Picked Over was founded by the "poet with a voice", Chris Taylor. After moving to Tahoe in 2009, he had only been writing songs and poetry. Once he moved to Tahoe from San Antonio, he was surrounded by song writers of a higher caliber, picking away at all sorts of stringed instruments. The community provided the push that Chris needed to learn guitar and eventually purchase his first steel string guitar. It was at West Shore Pizza open mic nights where he honed his skills and met the band mates he now plays with. Although, picked over has it's primary artists, it is not unusual to see new faces and instruments swap in and out from show to show. "Picked Over" is a reference to the musicianship Chris gets to sing and play with and the fact that each member (including Chris) apply themselves in other projects; this magic results in a new experience each time you hear a live show. It is safe to say, you will never see the same show twice!
Chris is grateful for everyone that has played a roll in his development as a musician, including but not limited to EVERYONE in Tahoma whom at one point came to a show or became "Picked Over"! Learn more via this interview on Truckee Tahoe Radio 101.5 Local Lowdown segment.