James “Taco” Tautkus is an Idaho-based country-western singer and songwriter whose music is shaped by wide skies, small towns, and the lived-in poetry of everyday life. Drawing influence from storytellers like Bob Dylan, Marty Robbins, Waylon Jennings, Terry Allen, and Gram Parsons, Taco’s songs balance humor and heart with an unpolished honesty that feels both timeless and personal.
Since 2017, Taco has been a core creative force behind The Pisten Bullys, lending his voice, songwriting, and perspective to a band deeply rooted in the culture of Ketchum and Southern Idaho. His lyrics often nod to ski-town living, local characters, and the rhythms of mountain life—details that have become a defining part of the Bullys’ sound and identity. Whether reflective or wry, his songs feel familiar, like stories overheard at a bar after a long day outside.
Since 2017, Taco has been a core creative force behind The Pisten Bullys, lending his voice, songwriting, and perspective to a band deeply rooted in the culture of Ketchum and Southern Idaho. His lyrics often nod to ski-town living, local characters, and the rhythms of mountain life—details that have become a defining part of the Bullys’ sound and identity. Whether reflective or wry, his songs feel familiar, like stories overheard at a bar after a long day outside.
Beyond the band, Taco’s solo work under the name Taco and the Burro Ranchers offers an intimate look at his songwriting and storytelling. These songs strip things back, leaning into narrative, melody, and character-driven lyrics that honor tradition without being bound by it. At its core, his music celebrates community, resilience, and the simple moments that add up to a life well lived. Other interests include football, skiing, heavy light ranchin’, and getting rich slowly.
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