Press Release:

(TORONTO – December 6, 2024) – Allied Music Centre today proudly announces the release of Julian Taylor Band Live at TD Music Hall by acclaimed Toronto singer-songwriter Julian Taylor on the one-year anniversary of his sold-out December 6, 2023, TD Music Hall show.

Julian Taylor Band Live at TD Music Hall is the first album ever to be recorded, mixed and produced entirely in Allied Music Centre’s state-of-the art facilities – straight from the stage at TD Music Hall to the Deane Cameron Recording Studio in Dolby Atmos.

“Any time you get a chance to record a live show, you gotta take it, so when the team behind Massey Hall offered to record it via their new Deane Cameron state-of-the-art studio equipped with the best gear that the world has to offer, it was a no brainer.”

- Julian Taylor

This career spanning TD Music Hall set sees the Julian Taylor Band playing with a newfound sense of comradery stronger than that on any record in Taylor’s back catalogue.

The album’s focus track is a lively rendition of the warm and nostalgic yet a touch unsettling production which characterizes “The Ridge,” the Americana title track from Taylor’s breakout 2020 record which chronicles his childhood summers spent with his sister, aunt, and grandparents at the latter’s farm in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.

LIVE AT TD MUSIC HALL + “THE RIDGE” ASSETS – DOWNLOAD •

Julian Taylor Band Live at TD Music Hall was recorded and mixed in Stereo & Dolby ATMOS by Doug McKendrick, VP of Production & Technology at Allied Music Centre, home of Massey Hall and TD Music Hall. The stereo version mastered by Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel.

“It was a true pleasure to capture this amazing evening of music, and we are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Julian Taylor and the band on the first in house album project to be released.”

- Doug McKendrick

TD Music Hall is part of the Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall group of venues that together operate as a not-for-profit charitable organization. The Halls produce year-round events and workshops to help nurture culture and creativity amongst patrons and students. This mission-driven charitable work also offers artist development programming and special projects to inspire and support all levels of Canadian talent. The Julian Taylor Band Live at TD Music Hall LP release is an extension of this support and just one of the many ways that our Artist Development team gives back to the creative community.

To find out more about the good work that the is produced all year round at the Halls, visit the following links Artist Development or Education & Community. And click HERE to find out how to support.