Monica’s Music
Listen to any of Monica’s songs… and those of her friends
Monica Taylor
Cotton Shirt - 2009
Listen to track samples of Cotton Shirt
You may pre-order you Cotton Shirt CDs now! This will help me get things ready to ship in advance - I already have received many orders and am glad to have these 'package-labels' ready to add to the new packaged CD in October...
You may use the Pay Pal button for all of Monica's CDs, including the new one; or you may print off the order form, fill it out, and send it to me. The Cotton Shirt CD is also available digitally via the purchase of a digital download card. Buy several they make great gifts. You can also download digitally immediately at DigStation via the icon on left.
If ordering any of Monica's other CDs for sale, just check the CDs desired and fill out the info on the order form - the new CDs will be mailed the middle of October.
Your order - old and new will be shipped together unless you note otherwise...
I can mail your order of older CDs now if you like, just make sure you enclose $4 shipping for the first cd mailed and $2.00 shipping for each additional CD mailed!
Thank you ~ Monica
Cimarron Valley Girl - 2006
These are songs that I wrote, or grew up listening to... here in this CImarron Valley of Oklahoma. Contributors on the CD include Tom Skinner, Don Morris, Chuck Dunlap, Jim Karstien, Don Geesling, Patrick Williams, Ray Hamilton, Jared Tyler and more ~ From the back cover.
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The Farm Couple
Fertile Ground - 2005
Here are 12 tunes that we played with our good friend Don Morris (on bass) one evening in the Fall of 2002 down in Tahlequah, OK at Jeff Parker's Cimarron Sound Lab. We all played at one time around a couple of microphones. From the Woody Guthrie song to Bill Erickson's tune to our song entitled "Young Mother" about the photograph taken by Dorthea Lange called "The Migrant Mother."... you can hear our deep Oklahoma roots. To Patrick and I, the words "Red Dirt" describe the 'grit' of a story that's been passed down in an Oklahoma family... and sometimes it's been put into the form of a song. Just like the red clay that our relatives had to dig, plant, and live in, our music is rooted firmly in Oklahoma. This state has been Fertile Ground for so many folks. The country and gospel sounds... that's us The Farm Couple. ~ From the inside cover.
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Songs From The Kitchen Table - 2002
Our Dec. 2001 jam session occurred in a beautiful studio and home overlooking Beaver Lake near Eureka Springs (AR). Eric Shawbacher and Winterwood Studios set us up to record everything at one time. No overdubs... and we swore off any 2nd takes, so what you hear is Patrick, Don Morris, and I just playing song after song. 26 songs, a bunch of coffee and tuning breaks, and 5 hours of fun with friends! There's no better way to spend an evening. Don Morris is a wonderful songwriter and busy bass player. He and his lovely wife Marilyn live in Tulsa. When we have an evening that Don is able to play with us, it always turns out great! ~ From the inside cover.
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The Farm Couple - 1999
Thank you's We would like to thank most importantly the greatest "farmer" of all - the one who gave us the seeds of our music to sow - the Good Lord above. Next, we'd like to think Brian and Paul Rossler for believing in us and giving us the chance to live out our dreams. A big "Thanks" goes to our friends who are out there "spreadin' a little Red Dirt music" around, too. Last, but not least, we'd like to thank the people who come out and support us at our shows. And remember, if you see us broke down on the side of the road, be sure to stop and help us out, because we're probably out of duct and bailing wire... Besides, its the "Farm Couple" way. ~ From the inside cover.
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with Jim Paul Blair
Fresh off the String - 2003
"Fresh Off The Strings" is Jim Paul Blair's first solo release. Although presented in the style of traditional bluegrass, "Fresh Off The Strings" delivers original arrangements of classic bluegrass, country, and rock along with three new tunes.
Among friends contributing help in the studio include Byron Berline, Levi Dennis, Don Morris, Monica Taylor, Steve Thomas, and Chris Joslin.
Listen / Buy CD at CD Babywith Bob Childers
with Cross Canadian Ragweed
Carney - 2004
The Oklahoma band's touring experience shines through on this tightly played set of rootsy Americana, which spans the eccentric lyrics of "Carney Man," the Southern rock of "Headed South," the raunchy country of "Go on and Lie," and the reflective ... Full Description"On Your Own." Live Recording ~ CD Universe
Cross Canadian Ragweed: Cody Canada (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Grady Cross (guitar); Jeremy Plato (bass, background vocals); Randy Ragsdale (drums, percussion).
Monica sings harmony vocals with the boys.
Listen / Buy CD at CCR sitewith Bill Erickson and The Migrant Workers
with Greg Jacobs
Reclining with Age - 2002
Making music again was becoming more and more important to Jacobs and in 1994 he stepped into the studio and recorded the album Looking at the Moon, followed by 1996's Reclining With Age. Meant strictly for selling at gigs and for giving to friends, both albums reflected the intelligent songwriting he had always been known for. With a near equal mix of country/folk and country/blues, Jacobs songs reflected his wounds of love and lessons of life. ~ Binky Records
Look at Love - 1999
"I like to change tempo a lot. Play a ballad followed by a mid-tempo blues rocker. My songs are a mix of country, folk, blues and even a few jazz licks. Sometimes they are all in the same song. I like to mix it up." ~ Binky Records
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The Medicine Show: Live at The Tower Theaters - 1990
with Robin Macy
Songs from the Garden - 2008
Robin Macy sings from her heart and from the heartland on a new collection of songs that blend sophisticated musicality, lyrics rooted in the black Kansas soil and brilliant accompaniment by an all-star cast. "Songs from the Garden," Robin's first solo effort, draws on all of the forces at her disposal: her strong, other-era voice, gifted songwriting, network of exceptional musician friends and inspiration from Bartlett Arboretum, the bountiful patch of nature she calls home. ~ From the Barlett Arboretum website
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with Don Morris
Traveling Boy - 2005
Red dirt music with real heart.
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Backroads - 2003
Red Dirt music at its best. Singer/songwriter Don Morris crafts songs of life played acoustically in a folk/western/indie style.
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with Randy Pease
Call Me Ishmael - 1998
Randy Pease finished his debut CD, Call Me Ishmael, in early 1998. The record was shopped to several labels and Binky Records licensed it for release. The CD quickly became a favorite of other musicians and eventually led to two more cover versions of his songs. Randy's version of his own Sawdust Trail gained a fair bit of audio play while Orpheus and the A Gig From Hell (all 12:16 of it!) became an educational epic. Two songs were featured on the Binky Records Sampler II. ~ Binky Records
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with Tom Skinner
Farmboy - 2003
The band recorded a live album, which, though never released, spawned a killer version of Skyline Radio (featured on the Binky Records Sampler 1). The live Farmboy disc, augmented by 4 studio tracks, will appear in summer, 2003 at the same time as the Dusty Children record. ~ Binky Records
Acoustic Skinner - 1998
The following year, Skinner hit the studio with nothing more than a guitar and an incredible batch of songs. The result, Acoustic Skinner, showcased Tom's voice in a totally unplugged environment. Skinner followed the release by hitting the road with his band Farmboy (later re-titled the Dusty Children). ~ Binky Records
Times Have Changed - 1997
Released in 1997, Times Have Changed is a stunning collection of thirteen original compositions by Tom and some of his Okie compadres. Early pressings of the disc include two additional acoustic tracks. One song from the disc, Maybe It's Love, was licensed for use in a film while another, Water Your Own Yard, was recorded (though not yet released) by southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd. A song from the CD, Goin' Down the River Road, was later recorded by Cajun music star Waylon Tibodeaux. ~ Binky Records
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with Others
Restless Spirit: A Tribute to the Songs of Bob Childers - 2004
In the end we collected 56 songs by over 50 different artists. Some of the participants are huge stars while others are everyday gigging musicians, but all are part of Bob Childers scope of influence. I often refer to Bob as "an obscure legend." Only the music world seems to know he exists. Hopefully, this collection will find its way into hands that can help spread the word. ~ Binky Records
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Red Dirt Sampler - 1997
Various Artists including songs Ain't Nothin', Not Many a Woman (Hey Sarah), Wildflowers, Ride for the Cimarron, A Little Rain Will Do, ...
Still available at several outlets