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Taylor T Carlson

Taylor T Carlson Assistant Editor/Senior Staff Writer Taylor T. Carlson was born August 17, 1984, and has called the Vegas Valley home his entire life. A die-hard fan of classic rock and metal music, Taylor has been writing album and concert reviews since he was 16 years old, and continues to do so, having done well over 1,000 reviews. He is also a fan of video gaming and cinema, and has reviewed a number of games and films as well, old and new alike. His thorough and honest (some would say brutally honest) reviewing style has won him the respect of hundreds of music fans and musicians alike, both local and abroad, and the ire of just as many others. Despite being one of the youngest attendees at classic hard rock/metal shows around Vegas, he is also one of the most knowledgeable, having gained the unofficial nickname of “The Eddie Trunk of Las Vegas.” In addition to reviews, Taylor has written and self-published three books on classic hard rock bands, and is a regular participant in rock and roll trivia contests. Taylor also holds a masters degree in special education from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), and has appeared on the hit History Channel television series Pawn Stars. His dream is to be able to one day make a living from writing music books and reviews.
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Bruce Kulick at Count’s Vamp’d, 12/30/21

Bruce Kulick played Count’s Vamp’d on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Even with the pandemic still weighing the world down, things haven’t stopped Count’s Vamp’d from remaining Las Vegas’ premier house…

Taylor T. Carlson’s Best Albums and Concerts of 2021!

The world’s still a mess with the pandemic going on, with albums and concerts still being delayed on a regular basis. But 2021 was better than 2020, and 2022 can…

Taylor T. Carlson’s Best and Worst Movies of 2021!

In 2021, we saw theaters begin an overdue recovery, getting some pretty solid releases along the way! Here’s hoping 2022 will be an even better year, with a fuller return…

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME review

NOTE: Sony/Columbia did not screen this film for critics in my market. SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME (hereafter simply referred to as “NO WAY HOME”) is directed by Jon Watts. It…

PIG review

PIG is directed by Michael Samoski; it’s his directorial debut. The film stars Nicolas Cage, with supporting performances by Adam Arkin and Alex Wolff. Rob is a truffle hunter who…

THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES review

THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES (hereafter simply referred to as “MITCHELLS”) is directed by Mike Rianda; it’s his directorial debut. The movie features the voices of Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride,…