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Naterz and Two Doors Down in Maryville TN

05/19/2013 11:46:00

As many of you well know, we are working on branching out in the areas that we play. We have been playing Two Doors Down for a year now. It is one of the funnest places that we play. Not only is the set up cool as hell, the people that work there are amazing. We had a gig there last night, and it was so hopping that they on the spot asked us to play the New Years Eve gig. That is good stuff my people! It is going to be insane in the membrane. Look out for the dates when we are going to be there and make that drive up there. You will be so glad that you did. Trust me.

Now, for the first time I have caved in saying that we will play a midweek gig. I have been pretty firm on the no playing during the week. However, Naterz in Maryville will be having their first Bike Night this coming Wednesday, May the 22nd. It should be packed and rocking. You guys should try to come on out and enjoy the times. The gig starts at 7:00. Make sure that you come out ready to be drunk and having been royally, face melting partied off. Peace out!

Summer is upon us!

05/19/2013 11:40:00

So here we are into the best part of the year! Warm weather, skimpy bathing suits, and fun times! We know that there is a lot of partying that goes on during the day in the summer time. Keep the fun going at night by coming on in to the gigs! We have some new material that will be sure to keep you up and having fun! As always if there is something that you want to hear, give us your suggestion and we will work on it for you.

On another note, we are starting to work on our originals. We are stoked to let the out of the bag and to get your reaction. I don't think that you'll be disappointed. They are things that are coming from years of work, heart, and experience.

See you guys out and about soon!

Spring and Summer with TABOO

04/16/2013 23:16:00

HALLLLOOO there my dear TABOOIANS!!!

Spring is FINALLY here! The weather is absolutely perfect! We have had several people inquire about having us play at private parties and at their docks. We would love to take care of you and make your event wicked fun. Please know that we book up very quickly. Right now, we are booked every weekend through the end of June and are rapidly closing in on July. Give us a call or email us and we will be more than happy to get things in the works with you.

This weekend we are going to be at Mulligan's off of Ebenezer in Knoxville on Friday and then Two Doors Down in Maryville on Saturday. We have new material that we are itching to kick out for you, and know that you will totally dig it. We have a lot coming down the pike as far as new tunes goes. However, as always, if there is something that you would like to hear, let us know and we will work it up for you. Ideas are always a good thing.

Have a wonderful rest of your week, TOMORROW IS HUMP DAY!!! Take that in any manner that you want. ;) See you in a few days!!!

Trial and Error

03/23/2013 10:07:00

Hey there my friends! I hope all is well in the world of each of you TABOOIANS. We have an announcement that we would like to make. It is a little stressful, yet exciting all the same.

When you put a band together, it is always trial and error to find the right people to fit into your puzzle. Each person has to vibe, and be able to work well with every member of the band in order to make it to top potential. Having said this, we have decided to bring in a new drummer to the band. Charles Crisp is not only funky as hell, but he is good looking and can sing! He is fantastic. Not only that, he has a GREAT time while playing, which as you know is major to what TABOO is.

During this transition, there will be some dates that Charles will not be able to make some of the gigs, on those occassions we will have James Broussard on the drums. We are hoping that the tranisition moves smoothly and know that you guys will be right there backing us up, getting down with us, and having fun! We will be posting pictures of Charles here very shortly! CAN'T WAIT for you guys to experience Charles and what he brings to the table.

A bit of Rambling

03/02/2013 00:23:00

Well HAAALLLLOOOOO there my friends!

I hope that all is well in the world of TABOOIANS. It has been a little minute since the lasdt time that we posted anything to the blog. I know that we have had some folks why we don't write and post more. Welllllll.... I don't really have a good reason other than the music speaks for itself! hahaha Just kidding, well kind of. TABOO has been so busy over the past year.

We have started playing some really fantabulous new places, well new to the band. (Two Doors Down in Maryville, Rays ESG, Wild Wings, etc) We had the terrific opportunity to work with 106.1 the River in making a Christmas CD that raised money for the Joy of Music School, and have some other things in the works that are pretty sweet. HOWEVER, since many of us in the band have children, I will have to say that we will be slowing down a weee bit. Both nights every weekend pretty much all year long has taken time away from our families. If you know anything about the group we are UBER family people. We will be slowing down just a bit and making sure that we have a full weekend off a month.

Having said this, we are booking up very fast. If you are interested in having TABOO play at one of your events, wedding, party, whatever your heart desires; make sure that you go ahead and contact us.

I am not so good at checking the emails, unfortunately.... sorry about that. Best way to get a hold of us is either via facebook, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taboo/340864155933297?ref=hl

or you can text 865-705-8228.

We are working on some new and get off of your ass tunes that I think that you will really enjoy.

Talk to you peeps soon!!!!!!

P.S. I will be having a trivia question or two at some of the gigs that will award you some pretty sweet prizes. Come on out, get down, and win something good.

Talk at you guys hopefully soon!!!!

WILD WINGS MARCH 8th!!!!! BE THERE!

Smoky Mountain Brewery

11/11/2012 17:57:00

YOWZAAAAA!!!!!!

Last night was carrazzzay fun! everyone had a blast and was ready to party! We loved it! I want to give a shout out and a thank you to Charles Crisp for sitting in with us and making the gig kick ass! If you guys have not heard him play, you are really missing out on true talent. We are booking for the new year and getting a lot of dates on the calendar. We are spreading out and trying to reach more friends in the area so we will be making trips to Oak Ridge, Maryville, and some to Asheville and Chattanooga. Having said that, we have our first gig at Lincoln's in Oak Ridge this coming Friday! You guys need to come on out and be ready to get down! See you this weekend my friend!

The Joy of Music School.

10/31/2012 22:36:00

Be on the look out for the Christmas CD that has been put together from the amazing folks over at 106.1. TABOO was given the wonderful opportunity to be a part of it and cut a song. The tunes will be aired on the radio during the holiday season. MOST IMPORTANTLY, if you purchase the CD, which I am sure that all of you will; the proceeds go to The Joy of Music School here in Knoxville. All of the artists on the CD are fabulous and will be sure to make your holidays all the Merrier!!!!

Hauntingly awesome weekend!!!

10/31/2012 22:33:00

YOOOOOOWWWWZZZAAA!!!!!!

If you were not out at the Baker Peter's Halloween Bash, then you missed a hell of a party!!!!!! Make sure that you make plans to be there next year! Great time, great drinks, great cause! All of the proceeds went to the Dream Maker's and the Alzheimer association.

This coming weekend we will be at Rooster's on Friday and Two Doors Down in Maryville. So get ready to get down. We will have the best of Knoxville and Maryville all in one weekend. What more can you ask for!?

If you have still not found a band for your holiday party, check with us to see what we have to offer and our prices. I am sure that it will leave you in a Merry spirit. But in the mean time, check out the calendar, we have plenty of dates from now until the end of the year to keep the spirits high!!!

Super Stoked

09/03/2012 20:22:00

Each time I start to write to all of you TABOOIANS, I have a thought that runs through my head; it is that of Mrs. Doubtfire saying... "WELL HALLLLLOOO". Hence the, WELL HALLLLLLOOOOO there my TABOOIANS!!! ok ok I know I know.

It has been brought to my attention that we need to do a better job of updating the blog. SO I am going to try and start posting every week to give you the updates on the past weekends gig, the upcoming gig, what we are working on, etc.

It is with GREAT pleasure that I let each of you know that we have a new drummer. Kevin Redding is amazing and he has joined the TABOO crew. This weekend was his first on the job, and everything was already taken to the next level. You will not be disappointed. Check out his bio on the "Who is Taboo?" section of the website.

I AM REALLLLLLY EXCITED to let you know that we have been booked for Baker Peter's Halloween Bash on the 26th of October. If I am correct there will be a costume contest. You can't beat being in a haunted house for a fabulous party on Halloween weekend!!!! So be planning what you are going to were and rallying up the troops! It is going to be something to behold I assure you that.

This past weekend we had the priviledge of playing at Brixx, Baker Peter's, and Smoky Mountain brewery. It was a crazy packed weekend that I can honestly say wore me out. lol At any rate, it was a fun weekend and I really appreciate our loyal fan Bryan for coming out BOTH nights!!!! I want to especially thank him for bringing me cold medicine to the 2nd gig! ;) haha! Lord knows I needed it.

This coming weekend we are going to be at Rooster's on Friday night and Mulligans on Saturday night. Check the main page for the times. Mulligans is a new venue for TABOO. COME ON OUT AND GET YOUR GROOVE ON!!!!! It would be nice to show them what we really bring to the table. Let's slap them sideways with the party my friends.

We will be working on a special surprise with 106.1 the River this month, so we will not be updating with new songs for a couple of weeks. We will let you know when we begin, but you are going to be stoked when you hear some of the new line up of tunes.

Now that I have written you a book, I will be off of here until next week. Check back for news and updates!

As they say, peace and chicken grease playas! hehe

Here There and EVERYWHERE

07/22/2012 14:49:00

WELLLLLL HAAALLLLOOOO THERE AGAIN!!!!!!

We just wanted to take a few minutes to give updates for the gigs and the band. Thank you so much to all of our dedicated TABOOIANS! We love you guys so much and you make our jobs all the more fun! It is really cool to see the same fans coming out everytime. We feel like we are getting to know you well and it is nothing but good stuff!

SOOOOOOO..... TABOO is branching out a little more and trying to hit the places all over East TN. We have scheduled several gigs in Maryville for those of you folks that are out that way... We look forward to making our way out there. HOPE YOU ARE READY TO BE ROCKED BECAUSE YOU WILL BE!

We have listened to your requests as fans and are adding new tunes to the set lists every couple of weeks. If there is something that you would like to hear let us know and we will put it on the list of things to learn! WE LOVE INPUT!

THIS weekend we are at Calhoun's on the River in Lenoir City on Friday night and then Baker Peter's on Saturday. We hope to see each of your beautiful smiling faces there with us. It is gonna be GOOOOOOOOOD.

Peace out my peoples!