"...the Midwest farmer's daughter really makes you feel al-ri-i-ght..." Meet Taylor Mills!

The Beach Boys nailed it when they harmonized about Midwest girls in their anthem to West Coast wahinis, "California Girls". And Taylor Mills is proof of that.

Photo courtesy of Copyright © Taylor Mills Music

I've been a fan of The Beach Boys since high school. Groupie, more like it. Brian IS a genius. Carl had the voice of an angel. And Dennis' talents were so underrated it's not funny (see my "Pacific Ocean Blue" reissue blog post here).

Then there's Taylor Mills.

If the Brother's Wilson had a sister, Taylor would've been "it". I've been a fan of her's for years - ever since she signed on as back-up singer with Brian Wilson's band. Has to be over 6 years now. I've seen her - heard her - perform many times. Now I have a chance to meet her. Gorgeous. Beautiful voice. Midwest girl (Iowa, then Chicago). I hope she doesn't kick me when we meet.

We've communicated through Facebook and her husband, Todd Sucherman - drummer for Styx for the last 10 years or so, will be performing at Pancho's in Manhattan Beach tonight. Taylor's gonna sing a couple songs, but it's Todd's gig.

Taylor's latest album is "Lullagoodbye". You can listen to some tracks or purchase the album via her website, TaylorMillsMusic.com. Oh - Todd's site is ToddSucherman.com. I didn't put a picture up of Todd 'cause Taylor's prettier...