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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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KISS This – Four of Vegas’ Finest Rockers Unleash a New KISS Tribute!

The KISS This KISS tribute band played 172 inside the Rio on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. KISS must be the band who sets the record for having more tribute bands…

David Crosby – Remember My Name Sheds Light on the Legendary Rocker’s Turbulent Life!

David Crosby: Remember My Name (hereafter simply referred to as “Remember My Name”) is directed by AJ Eaton. Remember My Name looks at the life of legendary rock guitarist/vocalist David…

The Last Black Man in San Francisco – Fantastic Bayside Drama From A24!

The Last Black Man in San Francisco (hereafter simply referred to as “Last Black Man”) is directed by Joe Talbot; it’s his feature film directorial debut. The film stars Jimmie…

The Art of Self Defense – A Fantastic Performance From Jesse Eisenberg…. and Some Other Truly Disturbing Stuff!

This film was not screened for critics in the Las Vegas Valley. The Art of Self-Defense (hereafter simply referred to as “Self-Defense”) is directed by Riley Stearns. It stars Jesse…

Blinded by the Light – Coming of Age…. and The Boss!

Blinded by the Light is directed by Gurinder Chadha, based on the real-life exploits of journalist and Bruce Springsteen fan Sarfraz Manzoor. The movie stars Viveik Kalra, Hayley Atwell, Rob…

Dora and the Lost City of Gold – Dora the Explorer Grows Up!

Dora and the Lost City of Gold (hereafter simply referred to as “Dora”) is directed by James Bobin. The film stars Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez, Michael Pena, Eva Longoria, Danny…