Kelli Baker’s story is one among persistence, self-discovery, and creative authenticity. With a voice that cuts by means of the noise and lyrics that talk to the soul, she is poised to depart an enduring mark on the blues-rock scene. I final spoke with the blues-rock musician in August 2024.
As Kelli mentioned in that first interview, “It simply is dependent upon what you’re listening to. There’s one thing for each emotion you will have. You possibly can at all times discover a tune that offers you what you’re searching for. As an example, for those who’re offended and wish to lay at midnight, there’s a tune for that. There’s a tune for everyone. That’s what’s stunning about it. It’s a connection between the artist and the listener, whether or not the artist realizes it or not. When you create one thing and put it on the market, it’s form of out of your arms.”
I needed to reconnect with Kelli to see what retains her impressed—not just for herself but in addition for her followers. I used to be curious—what’s been on her thoughts, and what’s subsequent?
She shared this in Could 2025, with Social Life-style Journal:
“We’ve had a triumphant yr. We opened for Ally Venable, returned to the Paxico Blues Pageant with a standout present, met unbelievable folks all around the nation, and even bought a automotive to purchase a tour van. We recorded our new EP, Granite, and opened for blues icon Mike Zito for a month in Florida.
Kelli additionally mentioned, “Noé Socha, my guitarist, and I’ve been writing quite a bit. We’ve some huge information round all of this that I can’t share simply but, however mark my phrases—2025 is the yr we take it to the following stage.”
Baker lately carried out in New Jersey. She shared, “This will probably be our first time at Lizzie Rose, and we’ve heard nothing however improbable issues about this room. We’re actually wanting ahead to this present in such an iconic listening area.”
When requested if there’s a favourite unreleased observe she’s excited to share, Baker didn’t hesitate:
“For me, it could be Granite (The Badlands). I wrote this tune in about 5 minutes (the very best ones come to me this fashion) about my father’s dying. Noé actually helped me deliver it to life. My father’s alter ego was a non-public investigator named ‘Luke Granite’—we used to do video skits about it. He was one thing else.”
Kelli additionally brings a deep emotional depth to each efficiency. She defined:
“Each efficiency is completely different. It’s all structured in emotion, energy, and vulnerability. Between all of us—my band members—one thing at all times occurs. We’re not simply enjoying. We’re creating, remodeling, bending. The present goes the place it must go.”
Enthusiastic about catching a dwell Kelli Baker present? Run—don’t stroll—to the closest metropolis for an unforgettable expertise: a residing, respiratory connection between her and everybody who listens. With uncooked emotion, fearless storytelling, and a relentless drive to evolve, Baker not solely honors the roots of blues however pushes the style ahead in daring, private methods. Whether or not on stage, within the studio, or behind the wheel of a tour van, she’s proving that true artistry comes from staying sincere, staying impressed, and staying the course.
The Kelli Baker Band carried out at Lizzie Rose Music Room, in Tuckerton, New Jersey on Could ninth, 2025. Tickets for extra upcoming exhibits can be found right here.
Tickets: https://bnds.us/ecdnbq
Lizze Rose Music Room Web site: https://www.lizzierosemusic.com/
