Jim Kilby has opened up for over 50 national acts. He's been featured on CNBC-TV and written up in numerous publications including 'The Washington Post'. He's been called -"the most dynamic performer I've seen in years" by Lead Singer Dave Cousins of the legendary band 'The Strawbs'.
He also caught the attention of famed Rock Critic & Author John Tobler in England.
Jim is known for his high energy live performances. He is the Lead Singer & Frontman of the KILBY TAYLOR BAND.
Jim has recently released a music video for his song Father's Tribute on You Tube. The song is averaging over a 1000 hits each month and is creating a lot of world wide interest in Jim's passionate singing style and his down to earth writing. The song can be found by searching for Jim Kilby at You Tube, Google or any other search engine. For more information on Jim and the boys in the band... Please go to www.KilbyandTaylor.com

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Jim Kilby has recently released a music video for his song Fathers Tribute on You Tube. The song is averaging over a 1000 hits each month and is creating a lot of interest in Jim's passionate singing style and his down to earth writing. The song can be found by searching for Jim Kilby at You Tube, Google or any other search engine.

Jim Kilby-New Jersey Songwriter

Veteran Rock Singer/Songwriter, Jim Kilby, has been called, "the most dynamic performer I've seen in years," by Lead Singer and Songwriter, Dave Cousins, of the legendary British band, The Strawbs. Jim is known for his high energy live performances, throaty, rich vocals and melodic, foot stomping, tear jerking, original songs.

One of his first performances was before thousands of people at a radon rally in his hometown of Vernon, New Jersey. It was at this event that Jim met bassist Joe Taylor and a friendship and a rock and roll journey began. The two went on to form one of the hottest bands in New Jersey, Kilby Taylor. The band played to packed cover rooms, while performing 50% of Jim's originals and were featured on the cover of Steppin Out Magazine.

"North Jersey Fields," one of Jim's original songs began receiving radio airplay on WDHA, followed by "Two Minutes After Midnight." "Wonderful Christmas" received airplay on WPLJ and soon Jim was on the air singing "Rocking Around The Christmas Tree" with Darlene Love and Debbie Gibson.

The band was featured on CNBC-TV and WWOR-TV and was written up in numerous newspapers including The Washington Post, The Star Ledger, The Asbury Park Press, The Bergen Record, etc. They went on to be nominated for a Garden State Music Award.

Kilby Taylor became the "house band" for the Sun Tan Jam concert series in Butler, New Jersey opening up for Meat Loaf, Blues Travelers, The Band, Eddie Money, Spin Doctors, Marshall Tucker, Southside Johnny, Cheap Trick, Hot Tuna, Outlaws, Radiators, etc. They also played at The Stone Pony, The Bound Brook Theater, New York City's Rock and Roll Café, etc. and opened up for numerous other national acts including The Bo Deans, Billy Falcon, Tommy Conwell, Johnnie Johnson, Dave Mason, Spin Doctors, etc.

After five years together, Jim stepped away from the band to pursue some independent projects and concentrate on his original music.

He began performing acoustic, opening up for major label recording artists The Strawbs, Richie Havens,Steve Forbert, etc. Soon after The Strawbs show, London was calling. Jim's music caught the attention of famed rock critic and author, John Tobler.

Jim later formed a new, all original band, The Crusade, opening up for, Nils Lofgren, Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers, Marshall Tucker, Pat Travers, etc.

The New Jersey Country Music Association asked Jim to perform in a "future stars" showcase at a Country Music Expo in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where he opened up for Country Music Star, David Lee Murphy. The NJCMA later asked Jim to perform some of his originals on the warm-up stage prior to the Kenny Rogers show at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Soon his song ,"Jersey Rocks," was being played by local sports teams in stadiums and arenas all over the state including Sovereign Bank Arena, Yogi Berra Stadium, Commerce Bank Ballpark, GPU Energy Park, Waterfront Park, Sand Castle Stadium. Jim was featured on News 12 New Jersey and asked to sing the National Anthem at The Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Most recently, Jim re-united with his good friend, bassist Joe Taylor, to form Kilby and Taylor. The two have been warming up the band with some shows at a local venue before once again hitting the clubs. New original tunes like "Tough Times", "Brave The Storm," "Light My Fuse," "Father's Tribute," and "Feeling Like A Better Man," have audiences asking for encores at the end of the night.

A video of "Fathers Tribute" was recently released on You Tube in Auust of 2009 and is averaging over a 1000 hits a month. Jim wrote this song for his Father and played it at his Dad's funeral as a farewell from him and his four brothers. He continues to play this song out at the Kilby & Taylor shows.

The rock and roll journey, which began on a mountainside, in their hometown, years ago,.... continues
Please visit KilbyandTaylor.com for more information.