Phillyist: The Soul Patrol: Toby & Taylor

Melanie

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:43:27 -0500

Taylor is more than an American Idol guy. He is and always has been way beyond that. He puts a lot of veteran artists to shame...IMO. And yes, most of his venues are SOLD OUT!!God forbid Taylor fans are happy about his tour and great reviews!!

spencer

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:08:52 -0500

95%??? Hard to believe. Last night was barely filled to 50% capacity and that was just on the bottom floor. The balcony was closed.

Jim

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 08:31:46 -0500

Umm...are you guys serious? Are we seriously arguing about American Idol contestants??? Jesus.

Jill

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:26:29 -0500

Just to be the editorial voice of reason here, folks: we were contacted by Toby's PR people about covering the show, not by Taylor's. Phillyist actually has a long history of profiling/previewing opening acts, because (a) they're the ones who need the press and (b) they're the ones whose PR people contact us. We technically weren't under any obligation at all to mention Taylor Hicks when we agreed to cover the show. Now, if you'd like to put Taylor's people in touch with our people, we'd be more than happy to throw some press his way.

sandiegosoul

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:18:58 -0500

In case you didn't notice, Taylor Hicks is headling this tour and Toby is only on for a few dates. He has been selling about 95% of the shows and has gotten rave reviews from critics and fans alike. Your biased dislike for Taylor is really unprofessional in an article where you are supposed to be previewing. Taylor's got more soul in his little finger than most artists today have in their whole bodies. Open you ears, and you might be pleasantly surprise, or better yet, attend a show before you make such stupid remarks.

Melanie

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:40:52 -0500

What is it with your blatent disrespect for Taylor. It's his concert and you put Toby's pic up there? And this concert is all about her? I don't think so. Get it right.