the face of powerful big business interests & monopolies that threaten independent business, and in many ways, every person's freedom and quality of life.

There is hope for the future of Silverthorn as well. Taylor has made an agreement with legendary Toronto venue Hugh's Room Live that is looking more promising by the day, if Hugh's Room can secure the necessary funds to buy an East-End Toronto Church, they have agreed to work with Taylor & Bryn to build Silverthorn Studios back even better as part of a non-profit arts & community center.

Most 'Live In Lockdown' concerts featured a keyboardist & Taylor on guitar and vocals, performing unreleased original songs.

Gorgeous 11x17 poster, signed by Taylor. Available for personal delivery (within reason!), or by mail worldwide with additional fees. You might also see them at shows for sale, for a limited time. Includes digital download access to the album.

A special one-of-a-kind improvised song from the man himself, recorded as a high quality phone video! Video ranges from 1 - 2 minutes long. Features vocals & one instrument. Includes a free digital download of a Taylor album release. NOTE: Please include song subject in NOTES section when checking out.

“Taylor is truly one of Canada's most original and outstanding artists [that] I have worked with in some time. His sense of melody, lyrics and song structure, along with an amazing skill as a performer will soon be revealed to the general public...” - Eddie Kramer, Grammy-Winning Producer and Engineer (Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, David Bowie, KISS & many more.)

"Taylor has struck gold somewhere in the funky Neil Young/Randy Newman mountains. While the collection has a foothold in the golden era of songwriting, the subject matter and the way it’s assiduously handled anchor it firmly in the now. A standout debut from a talent that has arrived." - Lenny Stoute, Cashbox Canada

"Taylor Abrahamse has all the talent of some of the world's mega artists like Michael Jackson and Prince… Seeing him perform is an overwhelming experience." - Chris Birkett, Grammy-Winning Producer

Purchase includes high quality downloads of album songs (1-11), 'Credits Cafe' performances (12-13), bonus tracks (14-22). PDFs Included: Full lyrics PDF, CD packaging PDF, Link to alternate 'less punchy' 24 bit 96K mixes, Credits Cafe credits PDF, link to 'Extra Extras', and an extensive 34-page 'A Look Back' CD booklet PDF with special artwork, reflections, bonus track credits & more.

"Taylor has struck gold somewhere in the funky Neil Young/Randy Newman mountains. While the collection has a foothold in the golden era of songwriting, the subject matter and the way it’s assiduously handled anchor it firmly in the now. A standout debut from a talent that has arrived." - Lenny Stoute, Cashbox Canada

Purchase includes the acclaimed 11 song album in 44.1 WAV and MP3, as well as MP3s of the 'Credits Cafe' tracks - performances of the album's credits by some of Canada's best including Mary Margaret O'Hara, Michael Wojewoda, SH3, Bryn Scott-Grimes & Sarah Thawer.

Also includes credits PDFs as they appear in the Deluxe CD version, a link to 'less punchy' 24 bit 96 K mixes , a credits PDF for the 'Credits Cafe' tracks & more. Get the 'Deluxe Edition' download for full lyrics, a 34 page PDF booklet, 9+ exclusive bonus songs and more - or get either version for free when you become a Patron for as little as a loonie per month.

“Taylor Abrahamse is truly one of Canada's most original and outstanding artists I have worked with in some time. His sense of melody, lyrics and song structure along with an amazing skill as a performer will soon be revealed to the general public upon the release of the first album.”

• Eddie Kramer, Grammy-Winning producer/engineer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Carly Simon, Brain May & many more)

"Taylor Abrahamse has all the talent of some of the world's mega artists like Michael Jackson and Prince… Seeing him perform is an overwhelming experience." - Chris Birkett, Grammy-Winning Producer

"Taylor has struck gold somewhere in the funky Neil Young/Randy Newman mountains. While the collection has a foothold in the golden era of songwriting, the subject matter and the way it’s assiduously handled anchor it firmly in the now. A standout debut from a talent that has arrived." - Lenny Stoute, Cashbox Canada

A special ZOOM concert just for you & your friends by the man himself! He'll do a mix of covers, originals & improvisation. Concerts run about 45 min - 1 hour, longer lengths can be negotiated.

“Taylor is truly one of Canada's most original and outstanding artists [that] I have worked with in some time. His sense of melody, lyrics and song structure, along with an amazing skill as a performer will soon be revealed to the general public...” - Eddie Kramer, Grammy-Winning Producer and Engineer (Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, David Bowie, KISS & many more.)

"Taylor has struck gold somewhere in the funky Neil Young/Randy Newman mountains. While the collection has a foothold in the golden era of songwriting, the subject matter and the way it’s assiduously handled anchor it firmly in the now. A standout debut from a talent that has arrived." - Lenny Stoute, Cashbox Canada

"Taylor Abrahamse has all the talent of some of the world's mega artists like Michael Jackson and Prince… Seeing him perform is an overwhelming experience." - Chris Birkett, Grammy-Winning Producer

Signed! Featuring a chapter by Taylor Abrahamse, and a free digital download of Taylor's debut album, and a signed & numbered patron card.

This book is for people who've never written a song, as well as songwriters looking for new inspiration. In "7 Easy Steps to Writing Your Song", you'll have a step by step guide to write your first song or write a song in a new way, breaking your old patterns and habits. How would you like to ask your favourite songwriters about their writing process and what inspires them? This is exactly what Signe has done and now you can learn from their years of experience creating songs that inspire people. Interviews with influential Canadian songwriters include - Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), Greig Nori (Treble Charger), Oh Susanna, Jeremy Fisher, Kat Goldman, Luke Doucet (Whitehorse) and Craig Northey (Odds). This book also contains a fascinating, in-depth examination of 33 popular chord progressions by Taylor Abrahamse.

“Taylor is truly one of Canada's most original and outstanding artists [that] I have worked with in some time. His sense of melody, lyrics and song structure, along with an amazing skill as a performer will soon be revealed to the general public...” - Eddie Kramer, Grammy-Winning Producer and Engineer (Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, David Bowie, KISS & many more.)