In this episode of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Taylor Steele, singer, song-writer and front woman for The Love Preachers, as she gears up to play her first Picking on Picnic festival at Lost Hill Lake in St. Clair, Missouri. Taylor shares how her band's heartfelt songwriting, built from life experiences and a blend of roots, classic rock, and old folk influences, helped them get noticed by festival organizers and land a spot on this year’s lineup.

We dig into the inspiration and creative process behind the Love Preachers’ new album "High Feeling," touching on themes of grief, healing, and growth. Taylor also highlights the band’s busy summer schedule, her excitement for joining campground jam sessions, and the importance of connecting with other musicians and fans at festivals like Picking on Picnic.

Key Moments in the Podcast ⏯️

• 00:00 Aspiring Festival Experiences
• 05:18 Musical Influences: Folk to Blues
• 08:00 Songs of Healing and Transformation
• 12:16 Time to Kill Camp Out
• 16:35 Eagle, Tribute, Artwork, Vinyl
• 19:53 Festival’s Last Year at Campground
• 20:46 Watermelon Pickers Festival Tickets Available

Find Taylor Steele 🎸

instagram.com/taylorsteelethefirst

Find The Love Preachers ❤️

YouTube: @thelovepreachersband

Find Pickin' on Picknick 🏕️

Website: pickinfestival.com

YouTube: @PickinFestival

Instagram: instagram.com/pickinfestival

Facebook: facebook.com/pickinfestival