Kelli Baker
“Kelli Baker is a sultry blues enchantress whose music is a tantalizing blend of dark blues and rock sizzling with tinges of a good ol’ Appalachian murder ballad. Signed under Sony Music with Bad Jeu Jeu Records, Kelli’s rich, evocative voice channels the raw emotion of the blues with chill-inducing soulful grit, as she weaves tales of heartache and unbridled passion. Leading The Kelli Baker Band, her spellbinding shows leave audiences in awe and craving more, showcasing her undeniable talent as a blues powerhouse.”
- Alyssa Jayson, My Mind Enterprises
Endorsed Artist: Monster Cable, Fishman Audio, Modern Vintage Guitars, ADV, Westone Audio, Bootlegger Guitars
“Kelli Baker headlined the Paxico Blues Festival and it was one of the best decisions we’ve made in 20 years of running our event. Her talent, stage presence, connection with our community, professionalism, performance and passion set a new gold standard. Anyone considering booking her should do it right away before it’s too late and she’s selling out Madison Square Garden. Do it and I promise you won’t regret it”.
Michael Hund, Promoter & MC, Paxico Blues Festival
Kelli Baker: The Phoenix of Modern Blues
Recently signed to Gulf Coast Records by blues legend Mike Zito, powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Kelli Baker continues her meteoric rise as one of the most electrifying voices in modern blues-rock. With a voice that commands attention and lyrics that cut to the bone, Baker has earned a reputation for setting stages ablaze across the country.
Crowned the winner of the 2024 615 Blues Revival Competition in Nashville—judged by blues icons like Kenny Wayne Shepherd—Kelli is more than a performer; she’s a reckoning. Her July tour included support dates for Grammy-winning guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and genre-defying Samantha Fish, placing her alongside the most influential names in contemporary blues. August ‘25 brings a full week at the world-renowned Sturgis Bike Rally.
From her early days singing in Phoenix gospel choirs to lighting up New York’s legendary venues like The Bitter End and The Cutting Room, Kelli’s sound is an arresting fusion of rock grit, blues soul, and siren-like poetry. Her music has topped the Roots Music Report, and her live shows are known for leaving audiences breathless.
FEATURED GUITARIST
NOÉ SOCHA
Noé Socha is a Brooklyn-based guitar and harmonica player originally from the small town of Carpi, Italy. He is influenced by folk artists such as Bob Dylan and Neil Young, Delta blues musicians such as Mississippi John Hurt, Muddy Waters, and Lightnin’ Hopkins plus a hint of Hendrix-esque flavor. Noé has created his own signature sound, pairing fiery guitar technique with virtuosic harmonica playing. After winning several awards at Berklee College of Music including the ”Jimi Hendrix Award” for the college’s leading guitarist and the “Billboard Magazine Endowed Scholarship” presented to the college’s top student, Noé has had the great honor of touring, performing, and recording with artists such as Nona Hendrix (Labelle), Vernon Reid (Living Color), and GRAMMY Award-Winners, Javier Limón and Paula Cole.
Noé Socha’s solo album “Simple Blues Boy” Debuted May 2024
featuring:
Tony Braunagel (Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt)
Sean Hurly (John Mayer, Ringo Starr)
Jay Bellerose (Robert Plant, Allison Krauss, Elton John)
David Levita (Sara Bareilles, Kacey Musgraves)
Lenny Castro (Toto, The Rolling Stones)
and more
(IMAGE: NOÉ SOCHA PERFORMS KELLI BAKER AT BLACK MOUNTAIN BLUES IN BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC. PHOTO BY ELLIOT SCHWARTZ)
Kelli Baker would like to thank
Richard Vichlenski, Andy Dwork, and Matt Hoyer for their outstanding contributions, dedication, and friendship.
