2006 Singer/Songwriter Showcase Winners

Taylor Brown
Taylor Brown is a Quaker raised Philadelphia native with strong roots in blues, folk and rock music. Taylor has been touring the country with folk singer Kate Taylor (sister of James Taylor) since 2003 and has appeared with Dar Williams, Carly Simon, Levon Helm and many others. Taylor tours as a solo act and with percussionist Rigel Byrum-Ridge for the more folkie venues, and also with a full blues/rock Trio (Taylor Brown Trio) when it is appropriate. With his youthful good looks, 'golden voice', accessible repertoire, and impressive performing experience, Taylor Brown is a sure crowd pleaser.

Annie Keating
Keating’s first album, “The High Dive” got airplay on more than 100 radio stations in the U.S., Canada, Belgium and England, while earning critical praise from The Village Voice, Discoveringartists.com, CD Baby, and more. Southpaw (one of New York’s hottest music clubs) calls her “a great female talent in New York who deserves closer attention.” Annie Keating’s new album, “Take the Wheel,” produced by Chris Tarrow (GrooveLily and Goodbye Girl Friday) takes her talents to a  new level.  The songs blend acoustic and electric sounds with a warmth and quality that seems too good for a self-released CD.

Jody Aaron
In 2003, Jody Aaron's songwriting won him first place in CNN's International Talent Search. Jody has been seen playing major venues around the U.S. – The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Knitting Factory and Tribeca Rock Club in New York City, Arlene's Grocery, Sidewalk Cafe, Baggot Inn, The Watershed in Asheville, North Carolina, and in Century City, Los Angeles to name a few.  He has shared the stage with New York artists such as Granian, Joanie Leeds, and Atlanta Rock Band, Y-O-U.

Lynn King
Hailing from the Philadelphia area, King has headlined many famous Nashville Venues such as The Blue Bird Cafe and The Boardwalk.  During her time in Nashville she won the coveted Vocalist competition at The Nashville Palace. Her powerful and poignant music is known for its ability to capture an audience and keep them prisoner until the last note. "In my heart," King says, "I love the electricity of the live performance and pride myself on my live shows. It is important to be equal to the CD or better. In fact, better is what I strive for."

Dave Kleiner
Dave Kleiner describes himself as “a writer of songs, a player of guitar, a singer of sorts, a silly guy in shorts.” Dave is a founding member of the New Jersey-based “Folk Project” and regularly attends the New Jersey Folk Festival each year. A Bloomfield resident, Dave sings traditional folk music with an emphasis on New Jersey. Dave and his wife, Liz, can also be heard on the Sounds of Weirdness CD, released recently by Weird NJ magazine.

Eileen Kozloff
She wrote her first song in kindergarten and hasn't stopped! Today, she has evolved into an award-winning musician having won competitions for her songwriting, singing and her instrumental work. Eileen is well known for her soaring vocals, stunning harmonies and commanding performances. Her ability to compose, play and sing in a wide range of genres has made her a versatile festival performer and workshop teacher. In addition to performing and teaching at numerous festivals, concerts and dance venues, she has appeared "live" on several radio and television broadcasts.