Taking Turns is a duo/trio with Keith The Hat Guy on guitar or bass and occasional vocals, Takis on lead vocals, with featured guests sitting in for a few songs or a set on vocals, guitar, violin, and more.
We take turns.
Taking Turns regularly played in the Stuart area in 2019 with Takis on lead vocals and Keith on guitar and occasional vocals, with other singers and guitarists sitting in at some gigs including Forrest King, Priscilla, Kyle Carpenter, and O'Donna. In 2019 we recorded a number of music videos and audio-only sessions, live and studio, some available below. The project went into hiatus for two years when Takis moved to the west coast, then got back on the scene in 2021 with several lead singers. Check out 2021 video recorded live with Laura Storey on vocals below.
For 2023 Takis is back on the Treasure Coast! We return with Takis on lead vocals, Keith The Hat Guy on guitar, and occasional guests sitting in.
Our genres? Not sure what it should be named other than “interesting”. From Pasty Cline to Guns 'n Roses. Elvis Presley to Britney Spears. We play tunes by the Beatles, Dolly Parton, Eagles, Tracy Chapman, Billy Joel, Chris Isaak, Pink Floyd, Supertramp, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Echo And The Bunnyman, Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, Prince, Mazzy Star, Van Morrison, Indigo Girls.
Taking Turns played at O Gourmet French Bistro
most Wednesdays and Fridays through the 2019 winter season, with Takis on vocals and Keith on guitar.
We performed together for the first time at NOTES in 2018, when Keith filled in for a last minute guitarist cancellation, with Takis and Priscilla taking turns singing.
The classic "Can't Help Falling In Love" recorded live at the O Gourmet French Bistro in downtown Stuart FL
Video based on a studio recording, playing Tracy Chapman's tune.
Takis on vocals, Keith on rhythm guitar and bass, Forrest King on lead guitar.
Video of Wicked Game, recorded live at NOTES Music Room & Wine Bar.
Takis on vocals, Keith on guitar.
Written and originally recorded by Chris Isaak.
Video of Crazy, with Takis on vocals and Keith on guitar.
Recorded live at NOTES Music Room & Wine Bar.
Written by Willie Nelson. Original hit by Patsy Cline, 1961.
Taking Turns edition with Laura Storey on vocals in a soulful version of Bob Dylan's great tune. Recorded live at the Philly Down South Cafe, April 2021
A 5 minute video collage of clips of a half dozen songs recorded live at NOTES Music Room & Wine Bar.
Stand By Me (Ben E. King), Let It Be (Beatles), Hotel California (Eagles), Crazy (Willie Nelson)
You May Be Right (Billy Joel), Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett)
A 3 minute collage of Takis and Keith performing at Chubbies Port St. Lucie. Recorded live at the Chubbies Singer Showcase event on Sat. 3/30/19.
Video of Into The Mystic, recorded at Studio 103 in Stuart FL.
Priscilla on vocals, Keith on guitar and bass.
Slide show photos aboard Keith and Grace's sailboat and on boats owned by family and friends.
Written and originally recorded by Van Morrison.
Listen to Taking Turns performing a selection of songs
Taking Turns formed after an impromptu gig was held with two vocalists taking turns singing with guitarist Keith. The name “Taking Turns” was mentioned in jest that night, but we kept it as it described the group well. In 2019 Taking Turns performed gigs in Stuart and Port St. Lucie FL at Sneaki Tiki, Chubbies, NOTES Music Room, Maria’s Cafe, and every Wednesday and Friday at the O Gourmet French Bistro for the winter season. Gigs were primarily with Takis on lead vocals and Keith on guitar, with guest featured occasionally on lead vocals or guitar for a few songs or a set.
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