James Taylor performs at The AMP (Sold Out)
As a recording and touring artist, James has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Over the course of his celebrated songwriting and performing career, he has sold more than 100 million albums, earning gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968. In 2015, he released Before This World, the first-ever #1 album of his illustrious career. James has won multiple GRAMMY Awards, has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll and the prestigious Songwriters Halls of Fame and in February 2006, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences selected him its MUSICARES Person of the Year. He was also awarded the distinguished Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government and the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in 2012. In November of 2015, James was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor and in December of 2016 he received the Kennedy Center Honors, which are presented annually to individuals who have enriched American culture by distinguished achievement in the performing arts. In early 2020 he released Break Shot, a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir detailing his first 21 years. He also released his newest album, American Standard, his 19th studio album, which earned him the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and gave him the honor of being the first artist to have a Billboard Top 10 album in each of the past six decades. Over the past few years James has toured extensively in Europe, Canada and the US as well as recent stops in Tokyo, Manila, Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m., the show starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $76.60-$235.35. 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine. www.theamp.com
Location
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
1340C A1A S.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
September 22-23 (Tuesday through Wednesday)
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
(904) 209-3746
Admission: $76.60-$235.35
Why Go:
Prepare for a historic and deeply moving evening under the stars as legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor brings his iconic live performance to a sold-out crowd at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. For more than 50 years, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient has touched millions of hearts worldwide with his warm, soothing baritone voice and masterfully distinctive acoustic guitar-playing style. Boasting a staggering career achievement of over 100 million albums sold and an unparalleled record as the first artist to land a Billboard Top 10 album across six consecutive decades, this multiple Grammy winner represents the very pinnacle of American folk and popular music. Located along A1A South, this highly anticipated performance promises an evening of timeless storytelling and unparalleled musical artistry.
Wander & Rest Tip
After a heartwarming, nostalgic evening singing along to legendary acoustic classics and brilliant storytelling under the canopy at the Amp, leave the buzzing crowds behind and enjoy a peaceful drive back across the bridge to your Vilano Beach sanctuary. On your route home from the venue, consider stopping by 36 Granada in the historic district to visit the French Pantry collective for a premium late-night beverage, or swing past 180 Vilano Grill & Pizza to pick up a hot, comforting slice just moments before pulling into your neighborhood. Once you are safely back at your private Wander & Rest retreat, wash away the concert excitement and transition into absolute coastal luxury. Deeply soothe your muscles inside our private sauna, melt away the day’s physical tension in the bubbling hot tub, or float peacefully under the night sky in the pristine heated pool before curling up in the ultra-comfortable indoor lounge areas for a deep, restful sleep.