James Taylor tribute comes to the Jetty Theatre

AWARD-WINNING performer Darren Coggan brings to life the timeless songs of James Taylor at the Jetty Theatre on Saturday, 16 August, in an unforgettable celebration of one of modern music’s most magnetic and beloved artists.

In this heartfelt performance, Darren takes audiences on an eloquent musical journey through Taylor’s iconic songbook, featuring classics like How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You, Country Road, Carolina in My Mind, Sweet Baby James, You’ve Got a Friend, Shower The People, Fire & Rain, and many more.

Darren is no stranger to the Jetty Theatre, having sold it on many occasions with his other critically acclaimed productions. He aims to deliver each performance with respect for the artists that shaped generations.

“The artists that I love – James Taylor, Cat Stevens, John Denver, Glen Campbell – are artists whose work I feel that I can do justice to and replicate authentically,” Darren said.

“With James Taylor, I hope that I can deliver the same sense of joy and yearning that he had and that the audiences emerge from the theatre feeling as uplifted and inspired by the songs as I do.”

Darren, who has been immersed in Taylor’s music since a young child, rates ‘You Can Close Your Eyes’, the B side of Taylor’s You’ve Got A Friend single – written for Taylor’s then girlfriend Joni Mitchell – as his favourite song of all time.

“I have been a fan of James Taylor for as long as I can remember,” he said.

“I find great refuge in his albums and Taylor’s baritone is so comforting, familiar, warm and friendly, but it is so much more than the voice.

“He is a superb storyteller whose songs are enduringly relevant and take you on a journey, in a very personal way.

“I cannot wait to do just that with our audiences,” said Coggan.

Tickets to Darren Coggan’s Fire & Rain – The James Taylor Songbook are on sale now.