Join us at the Stillwater Lounge for a special live performance by TJ Hooker-Taylor, celebrating his dad’s birthday with a special tribute!

TJ Hooker-Taylor’s Birthday Tribute to Johnnie Taylor

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Stillwater Lounge & Event Center, 2219 Evans Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Doors Open at 7:00 PM | Live Music Starts at 8:00 PM

NOTE: Table Reservation, Tickets by Phone, Sponsor or Vendor Inquiries call the Jim Austin Online Business Office at (817) 923-9305.

Admission:

$35 Advance via Eventbrite or call (817) 923-9305

$45 Day of Event Door Tickets – Cash + $8.19 Credit Card

$55 VIP (includes 1 Complimentary Drink & Setup)

  *All Tickets are subject to Taxes & Eventbrite Fees at Checkout

Blues Concert benefitting the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum.

Free Parking

Bar Service

Food Available for Sale

TJ Hooker Taylorized

Son of Legend Johnnie Taylor

TJ Hooker-Taylor, accomplished Artist, Performer, and Songwriter, hails from the musical hub of Kansas City, Missouri. Born into a family deeply rooted in music, his mother, Mary Ann Hooker, and father, the Legendary Blues/Soul recording artist Johnnie Taylor, instilled the rich tradition of church singing in him from an early age.

At the age of ten, TJ, alongside his family, formed The Young Golden Voices, captivating audiences in churches throughout the Kansas City area. At 16, TJ founded the R&B sensation, The Grand Jury Band. The band swiftly rose to prominence as the #1 funk ensemble in the city, securing awards and sharing stages with renowned acts such as The Bar-Kays, Cameo, and Slave.

As TJ reached the age of 21, the unmistakable ‘Taylor Sound’ began to manifest in his voice. While he hadn’t consciously sought to emulate his father’s style, an opportunity to open for his legendary father at the age of 25 proved to be a transformative experience. It was then that “The Blues hit me,” says TJ.

Unapologetically proud of his lineage, TJ Hooker-Taylor began indepedently releasing CDs like “The Total Package,” “Your Babies Need A Daddy,” and “Taylorized,” each echoing the distinctive Johnnie Taylor sound.

For this latest project (“Taylorized The 45″), TJ collaborated with his Grand Jury bandmate prof.t (Lo-Key?) and enlisted the expertise of Godson (Flyte Tyme Productions) to helm writing and production. With this touch of a “newer” Southern Soul sound, TJ Hooker-Taylor aims to carry forward the torch, ensuring the legacy of the Taylor musical heritage.

Learn more on TJ Hooker-Taylor at: TJ Hooker Taylorized