TAYLOR PFEIFFER
“The Banjo Girl”

Proud South Australian, Taylor Pfeiffer was born in August 1999.  Taylor has been learning the banjo for 4 years and has won several instrumental and vocal awards.  She began learning the banjo at the age of 7 after hearing the song “Skippy the Bush Kangaroo” on the TV Series “Skippy”.  From that moment, she hasn’t looked back!

Taylor loves singing and accompanying herself on the banjo.  She performs Country and Bluegrass music, but especially likes Australian Country Music.  Her favourite Aussie artists are Shirley Thoms, Kasey Chambers, The Davidson Brothers, Slim Dusty, Tex Morton, Mary Schneider and Melinda Schneider.

Taylor was dubbed “The Banjo Girl” at the recent 2011 Tamworth Country Music Festival.  She had great success at Tamworth with one of her highlights, performing on stage at “The Davidson Brothers Bluegrass Breakfast” at Wests in Tamworth, after Hamish Davidson spotting Taylor busking on Peel Street.  After Hamish and Taylor busked to the crowd on Peel Street for 30 minutes, Hamish invited Taylor to perform at their Bluegrass Show.  Taylor was so happy to perform on stage with such great talent.

Taylor was also a Special Guest at 7 Shows in Tamworth -

  • Runaway Dixie Show (Bluegrass), Balladeers Homestead
  • A.B.B.A. Star Quest at Diggers - Taylor performed in front of Joy McKean.  Joy told Taylor how she loved how she sang & played the banjo to Slim’s song “Saddle Boy”.
  • S.A. Tamworth Showcase at The Hands of Fame Park
  • Slim, Bazza & Stan Tribute Show at Balladeers Homestead
  • A.B.B.A.  Showcase at Balladeers Homestead
  • Davidson Brothers Bluegrass Breakfast at WESTS
  • Andrew Clermont’s Bluegrass Showcase at North Tamworth Bowling Club

Taylor also performed on stage at Melinda’s “Schneider Idol” in Tamworth to a large crowd.

Taylor success continues with an invitation to appear on “Evenings with Peter Goers” on ABC 891 Radio, Adelaide. Peter Goers has asked if Taylor can teach him a little banjo in the studio.  Her interview will take place at 7.45pm on Friday 4th March and go for 10-15 minutes.

Besides singing and banjo, Taylor also plays the drums.  She has been learning drums for 5 years and is at an intermediate level.  Taylor hopes to complete an AMEB Drumming Exam this year.

Taylor can be contacted
via email   -  pfeiffer2@chariot.net.au
or phone   - 0418 857 589 (Brenton - Father)
or join Taylor’s Fan Page on Facebook “Taylor Pfeiffer The Banjo Girl”


Listed below are Taylor’s performances:

2011 & 2010 PERFORMANCES & ACHIEVEMENTS

JANUARY 2011

TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL  Fri 14th – Sun 23rd

BUSKING -  Taylor was spotted by Hamish Davidson from “The Davidson Brothers” while busking.  He grabbed his banjo and together Hamish and Taylor played their banjos to a crowd for 30 minutes
RUNAWAY DIXIE SHOW, Balladeers Homestead. Sun 16th
Taylor was a special guest. Sang and played the banjo.
A.B.B.A. STAR QUEST, West Diggers Club.  Mon 17th
Taylor was a special guest.  She performed in front of Joy McKean - THE DAVIDSON BROTHERS BLUEGRASS BREAKFAST, Wests Club Wed 19th    
Taylor was invited to perform on stage with the two time Golden Guitar winners (instrumentalist), The Davidson Brothers.  Taylor performed two songs to a packed crowd.
S.A. TAMWORTH SHOWCASE, Hand of Fame Park. Wed 19th 7.00pm.
SLIM, BAZZA, STAN TRIBUTE SHOW, Balladeers Homestead. Thurs 20th.
Taylor was a guest artist and was invited to sing 3 Slim Dusty songs   to a packed crowd.
ANDREW CLERMONTS BLUEGRASS SHOWCASE, North Tamworth Bowling Club. Thurs 20th
      Taylor was invited to perform with her banjo.
MELINDA SCHNEIDER’S “SCHNEIDER IDOL” – Wests Club.
Fri 21st.
Taylor sang and played the banjo in front of a large crowd. 
A.B.B.A. MEMBERS SHOWCASE, Balladeers Homestead.
Fri 21st.

2010 PERFORMANCES & ACHIEVEMENTS

NOVEMBER
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION OF CHAMPS STATE FINALS – SUN 28TH - 3rd Place
OCTOBER 2010
AMEB THEORY OF MUSIC – Second Grade  - High Distinction 96%
Fleurieu Folk Festival Talent Quest at Willunga -  Saturday 23rd 
Taylor won 1st Prize (singing & playing the banjo)

SEPTEMBER 2010

Gawler Country Music Club SLIM DUSTY TRIBUTE CONCERT at Munno Para – Sunday 19th 
-      Taylor was a guest artist, performing 4 Slim Dusty Songs
AUGUST – (11 years old)
GAWLER COUNTRY MUSIC TALENT QUEST - Saturday 21st 
2nd Place in 13 years & Under Vocal
JULY 2010
BALAKLAVA EISTEDDFOD – Saturday 31ST  
-         1st Place in "Sub-Junior Musical Theatre” (Taylor has won this section 3 years running)
-         2nd Place in "Sub-Junior Vocal Solo”
-           Honourable Mention in "Junior Instrumental" - playing Banjo
JUNE 2010
ADELAIDE EISTEDDFOD – Monday 28th  
2nd  Place in "Junior Vocal Folk Solo"

 

Riverland Country Music Festival -  Barmera – Saturday 12th
          - 1st Place in "13 years and Under Gospel"
          - 2nd Place in "13 years and under Vocal Solo”

          - 3rd Place in “OPEN AGE DUET” with Brittany

MAY 2010

COUNTRY MUSIC FOR CANCER at Kapunda – Saturday 8th       
-           Taylor sang 30-minute set for a charity event.  Brittany accompanied Taylor on guitar. 

APRIL 2010
LAURA FOLK FAIR – Sunday 11th
  • Taylor performed two ½ hour shows.
JANUARY  2010 – TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

- A.B.B.A BALLADEERS SHOWCASE – Tuesday 19th @ 6.20pm
(Taylor performed in front of a large crowd for 10 minutes)
- A.B.B.A BALLADEERS SHOWCASE – Wednesday 20th @ 6.20pm
(Taylor performed in front of a large crowd for 10 minutes)
- S.A. SHOWCASE on Coca Cola Stage – Wednesday 20th @ 8.30pm
Taylor performed in front of a packed crowd in Tamworth. 20 minute time slot.
- CCMA INSTRUMENTAL (Banjo)  - Finalist
- PEEL STREET – Busking Regularly Singing & Banjo Sat 16th – Sat 23rd

2009 PERFORMANCES & ACHIEVEMENTS

AUGUST
*PRIMARY SCHOOL TALENT QUEST** – Friday 21st  *1st Place**

*BALAKLAVA** EISTEDDFOD – Saturday 1st

  • *1st Place** in "Sub-Junior Musical Theatre"*
  • *2^nd Place** in "Junior Instrumental" - playing Banjo*
  • *3rd Place in "Sub-Junior Vocal Solo"*

JUNE
*Riverland Country Music Festival - Barmera - June 6th

  • 1st Place in "1**2 **years and Under Vocal"
  • 3rd Place in "**Junior Gospel " 13 years & Under*

APRIL
*Top of the Gulf Country Music Festival - Talent Quest April 25th

  • 1st Place in "11years and Under Vocal"
  • 3rd Place in "Junior Instrumental" - playing Banjo

2008 PERFORMANCES & ACHIEVEMENTS

DECEMBER
*SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS (CAROLS) - CLARE TOWN OVAL– Sunday 14th -
* Taylor sung 3 Carols in front of a huge crowd

SEPTEMBER
*COUNTRY MUSIC FOR CANCER at Kapunda – Saturday 6th *
*- Taylor sang two 15-minute sets for a charity event. Brittany accompanied Taylor on guitar. *

AUGUST
***KATE LARA’S SEARCH FOR A SINGER - Adelaide – Saturday 9 *

  • Taylor** competed in the GRAND FINAL of this open age competition. Taylor was the youngest competitor.*

*BALAKLAVA** EISTEDDFOD – Saturday 2nd

  • *1st Place** Novice Instrumental Solo Open Age - Banjo* -
  • *2nd Place** Sub-junior Contemporary Vocal Solo* -
  • *Honourable Mention in Sub-junior Vocal Solo*

JULY
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION OF CHAMPS - Adelaide – JUNIOR (13 YEARS AND UNDER) – JULY 19th*

  • Taylor competed in the GRAND FINAL.*

JUNE
STRATHALBYN EISTEDDFOD - JUNE 29th

  • 2nd in Junior Country Trophy Heat 2
  • 2nd in Sub-Junior Musical Theatre Vocal
  • 2nd in Sub-Junior Contemporary Vocal

MAY
PORT PIRIE COUNTRY MUSIC TALENT QUEST – MAY 17th

  • 2nd in 10years and under Vocal
  • 3rd in Open Instrumental – Banjo
  • 3rd in 15 years & Under Gospel Vocal

APRIL
PORT AUGUSTA COUNTRY MUSIC TALENT QUEST – APRIL 26th

  • 1st in 11years and under Vocal
  • Taylor entered her first instrumental contest with her banjo.

LAURA FOLK FAIR – APRIL 6TH

  • Taylor performed two ½ hour shows in front of a huge crowd. The organizers were so impressed with Taylor’s performance that they have booked her for next year!!

2007 PERFORMANCES & ACHIEVEMENTS

DECEMBER
RHYNIE CHURCH DEC 9th
Taylor sang some Christmas Carols for the Rhynie Church “Carols by Candlelight”

GAWLER MAIN STREET – CENTRE STAGE CONCERT & BUSKING
DEC 2nd
Taylor sang some songs on the main stage and busked with her older sisters, Ebony and Brittany

OCTOBER
FLEURIEU FOLK FESTIVAL AT WILLUNGA OCT 27th
Taylor competed in the talent quest

SEPTEMBER
SEMAPHORE COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPT 30th
Taylor performed at “The Exeter Hotel”

SCHOOL TALENT QUEST SEPT 6th
Taylor won 1st Prize for Vocal & Entertainment

COUNTRY MUSIC FOR CANCER AT KAPUNDA SEPT 1st
Taylor performed to a large crowd for the fundraiser at the Kapunda Trotting Track

AUGUST
BALAKLAVA EISTEDDFOD AUGUST 4th

  • 2nd Sub-Junior Contemporary Vocal Solo
  • Honorable Mention Sub-Junior Musical Theatre

JULY
S.A. COUNTRY CHAMPS JULY 28th
Competed

DAME EDNA - BARRY HUMPHRIES “Back with a Vengeance” TOUR
JULY 7th
Taylor was asked to go on stage with DAME EDNA.

NSS ELIZABETH – JULY 1st
Taylor played DRUMS for a Junior band

JUNE
STRATHALBYN EISTEDDFOD JUNE 24th

  • 2nd Prize in Sub-Junior Contemporary Vocal Solo
  • Honorable Mention in Sun-Junior Musical Vocal
  • Honorable Mention  in Junior Country Trophy Vocal

MAY
PORT PIRIE COUNTRY MUSIC TALENT CONTEST 19th MAY 2007
1st Prize in the 10 years and under vocal.

APRIL
ROCK THE MOUNT @ MELROSE April 21st
  Taylor performed to a packed crowd on the R. M. Williams day stage.

PORT AUGUSTA COUNTRY MUSIC TALENT QUEST 14TH APRIL
  3rd Prize in the 11 years and under vocal.

2006 PERFORMANCES & ACHIEVEMENTS

DECEMBER
BRINWORTH CHRISTMAS CAROLS 10th December 2006
   Taylor was lead vocalist in her sisters band “The Pfeiffette’s”. Ebony (Keyboard) and Brittany (guitarist) and special guest Karlie (Bass) played a set of Christmas carols to a large crowd.

CLARE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS 3rd DECEMBER
   Taylor performed to thousands of people with her sisters, Ebony & Brittany at the Clare Town Oval.

AUGUST
AGE 6 years old
BALAKLAVA EISTEDDFOD S.A. August 5th
   3rd Sub-Junior Vocal Solo 12 years and under
   Honorable Mention Sub-Junior Musical Theatre Solo 12 years and under

JULY
AGE 6 years old
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY MUSIC CHAMPION OF CHAMPS. July 29th
  3rd Country Vocal 13 years and under

JUNE
AGE 6 years old
STRATHALBYN EISTEDDFOD S.A. June 18th
 1st Country Trophy Vocal 13 years and under
 2nd Vocal Novelty 10 years and under

MOUNT GAMBIER EISTEDDFOD S.A. June 24th
    1st Vocal Solo Humorous 12 years and under
    1st Vocal Walt Disney Production Under 8 years
    2nd Vocal Country Solo Under 15 years
    2nd Vocal Solo in costume Musical Theatre Under 10 years
    3rd Vocal Solo Do your own thing Under 8 years
    Honorable Mention Vocal Solo from Australian Composer Under 12 years
    Honorable Mention Vocal Solo In Australian Folk Under 15 years

MAY
AGE 6 years old
PORT PIRIE COUNTRY MUSIC COMPETITION S.A. May 20th
 Encouragement Trophy for 10 years and under

APRIL
AGE 6 years old
PORT AUGUSTA COUNTRY MUSIC COMPETITION S.A. April 22nd
 2nd Prize in 11 years and under

2005 PERFORMANCES
DECEMBER
AGE 6 years old
SA COUNTRY KARAOKE COMPETITION held at Burra. December 9th
 Third

CLARE TOWN HALL – Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th
Sang with her sisters known as “The Pfeiffettes” for Carinya’s Christmas Tree Decorations.  Crowd especially loved it when Taylor sang, “I saw mummy kissing Santa Claus”

AUGUST
AGE 5 years old
BALAKLAVA EISTEDDFOD August 6th
  Honorable Mention in “Sub - Junior Musical Theatre Vocal”
  2nd Prize in “Sub - Junior Contemporary Vocal”

JUNE
AGE 5 years old
STRATHALBYN EISTEDDFOD June 26th
  2nd  Prize in “Junior Vocal”

To contact Taylor, please
Email: pfeiffer2@chariot.net.au
Phone: (08) 8842 4190 ask for Brenda
Address: P.O Box 772, CLARE  SA  5453

Other interests:
www.ebonypfeiffer.com.au

www.myspace.com/ebonypfeiffer


Taylor at Melrose April 2007 Pictrue by I Fisk


Taylor at a Cancer Fund raiser at Kapunda Sept 1 2007 picture by I Fisk

 


Above pictures taken at Port Augusta 2008 by I Fisk
 


Sent by her Mother July 2008




Taylor at Port Augusta 2009


busking with Hamish Davidson at Tamworth Jan 2011


with Joy McKean


at the Baladeer's Homestead Tamworth 2011


at SA Showcase Tamworth 2011

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