Joanne Shaw Taylor Releases New Single “Hold Of My Heart”

Renowned blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor has released her brand new single, “Hold Of My Heart,” available now on all major streaming platforms. A twangy, Americana-infused track featuring the exceptional talents of violinist Sav Madigan, “Hold Of My Heart” marks the first release from a slate of material Joanne is set to unveil over the next year, signalling an exciting new chapter. As a Nashville resident, Joanne is embracing the local music culture and infusing it into her blues-rock style. Following the release of her critically acclaimed album Heavy Soul, Joanne, in partnership with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, plans to bypass traditional release strategies by delivering a steady stream of high-quality singles, ensuring that new music consistently reaches her fans.

In “Hold Of My Heart,” Joanne explores the vulnerable and exhilarating experience of confessing feelings to a close friend, capturing the emotional turmoil and bravery required to take that leap of faith in a relationship.

She shares:

“This song is about telling a good friend that you actually like them as more than a friend. And realizing, if only for your own sake and the sake of honesty in a friendship to finally tell them.”

Sav Madigan, known for her multifaceted musicianship and soulful playing, contributes her violin prowess to this track. One-third of the all-female indie-folk-roots band, The Accidentals, Sav is an award-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and session player with roots in Nashville and Traverse City, Michigan. She has worked with a diverse range of artists, including Lainey Wilson, Hannah Wicklund, and Peter Mulvey.

The release of “Hold Of My Heart” follows the critical success of Joanne’s album Heavy Soul, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Blues Album chart. Produced by Kevin Shirley, the album has been lauded for blending contemporary soul-pop with traditional blues roots, showcasing Joanne’s growth as a songwriter and musician. Tracks like “Change of Heart,” “Wishing Well,” and “Drowning In A Sea Of Love” have further solidified her reputation as a powerful voice in the blues-rock genre.

With a career enriched by acclaim from legends like Stevie Wonder and Annie Lennox, Taylor’s Heavy Soul offers a fusion of contemporary soul-pop and traditional blues. The album highlights Joanne’s expressive vocals and exceptional guitar skills, with standout tracks such as “Devil In Me” and “A Good Goodbye.”

Joanne continues to captivate audiences with her dynamic live performances. She recently performed at notable summer festivals, including the Songs at Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, NY, and the Mammoth Festival in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Looking ahead, she is set to embark on “The Heavy Soul” U.S. Tour this fall. Fans can expect an electrifying experience with a mix of new songs from Heavy Soul, including some of her upcoming new singles and fan favourites. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit joanneshawtaylor.com.

Joanne Shaw Taylor “Hold Of My Heart” single artwork

Heavy Soul Track Listing:

1. Sweet ‘Lil Lies
2. All The Way From America
3. Black Magic
4. Drowning In A Sea Of Love
5. A Good Goodbye
6. Heavy Soul
7. Wild Love
8. Someone Like You
9. Devil In Me
10. Change Of Heart

Summer Tour Dates:

08/15 – Asbury Arts Center
08/16 – Northampton, MA – The Iron Horse
08/17 – Thornton, NH – White Mountain Boogie N’ Blues Festival
08/31 – Bremerton, WA – Kitsap Blues Festival
09/14 – Morristown, NJ – Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival

“The Heavy Soul” U.S. Tour:

10/23 – Carmel, IN – The Palladium
10/24 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre
10/25 – Kansas City, MO – Folly Theater
10/28 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
10/29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
10/31 – Boise, ID – The Egyptian Theatre
11/01 – Spokane, WA – Bing Crosby Theater
11/02 – Beaverton, OR – Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
11/04 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
11/06 – Menlo Park, CA – The Guild Theatre
11/07 – Sacramento, CA – Crest Theatre
11/08 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre
11/10 – Montclair, CA – The Canyon Montclair
11/13 – Cerritos, CA – The Cerritos Center
11/14 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre
11/17 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
11/19 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
11/20 – San Antonio, TX – Empire Theatre
11/22 – Arlington, TX – Arlington Music Hall
11/23 – Houston, TX – The Heights Theater
11/24 – Baton Rouge, LA – Manship Theatre