About Henry
Henry Taylor is an award winning Kitchener-Waterloo-based singer-songwriter with folk rock albums dating back to 1998. Over the course of his career, he has played at some of the most iconic music venues in Toronto, including the Mod Club, Lee’s Palace, the Rivoli, the Cameron House, the Dakota Tavern, the El Mocambo, and the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern.
Henry put out his first solo album ‘Midnight Lights’ in 2011 as The Henry Taylor Band. The album comprises eleven original songs and was recorded, mixed and produced by Henry Taylor at Sauna Studios in Toronto, Ontario. Songs from this album were featured in a televised Toronto Marley's hockey game on CBC in 2012.
Henrys' next album, ‘Settled for Love’, came out in November 2014 under Henry Taylor and the Long Horse Rangers. The album includes ten original songs written mainly by Henry Taylor and Monique Montgomery. It was recorded with Graeme Moore on lead guitar, Charlie McKittrick on drums/harmony vocals, Michael Ruttle on bass, and Henry Taylor playing rhythm guitars/lead vocals/harmonica/organ. The album was recorded, mixed and produced by Henry Taylor and mastered by Noah Mintz. 'Settled for Love', an eclectic mix of rock, blues, folk, and country, was featured in live shows at the Cameron House and the Rivoli as well as the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern.
In 2015, Henry performed at Dauphin’s Countryfest as a semi-finalist in CMT’s ‘Chevy from the Tailgate’ song writing competition.
In 2017, Henry released ‘Live Wire’ with the Long Horse Rangers, featuring music written with song writing partner Monique Montgomery. The album was recorded, mixed and produced by Henry Taylor and mastered by Noah Mintz. Songs from this album were featured at the Mod Club, and 'Live Wire' was officially released during Toronto Indie Week at the Dakota Tavern in 2017.
Now back in his hometown of Kitchener-Waterloo, Henry released his fifth studio album in 2022, ‘Good to See You’, which was picked up on local radio and featured on several podcasts – most notably on Jeff Woods Radio's Records & Rockstars: Episode 140.
Henry's sixth studio album, SWEET THUNDER! was released on March 28th, 2025 to excellent reviews. In April 2025, Henry was awarded Christmas/Novelty song of the year at the Tennessee Songwriters Association International awards show for 'Decorating Your Heart', which he co-wrote with renowned Nashville songwriters Corey Lee Barker, Mark Barnowski, and songwriting partner Monique Montgomery. Collaborating also with award winning Nashville songwriter Ri'chard Trest, Henry continues to elevate his craft with every release.
Henry put out his first solo album ‘Midnight Lights’ in 2011 as The Henry Taylor Band. The album comprises eleven original songs and was recorded, mixed and produced by Henry Taylor at Sauna Studios in Toronto, Ontario. Songs from this album were featured in a televised Toronto Marley's hockey game on CBC in 2012.
Henrys' next album, ‘Settled for Love’, came out in November 2014 under Henry Taylor and the Long Horse Rangers. The album includes ten original songs written mainly by Henry Taylor and Monique Montgomery. It was recorded with Graeme Moore on lead guitar, Charlie McKittrick on drums/harmony vocals, Michael Ruttle on bass, and Henry Taylor playing rhythm guitars/lead vocals/harmonica/organ. The album was recorded, mixed and produced by Henry Taylor and mastered by Noah Mintz. 'Settled for Love', an eclectic mix of rock, blues, folk, and country, was featured in live shows at the Cameron House and the Rivoli as well as the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern.
In 2015, Henry performed at Dauphin’s Countryfest as a semi-finalist in CMT’s ‘Chevy from the Tailgate’ song writing competition.
In 2017, Henry released ‘Live Wire’ with the Long Horse Rangers, featuring music written with song writing partner Monique Montgomery. The album was recorded, mixed and produced by Henry Taylor and mastered by Noah Mintz. Songs from this album were featured at the Mod Club, and 'Live Wire' was officially released during Toronto Indie Week at the Dakota Tavern in 2017.
Now back in his hometown of Kitchener-Waterloo, Henry released his fifth studio album in 2022, ‘Good to See You’, which was picked up on local radio and featured on several podcasts – most notably on Jeff Woods Radio's Records & Rockstars: Episode 140.
Henry's sixth studio album, SWEET THUNDER! was released on March 28th, 2025 to excellent reviews. In April 2025, Henry was awarded Christmas/Novelty song of the year at the Tennessee Songwriters Association International awards show for 'Decorating Your Heart', which he co-wrote with renowned Nashville songwriters Corey Lee Barker, Mark Barnowski, and songwriting partner Monique Montgomery. Collaborating also with award winning Nashville songwriter Ri'chard Trest, Henry continues to elevate his craft with every release.