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” Debuts 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 WITH ORIANTHI AT THE IRIDIUM IN NYC)
2024 WINTER TOUR FEATURED DRUMMER
MARK BELL
Listen to Mark Bell with ALIGNS
(JLo, Sean Paul, Jesie Royal, Prince Royce, Salt & Pepa, Fergie, Ying Yang Twins, and more)
Left: Staples Center
Middle: Performing with Queen Latifah, Superbowl Halftime Show XLVIII
Right: Performing with Sean Paul
FEATURED BASS PLAYER
PJ LAMARIANA
An accomplished band leader and songwriter in his own right, PJ has been in the music game for decades. PJ has had the good fortune to play with some amazing artists, including Oteil Burbridge, Keller Williams, Merl Saunders, John Kadlecik, Frank Morgan, Michael Anthony, and more.
PJ is currently endorsed by Dunlop, Tech 21, Modern Vintage Guitars, and more.
FEATURED GUESTS
ROCK CHOI
Originally from South Korea, and with a degree from Berklee College of Music, Rock Choi is one of the most creative and innovative guitarists in the game. Endorsed by D’Angelico Guitars, Rock performs with Kelli Baker in featured appearances.
ADAM WOOTEN
Hailing from a long line of virtuoso musicians, (Victor Wooten, The Wooten Brothers) Adam has performed with Kelli Baker in Philadelphia at Jamey’s House of Music, and will be showcased at upcoming NYC dates. Adam is also an extremely accomplished gymnast.
The Kelli Baker Band
Kelli Baker is the driving force behind New York’s powerful original blues/rock band, The Kelli Baker Band.
Signed under Sony Music with Bad Jeu Jeu Records, Kelli Baker consistently tours nationally.
The Kelli Baker Band won the Long Island Blues Society “Road to Memphis” competition in October of 2022, and will be heading to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge in January of 2023.
The Kelli Baker Band is nominated for “Best Band-Non Cover” 2023, Best of Long Island series.
The Kelli Baker Band
Vocals/Guitar: Kelli Baker
Bass: Matthew Hoyer | Drums/Percussion: Andrew Dwork
Special Appearances
Lead Guitar: Richard Vichlenski
Lead Guitar: Eddie Melikian
Keys: Bobby Sarnowski
Pedal Steel: Brother Dave Blues
The Kelli Baker Band has recently recorded at Cove City Sound Studios with Richie Cannata (Billy Joel, Lords of 52nd St) and John Arbuckle (Justin Bieber, Jon Bellion)
Kelli Baker
Recently signed as a Sony Music Artist under Bad Jeu Jeu Records, Kelli Baker brings a sound unlike any other.
Winner, Long Island Blues Challenge “Road to Memphis” 2022
”When I put on Kelli Baker, I get transported into a world of fresh nostalgia. Her voice is like the legendary blues women of the 1930’s and 40’s, but with a modern seductiveness. Her songs are moody and sensual and worth listening to on repeat. There’s no one with her particular sound right now.”
— Rob Rush, Program Director and PM Drive Host, 94.3 The Shark (Long Island)
With a powerhouse voice dripping with a haunting sensuality that slips easily into growling old school blues-tones, Kelli speaks her heart like a beat poet in a late night dive. The kind you only know if you’re in the know. Her music is an amalgamation of authentic blues/rock and heart-on-her-sleeve singer/songwriter pop with folk/gospel roots.
Known in some circles as “The Phoenix”, Kelli was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She moved to New York in 2012, with $500 in cash, chasing the heels of Hurricane Sandy. Learning music like so many others in the church choir, Kelli graduated to fronting a hard rock band and a folk duo, writing her own music at an early age.
Kelli has consistently tours nationally, including performing in Paris, France. She appears regularly at iconic music houses such as NYC’s The Bitter End, taking the stage at The Cutting Room, Rockwood Music Hall, and some of New York’s most discerning venues.
Kelli was made Brand Ambassador for Monster Cables in July of 2022 and will be representing Monster/performing for Monster at The NAMM show in Anaheim, January 2024.
Her track, “Blood on the Nile” was met with critical acclaim, landing on Spotify’s coveted editorial playlist, “Blues Roots”, as well as as commercial airplay on the UK’s #1 country music station, and a headlining feature in Guitar Girl Magazine.
Kelli has swiftly moved through the ranks of New York’s bristling music scene to become a known name. She has been featured in Relix Magazine, Guitar Girl Magazine, on WFUV’s coveted NY Slice, Rollin' With hosted by Rob Rush of 94.3 The Shark, Launch Music Conference & Festival, Brooklyn Vegan, Broadway World, NYC.Com, Better Lemons, VoyagePhoenix, Faces of Long Island, Fresh Brewed Sessions, The Tedeschi Trucks podcast, Knock ‘Em Dead Comedy, UnRated Magazine, UK Radio’s Don’s Hit List, Governor's Radio, Breaking Sound Radio, Rising Stars Radio with Rick Eberle, The Douglas Coleman Show, DiscoverYou Radio, The Long Islander, and The Island Now, among many others.
Kelli delivers a commanding performance and has been compared to Bonnie Raitt, Chris Cornell, Susan Tedeschi, and Aretha Franklin. Her dynamic blues tones and gospel nods have been called a kind of ethereal blues. Her major influences are The Rolling Stones, Muddy Waters, Jane’s Addiction, The Black Crowes, Bonnie Raitt, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Neil Young.
The Kelli Baker Band recently recorded at the iconic Cove City Sound Studios with Richie Cannata (Billy Joel, Lords of 52nd Street) and John Arbuckle (Justin Bieber, Jon Bellion). Kelli has recorded at Milk House Studios with multi-platinum producer Philip A. Jimenez (Wheatus, Teenage Dirtbag) and Blokhed Studios with Grammy-nominated producer Tommy Stiegler. Susan Aquila (recorded and worked with Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney, Steven Tyler) appears on “Cathedral”. She resides just outside of New York City.
