Kelli Baker’s story is one in every of persistence, self-discovery, and inventive authenticity. With a voice that cuts via the noise and lyrics that talk to the soul, she is poised to go away an enduring mark on the blues-rock scene. I final spoke with the blues-rock musician in August 2024.
As Kelli stated in that first interview, “It simply is determined by what you’re listening to. There’s one thing for each emotion you’ve. You may at all times discover a track that offers you what you’re on the lookout for. For example, in case you’re offended and wish to lay at the hours of darkness, there’s a track for that. There’s a track 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 type of out of your palms.”
I wished to reconnect with Kelli to see what retains her impressed—not just for herself but additionally for her followers. I used to be curious—what’s been on her thoughts, and what’s subsequent?
She shared this in Might 2025, with Social Way of life Journal:
“We’ve had a triumphant yr. We opened for Ally Venable, returned to the Paxico Blues Competition with a standout present, met unimaginable folks all around the nation, and even offered a automobile 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 stated, “Noé Socha, my guitarist, and I’ve been writing rather a lot. We’ve got some large 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 just lately carried out in New Jersey. She shared, “This can be our first time at Lizzie Rose, and we’ve heard nothing however incredible issues about this room. We’re actually trying 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 will be Granite (The Badlands). I wrote this track in about 5 minutes (one of the best ones come to me this manner) about my father’s demise. 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 totally 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 taking part in. We’re creating, remodeling, bending. The present goes the place it must go.”
Excited about catching a dwell Kelli Baker present? Run—don’t stroll—to the closest metropolis for an unforgettable expertise: a residing, respiration 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 Might ninth, 2025. Tickets for extra upcoming reveals can be found right here.
Tickets: https://bnds.us/ecdnbq
Lizze Rose Music Room Web site: https://www.lizzierosemusic.com/
