On stage, singer songwriter Livingston Taylor brings together the pure joy of performance with a professionalism gained from 40 years of experience. Livingston’s ease in the presence of his audience makes the musical ride an exhilarating journey—showcasing a diverse repertoire that includes country, Broadway, bluegrass and blues. On Saturday, August 11 he appears in concert at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor.

Taylor picked up his first guitar at the age of 13, beginning a 40-year career that has encompassed performance, songwriting and teaching. Born in Boston and raised in North Carolina, Livingston is the fourth child in a very musical family that includes Alex, James, Kate and Hugh. Livingston recorded his first record at 18 and has continued to create well-crafted, introspective and original songs that have earned him listeners worldwide.

From top-40 hits “I Will Be in Love with You” and “I’ll Come Running,” to “I Can Dream of You” and “Boatman” both recorded by his brother James, Livingston’s creative output has continued unabated. His musical knowledge has inspired a varied repertoire, and he is equally at home with a range of musical genres—folk, pop, gospel, jazz—and from upbeat storytelling to touching ballads.

Livingston has never stopped performing since those early coffeehouse days, touring with major artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett and Jethro Tull, and he maintains a busy concert schedule of over 80 shows a year. 

His annual migration to the stage in Boothbay Harbor typically brings a full house.  Tickets are still available for this special summer concert by calling the box office at 633-5159 or visiting the box office Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 86 Townsend Avenue.  Online tickets are available through boothbayoperahouse.com.

The historic upstairs bar will be open for ticket holders beginning at 7 p.m. on the night of the show. The doors for seating in the performance hall open at 7:30 and the music begins at 8.

Other upcoming performances at the Opera House include the juggling sensations The Tardy Brothers on August 10, Grammy winning guitarist Ed Gerhard on August 16, emerging artist and Grammy nominated Seth Glier with Amy Black on August 17 and Southside Johnny & The Poor Fools on August 18.  For a full schedule of events check www.boothbayoperahouse.com