Hailing from the Heartland, tattered and travel-worn from an ill-fitting decade in the Navy, Taylor stumbled his way into a meaningful midlife identity as a confessional storyteller. The sound is something between pop-rock, R&B, and fusion, and the songwriting is undeniably lyrics-forward.

Taylor and his wife, vocalist Sandi King, work together frequently as a backing vocals section, and their tight arrangements have been featured on recordings and live performances by numerous award-winning San Diego artists, including Jeff Berkley, Jonny Tarr, Rebecca Jade, and Lauren Leigh. Their own R&B/soul band King Taylor Project received twin 2023 SDMA nominations for Best R&B, Funk or Soul Song and Song of the Year, for their energetic single "Devil in the White City."

During his tenure with rock band Ponderosa Grove, Taylor opened multiple dates for the Grammy Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band, and shared festival stages with a diverse array of artists including Dawes, Katie Pruitt, Lucinda Williams, and Fantastic Negrito.

A highly active and versatile performer, sideman, and session musician on the San Diego scene, Joshua is recognizable on guitar for his tasteful pocket, lush textures, and melodic soloing; vocally for his buttery, soulful style and adept arrangements; and as a songwriter for his evocative confessional lyricism and mature harmonic craft.

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