When is Liv going to be appearing at ......?
We only know when Liv will appear in a certain town, or event, when a performance has been scheduled. As soon as an event is confirmed, we put it on the web schedule.

Can I get him to sign my CD?
Absolutely. If you order it from Taylor Music, be sure to request it at the time of your order. At concerts, Liv is usually quite accessible.

How do we get Liv to play at .....?
Where Liv plays is determined by who hires him. If you have a particular town, club, school, or event where you'd like to see Liv, contact the people who book the talent there and let them know.

Who do I contact to book Liv for a show?
Send us an email (mail@livtaylor.com) or go to our "contact" page.

How can I find Liv's book "Stage Performance"?
The book is currently out-of-print, and copies have sold on eBay for embarrassing sums. Hopefully, there will be an updated edition at some point.

Did I hear Liv singing in a TV commercial?
Probably. Liv's voice has been heard on commercials for Ringling Bros. Circus, CVS Stores, Folgers Coffee and Little Debby Snack Cakes.

When did Liv first get into music?
"I sang along in my crib with a Tuberose Snuff commercial which was popular on the radio in the South at that time."

Didn't Liv have a TV show?
Yep. THIS WEEK'S MUSIC was a syndicated show (sort of an updated 'Bandstand') that Liv hosted in 1984.

Is there a videotape of Liv in performance?
Nothing is officially available on tape.... yet. There are a few historical video moments available listed on the "listen" page.

When will Liv do shows in Europe?
There are no plans for touring in Europe or the U.K. at the moment. Liv's so busy at home that it's hard to get him to leave the US.

Where can I find songbooks?
Songbooks were published for Liv's first album, "Livingston Taylor," and his "3-Way Mirror" album. These are both out of print, but the "3-Way Mirror" book was recently available at a large New York sheet music store, and both have turned up on E-Bay auctions. A third songbook accompanies Liv's "Hit Guitar Styles" collection from Homespun Tapes, and a small one also accompanies his "Livingston Taylor's Excellent Guitar Lesson" from Homespun. These offer another good reason to order the tapes.

Where can I find sheet music?
Sorry to say, there is no sheet music available of Liv's songs. However "Carolina Day" appeared in a mid-70's book entitled "Fillmore"; "Goin' Round One More Time" can be found in the music folio for James Taylor's "That's Why I'm Here" album; and "Boatman" can be found in JT's "Hourglass" and "Complete Vol. 3" folios. [Thanks to Ken Kwartler for filling in the list]

What kind of guitar does Liv play?
A Taylor (no relation) guitar - 910. This is a large dreadnaught guitar with a wider than normal finger board and light gauge strings. He asked Taylor Guitars to build it with a 12-string guitar neck for the added width, then modified the nut slightly for added spacing for the high and low strings of his 6-string configuration.

What kind of guitar strings does he use?
John Pearse Phosphor Bronze strings, wound. "Slightly light gauge."

What kind of pickup does he use?
Liv replies: "I use two Fishman "hot dot" type pick up's epoxyed on each side of the bridge and joined to a mono out- put. A 1/4 inch cord to a Countryman active direct box. volia! I've used this system since 1972 and have tried many others with no improvement over this tried and true (and bomb proof) method."

What kind of finger picks do you use?
Dunlop Mini Picks, .0225 thickness.

What kind of banjo do you play?
" I play a Stelling - "Super Star", 5-string - made by a man named Stelling who makes the premier banjo in the world today - and goes ahead and charges for it, too.".

Why didn't Liv play the banjo when we saw him?
With new airline and security regulations, it has become difficult for him to pack a guitar, overnight case, briefcase AND a banjo. Also, much of his new music is for the piano. (Fortunately, he doesn't have to bring that along.)

What kind of strings does Liv use on the banjo?"
Martin-Vega strings, medium gauge, nickel-wound.

What kind of music does Liv listen to?
Liv: "I let the sound find me."

How many shows has Liv done?
Probably 4,000+

What kind of plane does Liv fly?
Bertha is a 1964 Cessna 205/A. It's configured to hold 4 passengers and a large dog

Who were "The Pencils"?
Liv's backup group in the '70s, "The Pencils", consisted of John Curtis, Jean-do Sifantus, and either Michael Walsh or John Daniels.

What's the 'Dog Trilogy'?
Liv sings three songs about dogs as a medley. They are "How Much is that Doggie in the Window?," "Doggie Jail," and "You Can Take Me Home."

Is there a children's record by Liv?
Liv has not done a children's album (yet!) but he sings "Pajamas" on a charming Sesame Street album called "In Harmony".

What that name of the song Liv sings with words from a letter written by a Civil War soldier?
It's called "Last Letter" and is available on Liv's album BICYCLE.

I heard Liv sing a song about Levi's. What's the name of the song, and who wrote it?
"Levi Blues" was written and recorded by David Wilcox.

Did Liv ever record "I Don't Wanna Mow the Lawn"?
No. This song is also known as "Armageddon Rag" and "When the Big Bang Comes Again." It was written by Andy Breckman and has been recorded by Andy on his album PROUD DAD which came out in the mid-'90s.

Did Liv ever write a song about the Falkland Islands. Was it ever recorded?
The Falkland Islands Song was written by Liv and John Curtis and was performed on the David Letterman show. It was never recorded. It is occasionally rerun on The Letterman Show.

How's your brother James?
"He's fine."