“In her latest album, she shows that her songwriting chops are up with greats like Dolly Parton ... with her humor and her pathos, her cheeky and somber feminist tendencies, and songs that come across as fully baked country tunes. ”
“With a voice that carries both tradition and fire, Talbot brings raw emotion and impeccable musicianship to every note. From foot-stomping rhythms to tender acoustic moments, this is a performance you won’t want to miss.”
“Talbot brings an edge–think Loretta Lynn, or....notable West Virginian currently on the rise, Sierra Ferrell””
“Talbot’s ‘not my first rodeo,’ farm-girl sincerity had me riding right beside her down that lonely stretch of Southern highway”
LIVE AT THE BIRCHMERE
Playing professionally since her early teens, Talbot Mayo is no stranger to the stage or the studio. As a singer and musician she delivers memorable performances night in and night out and as a songwriter she weaves together a variety of genres and sounds to create something unique but still relatable. Rooted in old-time bluegrass and country standards, Talbot’s music also draws influence from honky-tonk and modern alternative rock tunes. Lyrically she highlights mundane chores, folk lore, heartache, the family farm, and anything else that catches her eye. With songs ranging from two-step dance numbers to somber murder ballads and everything in between, there’s rarely a dull moment when Talbot is on stage.
Her debut solo EP, Big Shot, was produced by Grammy-winner Matt Rollings (Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson) and features a stellar lineup, including Jenee Fleenor and Buddy Miller. The EP showcases witty storytelling and heartfelt introspection on themes of resilience and small-town life, delivered with Talbot's powerful vocals. Big Shot was a remarkable independent debut on national and international radio charts, reaching #75 on the Americana Association Chart and #14 on the Roots Music Report “Top 50 Americana Country Albums” chart.
Talbot has been lucky enough to share the stage with a variety of Baltimore-area musicians such as the all-originals Monkton Road Band (founded alongside the indomitable Susie West), and is still appearing with her family bluegrass band (The Mayo Family) while also leading her own Talbot Mayo Band. Beyond Baltimore, Talbot has performed at some of Nashville’s oldest and most well known haunts including the Commodore, Springwater Club, and Cambria. She’s performed at several music festivals like Ossipee Valley Music Festival in Maine, and shared her music on some of the Country’s most legendary stages, including the Birchmere, where she’s supported legends like Lori McKenna.
Feature Artist - Sanity Lounge
Talbot recently sat down with Sanity Lounge to talk about her music, inspirations, and experiences growing up as a gigging musician. Watch the interview and performance here:
Feature Artist - Hereford Music News
Talbot recently sat down with Hereford Music News to talk about her music, the release of her “Big Shot” EP, her new band, Nashville experiences, and what’s ahead for her in 2025. Read the article here: